President:
Datin Rosemarie WONG-JABU

Vice president:
Ar. William KHOO

Secretary:
Sr. Ts Aliph Rodway TOYAD

Treasurer:
CHUA Yaw Chiang

Committee members:
Malcolm JITAM
Sr. Gary NINGKAN
Melvina MATTHEWS
Wilson SUAI
Paulyn P.L. YAM 

VICE PRESIDENT : Ar. William Khoo
William Khoo Boo Chuan is a Penangite by birth and a Sarawakian by circumstance. He is a trained architect by profession, having graduated from the University of New South Wales, Sydney in 1989. Since his graduation, he had moved to Kuching for work and has since made Kuching his home for the last 30 years. He is happily married to Jacqueline Lam, also a Penangite and have 2 daughters, both of whom were born and bred Sarawakians.
William is the director of Kuching architectural firm Design Network Architects. (DNA). He has a keen interest with regards to the built heritage of Sarawak especially, Kuching and has been an active member of the Sarawakian fraternity of architects dealing with the development of Kuching urban township, even in Sibu and Miri. William has been actively involved albeit in the background, assisting SHS in previous years as advisor on issues related to urban planning, architecture and the built heritage.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS 

Malcolm Jitam
Malcolm Jitam brings over 30 years of experience in heritage building interpretation, traditional timber design, and cultural storytelling. As a former tour guide, he applies a well-developed sense of curiosity and observation to his work, underpinned by a sustained interest in Sarawak’s heritage and history. He has practical experience in timber construction, having built several timber structures incorporating elements of traditional carpentry methods. While he is familiar with emerging technologies such as LiDAR, photogrammetry, and drone-based imaging through field exposure, his primary focus remains on the contextual understanding and interpretation of heritage. Malcolm has also contributed to research activities in collaboration with academics engaged in doctoral studies, and has been involved in facilitating field-based learning and youth environmental programmes. His work reflects a balance of practical experience and a considered appreciation of cultural and heritage landscapes.

Sr. Gary Ningkan
Gary is a Registered Valuer, Estate Agent, and Property Manager with VPC Alliance (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd., 15 years in the property industry. He hodls a (Hons.) degree in Estate Management from University of Malaya (UM). He is ex-President of Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association (SDGA) 2019-2023 (now an Advisor);  Senior VP of Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) 2019-2022, and TEGAS Youth Leaders;  Exco Member of Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) Sarawak Chapter;  He is also member of Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). He has been awarded the Sarawak Youth Icon for his contribution in various civil society works, mainly promoting on importance of education and future jobs.

Melvina Mathews
Melvina has 10 years of experience in HR, administration, events, and operations. She works in Sarawak Museum Department (since 2019). She excels in content creation, digital marketing and office management and is passionate about culture and heritage. She is currently pursuing a six-month Tour Guide Course under Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture.

Wilson Suai
Wilson graduated with Bachelor of Computer Science majoring in Interactive Media with Honours in 2006. He went on to pursue and obtained his Master of Computer Science in Multimedia System from University Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2009. Currently, Wilson Suai is a lecturer and Discipline Leader in the School of Design and Arts, Faculty of Business, Design and Arts. Since 2006, he has taught numerous subjects within the field of Multimedia Design in various levels and programs and also an accredited supervisor for Masters by Research. As an Apple education trainer since 2014 with Apple Professional Learning Provider being the latest qualification under his belt, he has worked together with educators, students, schools and higher learning institutions in Malaysia in integrating technology and infuse innovation in their learning, curriculums and leadership.

Paulyn P.L. Yam
Paulyn is a Kuching native whose upbringing across village and urban settings formed a strong foundation in Sarawak’s diverse cultural tapestry. She is an active collaborating researcher for the Kai Joo Lane and Tales of Kuching projects, specializing in archival and urban landscape history. She combines a background in marketing and corporate experience with a dedicated focus on uncovering and preserving local community stories and on ensuring Sarawak’s rich heritage and identity are documented, understood, and appreciated by future generations.