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Mr David Tak Wai Yek LLM, FCIArb, RIBA

I am Open for Appointment
Job title: Chartered Architect
Country: Malaysia

Membership type: Fellow membership
Primary branch: Malaysia
Disciplines: Other dispute resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Adjudication

Personal bio

Prof. Adj. Ar. David seamlessly bridges the worlds of architecture and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). As founder of DYA & C Sdn Bhd, he provides advisory services on construction-related disputes and serves as a dispute resolver. With over 20 years leading David Yek Architect (DYA), his architectural portfolio spans high-end residences, international schools, commercial developments, and industrial facilities, earning him Chartered Membership with RIBA and recognition from LAM.

Beyond architecture, Prof. David is deeply involved in ADR. As Co-Chairman of PAM’s ADR and Constitution Review Committees, he shapes industry standards. Accredited by RICS and AIAC, he mediates and adjudicates disputes under CIPAA and is a Fellow of HKICAdj. His expertise extends to forensic building inspections, fire engineering, and expert witness roles in domestic arbitrations and courts.

A passionate educator, he lectures at leading institutions and serves as Adjunct Professor at USM. Prof. David’s work reflects a profound integration of technical mastery, cultural insight, and human relations