News about CIDB

KUALA LUMPUR (June 15): The Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) has appointed Ahmad Farrin Mokhtar as its new chief executive effective June 8, succeeding Zainora Zainal who retired on Jan 15.

PUTRAJAYA (April 15): The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is collaborating with the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) to assess the actual impact of rising building material costs following the West Asia conflict on the local construction sector, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan.

The tool will serve as a benchmarking system for contractors to evaluate the level of digital integration within their operations.

MBAM also hosted the Construction Industry Dialogue in partnership with the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) at its headquarters in Subang Jaya.

The contract was awarded to its wholly-owned subsidiary KTI Sdn Bhd by the Construction Industry Development Board.

CIDB Malaysia chairman Yusuf Abd Wahab said that the ICW and BuildXpo 2025 will unite industry leaders to explore cutting-edge solutions and strengthen regional ties while expanding opportunities for Malaysian construction firms to compete and thrive in global and emerging markets.

“REHDA understands that homeowners want to ensure that their rights are protected against errant developers or contractors, but the guidebook was never meant to be used as a checklist of any sort,” said president, Datuk Ir Ho Hon Sang.

Zainora has been with CIDB for 26 years and has held various positions, including senior general manager of the technology development sector, CIDB Kuala Lumpur director, and general manager of the business environment and international divisions.

Taking vacant possession of a home is a momentous occasion.

MBAM president Oliver HC Wee said in a press statement on Nov 15 that many building inspectors have “misinterpreted or even misused the guidebook” and have ill-advised homeowners on their property defects.