HBP-USM INVENTOR RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION WITH RISM EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025 FOR INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
USM PENANG, 26 June 2025 – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) proudly rises to national prominence once more, with the School of Housing, Building and Planning (HBP) celebrates a landmark achievement.
Bringing this national and institutional pride to the forefront is Associate Professor Sr Ts. Dr. Md Azree Othuman Mydin, a distinguished inventor and the Dean of HBP, who has secured the RISM Excellence Award 2025, honouring excellence in Innovation and Technology.
This highly coveted award recognises Malaysia’s most forward-thinking inventor of the year and reinforces USM’s standing as a cradle of innovation, excellence, and leadership on the national stage.
The award was presented at the One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, Selangor during the grand 64th Anniversary Dinner of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), underscoring Azree’s groundbreaking contributions to innovation and the future of the built environment.
This award is presented annually by the RISM, to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the surveying profession nationally through the development or application of cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices.
It recognises exceptional innovators who push the boundaries of the built environment and surveying fields, helping to shape future industry standards.
The event brought together approximately 750 surveyors from across Malaysia. This grand gathering celebrated the outstanding achievements and innovations within the surveying profession, providing a platform for industry leaders, professionals, and experts to network and share insights.
The event not only honoured exceptional contributions but also fostered collaboration and inspired continued excellence among Malaysia’s surveying community, marking a significant occasion in the nation’s built environment sector.