Corporate Overview

Meet the leaders guiding UKM Pakarunding with expertise, integrity, and a commitment to delivering impactful, evidence-based solutions across government, industry, and society.

UKM PAKARUNDING

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A subsidiary of UKM Holdings, UKM Pakarunding is the official consulting arm of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), one of the nation’s premier research universities. Established to bridge the gap between academia an industry, we serve as a conduit of knowledge, innovation, and strategic solutions, channeling the expertise of UKM’s brightest minds into real-world applications.


Whether you’re navigating climate risk, rethinking public policy, enhancing
infrastructure, or designing frameworks for corporate sustainability, we’re the team that helps you ask better questions, and then helps you answer them.

Our Vision

Towards Being A Leading, Reputable and Professional University Owned Consultancy Firm

To Provide Quality Services to Clients and Uphold the Highest Standard of Performance in All Our Deliverables

Core Values

Our work is guided by clear values that shape how we think, collaborate, and deliver consulting solutions, reflecting our commitment to professionalism, strategic clarity, and long-term value for clients and stakeholders.

Professionalism

We uphold integrity, accountability, and technical excellence in every project, fostering trust and reliable outcomes.

Cost

We prioritise cost-conscious solutions, ensuring efficient use of resources while delivering maximum value to our clients.

Strategy

We approach challenges with foresight and insight, shaping solutions that align with long-term objectives and informed decision-making.

Quality

Timeless quality is central to our work, delivering sustainable, practical, and high-impact solutions for all stakeholders.

A Timeline of Excellence

Every great organisation has a story, ours began with a vision to bridge knowledge and real-world application. What started as a small academic bureau has grown into a nationally recognised consulting powerhouse. Here’s a look at the milestones that have shaped UKM Pakarunding into who we are today.

Biro Penyelidikan dan Perundingan

1979

Biro Penyelidikan dan Perundingan

Our story began as a dedicated bureau under Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), focusing on research and consultancy services

Biro Rundingan dan Kembangan

1992

Biro Rundingan dan Kembangan

We expanded our scope and services, evolving into a more dynamic arm that integrated consultation with developmental initiatives

Biro Rundingan dan Inovasi

1996

Biro Rundingan dan Inovasi

A rebranding that reflected our growing focus on innovation, positioning us to meet emerging industry and societal needs

2001

Incorporated as
UKM Pakarunding Sdn. Bhd.

Officially established as a wholly owned consultancy company of UKM Holdings, becoming the university’s leading professional arm for translating academic excellence into industry impact

2025

Growth and Identity

We proudly launched our new ESG logo and Pakarunding (Pr) logo, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and expanding our branding for wider commercialization and industry impact

Strategic Leadership

Meet the core leadership team behind UKM Pakarunding. A group of dedicated professionals driving strategy, innovation, and operational excellence across all units

Ts. Yuriny Adnan, PMP

General Manager

With over a decade of hands-on experience in consulting, Ts. Yuriny Adnan brings a solid foundation in Information Technology and Project Management, specialising in policy development, strategic planning, impact assessments and systems development. As a Certified Coach and Project Management Professional (PMP®), his leadership .combines technical rigor with people-first execution At the helm of UKM Pakarunding, he steers multidisciplinary teams and complex projects across industries and government sectors — ensuring solutions are not only innovative but aligned with national goals

Ts. Intan Suraya Razak, PMP

Head of Strategic Operation

Leads the Operation Department with a strong foundation in science and technology. Certified Coach and Project Management Professional (PMP®, specializes in optimizing workflows, manag- ing cross-functional teams and ensuring operational excellence across complex, multidisciplinary projects. Driven by precision, efficiency, and strategic execution

Prominent Consultant

Our leading consultants bring decades of experience across environmental, social, healthcare, and digital domains. Their expertise underpins every project, delivering trusted, evidence-based solutions with measurable impact.

Prof. Ulung Datuk Dr. Shamsul Amri Baharuddin

Political, Cultural and Economic Development; Ethnicity and Identity Formation; Religious Emergence and Modernization

Prof. Dr. Sufian Jusoh

Political Science & International Relations, International Economy & Trade

Prof. ChM. Dr. Goh Choo Ta

Chemical Governance, Chemical Risk Assessment and Management, Chemical Safety in Occupational Safety and Health

Prof. Dr. Rasyikah Md. Khalid

Water Law, Energy Law, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Federalism, Heritage Law

Prof. Madya Dr. Liew Ju Neng

Climatology, Oceanography, Information System (Climate Data Mining), Environment (Climate and Weather Modelling)

Dr. Shamsul Khamis

Plant Taxonomy, Flora Diversity and Ethno- botanical Studies

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