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Scholarship 2024 with MBAM and the YTL Foundation / Launch—2023 Economic Consensus Findings 41 The 9th MBAM Seminar on Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) & Workshop on Introduction to Excavation Safety / The Edge Malaysia-YTL Cement Sustainable Construction: The Next Level Symposium and an Exclusive Study Tour To Merdeka 118 42 MBAM Education Fund Scholarship Award 2024 43 The 10th MBAM OSH Seminar, Penang & Leadership In Construction / CIArb Malaysia Branch and AIAC Seminar / UTHM Industry Appreciation Ceremony 44 2 nd Conference on the Digital Transformation Journey—Digital Construction 46 The DOSH Innovation & Technology Expo IR4.0 and CEO Talk 47 56th ASEAN Constructors Federation (ACF) Council Meeting 48 PIKOM Digital Excellence Award 2024 Winners Announcement / Opening Ceremony of ACM 2024 49 The Conference on ASIA Road Safety (CARS) 2024 50 Opening of New SANY Office / PIKOM Digital Excellence Award Night 51 Southeast-Asia Construction Conference on ‘The Future of Construction Equipment in Southeast Asia’ / The National Human Capital Conference & Exhibition (NHCCE) 2024 / Opening Ceremony of ENGINEER & MARVEX 2024 52 Kuala Lumpur Engineering Fair (KLEF) 53 MBAM Annual Human Resources Conference 2024 54 Discussion—Digital Maturity Index (DMI) between MBAM and CIDB Roundtable Talk—Suggestion To Establish Project Management Board Under Ministry of Works Jabatan Standards Malaysia—Cement, Composite Building Materials and Working Group on Cement Products (NSC 04/TC 25, NSC 04/TC 19 & NSC 04/TC 25/WG 1) 55 Jabatan Standards Malaysia—Drinking Water Supply and Sewerage (NSC 04/TC 20 and NSC 04/TC 26) Jabatan Standards Malaysia— Building Design and Construction, Organisation of Information About Construction Works and Construction Practices (NSC 04/TC 11, NSC 04/TC 18 and NSC 04/TC 27) 56 Discussion on the Consequences of the Recent Amendment to the Licensed Land Surveyors Act 1958 (Akta Juruukur Tanah Berlesen 1958) Courtesy Visit to MPC Construction and Built Environment Productivity Nexus (COBEPN) Governing Committee Meeting 1/2024 57 Majlis Libat Urus Belanjawan 2025 Strategic Discussion with Industry Association on Malaysia’s Ranking in the World Competitive Ranking 2024 58 Technical Working Group Taxes (TWGT) Meeting 3/2024 / Xuzhow Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) Courtesy Visit to MBAM 59 Courtesy Visit by BEM to MBAM / Meeting on MBAM Contract Administration Programme / Meeting with CIDB on the International Construction Week (ICW) 2024 60 Meeting With BEM, CIDB, JKT and MBAM / CIDB Engagement Session with Construction Industry Stakeholders / Courtesy Visit by the Malaysia Service Providers Confederation (MSPC) Visits & Dialogues Industry & Practices Special Features Cover Feature 28 44 20 Data Centres 2025 Budget HighlightsContents 61 Town Hall Session—Progressive Wage Policy Pilot Project with the Employers Group Stakeholder Budget 2025 Engagement Session with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government CIDB Focus Group on 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MBJ Editorial Board PRESIDENT Oliver HC Wee, KMN, AMN EDITOR & COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Yeoh Keong Yuan COMMITTEE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Ong Teng Cheng EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Loh Mei Ling, AMN GENERAL MANAGER Lenny Lim Len Wei SENIOR ASSISTANT MANAGER Mohd Hanif Ismail PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER Farah Alia Binti Zaizakrani Publishing Agency Editorial & Design: Alex Choo, Candice Cherng and Shalini Mahendran of Memo Publishing www.memopublishing.com 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 Central Paper Agencies 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. Editor’s Note As we present you with Issue 133 of Master Builders Journal, the final edition for this year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve shared in 2024. This year has been one of significant milestones, such as the 70 th anniversary of our association, transformative projects such as our new building, and cutting- edge innovations in the construction industry, all of which have been covered within our pages. The cover story for this issue delves into the fascinating world of data centres, a sector that has seen exponential growth in recent years. We explore the critical role these infrastructures play in today’s digital economy and how the construction industry is adapting to the unique challenges and opportunities they present. From technological advancements to sustainable building practices, our feature article provides a comprehensive look into how data centres are shaping the future of construction. We also take a look at the Budget 2025 that was tabled at the end of October. I would also like to express my heartfelt thanks to all our contributors, whose insightful articles, expert opinions, and technical papers have been instrumental in making each issue of Master Builders Journal an indispensable resource. Your dedication to sharing knowledge has greatly enriched the journal and the construction community at large. To our advertisers, your continued support has not only enhanced the visibility of our publication but has also been crucial in maintaining the high standards that our readers have come to expect. We deeply value your partnership and look forward to continuing this collaboration in the year to come. As we gear up for 2025, we invite those interested in contributing articles, industry insights, or technical papers to share their expertise with us. We also encourage businesses to take advantage of our advertising opportunities in upcoming issues. Whether you wish to increase your brand visibility or align with our readership, our platform offers a great avenue to reach a wide audience. Please fill in the booking form attached or contact our Secretariat at mbam17@mbam.org.my for further information. Thank you once again for your unwavering support. We look forward to bringing you more engaging content in the year ahead, and we wish you a successful close to 2024. Warm regards! Yeoh Keong Yuan Editor, Master Builders JournalDapatkan Kad Pendaftaran Personel Binaan Anda Sekarang Hubungi kami di talian 03-2095 9599 atau whatsapp 012-291 9599 untuk sebarang pertanyaan DAFTAR SEKARANG http://e-sicwclab.sytes.net/16 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #133 MBAM Council Members June 2024 – June 2026 President Oliver HC Wee KMN, AMN Tim Sekata Sdn Bhd Immediate Past President Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Sufri Haji Mhd Zin PSM, SSAP, DPTJ Trans Resources Corporation Sdn Bhd Deputy President Kenneth Liew Kiam Woon LFE Engineering Sdn Bhd Vice Presidents Dato’ Ubull Din Om DIMP Gamuda Berhad Richard Wong Kwan Song Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd Eric Yong Shang Ming Crest Builder Sdn Bhd Dato’ Sri Eric Kuan Khian Leng SSAP Fajarbaru Builder Sdn Bhd Yeoh Keong Yuan Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd Secretary-General Datuk Astaman Abdul Aziz DMSM Norwest Holdings Sdn Bhd Treasurer-General Ong Cheng Teng IJM Corporation Berhad Deputy Secretary-General 1 Tan Zi Ni Trans Elite Group Sdn Bhd Deputy Secretary-General 2 Fong Tet Yoong Rooframes Resources Sdn Bhd Affiliate Members 1. American Concrete Institute Malaysia Chapter 2. Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia (BMDAM) 3. Institut Bina Bangunan Berkanun Malaysia (The Chartered Institute of Building / CIOB Malaysia) 4. Kelab Sosial Lighthouse Kuala Lumpur (Lighthouse Club Kuala Lumpur) 5. Malacca Builders Association 6. Malaysia Glass Association 7. Malaysia Mobile Crane Owners Association (1987) 8. Malaysia Quarries Association 9. Malaysian Occupational Scaffolding Association (MOSA) 10. Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association 11. Malaysian Structural Steel Association (MSSA) 12. Malaysian Sub-Contractors Association (MSCA) 13. Master Plumber Association Malaysia (Persatuan Master Plumber Malaysia) 14. National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association of Malaysia (NRMCA) 15. Penang Master Builders 16. Perak Contractors Association 17. Perak Plumber’s Association 18. Persatuan Ampunya Jentera Pembinaan Berat Malaysia (Malaysia Heavy Construction Equipment Owners’ Association) 19. Persatuan ESG Malaysia 20. Persatuan Industri Fasad Malaysia 21. Persatuan Industri Komputer dan Multimedia Malaysia (PIKOM) 22. Persatuan Kilang Batu-Bata Malaysia 23. Persatuan Kontraktor Bumiputera Malaysia 24. Persatuan Kontraktor India Malaysia 25. Persatuan Mesin Angkat & Kren Menara Malaysia 26. Persatuan Pembina Johor (Johore Master Builders Association) 27. Persatuan Pembinaan Kelantan (Kin Cho Hong) 28. Persatuan Pembinaan Terengganu 29. Persatuan Pemborong-Pemborong & Pembekal-Pembekal Barang Barang Bangunan Kedah 30. Persatuan Rakan-Industri Rekabentuk Dalaman Malaysia (Malaysia Interior Industry Partners / MIIP) 31. Persatuan Tinsmith Wilayah Persekutuan Dan Selangor (Tinsmith Association Selangor And Federal Territory) 32. Port Dickson Builders’ Association 33. Sabah Builders Association 34. Safety Glass Processors Association of Malaysia (SGPAM) 35. Sarawak Master Builders Federation (SMBF) 36. Sarawak Sibu Division Building & Civil Engineering Contractors Association 37. Segamat Builders Association (1973) 38. Selangor & Federal Territory Builders Association 39. Selangor & Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Kin Cho Hong 40. The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia 41. The Malaysian Lift & Escalator Association (MALEA) Council Members Aneka Jaringan Sdn Bhd Pang Tse Fui Bauer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Ir Au Yong Yoke Lin Bina Puri Sdn Bhd Png Choon Yam Chong Lek Engineering Works Sdn Bhd Ivan Chong Fu Seong George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad Teoh Cy Kuan Glocomp Systems (M) Sdn Bhd Chan Tze Ming MMC Corporation Berhad Shafidz Iswandi bin Azhar Mudajaya Corporation Berhad Alvin Chew Chee Wai Pertama Crane & Engineering Sdn Bhd Alec Chong Sun Park Setia Precast Sdn Bhd Lee Chee Wai Sugu Construction Sdn Bhd Dato’ Sri Sukumar Subrayalu, SSAP Trans Resources Corporation Sdn Bhd Abdul Aziz bin Mohamed V-Cool Engineering (KL) Sdn Bhd Dato’ Lim Chee Tong, DIMP DSPN VSL Engineers (M) Sdn Bhd Nalla Sundran WCT Berhad Ir Anthony Teoh Makna Setia Sdn Bhd Howard Liew Jor Ho (MD) Ong Brothers Petroleum Sdn Bhd Dato’ Barry Ong Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia (BMDAM) Lim Chun Heng Sarawak Master Builders Federation (SMBF) James Ha Tung Ing The Johore Master Builders Association (JMBA) Ir Dr Kong Weng Keong HONORARY LIFE PRESIDENTS Datuk Lai Foot Kong, PJN, JSM Lai Moo Chan, JMN, KMN Dato’ Ng Kee Leen, DIMP, KMN HONORARY BUILDERS Lau Mun Cheong, JMN, KMN Tan Sri Datuk Tee Hock Seng PSM, PGDK, ASDK, JP Dato’ Ir Tan Kia Loke DSNS, JMN, AMN, AMT, PJK HONORARY ADVISORS Dato’ Ir Tan Kia Loke DSNS, JMN, AMN, PJK Dato’ Ng Kee Leen, DIMP, KMN Datuk Matthew Tee Kai Woon, DPSM HONORARY ADVISOR (LEGAL) John Tong, AMN HONORARY ADVISOR (EDUCATION) Chua Siow Leng, KMN HONORARY ADVISOR (TAXATION) Yee Wing Peng 17 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #133 MBAM New Members as at October 2024 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, 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 Presidents’ 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. EQCOMS Sdn Bhd 2. HC Industrial Builder Sdn Bhd 3. Inazume (M) Sdn Bhd 4. Linsun Engineering Sdn Bhd Affiliate Member 1. Malaysian Sub-Contractors Association (MSCA) Associate Members 1. Aeruma Group Sdn Bhd 2. Alunan Asas Sdn Bhd 3. AWBROS International Sdn Bhd 4. CMM Solution Trading 5. Horizon Construction Overseas (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 6. HPC Concrete Consultancy Sdn Bhd 7. LAW Partnership 8. Molicc System Sdn Bhd 9. Nam Lean Construction Sdn Bhd 10. Petra Cahaya Sdn Bhd 11. Tenaga Prima Sdn Bhd 12. Titanium World Technology Sdn Bhd 13. YBE Engineering Sdn Bhd 14. ZettaNex Sdn Bhd Graduate Alumni Members 1. Muhammad Khalid bin RamliNext >