PRESIDENT MESSAGE
Greetings to all MBAM members, affiliates, and partners.
It is my distinct honour to address you as your newly elected President for the 2026–2028 term following our 72nd Annual General Meeting. This election marks a historic milestone, as it is the first time the presidency has been entrusted to a leader from the M&E sector rather than civil structure contractors, proving that MBAM represents everyone who builds this country. As we navigate rising costs, industry pressures, and global uncertainties, our unity remains our greatest leverage. I extend my deepest gratitude to our council members for their trust, to our returning Secretary-General Datuk Astaman Abdul Aziz, and to my predecessor, Immediate Past President, Oliver H.C. Wee, for his exceptional leadership over the last four challenging years.
The new council has hit the ground running to address critical industry issues. We are closely monitoring the Ministry of Home Affairs’ new Expatriate Employment Pass (EP) rulings, which mandate strict local succession plans for foreign talents earning under RM20,000. Because our sector heavily faces local labour aversion, these rules pose a real hurdle for contractors trying to secure skilled talent. To address site safety and operational concerns, we have already renewed our close ties with authorities, hosting a productive engagement on June 22 with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia led by its newly appointed Director-General, Hajah Hazlina Yon, ensuring worker well-being remains a non-negotiable priority across Malaysia’s infrastructure development.
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.
