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New road link opens doors to development

SELANGAU: The construction of a road linking Sekuau to Ulu Oya, Ulu Pakoh, and extending to Kanowit is deemed essential to facilitate the development of the respective areas. Selangau MP Edwin Banta said the construction of this road must be accompanied by crucial provisions such as electricity and clean water supply. “This matter has been […]

Accelerate Construction Time through Innovation

By Teoh Tze PingManaging Director for Malaysia & Brunei, KONE The story of the self-climbing elevator In the dynamic landscape of the Malaysian construction industry, where challenges like rising building costs persist, the need for innovation has never been more urgent. A 2022 study by The Redha Property Industry highlighted an annual increase in building […]

Work on Rembus depot commences

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) reached another significant milestone recently, with the handover of the Rembus Depot Mechanical Workshop and Operation Control Centre (OCC) platform site to its contractor. Sarawak Metro project director Zafrin Zakaria symbolically hands over the site to the contractor recently. “The contractor is a joint venture company comprising Azam […]

20 construction industry players receive CIDB Fellowship Award 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia yesterday celebrated 20 distinguished players through the CIDB Fellowship Award 2023. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who presented the award, said it was to honour role models in the industry who have continuously contributed to the development and improvement of the construction sector. “The […]

Phase one completed despite the challenges

BINTULU: Phase One of Rumah Sri Pertiwi Taman Sri Indah project in Kidurong has been successfully completed  despite facing various construction challenges. “First, the COVID-19 pandemic and the movement control order (MCO) caused significant delays. “Secondly, construction costs  jumped by 30%, and continued to rise,” said director of Dayabaru Sdn Bhd, Daniel Ting Beng Yee. “Despite […]

Construction industry to play crucial role

KUCHING: The construction industry will play a crucial role in driving the economy of Sibu in the next 10 years with the redevelopment of Bukit Assek beginning next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the first phase of the redevelopment plan will focus on infrastructure, thus, it is expected there […]

Persistent weak demand affects timber companies

KUCHING: The weak international market demand and slowdown in the domestic construction industry have continued to impact the production of Malaysian timber companies. Global Timber Index (GTI)-Malaysia enterprises reported facing the dual challenges of rising raw materials prices and reduced order quantity. In May, GTI-Malaysia index registered 28 per cent, a decrease of 2.5 percentage […]

State govt looks at 3D printers for construction industry

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is exploring new technology such as the use of giant construction 3D printers as alternative methods to build houses and complexes. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state wants to have a new approach for the building industry. “I have sent a group from a construction […]

Construction sector face supply chain and labour woes

KUCHING: The construction industry in Sarawak has seen a considerable easing of the shortage of workers, but the industry still faces a tight labour supply. Sarawak Master Builders Federation president James Ha Tung Ing said the industry is expected to face a temporary labour shortage from April to June during the upcoming Hari Raya and […]

Uggah: New strategies to help construction industry recover

KUCHING: The ‘Seminar on New Initiatives to Enhance Sarawak’s Construction Industry’ is a joint effort to address the problems faced by industry players due to the effects of Covid-19 and to help the industry to recover. The seminar jointly organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development, State Financial Secretary, Public Works Department Sarawak […]