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Team Expertise Spotlight: AccessConsultants.asia Supporting Malaysia’s Inclusion Goals in 2026

Accessibility consultant Malaysia team | OKU accessibility experts Malaysia | Universal design team Malaysia | Wheelchair access audit team | Masjid Jamek accessibility | Tze Yup Temple Glebe accessibility | Cambodian temple Western Sydney

At AccessConsultants.asia, our dedicated team of five full-time experts combines world-class architectural design, specialised access consulting, and proven experience in delivering inclusive, compliant spaces across Malaysia, Sydney, and emerging markets in Perth.

We proudly support Malaysia’s national commitment to inclusion – including the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 amendments, PwD-friendly mosques and surau guidelines, and broader universal design efforts – through practical, culturally sensitive audits and retrofits. Our work respects Malaysia’s rich multicultural fabric, including its strong Chinese community, Malay traditions, Indian heritage, and diverse religious sites.

From mosque audits in Kuala Lumpur to temple accessibility in Sydney (Tze Yup Temple Glebe) and proposed Cambodian temple designs in Western Sydney, we bring proven expertise to religious and community buildings.

Gary Finn – Principal Architect & Qualified Access Consultant

NSW Architect #5774 | ACAA #435

With over 40 years of experience, Gary leads the team with expertise in inclusive design, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), group homes, and heritage projects. His pragmatic skills – quick sketches, performance solutions, on-site inspections, and builder guidance – ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes. Gary’s leadership drives our cross-border audits and compliance work, supporting Malaysia’s accessibility goals while expanding in Perth.

Daniel Wong – Principal Architect & Qualified Access Consultant

Diploma in Access Consulting (2017)

Daniel brings 25+ years in architecture and 10+ years specialising in access consultancy, with a special interest in inclusive and equitable design, housing for seniors and people with disabilities, and accessibility master planning. He has extensive experience across project types in Malaysia (1997–2013) and Australia (2014–present). Daniel has conducted mosque audits in Malaysia and contributed to temple accessibility, including improvements at Tze Yup Temple Glebe (Sydney’s historic Chinese temple) and design input for a proposed Cambodian temple in Western Sydney.

Chong Yee Jean – Project Architect (Part I)

Degree of Architecture (LAM Part I)

Full-time since 2019, Yee Jean has delivered 10+ residential and SDA projects in Australia from concept to completion, with strong expertise in BIM-based documentation (Archicad), authority submissions (NCC, SEPP, DCP, LEP), and cross-border coordination. She has successfully managed Malaysian local authority submissions for residential renovations, ensuring compliance with UBBL 1984 while applying accessibility and safety focus.

Nur Syuhada Binti Che Rahimi – Architectural Executive (Graduate Architect, LAM & RIBA Part II)

Master of Architecture

Full-time since May 2019, Syuhada brings 7+ years specialising in disability accommodation, residential, and childcare projects under Australian regulations, aligned with Malaysian standards (MS 1184:2014). Highly proficient in Archicad BIM workflows, she has delivered 10+ completed SDA projects, prepared Special Disability Reports for NDIS, and improved efficiency across 15+ projects through remote coordination.

Ahmad Syafiq bin Mohd Unzir – Graduate Architect (LAM AG/A 846, PAM G5078)

Master of Architecture (LAM & RIBA Part II) | Certificate IV in Access Consulting equivalency

Full-time since April 2019, Syafiq has 7+ years in architectural design, documentation, and accessible architecture. He conducted an access audit at Masjid Jamek (Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad) in Kuala Lumpur, supported by the Persatuan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Social and Corporate Responsibility (SCR) Committee. Syafiq met with the mosque’s AJK (Ahli Jawatankuasa) to discuss accessibility, continued discussions with Dr Norwina, and contributed to significant improvements at this historic site.

Together, our team delivers practical wheelchair access audits, universal design retrofits, and compliance solutions that respect Malaysia’s multicultural diversity – including its strong Chinese community – and heritage sensitivities. From mosque audits in Kuala Lumpur (Daniel & Syafiq) to temple accessibility in Sydney (Tze Yup Temple Glebe) and proposed Cambodian temple designs in Western Sydney, we bring proven expertise to religious and community buildings.

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