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
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025