KUALA LUMPUR: A new construction action plan (CAP) has been launched to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the local construction industry.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the Construction Industry Development Board’s (CIDB) CAP 2026-2030 would be a roadmap to help the industry reach its targets within that timeframe.
They include the industry achieving 100% compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (Construction Work) (Design Management) Regulations 2024, and 80% industry score for Quality Assessment System in Construction and Safety and Health Assessment System in Construction, he said.
Other goals include having 50% of building projects valued above RM40mil to get green certification, a top 20 spot for the industry in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking and for local industry players to be recognised in at least three international markets.
Nanta said the plan also aimed to achieve a 100% accreditation rate for all construction workers in the industry.
“It will be driven by industry players and strategic partners, and supported through the governance and coordination of CIDB.
“Ultimately, CAP30 is to help ensure that the direction and objectives of the National Construction Policy 2030 are implemented in a planned and focused way,” he said at the CAP30 launch here yesterday.
Nanta said CAP30 would also look at several new strategic initiatives to support the government’s overall national agenda of digitalisation and increasing resiliency, including exploring new potential energy sources for the industry and increased automation and digitalisation.
“This includes considering the potential use of nuclear energy as part of the national effort to strengthen energy security and support the transition towards a low-carbon economy.
“CAP30 will also push for increased adoption of modern construction technologies along with skill development efforts of local workers to enable them to use these new technologies, reducing our reliance on foreign labour.
“Increased digitalisation for use in the planning, implementation and monitoring of construction projects will also be a focus to enhance efficiency and support the development of a more modern, resilient and responsive local industry ecosystem,” he said.
The minister urged all industry stakeholders to continue providing strong support and commitment towards the successful implementation of initiatives under NCP 2030 and CAP30, saying transformation of the construction industry was a shared responsibility.
Speaking to reporters later, Nanta said no infrastructure or facilities under the ministry were reported damaged by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Sabah on Monday.
“While we have not received any report of damage to our roads and other assets, we will continue to monitor the situation closely,” he said.
Asked if Malaysia enforced building code standards to withstand earthquakes, he said the Malaysian National Annexe to Eurocode 8 for Design of Structures for Earthquakes was adopted since 2017.
According to MetMalaysia, the earthquake’s epicentre was located about 49km west of Kudat, with tremors felt across parts of Sabah, Sarawak and the peninsula.
