KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The value of construction work done in Malaysia in 2024 grew by 20.2 per cent to RM158.8 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia.

KUANTAN, July 13 — The government has agreed in principle to implement the Variation of Price (VOP) to help contractors facing rising construction materials costs due to the recent targeted diesel subsidy and to ensure projects are completed on time.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — Malaysia's construction industry is expected to grow by between five and six percent next year, with an estimated project development value of RM180 billion, according to the Works Ministry (KKR).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — A total of 25 out of over 800 Ministry of Works (KKR) infrastructure projects in Peninsular Malaysia have been classified as 'sick' projects due to delays and failing to be completed according to the set schedule.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — 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.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has given the assurance that monitoring and enforcement of the prescribed standard operating procedures (SOP) at construction sites will be enhanced to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The construction industry has urged the government to allow a one-year grace period before enforcing the latest amendments to Act 446 or Workers' Minimum Standards for Housing and Amenities Act 1990.