Malaysia’s construction industry continues to grapple with recurring complaints over housing quality and workmanship, with hundreds of cases reported each year involving defects, contract breaches and compliance issues.
According to the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), a total of 3,201 complaints were recorded over the past seven years. In 2024 alone, 564 complaints were lodged while 367 cases were recorded between January and October 2025.
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