PRESIDENT MESSAGE
FENRUARY 2025 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
MINIMUM WAGE
The implementation of the minimum wage is a double-edged sword. While it ensures fair compensation for workers and improves their livelihood, it also presents challenges for businesses, particularly in industries like construction, where labour costs form a significant portion of overall expenses. In addition, there is also the indirect labour cost from the manufacturing side which will have a knock-on impact on supply chain cost which will be passed on to the construction and building sector.
Labour cost has kept on rising and coupled with unskilled foreign workers, we do not see the engagement of technology widely. We believe contractors have to transform or else this issue will plague them for a long time. There will be a bigger gap as those who do not begin the journey may not even survive in the construction business.
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.
