< PreviousIssue #134Volume 1—2025 16 Charting the Future of Malaysia’s Construction Industry: An Interview with CIDB Chief Executive Zainora Zainal 24 Market Outlook 2025— Sustained Growth, Strategic Opportunities, and Emerging Challenges 26 MITI Open Day 2024 / 14 th Malaysia-China Entrepreneurs Conference 2024 / CIDBH-I ENTRY Launch Event 27 ASEAN Skills Forum 2024 28 INTAN Minister’s Conversation 29 Foreign Workers Seminar: Between Economic Contributions and Security Threats MBAM 10 th Seminar in Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Johor & Workshop on Leadership in Construction Safety 30 43 rd IFAWPCA Mid-Term Executive Board Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan 31 BINA IBS Conference / International Construction Week (ICW) 2024 and Buildexpo 2024 32 Conference on Conflict Avoidance & Dispute Resolutions Quest Awards Ceremony 2024 in Conjunction with International Construction Week (ICW) 2024 33 14 th Conference on the Status & Outlook of the Malaysian Iron & Steel Industry Opening of the AFCM 26th Technical Symposium & Exhibition 2024 Media Interview with MBAM President 34 Seminar on OSH in Construction Industry 2024 & Sembang Santai with DOSH Malaysia 35 Seminar on Revolutionising Construction: The Power of Precast Concrete 36 Seminar on Budget 2025 & E-Invoicing Evolution / Talk on MACC Act 2009 and ISO 37001: Get Yourself Ready for ISO 37001 37 MCIEA Awards 2024 / MARVEX Gear Up 38 ‘2 Years with the Madani Government’ Program & 2024 National Civil Service Reform Convention International Contract Management Forum 2024 39 61 st Building Industry Presidents’ Council (BIPC) Meeting Opening Ceremony of the Malaysia Construction Academy (ABM) Tower Crane Training Site in the Central Region PIKOM 38 th AGM 40 Workshop on Occupational Safety & Health (Construction Work) (Design & Management) Regulations 2024 (CDM) and Guidelines on Occupational Safety & Health in Construction Industry (Management) 2017 (OSHCIM) 42 Seminar on Operational Efficiency: Strategies to Protect Contractor Margins 43 Launching Ceremony—Guidelines for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) & Work-Life Sustainability Workshop 44 Workshop on CDM Regulations 2024 & OSHCIM Guidelines 2017 45 Media Interview—Insights on Budget 2025 and Construction Industry Trends 46 ILO Visit / MBAM Study Visit to Merdeka 118 Tower / Meeting with DOSH—Upgraded MBAM SSS Training Module 47 Construction Digital Maturity Index (CDMI) Task Force Meeting 1/2024 Invitation to Engagement Session on Construction Industry Activities Study 48 Meeting with DOSH Director-General / Discussion Between HRD Corp and MBAM 49 Courtesy Visit to Zoomlion Malaysia / Meeting with Merchantrade / Construction Competency Technical Committee (JTKP) Meeting 2/2024—Supervision & Project Management 50 Pre-Meeting with REHDA—Guidelines for Homeowners / CIDB Meeting—Guidelines for Homeowners / Courtesy Visit by IEM / Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting on SME Scaling 2/2024 51 Briefing Session on Bureaucratic Reform Initiatives & Ease of Doing Business at the Ministry of Works and Its Agencies by Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) 2024 Visits & Dialogues Industry & Practices Special Features Cover Feature 2716293324 Market Outlook 2025Contents 52 National Standards Committee on Buildings, Construction and Civil Engineering (NSC 04) Meeting 2/2024 53 Legal Compliance and Labour Policy with the Industry Technical Committee Meeting Meeting with CIDB on Memorandum of Cooperation between CIDB Malaysia and MBAM MSCA Visit 54 Engagement Session with Bursa Malaysia on the National Sustainability Reporting Framework 55 Tripartite Engagement Session 2024 & Ceremony on Exchange of MoU MBAM Meeting with CIDB Malaysia on Collaboration for ISO 37001 Roadshow Training Roundtable 20 & Proposal for an Act For The Management Of Projects In Malaysia Under the Ministry of Works 56 Engagement Session with Datuk Wira Shahul Dawood, CEO of HRD Corp, on Training Market Transformation 57 Meeting with CIDB on CIDB SCORE / Meeting with One-Stop Centre on Foreign Worker Unit / Meeting and Strategic Session for Construction and Built Environment Productivity Nexus 2/2024 58 CIOBM Students Challenge Final Presentation and Prize Presentation Autodesk Masterclass—Empowering Decision-Making with Data-Driven Dashboards 59 1st Intake—Hydraulic Skills Course 60 84th to 88th Intakes—MBAM Lifting Supervisor Training 61 5th Intake (KL) and 1st Intake (Miri)—Preparation Course for CCPM 13th to 14th Intakes—MBAM Construction Manager Certification Programme – Method 2 (Interview) Preparedness Training 62 MBAM Contract Admin Programme—5th to 10th Sessions 64 Malaysia Australia Business Council 2024 Dinner / Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL) 87th Anniversary Dinner / SAFMA 35 th Anniversary Dinner / BEM Awards & Appreciation Dinner 2024 65 MBAM Fellowship 4/2024 / Sunway’s 50 th Anniversary Dinner / MISIF 2024 Steel Industry Annual Dinner / MPAM 65 th Anniversary Dinner 66 PAM Kington Loo Medal 2024—Datuk Ar P Kasi / NRMCA Anniversary Dinner 2024 / ESGAM 2024 Anniversary Dinner / Sabah Builders Association (SBA) 69 th Anniversary Dinner 67 Malaysia Cambodia Chamber of Commerce’s 2 nd Anniversary Nexus Gala Dinner MBAM Council Member Dato’ Sri Sukumar’s Deepavali Open House 48 th BMDAM Dinner 2024 68 MBAM Badminton Tournament 2024 69 Malacca Builders Association (MBA) 62 nd Anniversary Dinner / REHDA Anniversary Dinner 2024 / PKIM Deepavali Open House 2024 / MBAM Fellowship 5/2024 —Sponsored by Wirtgen Malaysia 70 New Members Introduction and Ice-Breaking Session 4/2024 / 3rd PIFM Annual Dinner / CIDB Fun Run 71 IEM Deepavali and Christmas Open House / MIID Annual Ball and Awards Night 2024 / International Celebration of Anti-Corruption Programme 72 Marking 70 Years—MBAM’s Journey & Grand Celebration 76 Causes of Tile Buckling & the Safety Concerns 78 Matrade’s Insight – Singapore Construction Contracts: Opportunities for Malaysian Companies 10 Editor’s Note 79 MBJ Advertising Rates 12 MBAM Council Members 80 MBJ Editorial Calendar 13 MBAM New Members 14 From the Desk of MBAM President Features Regular Sections Community & Social Events CS Professional Development 454959663710 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #134 Master Builders Journal is published quarterly by the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) No. 2-1, Jalan 2/109E, Desa Business Park, 58100 Kuala Lumpur. 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 MANAGER Mohd Hanif Ismail 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 Article contributions on topics relevant to the construction industry are highly encouraged. Contact ed@mbam.org.my for more information or to submit article proposals for consideration. Call for Articles MBJ Readership Survery As we step into 2025, Master Builders Journal (MBJ) continues to evolve to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry landscape. This first issue of the year marks a new chapter for the journal, with several enhancements introduced to better serve our readers. Our goal is to provide insightful, timely, and impactful content that addresses the needs of the construction sector in Malaysia and beyond. In this issue, we are privileged to feature an exclusive interview with Puan Zainora Zainal, Chief Executive of the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB). Having recently completed her first 100 days in office, she shares her vision and strategic priorities for the industry. Additionally, MBAM President Oliver HC Wee presents the 2025 Market Outlook, offering valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for builders and contractors. We also take a look back at the memorable MBAM 70th Anniversary Celebration, reflecting on the association’s rich legacy and contributions to the industry. As always, we encourage our readers to share their expertise and insights by contributing relevant articles for future issues. We also welcome industry players to advertise in Master Builders Journal, as your support helps defray publication costs and sustains our mission of serving the construction community. To our loyal readers and advertisers, we extend our sincere gratitude for your continued support. Your feedback is invaluable, and we invite you to share your thoughts and suggestions to help us improve. Here’s to a productive and successful year ahead! Yeoh Keong Yuan Editor, Master Builders JournalA LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE IN ASIA'S CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPE PLUS THREE CONSULTANTS (MALAYSIA) SDN. 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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. Persatuan Ampunya Jentera Pembinaan Berat Malaysia (Malaysia Heavy Construction Equipment Owners’ Association) 18. Persatuan ESG Malaysia 19. Persatuan Industri Fasad Malaysia 20. Persatuan Industri Komputer dan Multimedia Malaysia (PIKOM) 21. Persatuan Kilang Batu-Bata Malaysia 22. Persatuan Kontraktor Bumiputera Malaysia 23. Persatuan Kontraktor India Malaysia 24. Persatuan Mesin Angkat & Kren Menara Malaysia 25. Persatuan Pembina Johor (Johore Master Builders Association) 26. Persatuan Pembinaan Terengganu 27. Persatuan Pemborong-Pemborong & Pembekal-Pembekal Barang Barang Bangunan Kedah 28. Persatuan Rakan-Industri Rekabentuk Dalaman Malaysia (Malaysia Interior Industry Partners / MIIP) 29. Persatuan Tinsmith Wilayah Persekutuan Dan Selangor (Tinsmith Association Selangor And Federal Territory) 30. Port Dickson Builders’ Association 31. Sabah Builders Association 32. Safety Glass Processors Association of Malaysia (SGPAM) 33. Sarawak Master Builders Federation (SMBF) 34. Sarawak Sibu Division Building & Civil Engineering Contractors Association 35. Segamat Builders Association (1973) 36. Selangor & Federal Territory Builders Association 37. Selangor & Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Kin Cho Hong 38. The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia 39. 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 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, AMT, 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 13 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #134 MBAM New Members as at January 2025 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. AKK Alliance Sdn Bhd 2. Asia Communication & Electronic Sdn Bhd 3. CITIC Sunsuria Sdn Bhd 4. Geopancar Sdn Bhd 5. Geo Technology Resources Sdn Bhd 6. Goodwinds Project Solutions Sdn Bhd 7. Lightech Sdn Bhd 8. Rushoe Industries Sdn Bhd 9. SIS Integrated Sdn Bhd 10. Spectrum Paradigm Sdn Bhd Affiliate Member 1. Persatuan ESG Malaysia Associate Members 1. Actus Sdn Bhd 2. BJG Sdn Bhd 3. CDC International Sdn Bhd 4. Cygnus Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd 5. EP Borneo Sdn Bhd 6. Goodnite International Sdn Bhd 7. Huachuang Malaysia Sdn Bhd 8. Inniva Design (M) Sdn Bhd 9. Jubin BMS (1990) Sdn Bhd 10. Lee J Advocates & Solicitors 11. Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd 12. PC&I QAS Services Sdn Bhd 13. POSIM Marketing Sdn Bhd 14. SK Coatings Sdn Bhd 15. SK Kaken (M) Sdn Bhd 16. SK Reka Bina Sdn Bhd 17. Summer System Sdn Bhd 18. XCMG Equipment (M) Sdn Bhd Graduate Alumni Members 1. Yeap Chee Kit MBAM Membership Registration14 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #134 If global supply chains shift, local manufacturers and suppliers could face increased competition, potentially benefiting the construction industry through lower material costs on steel for a short-term basis. From the Desk of Oliver HC Wee MBAM President Dear readers, Minimum wage The implementation of the minimum wage is a double-edged sword. While it ensures fair compensation and improves workers’ livelihoods, it also poses challenges for businesses, particularly in construction, where labour costs make up a significant portion of expenses. Additionally, indirect labour costs from manufacturing create a knock-on effect on supply chain costs, which ultimately impact the construction sector. Labour costs continue to rise, and with the reliance on unskilled foreign workers, we do not see wide technology adoption. Contractors must transform to remain competitive; those who fail to adapt may struggle to survive in the long run. Bracing for impact from US steel tariffs At a meeting with the Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia (BMDAM), we discussed the bleak supply chain outlook and how collaboration with the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) can help the industry by providing up-to-date supply chain information. The construction sector remains caught in a complex web of domestic policies, contractual obligations, and market responses. If global supply chains shift, local manufacturers and suppliers may face increased competition, potentially leading to lower short-term steel costs for the construction industry. However, price volatility and supply chain disruptions remain key concerns. Additionally, shifting government policies, such as Malaysia’s planned carbon tax for the steel and energy industries by 2026, further complicate the challenges faced by contractors. New year, new MBJ With the new term, the MBJ Publication Committee, led by Editor Mr Yeoh Keong Yuan, has introduced several updates to the journal, starting with this issue. Readers will notice various changes throughout. We are also establishing an editorial schedule up to June 2026 to assist prospective advertisers with media planning. We appreciate your continued support for MBJ and our initiatives. 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At the helm of this transformation is Zainora Zainal, who has recently completed her first 100 days as CIDB’s Chief Executive. Her appointment comes at a critical time as the industry faces a rapidly evolving landscape, driven by technological advancements, sustainability demands, and economic challenges. Over the past three decades, CIDB has played a vital role in setting industry standards, enhancing workforce skills, and promoting innovation. As CIDB moves forward, its strategic direction and planning will be instrumental in ensuring that Malaysia’s construction industry remains competitive, resilient, and sustainable. In this exclusive interview with Master Builders Journal, Zainora shares insights on her vision for CIDB, the key priorities for the industry, and how CIDB plans to drive transformation through digitalisation, sustainability, and policy enhancements. Next >