Tham Kuen Wei
| Tham Kuen Wei Pingat Jaya Cemerlang (PJC) | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 谭权威 |
| Born | Ipoh, Perak |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Malaysian |
| 🏫 Education | University of Malaya St. Michael's Institution |
| 💼 Occupation | Real Estate Economist & Feng Shui Expert |
| 🏢 Organization | University of Malaya
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia Pacific Rim Real Estate Society |
| Known for | Research in Real Estate Finance in Malaysia, Feng Shui Master |
| Notable work | Dynamic Implications of Macroeconomic Factors towards Non-performing Property Loans in Malaysia |
| 🏅 Awards | Pingat Jaya Cemerlang (PJC) by the Conference of Rulers Malaysia Luca Pacioli Award |
Tham Kuen Wei (simplified Chinese: 谭权威; traditional Chinese: 譚權威; pinyin: Tán Quán Wēi ) is a real estate economist and Feng Shui consultant in Malaysia who was awarded the Royal Education Award from the Malaysian Conference of Rulers.[1][2][3][4] by the Perak Sultan, Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak who is also the Chancellor of the Malaysia's premier University. Up to date, there are only less than 600 recipients who received the award.[5] He researched policies in relate to economics, nonperforming property loans, the real property gain taxes, reduction of certain taxes to gauge repayment of mortgages and propagate transparent foreclosure procedures.[6]
Research and Khazanah Nasional Funding[edit]
Tham was awarded a PhD fast track route[clarification needed] by the University of Malaya.[7] He received funding from the wealth fund Khazanah Nasional, to conduct his research in developing implications of macroeconomic factors upon non-performing property loans in Malaysia at the height of 2015–2016 real estate bubble in Malaysia, looking into non-performing property loans and macroeconomic factors in Malaysia.[7] He suggested rising of real property gain taxes to curb speculation, and lowering of the goods and services taxes to ease inflation and increase purchasing power to enhance loan repayments.[6] His early publications included “Macroeconomic Determinants of Non-performing Property Loans in Malaysia and its Paradoxical Effect towards Non-Performing Property Loans” and “Factors Influencing the Malaysian House Price Index”.[8] He was also the president and founder of the National Union of Real Estate (NURES), which is instrumental in gathering Varsity graduates to unite and push for property management reforms, creating a greater awareness on regulation of property management in Malaysia.[9]
Early Life and Career[edit]
Born to a family of accountants of Chinese descent, Tham is the youngest son of Tham Fook Cheong and Shirley Chong who both are accountants practicing in Malaysia.[2] His father is also a prominent Feng Shui master in South East Asia. Tham has two elder sisters who both are Chartered Accountants of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, UK.[10] He was awarded the Luca Pacioli Award by the Malaysian Matriculation Division, Ministry of Education. Tham was allowed to skip a year through matriculation to pursue his degree at a much earlier age.[11] At 21 years old as a licensed auctioneer, Tham started his career as Malaysia's youngest foreclosure consultant in the state of Perak, Malacca and Selangor for the Judiciary of Malaysia, conducting auctions, foreclosures and liquidations in High Courts and Land Offices. He then worked briefly for Savills Ltd, a UK based firm in consultancy, property agency, valuation and investment advisory before joining the private practice as a real estate analyst and appraiser. In 2016, Tham started his career and research as a real estate economist at the University of Malaya. Tham is also a Feng Shui consultant.[12][13][14]
Welfare Efforts[edit]
In 2015, while at the University of Malaya as a member of the PMUM Council, Tham organized and helped raised over RM178,000 to rebuild homes for the flood victims in Kelantan.[15][16] Over 30 houses had been rebuilt and repaired for the effort. Tham had also done work for Malaysia Kidney Foundation, Sekolah Semangat Maju (Mentally and Physically Challenged Children), impoverished natives in Pahang, Warga Prihatin Selangor, Ray of Hope, ECM project in Penang, Kaseh4u Soup Kitchen and IJN Hospital Support Group. Tham also helped conducted pro bono foreclosure defenses.[17]
Professional Affiliations[edit]
Tham was a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors United Kingdom, FIABCI International (Fédération Internationale des Administrateurs de Biens Conseils Immobiliers), Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia, Pacific Rim Real Estate Society, and a member of the Malaysian Council of Auctioneers.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Malaysia Top Honors". The Star News Malaysia.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Perak Youth Epitome of Holistic Graduate". News Straits Times. 2016.
- ↑ "Utusan Melayu".
- ↑ "Berita Harian". Berita Harian Nasional.
- ↑ "Majlis Raja-Raja Malaysia".
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Real Estate Expert Found Cause of Malaysian Property Bubble". Malaysia Property Times.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Malaysia Property Times". Malaysia Property Times.
- ↑ Kuen Wei, Tham (2015). "Macroeconomic determinants and its Paradoxical effect towards non performing property loans in Malaysia". University of Malaya: 88. Archived from the original on 2016-06-25. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ "National Union of Real Estate Malaysia".
- ↑ "新生活报 (Chinese Newspaper Malaysia)". 新生活报.
- ↑ "New Life Post National News". New Life Post National News.
- ↑ "Speaking Seminar & Engagements". Malaysia Feng Shui.
- ↑ "Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia" (PDF). Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia.
- ↑ "The Star News: Bargains Galore at Exhibition". The Star Newspaper.
- ↑ "News Straits Times, 2016". News Straits Times.
- ↑ "Utusan Melayu". Utusan Melayu. 2015.
- ↑ "Linkedin of KW Tham". Linkedin.[permanent dead link]
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