![Samy Vellu 'a legendary figure' to Malaysian construction industry Samy Vellu 'a legendary figure' to Malaysian construction industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663299379_SamyVellu.jpg)
Samy Vellu 'a legendary figure' to Malaysian construction industry
The MBAM has paid tribute to the late Samy Vellu and described him as a legendary figure who contributed extensively to the nation, particularly the local construction industry.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![MBAM: Budget 2022 does not offer much for construction industry MBAM: Budget 2022 does not offer much for construction industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605656137_pembinaanvelodrom.jpg)
MBAM: Budget 2022 does not offer much for construction industry
The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has expressed its gratitude to the government for some construction projects announced in Budget 2022 but believes they are insufficient.
Fri Oct 29 2021
![Construction industry suffers RM42 billion losses due to MCO - Fadillah Construction industry suffers RM42 billion losses due to MCO - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632976207_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Construction industry suffers RM42 billion losses due to MCO - Fadillah
Fadillah said of the total, RM18 billion was the estimated loss during the MCO 3.0 period from June to September this year.
Thu Sep 30 2021
![Works Ministry to focus on public infra, recovery of construction industry - Fadillah Works Ministry to focus on public infra, recovery of construction industry - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605684203_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Works Ministry to focus on public infra, recovery of construction industry - Fadillah
The Ministry of Works (KKR) will continue its economic recovery agenda for the construction industry as well as focus on improving public infrastructure in terms of connectivity, comfort and safety.
Wed Sep 01 2021
![Phase two of CIVac to begin Aug 5 - Fadillah Phase two of CIVac to begin Aug 5 - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605686962_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Phase two of CIVac to begin Aug 5 - Fadillah
Phase Two of the Construction Industry Vaccination Programme (CIVac) which will kick off on Aug 5 will involve 55,000 construction workers in Penang and Johor.
Thu Jul 22 2021
![Jepak Holdings need not pay RM1.65 mln levy to CIDB Jepak Holdings need not pay RM1.65 mln levy to CIDB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612926029_TBRosmah.jpg)
Jepak Holdings need not pay RM1.65 mln levy to CIDB
Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd does not have to pay more than RM1.65 million in outstanding levies to the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).
Tue Mar 09 2021
![SUKE incident: CIDB investigates traffic management aspect SUKE incident: CIDB investigates traffic management aspect](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61614815272_SUKERUNTUH.jpg)
SUKE incident: CIDB investigates traffic management aspect
If found guilty, the contractor can be fined up to RM500,000.
Thu Mar 04 2021
![Works Ministry launches Organisational Strategic Plan 2021-2025 to employ construction industry Works Ministry launches Organisational Strategic Plan 2021-2025 to employ construction industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605686962_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Works Ministry launches Organisational Strategic Plan 2021-2025 to employ construction industry
KKR has launched the KKR Organisational Strategic Plan 2021-2025 based on four thrusts focusing on the construction industry's efforts in reviving Malaysia's economy.
Fri Jan 29 2021
![Budget 2021: Works Ministry to focus on public infrastructure - Fadillah Budget 2021: Works Ministry to focus on public infrastructure - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605711836_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Budget 2021: Works Ministry to focus on public infrastructure - Fadillah
Fadillah Yusof said that the implementation of the public projects was seen to be able to have double economic impacts on various sectors, thus benefiting the people as a whole.
Wed Nov 18 2020
![Ops Benteng now focuses on chasing off foreigners at borders - Ismail Sabri Ops Benteng now focuses on chasing off foreigners at borders - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600674120_OPBenteng.jpg)
Ops Benteng now focuses on chasing off foreigners at borders - Ismail Sabri
Ops Benteng is now focusing on chasing off illegals at the country's borders compared to arrests, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sat Oct 24 2020
![DOSH issues stop-work order at parapet crash site DOSH issues stop-work order at parapet crash site](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600599849_DOSHcrashsite.jpg)
DOSH issues stop-work order at parapet crash site
The order was to allow a comprehensive investigation to be conducted by DOSH on the cause of the incident.
Sun Sep 20 2020
![Construction sector has lost up to RM11.6 billion monthly since MCO - MBAM Construction sector has lost up to RM11.6 billion monthly since MCO - MBAM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71587541036_pembangunanconstru.jpg)
Construction sector has lost up to RM11.6 billion monthly since MCO - MBAM
The construction industry in Malaysia has suffered up to RM11.6 billion in losses every month since the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) began on March 18.
Fri Sep 18 2020
![286 individuals detained for non-compliance of MCO - Ismail Sabri 286 individuals detained for non-compliance of MCO - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597655403_IsmailSabriYaakob.jpg)
286 individuals detained for non-compliance of MCO - Ismail Sabri
A total of 286 individuals were detained yesterday for non-compliance of the Movement Control Order (MCO), said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Mon Aug 17 2020
![Group stranded at KLIA sent to quarantine stations - Ismail Sabri Group stranded at KLIA sent to quarantine stations - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597397859_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Group stranded at KLIA sent to quarantine stations - Ismail Sabri
Authorities needed time to arrange hotels for 104 individuals stranded at KLIA as their flight was not in the original schedule of arrivals.
Fri Aug 14 2020
![RM70 million allocation to help construction industry - Fadillah RM70 million allocation to help construction industry - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594449382_TBFadillahYusof.jpg)
RM70 million allocation to help construction industry - Fadillah
CIDB allocated RM70 million for the implementation of several strategic programmes to assist players in the construction industry who were affected by the enforcement of the MCO.
Sat Jul 11 2020