PRESIDENT MESSAGE
APRIL 2026 PRESIDENT MESSAGE
The second quarter of 2026 has begun with significant challenges that test the very resilience of our industry. While the Malaysian economy continues its growth trajectory under the 13th Malaysia Plan, we cannot ignore the “cost-push” inflation and supply chain instability triggered by the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
In response to these mounting pressures, your Association has intensified its advocacy efforts to ensure the survival and sustainability of our members. On 18 March 2026, I led an MBAM delegation for a high-level strategic engagement with the Deputy Finance Minister, YB Mr. Liew Chin Tong, in Putrajaya. This meeting was a vital platform to voice the industry’s concerns directly to the Ministry of Finance and to propose structural reforms that protect the construction ecosystem from external shocks.
MBAM urged a review of the government’s “lowest bidder” procurement system, citing rising material prices, regulatory costs, and increased contract disputes. To mitigate these risks, MBAM proposed:
Contractual Reforms: Adopting the CIDB Form of Contract 2022 for a collaborative approach and implementing Variation of Prices (VOP) clauses across all projects.
Technology Incentives: Introducing double tax deductions or exemptions for companies adopting BIM and IBS, noting that current incentives primarily benefit manufacturers.
Vision
The Prime Mover and Recognized Voice of the Malaysian Construction Industry.
Mission
- To provide a synergy of services to members for the betterment of the construction industry.
- To actively initiate, support and participate in programmes and activities that enhance professionalism, productivity and quality in the construction industry.
- To address issues in the construction industry to facilitate members in achieving global competitiveness.
The Main objectives of the Association are:
- To promote and Co-ordinate the development of the construction industry.
- To Promote measures aimed at securing improvements pertaining to techniques, procedures and methods in the construction industry.
- To Organise training programmes, seminars, symposia, conferences, conventions, exhibitions and expositions related to the construction industry.
- To Identify and Study problems arising in the construction industry and to discuss and explore solutions with relevant Government authorities and professional institutions.
- To Seek representation on Committees set up by Government or non-Governmental organisations.
- To Protect the legitimate interest of members.
- To Encourage and Promote the practice of professionalism and harmonious working relationship.
