Iron lady of architecture


Tan said that when she first started out almost three decades ago contractors were reluctant to take instructions from her.

She has been one of the forces behind the shaping of Malaysia’s skyline, while her heart remains rooted in continuing to inspire others. As former president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), Datuk Tan Pei Ing says she still has her work cut out for her.

Recently conferred the title of Datuk, Tan has been one of the driving forces of the country’s architecture scene.

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