ESM Urban Planning Consultant Sdn Bhd

Planning Consultancy
Services

Research-based planning, for better communities, environment and future.

48projects delivered
5,600+acres planned
15+years of principal experience
5offices nationwide
Our philosophy

Every place holds a story

We integrate people, place and environment, shaping land uses, movement and spaces with purpose, identity and sustainability, so that good planning endures the test of time.

Our research-based urban approach, integrating people, place and environment.
Every place holds a story. Every plan begins with understanding its context, character and potential.
We respond to the land, the community and the environment, creating development that connects people, spaces and nature.
Mixed development renderingSite layout planMasterplan modelAerial township view
What we do

Our services

End-to-end planning consultancy, from land assessment through to authority approval, led by TPr-registered expertise.

Town Planning & Development Advisory

End-to-end town planning consultancy from land assessment through to authority approval — anchored by TPr-registered expertise.

  • Development order (Kebenaran Merancang) applications and management
  • Land use planning, zoning advisory and development potential assessments
  • Concept plan, detailed layout plan and master plan preparation
  • Planning permission management and condition compliance monitoring
  • Due diligence management and feasibility advisory for landowners and developers
  • Planning appeal submissions, objections and authority liaison

Environmental Studies & Impact Assessment

Comprehensive environmental planning services ensuring full regulatory compliance and sustainable development outcomes.

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA)
  • Social Impact Assessment (SIA) preparation and PLANMalaysia submission
  • Environmental Management Plans (EMP) and compliance monitoring reports
  • Compliance with the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) and related regulations
  • Green building and sustainable development advisory

Statutory Plans & Policy Studies

Preparation and review of statutory planning documents in collaboration with local and state planning authorities.

  • State Structure Plan (Rancangan Struktur Negeri / RSN) studies and technical inputs
  • District Local Plan (Rancangan Tempatan Daerah / RTD) preparation and review
  • Special Area Plans, planning guidelines and development briefs
  • Land alienation, conversion and subdivision advisory
  • Compliance with the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172) and related legislation

Project Management & Infrastructure Advisory

Structured programme management supporting complex multi-disciplinary development projects from inception to completion.

  • Project planning, scheduling and multi-stakeholder coordination
  • Infrastructure, utilities and services advisory
  • Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) coordination and authority submission
  • Construction and development progress monitoring
  • Multi-disciplinary team leadership for large-scale and phased developments
Leadership

Principal profile

TPr. Teoh Kok Teong
Principal

More than 15 years of experience in Master Township Planning, Project Planning & Implementation, Land Proposal & Market Research, Business Development & Feasibility Study Guidelines, Local Plan Studies, Urban Design and Social Planning.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning (Hons)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Board of Town Planners Malaysia: Registered Professional Town Planner (Reg. No. A 0528)
  • Board of Town Planners Malaysia: Certificate of Practice, Town Planner (Reg. No. COP 0239)
  • Malaysian Institute of Planners: Corporate Member (Reg. No. 697/19)
  • Malaysian Association of Social Impact Assessment (MSIA): Certified Ordinary Member (Reg. No. B 300)
  • PLANMalaysia: Certificate of Practice, Social Impact Assessment (Reg. No. SIA 144/2025)

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION

  • Master & Township Planning, Urban Design
  • Social Planning Guidelines & Local Plan Studies
  • Business Development, Land Proposals, Feasibility & Market Studies
  • Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
  • Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA)
  • Project Planning, Management & Implementation
Track record

Master planning, urban design & project planning

A selection of 48 projects across Malaysia and Vietnam, from township master plans and industrial parks to solar farms and housing.

No.Project / ClientLocationArea (acres)Development type
1Sunway Hill
Sunway City (Penang) Sdn Bhd
Sungai Ara, Penang–Residential
2Orchard Ville
Reka Indah Development (Penang) Sdn Bhd
Sungai Ara, Penang–Residential
3Setia Sky 8
Setia Promenade Sdn Bhd
Setia Pearl Island, Penang–Residential
4Setia V-Residences
Kay Pride Sdn Bhd
Gurney Drive, Penang–Residential
5Sierra Residences
Sierra Residences (M) Sdn Bhd
Relau, Penang–Residential
6Mydin Hypermarket
Mydin Wholesale Cash & Carry Sdn Bhd
Bukit Mertajam & Bertam, Penang–Commercial (Hypermarket)
7Bukit Minyak Light Industry
Tangkas Properties Sdn Bhd
Bukit Minyak, Penang–Light Industry
8OSK Mall
OSK Properties Sdn Bhd
Sungai Petani, Kedah–Commercial (Shopping Mall)
9Eco TerracesPaya Terubong, Penang13.00Condominium
10Eco MeadowsSimpang Ampat, Penang83.00Mixed-Use Development
11Eco MarinaBatu Kawan, Penang450.00Township Development
12Eco HorizonBatu Kawan, Penang300.00Township Development
13Eco SunBatu Kawan, Penang76.00Mixed-Use Development
14Alam PerdanaPuncak Alam, Selangor485.00Township Development
15Kita@CybersouthDengkil, Selangor631.00Township Development
16Focus AwanaU10, Shah Alam, Selangor150.00Industrial
17Usaha SemarakBatu Kawan, Penang60.00Mixed Residential
18Biopolymer ParkKerteh, Terengganu960.00Industrial Park
19Kuala Terengganu City Centre (KTCC)Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu25.00Mixed-Use Development
20D’River SenokPantai Senok, Kelantan218.00Waterfront Development
21Jaks Solar Nibong Tebal Sdn BhdNibong Tebal, Penang151.90Solar Farm
22Bakateam Services Sdn BhdSungai Dua, Penang87.20Solar Farm
23Greenviro Solutions Sdn BhdNibong Tebal, Penang25.87Solar Farm
24BDB Land Sdn BhdBaling, Kedah15.40Rumah Kasih Rakyat (Affordable Housing)
25BDB Land Sdn BhdAlor Setar, Kedah73.25Orchard Housing
26Fairview Equity Project (Kluang) Sdn BhdKluang, Johor37.57Solar Farm
27Fairview Equity Project (Mersing) Sdn BhdMersing, Johor20.00Solar Farm
28Joyful International Education Group BerhadAmpang, Kuala Lumpur8.02International School Redevelopment
29Sunrise Accord Sdn BhdTaiping, Perak195.53Housing
30AIMS Cyberjaya Sdn BhdCyberjaya, Selangor3.13Data Centre
31Universiti MalayaPetaling Jaya, Selangor157.23University
32The Five Leaf (M) Sdn BhdSungai Petani, Kedah–Commercial
33Klang Office RenovationKlang, Selangor–Commercial (Plan Submission)
34MailandHo Chi Minh, Vietnam26.83Mixed-Use Development
35VSIPHo Chi Minh, Vietnam229.64Mixed-Use Development
36Binh Duong New City 3Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam33.20Mixed-Use Development
37Telok Gong Industrial ParkTelok Gong90.00Industrial
38Jans Solar Nibong Tebal Sdn BhdNibong Tebal, Penang110.70Solar Farm
39Kemudi Ehsan Sdn BhdPuncak Alam, Selangor94.88Industrial Park
40Scientex (Skudai) Sdn BhdJawi, Penang684.19Mixed-Use Development
41Scientex (Skudai) Sdn BhdJawi, Penang23.80Affordable Housing
42Cristal Lagoon Sdn BhdGeorge Town, Penang1.00Mixed Commercial (Plot Ratio Enhancement)
43Sunrise Capital Sdn BhdPermatang Tinggi, Penang8.05Affordable Housing
44Petaling Jaya Chinese Cemetery Association (PJCCA)Petaling Jaya, Selangor2.79Crematorium
45Thunder Print Sdn BhdGurun, Kedah35.21Factory
46PLB Green Solar Sdn BhdBatu Kawan, Penang100.20Solar Farm
47Yong Yang Sdn BhdSelama, Perak19.61Solar Farm
48Scientex (Skudai) Sdn Bhd
Scientex Jawi Master Plan, Phase 1
Jawi, Penang196.00Mixed-Use Development
Contact us

ESM Urban Planning Consultant Sdn Bhd

Reach our main office in Kuala Lumpur or any of our branches.

MAIN OFFICE (HQ)

Level 7, Menara ES No. 9,
Persiaran Industri, Bandar Sri Damansara,
52200 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-6273 6013
Email: info@espa.my

PENANG BRANCH

67, Jalan IKS Bukit Tengah, Taman IKS,
14000 Bukit Mertajam,
Pulau Pinang

Tel: 04-508 5600
Email: info@espa.my

KUANTAN BRANCH

B2, Jalan Gebeng 2/7,
Kawasan Perindustrian Gebeng,
26080 Kuantan, Pahang

Tel: 09-583 8460
Email: info@espa.my

MELAKA BRANCH

No. 7, Jalan SB-7,
Taman Seri Bayan, Hang Tuah Jaya,
71600 Durian Tunggal, Melaka

Tel: 06-269 6102
Email: info@espa.my

SARAWAK BRANCH

1st Floor, Sublot 5, Lot 285,
Block 7, The Isthmus, Jalan Keruing,
93050 Kuching, Sarawak

Email: info@espa.my

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