< PreviousZOOMLION MALAYSIAIssue #118 Volume 1 2020 20 Women in Construction 28 Corporate Liability for Corruption: Section 17A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 Education & Special Institution Committee Meeting No. 1/2020 with University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) 29 Seminar on Industry4WRD Incentives 30 Consultation Session with Industry Players on the Impact of Coronavirus to the Industry/Economy Fully Sponsored Seats for Construction Occupational Competency Development (COCD) for Construction Trade Supervisor (Foreman) Kuala Lumpur Intakes 32 Seminar on Managing Foreign Workers with Employers, Trade Associations and Private Employment Agencies 33 Safety & Health Pledge Seminar on Industrial Relations (Amendment 2019) Act 177 34 CIDB Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Programme 35 DOSH Selangor Meeting on Improvement for Concreting Works at Construction Sites Inbrief 36 ‘Dana Ekuiti Projek Antarabangsa (DEPA)’ Engagement Session Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) Town Hall 37 Meeting Between MBAM, BMDAM, Beijing Xiaolan Technology Co., Ltd and Putra Nilai Development Sdn Bhd Focus Group Dialogue (FGD) on Educational Institutions’ Readiness In Facing IR4.0 38 MEF Joint Meeting of Business Organisations and Chambers to Discuss the Government’s Implementation of Minimum Wages ‘Kajian Pelaksanaan Model Kecemerlangan Kolej Vokasional Berteraskan Industri (MyKVI)’ Focus Group Dialogue (FGD) Courtesy Visit to MBAM by The Chartered Institute of Building, UK 39 Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting on ‘Kajian Perlaksanaan Model Kecemerlangan Kolej Vokasional Berteraskan Industri (MyKVI)’ Courtesy Visit by the Association of Certificated Master Craftsmen and Constructors in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland (MIH) 40 Courtesy Visit and Dialogue with Waste Management Association of Malaysia (WMAM) Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the Commercial Development Act (CDA) TVET Branding Cluster Technical Committee Meeting No. 2/2020 Meeting with Labour Division of The Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia (KBRI), Kuala Lumpur 41 Inbrief Cover Story Visits & Dialogues Industry & Practices 20Contents 42 Occupational Safety and Health in Construction Industry (Management) (OSHCIM) Conference 2019 43 New IMP WG Manufacturing Product Identification Workshop Series II Workshop on Carbon Emission from the Malaysian Construction Industry: Stakeholders Consultation 44 Engagement Session on Steel Wire Mesh MBAM Scholarship Recipient’s Project Assignment Workshop on Development of CSCI in Malaysia 46 MBAM Lifting Supervisor Training, 15 th to 18 th Intakes 47 Half-day Seminar on Slope Stability and Landslide Risk Management (Legal), Amendments to the Malaysian Anti-corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act 2009) & Recent Legal Developments in Construction Law Inbrief 48 MBAM Fellowship 1/2020 MBAM Council Members Spread Joy to Children of Rumah Charis 49 Latest update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Malaysia: Giving Clarity by Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah – Director General of Ministry of Health Malaysia 50 Inbrief 52 Slope Stability Problems (Part 2) 56 Application of Membrane Bio-reactors (MBRs) in Wastewater Treatment Plants 58 Wet Crack Injections in Basement Slabs Explained 60 The Coronavirus Epidemic: Does it Count as Force Majeure? 61 COVID-19: Practical Tips to Managing Construction Contract Risks 62 Construction Contract & Management Issues 66 Envisioning a New Construction Industry — Humanising Realities 70 The Malaysian Construction Sector’s Challenge in Going Digital 74 Europe Polycarbonate Sheets Market 75 Partnership to Provide Affordable Homes 14 Editor’s Note 77 MBAM in the News 16 MBAM Council Members 78 MBJ Advertising Rates 17 MBAM New Council Members 80 MBJ Readership Survey 18 From the Desk of MBAM President Features Community & Social Events CS Regular Sections Professional Development 4649403714 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #118 Greetings readers, We are into 2020 and I am writing this note during the Movement Control Order. In social distancing. The effect of COVID-19 on the economy of the country and globally is challenging. We hope that with the support of everyone, the impact of COVID-19 can be tackled. We wish that you remain healthy and safe always. In the cover story of this edition of the Master Builders Journal (MBJ), we approached a few women from diverse backgrounds in the construction industry to share their on-the-ground- experiences and opportunities they gained, other than the challenges they faced when entering the industry. Women participation in the construction industry is slow. This could be attributable to gender bias and the perception that it is a dirty, dangerous and demanding industry. In recent years, we are seeing more women taking up challenges to enter this male-dominated industry. Some managed to break the glass ceiling and achieve recognition for their efforts and contributions to the society and nation. What inspired them to enter the construction industry? How did they manage to balance their life as mothers and career women? This first edition of 2020 features various articles, including The Coronavirus Epidemic: Does It Count As Force Majeure?; Malaysia’s Construction Sector Challenge in Going Digital, Envisioning a New Construction Industry – Humanising Realities and Europe Polycarbonate Sheets Market. As part of our continuing effort to improve the MBJ, many changes were made in 2019. You have made this change possible. In the spirit of encouraging a greater discussion on the advancement of the Malaysia construction industry, we, as always, are on the look-out for construction industry-related articles, especially technical/engineering write-ups, as part of our commitment to provide a diverse range of articles that may be of interest to our growing readers. We encourage our readers to share innovative ideas that could lift the industry’s potential to the next level. Successfully published write-ups will get five complimentary copies of the MBJ. In addition, to encourage feedback, we welcome letters to the editor. Published letters will also get one complimentary copy of the MBJ. I thank you, our readers, in advance, for being part of us and for your continuous support which we treasure. Lastly, as we move into the second quarter of the year in uncertainties, we hope you will continue to support MBAM and our endeavours. It may not be business as usual in the midst of our combat against COVID-19. Please rest assured if you have any queries, our Lim Jong Joan can e-meet you. We appreciate your understanding on this matter. Till we meet again, happy reading! Stay healthy and safe. Yours sincerely, Steven Shee Editor, Master Builders Journal Editor’s Note is published quarterly by the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) No. 2, Jalan 2/109E, Desa Business Park, 58100 Kuala Lumpur. MBJ Editorial Board PRESIDENT Foo Chek Lee JMW VICE PRESIDENT & COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Steven Shee Boo Cheong COUNCIL MEMBER & COMMITTEE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Datuk Astaman Abdul Aziz DMSM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Loh Mei Ling GENERAL MANAGER Lenny Lim Len Wei MANAGER Lim Jong Joan SENIOR ASSISTANT MANAGER Mohd Hanif Ismail SENIOR PR EXECUTIVE Chew Chee Yan ADMIN OFFICER Nur Fatin Shahira Ramlee Publishing Agency Memo Publishing Sdn Bhd ask@memo.com.my Printer Vivar Printing Sdn Bhd Lot 25 & 27, Rawang Integrated Industrial Park, Jalan Batu Arang, Rawang, 48000 Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Publication Disclaimer The publication has been compiled by Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) with great care and we disclaim any duty to investigate any product, process, service, design and the like, which may be described in this publication. The appearance of any information in this publication does not necessarily constitute endorsement by MBAM. There is no guarantee that the information in this publication is free from errors. MBAM does not necessarily agree with statements or opinions expressed in this publication. Copyright Master Builders Journal is the official journal of and published four issues yearly by Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM), and distributed by Pansing Marketing Sdn Bhd. The Publisher retains the copyright over all materials published in the magazine. No part of this magazine may be reproduced and transmitted in any form or stored in any retrieval system of any nature without the prior written permission from the publisher. Master Builders Journal Call for Articles Article contributions on topics relevant to the construction industry are highly encouraged. Contact ed@mbam.org.my for more information on requirements or to submit your article proposals for publishing consideration. 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American Concrete Institute Malaysia Chapter 2. Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia 3. Gabungan Persatuan-Persatuan Pembina Malaysia 4. Institut Bina Bangunan Berkanun Malaysia (The Chartered Institute of Building) 5. Kelab Sosial Lighthouse Kuala Lumpur (Lighthouse Club Kuala Lumpur) 6. Malacca Building Contractors Association 7. Malaysia Mobile Crane Owners Association (1987) 8. Malaysia Quarries Association 9. Malaysia Occupational Scaffolding Association 10. National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association of Malaysia 11. Penang Master Builders & Building Materials Dealers Association (Kim Tin Seah) 12. Perak Contractors Association 13. Perak Plumber’s Association 14. Persatuan Ampunya Jentera Pembinaan Berat Malaysia (Malaysia Heavy Construction Equipment Owners’ Association) 15. Persatuan Industri Komputer Dan Multimedia Malaysia 16. Persatuan Kontraktor India Malaysia 17. Persatuan Mesin Angkat & Kren Menara Malaysia 18. Persatuan Pembinaan Kelantan (Kin Cho Hong) 19. Persatuan Pembinaan Kuantan 20. Persatuan Pembinaan Terengganu 21. Persatuan Pemborong-Pemborong & PembekaI-Pembekal Barang Barang Bangunan Kedah 22. Persatuan Rakan-lndustri Rekabentuk Dalaman Malaysia (Malaysia Interior Industry Partners) 23. Persatuan Tinsmith Wilayah Persekutuan Dan Selangor (Tinsmith Association Selangor And Federal Territory) 24. Persatuan Tukang Paip Kuala Lumpur Dan Selangor 25. Port Dickson Builders’ Association 26. Sabah Builders Association 27. Sarawak Building & Civil Engineering Contractors Association 28. Sarawak Sibu Division Building & Civil Eng Contractors Association 29. Segamat Builders Association (1973) 30. Selangor & Federal Territory Builders Association 31. Selangor & Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Kin Cho Hong 32. Selangor Brick Factories Association 33. The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia 34. The Johore Master Builders Association 35. The Malaysian Lift & Escalator Association 36. The Malaysian Water Association17 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #118 MBAM New Members Membership Figures as at 28 February 2020 16,818 Total outreach including affiliates About MBAM The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) plays an important role in the development and advancement of the construction industry. For the past few decades or so, we have represented Malaysia’s construction industry as its voice during various key phases. Dedicated towards promoting and developing the construction industry in Malaysia, MBAM has evolved into a cohesive umbrella organisation. We have earned international recognition through our affiliations with the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors’ Associations (IFAWPCA) and the ASEAN Constructors Federation (ACF). We have also successfully hosted the 20 th , 29 th and 44 th IFAWPCA Conventions in 1983, 1998 and 2018 respectively. Through the memberships in IFAWPCA and ACF, the MBAM members are part of the international construction fraternity. MBAM is also a member of The Building Industry Presidential Council (BIPC), where members comprise of Presidents from Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM), Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA), Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) and Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM). The formation of BIPC is a quantum leap in terms of cooperation among the industry players in the country to look into the interest of the construction industry from a wide spectrum of trades. MBAM members are also from entities that are directly and indirectly linked to the construction industry. This includes specialist sub-contractors, building material suppliers, manufacturers and trading companies. With both local and international presence, MBAM is well poised to effectively represent the Malaysian construction industry as a single, unifying voice to the relevant government authorities as well as various organisations and bodies. Ordinary Members 1. Dwisolar Sdn Bhd 2. PLYTEC Formwork System Industries Sdn Bhd Associate Members 1. ISG Asia (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 2. G Plus Builder Sdn Bhd 3. Global PCK Solutions Sdn Bhd 4. Lightmakers & Design Sdn Bhd 5. M.K. Chen & Leong 6. Midaspan Resources Sdn Bhd 7. Pearl Certification Sdn Bhd 8. Pickles Asia Sdn Bhd 9. RPM Schedulers Sdn Bhd 10. Superspan Sdn Bhd 11. WCW Consulting Sdn Bhd 12. Xpertbee Sdn Bhd New Members as at 28 February 2020Next >