Penang Master Builders: RM200b projects likely this year

Keeping score: The Construction Industry Development Board reported 2,179 jobs worth RM58.6bil given out in the first six months this year.

GEORGE TOWN: The value of construction jobs to be given out in the country this year is expected to hit RM200bil, creating over 7,000 jobs compared to 6,885 with a value of RM135bil in 2015.

Penang Master Builders and Building Materials Dealers’ Association (PMBBMDA) immediate past president Datuk Lim Kai Seng said the association is optimistic that the RM200bil target will be achieved.