![DPM Zahid urges construction companies to prioritise hiring local skilled workers DPM Zahid urges construction companies to prioritise hiring local skilled workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722923324_TBZAHIDTVET.jpg)
DPM Zahid urges construction companies to prioritise hiring local skilled workers
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the govt will incur long-term losses if the construction sector continues to rely on foreign workers.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Construction sector expands 9.6% to RM33.4 bil in Q3 - DOSM Construction sector expands 9.6% to RM33.4 bil in Q3 - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675821773_bahanbinaan.jpg)
Construction sector expands 9.6% to RM33.4 bil in Q3 - DOSM
The momentum was driven by a double-digit growth in the civil engineering sub-sector and a surge in the special trade activities.
Thu Nov 09 2023
![VOP 2.0 can boost construction sector in Sarawak - Fadillah VOP 2.0 can boost construction sector in Sarawak - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653291849_TBF.jpg)
VOP 2.0 can boost construction sector in Sarawak - Fadillah
The implementation of the second Variation of Price (VOP 2.0) through BKSS 9.0 can boost the state's construction sector, said Senior Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Mon Aug 29 2022
![Construction labour shortage due to rising palm oil price - Fadillah Construction labour shortage due to rising palm oil price - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654852560_DatukSeriFadillah.jpg)
Construction labour shortage due to rising palm oil price - Fadillah
The increase in palm oil prices in the plantation sector has attracted workers from other sectors, said Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Fri Jun 10 2022
![No amount limit for construction disputes at COVID-19 Mediation Centre - Wan Junaidi No amount limit for construction disputes at COVID-19 Mediation Centre - Wan Junaidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643362218_WanJunaidi.jpg)
No amount limit for construction disputes at COVID-19 Mediation Centre - Wan Junaidi
The government has agreed that the amount in disputes under the construction sector under the COVID-19 Mediation Centre (PMC-19) be changed to without limit.
Wed Mar 09 2022
![Malaysia to expedite foreign labour recruitment with Indonesia for construction sector - Fadillah Malaysia to expedite foreign labour recruitment with Indonesia for construction sector - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642067199_TBFADILLAHTOL.jpg)
Malaysia to expedite foreign labour recruitment with Indonesia for construction sector - Fadillah
Malaysia intends to expedite the MoU signing process with Indonesia in relation to the recruitment of foreign workers for the construction sector, said Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![108 project acceptance letters issued as at November - Fadillah 108 project acceptance letters issued as at November - 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)
108 project acceptance letters issued as at November - Fadillah
Fadillah said it was the ministry's effort in implementing the economic recovery agenda for the construction sector.
Thu Nov 18 2021
![Construction sector no longer need CIMS approval to operate Construction sector no longer need CIMS approval to operate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624529351_pembangunanconstru.jpg)
Construction sector no longer need CIMS approval to operate
All construction sector players no longer need to apply for approval to operate through the CIMS 3.0 following the interstate travel permission given to fully vaccinated individuals.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![Construction consulting frims in Phase 1 and 2 of PPN allowed to operate Construction consulting frims in Phase 1 and 2 of PPN allowed to operate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591930976_CIDBLOGO.jpg)
Construction consulting frims in Phase 1 and 2 of PPN allowed to operate
Construction sector consulting companies in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (PPN) have been allowed to operate from yesterday.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Two mln vaccine doses needed for construction sector: Fadillah Two mln vaccine doses needed for construction sector: Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81614778090_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Two mln vaccine doses needed for construction sector: Fadillah
Fadillah said based on the recent record, there were almost one million construction personnel registered with CIDB.
Thu Jul 01 2021
![PEMULIH will help drive construction sector, benefit B40 group - Fadillah PEMULIH will help drive construction sector, benefit B40 group - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41619771208_TBFADILLAHTOL.jpg)
PEMULIH will help drive construction sector, benefit B40 group - Fadillah
The government's move to simplify procurement procedures under PEMULIH will help drive the construction sector affected by rising building material prices following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Jun 29 2021
![PR1MA to review 20 terminated or pending termination projects - Shahidan PR1MA to review 20 terminated or pending termination projects - Shahidan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/51521791070_PRIMA.jpg)
PR1MA to review 20 terminated or pending termination projects - Shahidan
Its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim said the initiative was planned to boost the construction sector and the housing market.
Thu Apr 01 2021
![Malaysians urged to grab chance to work in construction sector Malaysians urged to grab chance to work in construction sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61614862007_TBLIBATURUSFADILLA.jpg)
Malaysians urged to grab chance to work in construction sector
Fadillah said there are training courses for those who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic and are keen to work in this sector.
Wed Mar 10 2021
![Government not shutting down economy, focusing on factory and construction sectors Government not shutting down economy, focusing on factory and construction sectors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612160609_ismailsabri.jpg)
Government not shutting down economy, focusing on factory and construction sectors
Ismail Sabri explained that every foreign worker throughout the country will be required to undergo screening test starting today.
Mon Feb 01 2021
![Leaders pray for a COVID-19-free Malaysia, revitalised economy for the year ahead Leaders pray for a COVID-19-free Malaysia, revitalised economy for the year ahead](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)
Leaders pray for a COVID-19-free Malaysia, revitalised economy for the year ahead
The construction sector was among the main contributors to drive the economy that has been affected.
Fri Jan 01 2021