Samy Vellu 'a legendary figure' to Malaysian construction industry
The MBAM has paid tribute to the late Samy Vellu and described him as a legendary figure who contributed extensively to the nation, particularly the local construction industry.
Fri Sep 16 2022
MBAM: Budget 2022 does not offer much for construction industry
The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has expressed its gratitude to the government for some construction projects announced in Budget 2022 but believes they are insufficient.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Budget 2021: MBAM hopes govt moves quickly to roll out projects
The association is pleased with the attention given to the construction sector through the revival of mega projects.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Construction sector has lost up to RM11.6 billion monthly since MCO - MBAM
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.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Govt urged to bear cost of COVID-19 screening for construction industry
REHDA Malaysia and MBAM are appealing to the government to bear the full cost of COVID-19 screening for all workers.
Wed May 06 2020
MBAM requests for extension for e-card registration
The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has appealed to the government for an extension for the e-card registration until Feb 15, 2018.
Fri Jun 30 2017
New imported steel taxes to protect local players - Johari
The Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry would ensure that the supply and demand were taken into account.
Sun Apr 16 2017
New foreign worker levy to cost construction sector an additional RM2 billion
The impact included the increase in levy to RM1,850 per foreign worker hired from RM1,200 less than a year ago.
Mon Jan 09 2017
Use technology to reduce dependence on foreign workers - MBAM
Industry players in the construction and handicraft sectors are recommended to optimise the use of the technology to reduce dependence on foreign workers.
Sun Sep 25 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024