Construction sector lost RM11.6b a month since MCO

Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) president Foo Chek Lee said that 29 per cent of the losses was due to the unemployment of industry workers as construction projects had to be halted.

BUTTERWORTH: 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.

Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) president Foo Chek Lee said that 29 per cent of the losses was due to the unemployment of industry workers as construction projects had to be halted.