< PreviousCommunity & Social Events CS MBAM Deputy Secretary-General 2 Fong Tet Yoong and General Manager Lenny Lim attended the Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association’s (MPIA) recent open house at the Eastin Hotel. MPIA was founded in 2006 and has been raising awareness of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in Malaysia for over two decades. It currently has nearly 200 members. The event served to foster closer ties amongst MPIA members and the various stakeholders in the construction industry. MPIA Hari Raya Open House 23 APRIL 2024 MBAM President Oliver HC Wee and MBAM Secretary-General Datuk Astaman Abdul Aziz, along with many other MBAM Council Members and secretariat staff, recently attended the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Hari Raya Open House that was held at the CIDB Convention Centre. CIDB’s important role within the construction industry meant the event served as an opportunity to strengthen and build closer ties amongst all stakeholders in the industry and underscored the unity and solidarity of the construction community. CIDB Hari Raya Open House 18 APRIL 2024 The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysi (REHDA) held a Raya Open House on 4 May 2024 at Wisma REHDA. In attendance for the festivities were MBAM President Oliver HC Wee and General Manager Lenny Lim. The Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM)’s open house was held on 25 April 2024 at the RISM Resource Centre, and was attended by MBAM Deputy President Kenneth Liew and Executive Director Loh Mei Ling. RISM Hari Raya Open House 25 APRIL 2024 REHDA Raya Open House 4 MAY 2024 88With over 43 years of excellence, Al-Ambia’s legacy thrives. Our expansive portfolio across the nation and beyond reflect our commitment to shaping tomorrow’s landscape. From iconic landmarks to transformative buildings, leaving lasting impressions that redefine today’s skyline. Our journey continues, driven by a vision of progress. Building Futures, Crafting Legacies InnovativeDesign & BuildExcellence 43 Years ofExperience RM2bil inContractedProjects LeadingGeneral BuildingConstruction Kossan Rubber HQ Aetas Damansara GDP Campus RSKU Jia @ Bukit Jalil SouthMATRADE’S INSIGHT BUSINESS & TRADE INFORMATION FEATURE NEW ZEALAND New Zealand to Remove Barriers on Foreign Building Materials New Zealand has recently revised its Building Act to allow for the use of foreign building materials from trusted international bodies and certification institutes, a move that will hopefully increase the availability of products and materials, increase competition in the market, and make building costs more affordable. Malaysian businesses are advised to obtain certifications or meet the standards of New Zealand or any other reputable institutions deemed to be of a similar level or higher than the country’s. in New Zealand, as it could help strengthen trade relations and economic cooperation while solving an existing issue within the country. This article is based on an update to a Market Alert (MA) prepared by MATRADE Melbourne, and the information is correct at the time of the writing (May 2024). MAs are available in MyExport, which can be accessed at www.matrade.gov.my For further information and enquiries, please contact MATRADE Melbourne at melbourne@matrade.gov.my. Building costs have risen to 41% in New Zealand since 2019, which prompted the nation to try and lower them by introducing several revisions to the Building Act. Previously, the approval process for new building products was strict, resulting in higher prices and disruptions to supply chains due to stagnating innovation and a lack of competition. The government believes that removing the restrictions on foreign building materials will introduce competition to the market and improve affordability for homeowners and property developers alike. The primary method for relieving these barriers is to recognize and approve standards set by overseas jurisdictions if they have similar or higher standards to New Zealand's current building regulations. This leads to three primary modifications to the Building Act, which are as follows: • Recognising building product standards from trusted foreign bodies • Building consent authorities accept products based on specific overseas standards if they are of similar or higher standards to New Zealand's. • Approve building products certified through respected overseas certification schemes. All these measures are expected to increase the availability of affordable, high-quality building materials, increase the competitiveness of the market, which will drive the costs of new builds down, and make building or renovating new homes more economical. The Way Forward Malaysian businesses should try to export materials or products that meet standards that are at least as high as those of New Zealand’s since the approval procedure is easier to navigate because standards are recognised in reliable worldwide markets. Businesses that already have certifications from these trusted institutions should proactively pursue market penetration DISCLAIMER: WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE CONTENTS OF THE ARTICLE (MATRADE’S INSIGHT) ARE ACCURATE AND CURRENT, MATRADE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCLUSION, OMISSION OR ERROR AND IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DISPUTE ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED. 90 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #132DatePublicationTitle MBAM in the News February 2024–April 2024 17 Apr 24 29 Apr 24 27 May 24 31 May 24 31 May 24 31 May 24 01 Jun 24 01 Jun 24 01 Jun 24 01 Jun 24 13 Jun 24 13 Jun 24 13 Jun 24 13 Jun 24 13 Jun 24 13 Jun 24 13 Jun 24 14 Jun 24 22 Jun 24 22 Jun 24 Nanyang Property The Edge MySpace The Edge MySpace Bernama Astro Awani The Malay mail Free Malaysia Today The Edge Malaysia Bernama TV Berita RTM Astro Awani Sinar Harian The Edge Malaysia Free Malaysia Today New Straits Times Sin Chew Nanyang Siang Pau Nanyang Siang Pau The Edge MySpace Nanyang Siang Pau Infrastructure projects launched, construction industry in full swing In dire need of a Digital Maturity Index Be forewarned and vigilant Construction industry must adopt digital technology, reduce reliance on foreign workers - Fadillah The construction industry needs to adopt digital technology, reduce dependency on foreign workers - Fadillah DPM Fadillah: Construction industry must adopt digital technology, reduce reliance on foreign workers Reduce dependency on foreign workers, DPM suggests for the construction sector to adopt AI Construction industry must adopt digital technology, reduce reliance on foreign workers — Fadillah Construction industry must adopt digital technology, reduce reliance on foreign workers - Fadillah Digital technology in the construction industry can reduce dependency on foreign labour MBAM, PKBM want the construction sector to be part of SKDS 2.0 Vehicles carrying construction materials should receive diesel subsidy Builders group appeals to expand diesel subsidy to cover construction vehicles Give vehicles transporting construction materials diesel subsidies, govt told Malaysian builders, contractors appeal for subsidised diesel for building material transport vehicles after costs rise Fuel price hike increases construction material costs; two contractor associations call on government for help Diesel price hike pushes up construction material costs. Two contractor associations: VOP clause should be included Master Builders Association Malaysia: Diesel prices fluctuate and construction costs are expected to rise by 2% A great 70 and growing 99% of companies cannot repay loans with retail being the highest, an average of 7 companies applying for liquidation every day 91 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #13292 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #132 General Advertisement Terms 1. You only need to supply a digital artwork of the advertisement, although accurate printed colour proofs are highly encouraged to be submitted together with the digital artwork. 2. The publisher will not be responsible for any omission to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject or cancel any order notwithstanding acceptance of payment. 3. The publisher is indemnified against all claims, actions, suits, demands, losses, costs and expenses in respect of advertisements published under instructions from an advertiser or its agency. 4. 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