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And More! ** • Sunway Cochrane: Developer: Sunway Cochrane Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Sunway Rahman Putra Sdn Bhd) (561202-P (200101025444)) • Address: The Property Gallery, Lobby Level, Menara Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia • Developer’s License No.: 8824/04-2032/0378(A) • Validity: 1/9/2025 - 31/8/2028 •Advertising & Sales Permit No.: 8824-5/09-2028/0795(N)-(S) • Validity: 8824-5/09-2028/0795(N)-(S) • Building Plan Reference No.: BPU3OSC20250806(23) • Approving Authority: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur • Land Tenure: Freehold • Land Encumbrances: OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad • Restriction of Interest: This land cannot be transferred, leased, or mortgaged without the approval of the Land Working Committee of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, and until the Mass Rapid Transit project is completed • Expected Completion Date: October 2029 • Type of Development: Serviced Apartments • Total Units: 1,296 units • Block A: 641 units; Block B: 655 units • Built-up (Tower A&B): 650sf, 732sf, 872sf, 1001sf • No. of Car Park per Unit: 1 or 2 unit • Price: Tower A:s RM774,000 (Min) – RM1,279,000 (Max); Tower B: RM761,000 (Min) – RM1,230,000 (Max) • Bumiputera Discount: 5% • Sunway Flora 2: Developer: Sunway Flora Sdn Bhd (1333603-H) • Address: The Property Gallery, Lobby Level, Menara Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan • Type: Service Apartment • Developer's License: 30158/08-2027/0157(A) • Validity Period: 25 Aug 2022 till 24 Aug 2027 • Advertising Permit: 30158-2/04-2028/0275(N)-(S) • Validity Period: 10 Apr 2025 till 9 Apr 2028 • Building Plan Approval No: BPS3OSC20240272 • Approving Authority: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur • Tenure: Freehold • Expected Date of Completion: April 2029 • Encumbrances: - • Total Units: Tower A – 338 units, Tower B – 348 units • Price: Tower A – RM723,600 (Min) – RM1,294,000 (Max), Tower B – RM738,000 (Min) - RM1,300,800 (Max) • Bumiputera Discount: 5% • Sunway Flora: Developer: Sunway Flora Sdn Bhd (1333603-H) • Address: The Property Gallery, Lobby Level, Menara Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan • Type: Condominium • Developer’s License: 30158/08-2027/0157(A) • Validity Period: 25 Aug 2022 till 24 Aug 2027 • Advertising Permit: 30158-1/12-2025/0436(A)-(S) • Validity Period: 21 Dec 2022 till 20 Dec 2025 • Building Plan Approval No: BPS3OSC20221452 • Approving Authority: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur • Tenure: Freehold • Expected Date of Completion: Dec 2026 • Encumbrances: -Total Units: Tower A – 379 units, Tower B – 369 units • Price: Tower A – RM1,080,000 (Min) – RM2,580,000 (Max), Tower B – RM1,119,000 (Min) – RM2,671,000 (Max) • Bumiputera Discount: 5% • Sunway Velocity 3: Developer: Sunway Velocity Three Sdn Bhd (1054953-V) • Address: The Property Gallery, Lobby Level, Menara Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan • Type: Service Apartment • Developer's License: 30685/01-2029/0027(A) • Validity Period: 24 Jan 2024 till 23 Jan 2029 • Advertising Permit: 30685-1/04-2027/0328(A)-(S) • Validity Period: 19 Apr 2024 till 18 Apr 2027 • Building Plan Approval No: BPU3OSC20230103 • Approving Authority: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur • Tenure: Leasehold (Expiry: 29/12/2121) • Expected Date of Completion: May 2028 • Encumbrances: Pacific Trustees Berhad • Total Units: Tower A – 1036 units, Tower B – 568 units • Price: Tower A – RM774,000 (Min) – RM1,279,000 (Max), Tower B – RM761,000 (Min) - RM1,230,000 (Max) • Bumiputera Discount: 5% • Sunway d'hill: Developer: Sunway PKNS Sdn Bhd 179182-V(198901001876) • Address: Level 16, Menara Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan • Type: Serviced Residence • Developer’s License: 6909/09-2028/1129(R) • Validity Period: 09/09/23 – 08/09/2028 • Advertising Permit: 6909-23/09-2026/0684(R)-(S) • Validity Period: 09/09/2025 – 08/09/2026 • Building Plan Approval No.: MBPJ/120100/T/P10/258/2021 • Approving Authority: Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya • Tenure: Leasehold 99 years (Expiry: 22 October 2112) • Expected Date of Completion: 54 months from the date of SPA (June 2026) • Encumbrances: Public Bank Berhad • Total Units: 976 • Price: Block A: RM270,000 (Min) – RM1,173,750 (Max), Block B: RM770,843 (Min) – RM1,210,682 (Max) • Bumiputera Discount: 10% • Jernih Residence: Developer: Daksina Harta Sdn Bhd (915269-T) • Address: Lobby Level, Menara Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia • Developer’s License No.: 30008/02-2027/0007(A) • Validity Period: 01/03/2022 - 28/02/2027 • Advertisement & Sales Permit No.: 30008-1/06-2026/0454(R)-(S) • Validity Period: 10/06/2025 – 09/06/2026 • Authority Approval Building Plan: Majlis Perbandaran Kajang • Building Plan No.: MPKj.OSC/A12/1/15-2021 • Land Encumbrance: Ambank (M) Berhad • Land Tenure: Freehold • Expected Date of Completion: July 2026 • Type of Property: Serviced Apartment • Total No. of Units: 1,605 units • Block A: 889 Units • Block B: 716 Units • Balance Unit Block A: 214 Units • Balance Unit Block B: 243 Units • Built-up Area: 550 sq.ft. – 850 sq.ft. • Selling Price (Minimum): RM270,000 • Selling Price (Maximum): RM678,750 • Bumiputera Discount: 10% • Sunway Citrine Residences: Developer: Sunway Iskandar Sdn. Bhd. (964451-A) • Address: Lobby Level, Menara Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor • Developer License No. 13596/01- 2028/0424(R) • Sunway Emerald Residence: Developer: Sunway Iskandar Sdn. Bhd. (964451-A) • Address: Lobby Level, Menara Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor • Development Type: Landed Residence • Developer License No.: 13596/01-2028/0424(R) • Validity Period: 24/01/2023 – 23/01/2028 • Authority Reference No.: MBJBT(JB)RP/9A/8/2014 • Authority Approve: Municipal Council of Johor Baharu Tengah • Land Encumbrance: N/A • Total Units: 222 • Sunway Dora: Developer: Sunway Tunas Sdn Bhd (334419-X) • No. 28, Jalan Anson, 10400 George Town, Penang • Developer’s License No.: 7719/04-2027/0590(A) • Validity Period: 28/04/2009 - 27/04/2027 • Advertising and Sales Permit No.: 7719-15/02-2026/0100(A)-(S) • Validity Period: 02/02/2023 - 01/02/2026 • Approving Authority: Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang • Building Plan Approval No.: MBPP/ILCS-OSC/PB1141/22(LB) • Product: Condominium and Affordable Home • Total Units: Condominium (117 Units), Affordable Home (39 Units) • Land Tenure: Freehold • Land Restrictions: Nil • Land Encumbrances: Nil • Expected Completion Date: December 2025 • Selling Price (Min & Max): RM300,000 (Min), RM1,156,200 (Max) • Sunway Wellesley: Developer: Sunway Bintang Sdn Bhd (238575-M) • No. 28, Jalan Anson, 10400 George Town, Penang • Developer’s License No.: 13389/02-2028/0059(A) • Validity Period: 25/02/2019 - 24/02/2028 • Advertising and Sales Permit No.: 13389-2/07-2027/0664(A)-(S) • Validity Period: 23/07/2024 - 22/07/2027 • Approving Authority: Majlis Bandaraya Seberang Perai • Building Plan Approval No.: MBSP/40/20-38/2(P1)(39) • Product: 3-Storey Townhouse • Total Units: 210 • Land Tenure: Freehold • Land Restrictions: Nil • Land Encumbrances: Nil • Expected Completion Date: December 2027 • Selling Price: RM774,000 (min.) - RM1,138,800 (max.) • Sunway Bayu: Developer: Sunway City (Ipoh) Sdn Bhd. No. R-G-1, Apartment Sunway Onsen, Jalan Sunway Onsen 2, Sunway City Ipoh, 31150 Ipoh, Perak. • Developer License No.: 7624/10-2027/0022(A) • Validity Period 27/10/2022-26/10/2027 • Sales & Advertising Permit No.: 7624-21/04-2027/0295(A)-(S) • Validity Period: 04/04/2024-03/04/2027 • Building Plan Reference: BIL(23) DLM.MBI OSC(174-A)L/B/1/47/628/22 • Approving Authority: Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh • Land Tenure: 99-year Leasehold (7/May/2118) • Expected Date of Completion: April 2027 • Encumbrances: Nil • Type: Townhouse • Total Units & Sale Price: 67 units - 2-Storey (35' x 54'), RM744,000 (min.) – RM914,000 (max.); 84 Townhouse units - 2-storey (36' x 54'), RM765,000 (min.) – RM916,000 (max.); 0 Townhouse Units- 2-Storey (38' x 54'), RM893,000 (min.) – RM945,000 (max.); 6 Townhouse units - 2-Storey (51' x 54'), RM1,020,000 (min.) – RM1,423,400 (max.) • Bumiputera Discount: 7% • Restrictions in Interest: The land can be transferred, leased or mortgaged with the written consent of the state authorities. The information contained in this advertisement is subject to change and cannot form part of an offer or contract. All renderings are artist’s impressions only. All measurements are approximate. While every reasonable care has been taken in preparing this advertisement, the developer cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. All of the above items are subject to variations, modifications and substitutions as may be required by the Authorities or recommended by the Architect or Engineer. THIS ADVERTISEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL HOUSING DEPARTMENT. INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT CAN BE CHECKED AT THE PORTAL: TEDUH.KPKT.GOV.MY MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA (MBAM) Bangunan Persatuan Kontraktor Binaan Malaysia, Lot 92404, Persiaran Harmoni, Putra Heights, 47650, Subang Jaya, Selangor MBAM SAFETY TRAININGS / PROGRAMMES 202 5 H/P : 017-258 5200 Email : mbam13@mbam.org.my | mbam14@mbam.org.my Contact Person : Ms Marsita Yusoff | Mr Ali Rahim Website: www.mbam.org.my TRAINED PERSON IN EXCAVATION TRAINED PERSON WORKING AT HEIGHT CUSTOMIZED IN-HOUSE TRAINING Venue : MBAM Training Centre Supported by 6-2 (2nd Floor), Jalan 1/109E Desa Business Park, 58100 Kuala Lumpur Scan QR Code or visit link below to sign-up https://bit.ly/3wUDWjy REGISTER NOW!Turn insights into project wins Harness the power of real-time insights: • Make data-driven decisions • Reduce rework and risks • Improve quality, safety and efficiency Contact us at: asean.contact@autodesk.com Visit us at: construction.autodesk.comContents Industry & Practices 28 47 th IFAWPCA Convention 32 BAUMA 2025 ACI-Malaysia Chapter 28 th AGM & Dinner 33 FOCS 2025 Interview Session with Datuk Ir Ahmad Asri bin Abdul Hamid 34 Workshop—Strategic Cooperation Working Committee of the National Skills Development Council CABE Malaysia International Conference 2025 Current SME Business Challenges 35 BuildXpo Borneo in Conjunction with ICW Borneo 2025 Launch—SME Platinum Business Awards 2025 AGM—ESG Association of Malaysia 36 GreenRE Advisory Panel (GREA) No. 5 38 MBAM Annual Safety & Health Conference 2025 42 Workshop—Empowering Malaysian Enterprises Through AI-Driven Digital Transformation 63 rd BIPC Meeting MIIP 15 th AGM & Fellowship 44 Launching Ceremony of GITC Council of Experts (COEXP) 27 th International Surveyors’ Congress 46 16 th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition 47 Seminar on International Good Practices on Resolving Technical Construction Disputes with Certainty – No More He Said She Said 48 Seminar—Pavement Construction and Maintenance Technology 33 rd PAJPBM Anniversary Celebration Cum Heavy Machinery Exhibition Fair 2025 2833221436 Digital Technology & Innovation Digital Technology & Innovation—Shaping the Future of Construction 14 Cover Feature Building Green in Southeast Asia: Challenges, Innovations and the Road Ahead 22 Special Feature Creating a New Development Model for Better Buildings with Industrial AI 70 FeatureIssue 136 Volume 3/2025 49 Opening Ceremony of ASEAN TVET Friendly Match 2025 Hong Kong Infrastructure and Construction Mission to Indonesia and Malaysia Visits & Dialogues 50 Dialogue with CHINCA Meeting—Iconic Projects Book for CIDB 30 th Anniversary Courtesy Visit by Delegation from Linyi Lanshan District, Shandong Province, China 51 Discussion with CIDB Meeting—TTL Meeting—Sime Darby Auto Connexion Meeting—Impact of US Counterfeit Tariffs on the Housing Industry Meeting—EJ Asia BNM Engagement with SMEs and Business Associations Interaction Session between ACCCIM, Associate Members and Industry Associations 2025 52 International Leader Acceleration Programme Panel Discussion 53 Engagement Session on Proposed Amendments to PWD Contract Terms Anugerah Tokoh Kejuruteraan 2025 Judges’ Meeting Courtesy Visit to Minister of Human Resources by Selangor and Federal Territory Builders Association Workshop—Proposed Development of the Construction Industry Strategic Plan (2026–2030) 54 Focus Group Discussion on Rent- Seeking and Proposed Legislation Meeting—QLASSIC (CID7) – Not for Defect Identification Industry and Stakeholders Meeting—Royal Malaysian Customs Department SST Scope Expansion MyMahir Future Skills Talent Council – Construction Sector Inaugural Meeting 55 Focus Group Dialogue 2025 Professional Development 56 15 th Intake—MBAM CCM Certification Programme – Method 2 (Interview) Preparedness Training 7 th Intake—CCPM Programme – Method 2 (Interview) Preparedness Training 57 One-Day Internal Quality Auditor Course on ISO 9001:2015 92 nd Intake—MBAM SSS Course 58 Moving to Microsoft 365 – Powering Productivity with Microsoft 365 Study Visit—UAC Berhad Ipoh Factory 59 Study Visit—Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group, China BricsCAD: Next-Gen CAD for the Construction Industry Community & Social CS 60 Hari Raya Industry & Partners Open House Celebrations 64 MGA 51 st Anniversary Dinner IEM 66 th Annual Dinner and Awards Night 2025 TTL Group Customer Day MMCOA 38 th Anniversary Dinner 65 MIIP Social Pickleball MBAM New Members Introduction & Ice-Breaking PAM Membership Golf 2025 King Charles III Birthday Reception 66 TEEAM 73 rd Anniversary Dinner MBAM Fellowship 2/2025 Italy National Day Terex Malaysia 50 th Anniversary Dinner 67 RISM 64 th Annual Dinner MBAM Fellowship 3/2025 FMM President’s Golf Invitational 2025 PAM Annual Dinner and Awards 2025 68 MBAM Evening Gathering Penang Master Builders Networking Dinner Dialogue and Networking Dinner with CAIGA Sections 6 Editor’s Note 8 From the Desk of MBAM President 10 MBAM Council Members 11 MBAM New Members 76 Industry News 78 Matrade’s Insight–Uzbekistan’s 2025 Infrastructure Financing Reform: Opportunities for Malaysian Companies 55586852386 MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #136 is published quarterly by the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) Lot 92404, Persiaran Harmoni, Putra Heights, 47650 Subang Jaya, Selangor. MBJ Editorial Board PRESIDENT Oliver HC Wee, KMN, AMN EDITOR & COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Yeoh Keong Yuan 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 Greetings, Readers! Welcome to the third issue of the Master Builders Journal for 2025. As we move deeper into the year, it’s clear that the construction industry continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, driven by technology, innovation, and an ever-growing awareness of sustainability. In this issue, we explore how these powerful forces are reshaping the way we build, design, and collaborate. Our cover story, ‘Digital Technology & Innovation: Shaping the Future of Construction’, dives into how digitalisation is transforming the construction landscape — from Building Information Modelling (BIM) and smart project management tools to automation and AI- driven analytics. These technologies are not just enhancing productivity but also redefining efficiency, safety, and collaboration across every level of the industry. In our feature story, ‘Building Green in Southeast Asia: Challenges, Innovations and the Road Ahead’, we take a closer look at the region’s push towards sustainable construction. With rising environmental consciousness and government incentives for green certification, builders in Southeast Asia are now balancing cost, innovation, and ecological responsibility in new and exciting ways. As always, we bring you updates on MBAM’s activities, including a special report on MBAM’s participation at the 47th IFAWPCA Convention — a key platform for regional collaboration and exchange of ideas — and the MBAM Annual Safety & Health Conference 2025, which continues to champion best practices and the well-being of workers in our industry. We are also delighted to include contributed articles from Glodon and MATRADE, offering valuable insights into digital solutions for construction management and opportunities for Malaysian companies to expand globally. Looking ahead, our next issue (Issue 137) will focus on rail development in Malaysia and Southeast Asia — an area of immense growth and strategic importance. As our readership continues to grow, we invite you — our valued members, readers, and industry partners — to contribute relevant articles and advertise in the Master Builders Journal. Your support helps defray the cost of publication and keeps this journal a vibrant platform for sharing knowledge within the construction community. A heartfelt thank you to all our current readers and advertisers for your continued support and encouragement. Your engagement keeps this publication thriving. We’d also love to hear from you! Your feedback and ideas help us make each issue better than the last. Happy reading — and here’s to building a smarter, greener, and more connected future together! Warm regards, Yeoh Keong Yuan Editor, Master Builders Journal Master Builders JournalNext >