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NO. 11/1630TH NOVEMBER 2016FOR MEMBERS ONLY

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MBAMMBAMCONTENTS PAGE

Courtesy Visit and DialogueMeeting with Chief Executiveof Construction IndustryDevelopment Board Malaysia(CIDB)

Asset Financing and LeasingAssociation of Malaysia (AFLAM) - Luncheon Talk on “TheOpportunities for Growth in theConstruction Industry in Malaysia”

REHDA Institute BudgetCommentary 2017 (Impact on RealEstate, Construction & PropertyDevelopment Sector)

IPD-OUM's 12th Award Ceremony

Opening Ceremony ofOneBuild 2016

Seminar on IBS MalaysiaInternational Building, Construction& Infrastructure TechnologyExhibition (OneBuild 2016)

Working Visit of CommissionDevelopment East Java LegislativeAssembly to MBAM

Seminar on Budget 2017 - LatestDevelopments and Solutions forConstruction Industry

External Quality Audit by SIRIM

Opening Ceremony of NewConference Hall of the UnitedMalaysia Contractors Association(UMCA)

Seminar on Statistics, Indicesin Construction & Automation(SICA) 2016

43rd BIPC Meeting

Courtesy Visit to BERNAMA

42nd ASEAN ContractorsFederation (ACF)

MBAM Futsal Competition 2016

2 - Day Seminar on OccupationalSafety & Health (OSH) andWorkshop on Heavy Lifting Planin Johor Bahru

Seminar on Cost Optimization inthe Design of On-Site Detention(OSD) for Compliance with theSecond Edition of the UrbanStorm Water ManagementManual for Malaysia (MSMA2)

Courtesy Visit and Dialoguewith PIKOM

Seminar on Companies Act2016: Reforms to CompaniesLaw - What to Expect

Conference on SustainableCities 2016 (Csc’16)

Other Key Events Attendedby MBAM Representativesin November 2016

MBAM Site Safety Supervisor(SSS) Course Training Calendar2016

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We are moving towards the last month of the year, I hope MBAM have served all the memberswell throughout this year. To recap, MBAM had successfully organised numerous events suchas the 62nd Anniversary Dinner, 7th Malaysian Construction Summit, MBAM Annual GolfTournament, a series of outreach programmes and many more. I am proud to say that MBAMhave managed to organise all these events successfully due to the teamwork and commitmentshown by all parties involved.

Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my appreciation to all Council Membersand secretariat staffs who are directly or indirectly involved towards making these events a success.Not to be forgotten, I would like to say thank you to our Members and Affiliates who have supportedour events wholeheartedly and contributed to making it a success. I hope MBAM will continueto grow and receive more supports from our members in 2017 and beyond.

COURTESY VISIT AND DIALOGUE MEETING WITH CHIEF EXECUTIVEOF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MALAYSIA(CIDB)

MBAM organised our annual Courtesy Visit and Dialogue meeting with the Chief Executive ofConstruction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB), Dato’ Ir. Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamidon 1st November 2016 at CIDB Boardroom, Level 25, Menara Dato’ Onn. The meeting was attendedby MBAM President, Mr Foo Chek Lee,MBAM Immediate Past President,Datuk Matthew Tee, MBAM DeputyPresident, Tan Sri Dato’ AK Nathan,MBAM Vice President, Mr Oliver Wee,MBAM Alternate Council Member, MrTang Juang Yew from Al Ambia SdnBhd, MBAM Executive Director, MsLoh Mei Ling, MBAM Senior Manager,Mr Lenny Lim and I.

The following issues were discussedduring the meeting:-I. Enforcement of CIDB Act 520

(including Green Card &scaffolding issues)

II. Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA)III. Unfair Contracts ActIV. Appeal to Reduce High Import Duties on Heavy Construction MachineriesV. MBAM Stand on Safeguard Measures on imported Steel BarsVI. MBAM Stand on Employee Insurance Scheme (EIS)VII. Implementation of BIMVIII. Skills TrainingIX. 44th IFAWPCA Convention in Kuala Lumpur

Meeting with Chief Executive of CIDB,Dato’ Ir. Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid

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MBAM also took the opportunity to appeal to CIDBMalaysia to safeguard the industry’s interests by takingurgent and immediate actions on the shared views andissues raised for the continued growth and sustainabilityof the Malaysian construction industry.

Group photo with representatives from both CIDB and MBAM

ASSET FINANCING AND LEASING ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (AFLAM) - LUNCHEON TALKON “THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA”

The Asset Financing and Leasing Association of Malaysia (AFLAM) invited MBAM President,Mr Foo Chek Lee to give a talk on 2nd November 2016 at Novotel Kuala Lumpur City CentreHotel. About 70 AFLAM members attended the luncheon talk. The event started with the openingremark delivered by AFLAM Chairman, Mr Eric Wong. This was followed by Mr Foo’spresentation on the Opportunities for Growth in the construction industry in Malaysia. Theevent concluded with an exchange of mementos by both parties. In his presentation, Mr Foomentioned that the construction industry contributes 4% towards the country GDP and it istargeted to reach a 5.5% GDP by 2020. There are more than 140 other industries relying onconstruction for growth and sustainability.

The construction industrycontinues to be resilientdespite the economic downturn. It is expected to remainstrong with RM136 billionjobs in the pipe line. Inaddition, intense demandfor more efficient urbantransportation and housingwould also help the construction industry. Mr Foo concluded bymaintaining his belief that the prospect of the construction industrieswill still be good for the next few years.

MBAM President, Mr Foo Chek Leepresenting on the opportunities for growth

in the construction industry in Malaysia

Among the AFLAM members attending the luncheon talk

REHDA INSTITUTE BUDGET COMMENTARY 2017(IMPACT ON REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION &PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT SECTOR)

Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (REHDA)Institute organised the Budget Commentary 2017 (Impact on RealEstate, Construction & Property Development Sector) on 2nd

November 2016. MBAM Immediate Past President, Datuk MatthewTee and MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim attended the BudgetCommentary session at Wisma REDHA. They participated in the“Construction and Real Estate Development Aspects of Budget 2017”session which also saw the participation of Datuk Ng Seing Liong,J.P., Chairman of the GST Task Force, REHDA Malaysia, DatukMatthew Tee, Immediate Past President of MBAM and Mr Thong MunWai, Head of Agribusiness, Real Estate & Construction Ratings of RAM Rating Services. The Moderator for the session was Dato’ Ir.Soam Heng Choon, Deputy President of REHDA Malaysia.

Items discussed during the session included the country’s needs, especially on the controlling the government’s spending and takingcare of the people’s interest to buy houses. There is a need for a rebalancing act in the property sector through focus on affordable

The Panelists for REHDA Budget Commentary

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homes. Datuk Matthew Tee shared his views on how the budget has metthe needs of contractors. He stated that there were recurring matters suchas manpower issues, the increasing cost of doing business and appeal toreduce import duties on heavy machineries. He said that MBAM hasappealed and will continue to appeal for budget and assistance. DatukMatthew Tee also requested developers to consider awarding jobs to localcontractors instead of foreign contractors as in terms of pricing there isnot much difference. Overall, it was an interesting session with a lot ofparticipation from the attendees.

MBAM Immediate Past President, Datuk Matthew Tee during the roundtable session

The 19th OUM Convocation took place from 31st October 2016 to 3rd November2016 at Putra World Trade Centre. The ceremony included graduates from

International Open College and was followed by the 12th IPD Awards Ceremony on the afternoon of 3rd November 2016. A total of 1,032graduated from 59 programmes under Institute of Professional Development (IPD), including 15 from the two Executive Bachelorshipprogrammes offered in strategic partnership with Master Builders Association Malaysia. We are pleased to inform that the followingMBAM Scholarship Recipients have graduated with the Executive Bachelor in Construction Contract Administration.

I. Ms Rosfarazielah Bt Mustaffa, Sunway Construction Sdn BhdII. Mr Liew Su Howe, Ireka Engineering & Construction Sdn BhdIII. Mr Tee Cheong Yoke, Ireka Engineering & Construction Sdn BhdIV. Ms Phoon Wai Leng, Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd

Mr Tee Cheong Yoke was accorded the IPD’s President’s Award onthat day, as a recognition of his most outstanding performance in theentire programme, including the submission and presentation of an indepth and well researched project paper. Mr Mohd Farhan BinMohammad Din, a current Secretariat Staff at MBAM was also featuredin the Programme Book for the 12th IPD Awards Ceremony along withMr Tee Cheong Yoke. Also graduating on the same day with ExecutiveMaster of Business Administration (Corporate Management) wasMBAM Council Member, En Mohd Razin Bin Ghazali from Ahmad ZakiSdn Bhd.

MBAM would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all graduates on their recent award conferment. May the knowledge gainedguides you in charting your future career paths.

MBAM is currently taking submissions for the 2016/2017 intake which expected to begin class after Chinese New Year. Any enquirieson the Executive Bachelorship programmes above can be directed to Mr Mohd Hanif Ismail, MBAM Assistant Manager at 03-7984 8636or email mbam17@mbam.org.my.

IPD-OUM'S 12TH AWARD CEREMONY

The graduates under the MBAM IPD-OUM programme

OneBuild 2016 organised by One International Sdn Bhd and endorsed byMBAM was held on 3rd to 5th November 2016 at Kuala Lumpur Convention

Centre. The event was also endorsed by MATRADE and CIDB Malaysia and was supported by various government and non-governmentalorganizations.

The opening ceremony of OneBuild 2016 was held on 3rd

November 2016 and was attended by Y.B. Datuk Rosnah BintiHaji Abdul Rashid Shirlin, Deputy Minister of Works Malaysiaas the Guest of Honour. The ceremony was also attended byMBAM President, Mr Foo Chek Lee, MBAM Council Members,Mr Michael Yap and Dato’ Steven Hooi, MBAM Executive Director,Ms Loh Mei Ling, MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Michael Thongand I. MBAM also had a booth at the event as part of our outreacheffort to potential new members and to raise awareness about

OPENING CEREMONY OF ONEBUILD 2016

MBAM Representatives at the Onebuild opening ceremony

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our Association and its activities. Also participating in the exhibition area number of our Ordinary, Affiliate and Associate Members.

MBAM have always been a keen supporter of the OneBuild series ofexhibition and we hope that through efforts such as these, the localconstruction industry can work closer together to drive the growth ofthe industry to greater heights in the future.

At MBAM’s booth

SEMINAR ON IBS MALAYSIA INTERNATIONALBUILDING, CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURETECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION (ONEBUILD 2016)

On 4th November 2016, MBAM IBS Committee and CIDB Malaysia IBSCentre jointly organized the IBS Seminar 2016 with the theme “Seminaron IBS Malaysia International Building, Construction & InfrastructureTechnology Exhibition” in conjunction with OneBuild 2016. Theseminar was sponsored by One International Exhibition Sdn Bhd atKuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The seminar was successfully heldwith a total attendance of 98 participants. There were 4 speakers whopresented during the seminars. The papers presented were as follows :-

1. IBS Incentive in Malaysia by Puan Najihah Abas, Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).2. IBS Promotion Fund by En Muhammad Zafri Bin Ismail Khan, SME Bank.3. IBS Success Story – The Construction of 3,810 Affordable Apartment by Mr Foong Fatt Kee, Setia Precast Sdn Bhd.4. BIM & IBS in Construction Industry by En Rofizlan Ahmad, CIDB Malaysia.

The presentations were capped by a Q&A session moderated by theGeneral Manager of CIDB Malaysia, Ir. Noraini Bahri. The seminarconcluded with the presentation of mementos to all speakers andmoderator by MBAM Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling. Overallthe participants commented that the seminar was informational andhad helped them to understand IBS better.

MBAM’s representatives with the speakers

The participants attending the seminar

WORKING VISIT OF COMMISSION DEVELOPMENTEAST JAVA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY TO MBAMA group of delegation from the Commission D (Development) of EastJava Legislative Assembly paid a courtesy visit to MBAM on 7th November2016 with the purpose to get more information with regard to thedevelopment and management of highway in Malaysia.  The followingwere the representatives of MBAM. MBAM President, Mr Foo ChekLee, MBAM Vice President, Mr Chung Soo Kiong, MBAM InternationalAffairs Committee Members, Mr Goh Choo Leng from Gamuda Bhdand Mr Chia KL from IJM Corporation Bhd, MBAM Executive Director,Ms Loh Mei Ling, MBAM Manager, Ms Lee Siew Mei and I. While,Commission D (Development) East Java Legislative Assembly wasrepresented by Mr H. Mahdi, SE, SH, Deputy Chief of Commission D, MrKarimullah D, Member of Commission D and Drs Subarno M.Si, Head Committee of the Construction and Law Section of SecretariatEast Java Parliament.

The representatives of East Java legislative assembly

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Both parties exchanged views and ideasin particularly on the Malaysian andIndonesian construction industry inparticularly on the following issues:-

a. Open or closed payment highwaymanagement and arrangement

b. Infrastructure and law instrumentwhich required in highwayconstruction sector development

c. Law and regulations adopted byMalaysian Government concerningthe development of the road andhighways in Malaysia

Group photo with the guest

The MBAM Finance Committee organised a Seminaron Budget 2017 on 9th November 2016. The event wasattended by 50 participants. Mr Kenneth Liew, MBAM

Treasurer-General delivered the welcome remarks and thanked Mr Yee Wing Peng, MBAM Honorary Tax Advisor for taking the timeoff his busy schedule to present on 2017 Budget Highlights and the latest updates on the subject matter. Mr Yee highlighted budgetallocations, key changes on income tax affecting companies & individuals, updates on Real Property Gain Tax (RPGT), stamp duty aswell as on Goods and Services Tax (GST). Mr Yee Wing Peng delivered an interesting presentation which was followed by a Q&A sessionthat was moderated by MBAM President, Mr Foo Chek Lee and MBAM Immediate Past President, Datuk Matthew Tee. I hope moremembers will participate in such events in the future where they can engage with MBAM Council Members so that issues that theyfaced can be brought to the attention of the authorities.

SEMINAR ON BUDGET 2017 - LATEST DEVELOPMENTSAND SOLUTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Presenting a token of appreciation to the guest speaker,Mr Yee Wing Peng

Among the participants at the seminar on budget 2017

The SIRIM Surveillance Audit for MBAM was held on 10th & 11th November2016. In brief, the commitment of the management to maintain and improve

its Quality Management System (QMS) was evident across all areas of the organization covered during the audit. The compliance levelof the organization’s QMS in particular with respect to the overall effectiveness of the QMS was generally good as demonstrated by theorganization’s consistent performance in relation to its obligations to its customers and related parties. The objectives and requirementsset at various levels within the organization including the agreed requirements was monitored and measured on a continuous basisand generally conformed to set targets. The organization’s QMS can be further improved in particular in the areas as highlighted in theopportunities for improvement attached.

There was no non-conformity reports were raised for this audit and the Auditor has recommended to continue certification toMBAM without change. However, opportunities for improvement were raised for further enhancement of QMS. MBAM is currentlyin the process of migration from ISO9001:2008 to the latest ISO9001:2015. This process is target to be completed by mid of 2017before the recertification by SIRIM in November 2017.

EXTERNAL QUALITY AUDIT BY SIRIM

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OPENING CEREMONY OF NEW CONFERENCEHALL OF THE UNITED MALAYSIA CONTRACTORSASSOCIATION (UMCA)The opening ceremony of The United Contractors Association’snew conference hall on 12th November 2016 was officiated by YBDatuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, Minister of Plantation Industries andCommodities was witnessed by a huge turnout from members ofvarious allied associations. MBAM was represented by its President,Mr Foo Chek Lee, Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling, SeniorManager, Mr Michael Thong and Executive Officer, Ms Abbie Ng.

The Guest of honor, Y.B. Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keongacknowledged the good work and contributions of the UnitedMalaysia Contractors Association in the domestic constructionindustry and urged the association’s members to jointly formconsortium to undertake International construction jobs. Hecited opportunities to team up with established Chinacontractors to tap into the One road One belt projects. Mr.Leong Kien Keong in the dialogue session with the Guest ofHonor, requested him to assist to look into the issues of laborshortage and work permits affecting the construction industrywhich were similar to YB’s ministry. YB had kindly to take theissues raised to the relevant ministry and to the cabinet.

During the dinner

Group photo with the UMCA Council Members

CIDB Malaysia organised a Seminar on Statistics, Indices inConstruction & Automation (SICA) at Sheraton Imperial Hotel,Kuala Lumpur on 14th November 2016. The theme of the seminar

was “Effective Data Management in Construction Industry: Breaking the Productivity Puzzle’”. YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Ahmad ‘Asri Bin AbdulHamid, Chief Executive, CIDB Malaysia gave the welcome address while Y.B. Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, Minister of Worksdelivered the opening address and officiated the seminar. The seminar was attended also by Ms Loh Mei Ling, MBAM Executive Director,Mr Lenny Lim and Mr Michael Thong, MBAM Senior Managers, Ms Lee Siew Mei, MBAM Manager, Mr Mohd Hanif and Mr Leon Leong,MBAM Assistant Managers, as well as Ms Tessa Hamid, MBAM PR Executive.

SICA 2016 was designed to serve as a platform for various stakeholdersacross the construction supply chain such as construction contractors,consultants, developers, finance & economic researchers, to discussthe matter at hand, to address possible challenges as well as to collateideas and aspiration on the way forward. The objective of the seminarwere as follows:

n Create awareness on the current statics and indices practice andapplications available in market and how the industry cancontribute towards and benefits from it;

n Provide a platform for the industry stakeholders to highlight anddiscuss on the latest development and challenges in collecting data

on statistics and indices in construction; andn Promote the importance of credible and reliable data in

establishing a benchmark that will contribute to anevidence based policy formulation and business planning.

The seminar was divided into two forums. The first Forumwas on The Importance of Statistics and Indices inConstruction Automation: A Key Analysis on IndustryPerformance in Malaysia. While, the second forum were on“The Economics of Better Resource Planning: Performances

SEMINAR ON STATISTICS, INDICES INCONSTRUCTION & AUTOMATION (SICA) 2016

Ir. Chuan Yeong Ming received a token of appreciation from CIDB

Group photo of the speakers for the 2nd forum

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and Risk Management in Construction Industry”. MBAM Vice President, Ir. Chuan Yeong Ming was one of the panellist for the secondforum. Ir. Chuan presented on why productivity is important, how to be more productive and challenges faced by the constructionindustry. He said that the challenges faced by the construction industry includes lack of skilled workforce, lack of supervisory staff,high cost of material and labour, competitive environment due to local and foreign competitors and higher expectation in terms ofquality and project delivery. He compared the labour productivity in construction between Malaysia and a few other countries includingUS and Australia and concluded we still have a long way to go. In his presentation Ir. Chuan also touched on the topics of IndustrialisedBuilding System (IBS) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) which can increase productivity in the construction industry.

MBAM Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling and I attended the 43rd Building Industry Presidents’ CouncilMeeting held on 15th November 2016 at PAM Centre, Jalan Tandok, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

Some of the key issues discussed were as follows:-(i) The proposal for implementation of deposition of a security

deposit of 5% of the Architect’s Fees for Housing Project basedon works completed will be finalized by June 2017.

(ii) BIPC conducted a courtesy visit and meeting with Dato’ Ir.Ahmad Ásri Abdul Hamid, Chief Executive of CIDB Malaysia on1st November 2016 at CIDB’s office. The meeting discussed onissues related to the implementation of Industrialised BuildingSystem (IBS); enforcement of CIDB Act 520 on green card,clarification on the use of A-frames or tabular framesscaffolding at construction site; responsibility party on safetyat construction site; standard of living quarters for constructionworkers; and increase the value/quality of Akademi BinaanMalaysia (ABM) graduates for the internship from 3 months toone year.

(iii) Safeguard Investigation on Imports of Steel ConcreteReinforcing Bar (REBAR) into Malaysia (Investigation Number:SG01/16). The final determination on the Safeguard duty of13.42% imposed on steel bar will be made within the periodof 200 days from 26th September 2016, sometime in April 2017.Imports from ASEAN countries are not affected by theSafeguard duty and still enjoy the ATIGA which is at 0% duty.

(iv) Employment of foreign workers – MyEG has allocated two (2)dedicated staff to look into MBAM members complaints on therenewal of foreign workers work permit. The Department ofImmigration (JIM) held a dialogue with stakeholders on 24th

October 2016. Many complaints received on the delay ofprocessing of foreign workers work permit by MyEG, Bukti Megah Sdn Bhd and International Marketing & Net ResourcesSdn Bhd (IMAN). JIM stressed that they will take stern actions against employers who hire illegal foreign workers.

(v) The Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia (DOSH) will be enforcing the on the use of steel scaffold whichare not in compliance with the standard MS 1462 Part 1 or any international standards such as ISO, BSI, AS, ANSI, JIS etc.MBAM is trying to call for a dialogue session with DOSH to seek for a grace period/extension of time for the said enforcement.

(vi) Proposal on the implementation of insulated fire rated doors for lifts. The meeting was of the opinion that this proposal was notpractical because the lift lobby is already protected by the fire rated door. This proposal will be suitable unless the lift lobby isnot a protected area.

43RD BIPC MEETING

During the BIPC Meeting

Among the BIPC members

COURTESY VISIT TO BERNAMAAs a part of MBAM Brain Storming Initiatives tomaintain and improve current relationship withmajor press, MBAM paid a visit to the BERNAMAmain office at Jalan Tun Razak on 16th November2016. The visit was held to introduce MBAMCouncil Member for the term 2016-2018 besidesexposing to the Council Members how the mediaworks. MBAM President, Mr Foo Chek Lee wasalso interviewed on the latest updates and issuesfaced of the construction industry during the visit.

Group photo at BERNAMA headquarters

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The visit was also attended by MBAM Immediate Past President,Datuk Matthew Tee, MBAM Vice President, Mr Oliver Wee, MBAMCouncil Member, Datuk Astaman Abdul Aziz, MBAM ExecutiveDirector, Ms Loh Mei Ling, MBAM Senior Manager, Mr LennyLim, MBAM PR Executive, Ms Tessa Hamid and MBAM ITExecutive Mr Muhammad Fadzley Bin Salim.

In appreciation of the courtesy visit, the 60th MBAM CoffeeTable Book and a souvenir were presented to BERNAMArepresentatives. The meeting ended on a good note with groupphotographs taken by the Media personnel present.

The meeting with Mr Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Deputy Editor-in-Chieffor BERNAMA Economic News Service and the supporting reporters

The 42nd ASEAN Constructors’ Federation (ACF) Council Meetingwas successfully hosted by newly joined member; the Myanmar

Construction Entrepreneurs Association (MCEA) on 18th November 2016 at Sedona Hotel, Yangon Myanmar. MBAM was representedby MBAM President, Mr Foo Chek Lee, MBAM Deputy President, Tan Sri A.K. Nathan, MBAM Vice President, Mr Chung SooKiong, MBAM Past Deputy President, Mr Aziz Bahaman, MBAM International Affairs Committee Member, Mr Tan Kim Yoke, MBAMMembers, Mr Tan Kok Han from Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd and Ms Ng Bee Lien from Sunway Construction Group Bhd.

ACF Chairman Mr Nattaphorn Bhromsuthi welcomed all ACF Council members present and took the opportunity to thank MCEA forhosting the meeting. The Council discussed outstanding matters namely:

1. Update on the ACSTST ProgrammeMBAM has volunteered to host a meeting from 24th – 25th February 2016 in Kuala Lumpur to meet and discuss the training modulesproposal from each country as follows:a. PCA - Formwork.b. SCAL - Reinforcement Barc. MBAM - Structural Steeld. VACC – Tilinge. ICA – Plasteringf. TCA - Brick Laying

2. Update on new ACF Membershipa. Laos (pending)3. Update on ACF Directory

SCAL has successfully produced and printedthe ACF Directory and will be make available forall members soon. All members then presentedtheir latest country report. Copies of the reportsare available in MBAM Secretariat for reference.The Indonesia Contractors Association hasoffered to host the next meeting in Myanmar in April 2017. Overall, the meeting was fruitful and informative.

42ND ASEAN CONTRACTORS FEDERATION (ACF)

MBAM’s representatives at the 42nd ACF Council Meeting

Group photo with the ACF Council Members

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Sponsored by T-Set (M) Sdn Bhd, MBAM Futsal Tournament 2016 wassuccessfully organised by MBAM Publications & Outreach Committee on 19th

November 2016 at Samba de Futsal, Petaling Jaya. There were 17 teams competing for this year’s champion cup. This year’s tournamentadopted a different system compared to last year, as the teams thisyear were divided into 4 groups playing matches in round robinfashion. The top two of each groups then proceeded into the quarterfinals, and the winner of that went into the semi-finals.

After rounds of intense futsal action, the winners that emergedwere as follows:

ChampionNorwest Holding, winning the Champion’s trophy, goldmedals, and RM800.00 in cash.

1st runner-upRedscape, winning silver medals, and RM600.00 in cash.

2nd runner-upKSS BP from Bina Puri, winning bronze medals and RM400.00in cash.

3rd runner-upGKM from George Kent Malaysia, winning bronze medals,and RM200.00 in cash.

MBAM would like to congratulate all winners and we hope to seemore participation in next year’s tournament. MBAM Publications& Outreach Committee are committed to organise more suchactivities in the future. Any feedbacks on past activities or ideas onfuture activities can be channelled to the officer in charge, MohdHanif at tel 03-7984 8636 or email mbam17@mbam.org.my

MBAM FUTSAL COMPETITION 2016

The champion of MBAM Futsal Tournament 2016, Norwest Holding

1st runner-up winner, Redscape

Group Photo of all the competing teams

MBAM Safety and Health Committee together with the JohoreMaster Builders Association (JMBA) jointly organised the Two-DaySeminar on Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) and Workshopon Heavy Lifting Plan for safety personnel in the ConstructionIndustry in Johor Bahru on 21st - 22nd November 2016. The

opening ceremony on 21st November 2016 was graced and officiated by the Guest of Honour, Ir. Haji Kormain bin Haji Mohd Noor,Director, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Johor. In total 90 participants attended the two days Seminar.

This Seminar, which was supported by Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) and the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia(CIDB), endorsed by the National Council for Occupation Safety & Health (NCOSH) and the Department of Occupational Safety & Health(DOSH) was held with the aim to enhance the standard of safety and health at construction work sites by creating awareness amongthe employers and construction personnel on the importance of practicing high standard of occupational safety management and alsoby sharing of best practices with industry practitioners.

2 - DAY SEMINAR ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY& HEALTH (OSH) AND WORKSHOP ON HEAVYLIFTING PLAN IN JOHOR BAHRU

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The 2nd day of the seminar was a Workshop on Heavy Lifting Plan which was conducted by Mr Chong Tshun Ming, Senior Manager ofGamuda Plant Operator School (GPOS). The workshop promoted awareness and understanding of the requirements of a successfuland safe heavy lifting operations and covered the aspects required by clients, including the importance of early planning and ensuringthat the correct competent persons are available and engaged in the required analysis of lifting operations.

The distinguished guest and other VIPs

During the press conference

SEMINAR ON COST OPTIMIZATION IN THE DESIGN OF ON-SITE DETENTION (OSD) FORCOMPLIANCE WITH THE SECOND EDITION OF THE URBAN STORM WATER MANAGEMENTMANUAL FOR MALAYSIA (MSMA2)

The MBAM Environment & Green Technology Committee organized a Seminaron “Cost Optimisation in the Design of On-Site Detention (OSD) For Compliancewith the Second Edition of the Urban Stormwater Management Manual forMalaysia (MSMA2)” on 23rd November 2016 at MBAM Tan Sri Datuk Tee HockSeng conference room. The seminar was organized with the aim to createawareness and enhance members’ knowledge on the latest MSMA2 on Designof OSD. The seminar was attended by 16 participants.

Ir. Dr. Quek Keng Hong,Principal, Dr. Quek &Associates, the speakerfor this seminar is aconsulting engineer bypractice and specializesin the field of urbandrainage design andhydrology. The topics covered in the seminar included 3 approaches (Theoreticalapproach, Common Approach and Alternative Approach), provided with casestudies, evaluation, wrong assumptions and cost optimisation with the rightdesign approach of OSD. Overall the feedbacks from the participants were thatthe seminar was educational and had enhanced their knowledge.

Mr Lau Yew Mun, Chairman of Environment & GreenTechnology presenting the Certificate of Appreciation to

the speaker Ir. Dr. Quek Keng Hong, Principal,Dr. Quek & Associates.

The seminar in session

COURTESY VISIT AND DIALOGUE WITH PIKOMMBAM paid a courtesy visit to PIKOM Secretariat office at Empire Damansara,Petaling Jaya on 25th November 2016. The visit was held with the aim to fostera more effective collaboration between both Associations. PIKOM Chairman,Mr Chin Chee Seong hosted the meeting.

Other issues discussed at the Dialogue included:

a. IMPLEMENTATION OF BIMw Both parties will try to work together to propose a workable solution

to the high cost of software implementation and cost of trainingparticipants.

Group photo with the representatives of PIKOM Malaysia

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b. PIKOM PIE APPLICATIONw MBAM will discuss the specifics of the

way forward for MBAM on PIKOM IndustryEngagement (PIE) Application software. Thematter will be further deliberated at MBAM ICTCommittee.

c. 44TH IFAWPCA CONVENTION IN KUALA LUMPURw Malaysia shall be hosting the 44th IFAWPCA

Convention from 12-16 November 2018 in KLCC.We expect around 1,000 delegates mainlycomposed of contractors, from 18 or morecountries to attend the convention. We hope toget the support of PIKOM for this event.

In the meeting, MBAM took the opportunity to thank PIKOM for all assistance rendered to the Association throughout this time.MBAM hopes to collaborate closely with PIKOM to safeguard the industry’s interests and to increase awareness of our memberson relevant issues and development related to ICT in the construction industry.

During the meeting session

The Contracts & Practices Committee organized a talk incollaboration with Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) andJeff Leong, Poon and Wong and Azman Davison and Co. toshare knowledge and to increase awareness on the changes to

the Company Act on 30th November 2016. Mr Oliver Wee, MBAM Vice President and Chairman of C & P Committee delivered thewelcome speech to the 42 participants of the Talk.

Also attending the event was Mr Eric Kuan, MBAM CouncilMember and Chairman of MBAM Affiliates Committee. Thepresenters were Mr HY Chong, Managing Partner and MsAnnette Soh, Partner from Azman Davison and Co. as well asMs Anne Wong, Partner and Lee Seen Yin, Partner from JeffLeong, Poon and Wong. They shared their detailed knowledgeon the reforms to the Companies Act. Topics covered included:

� Companies Act 2016: Overview of Key Changes toCompany Law

� Company Formation, Administration & Managementunder the new Companies Act 2016

� New Approaches to Share Capital and Capital MaintenanceRules under the Companies Act 2016

� Corporate Governance and Directors’ Duties under theCompanies Act 2016

More Options for Corporate Restructuring and Impact of Companies Act onRestructuring and Winding Up. Overall, it was an interesting session which gaveMBAM members an opportunity to understand the reformed Act which willdefinitely bring many changes concerning the operation and regulation ofcompanies in Malaysia.

SEMINAR ON COMPANIES ACT 2016: REFORMSTO COMPANIES LAW - WHAT TO EXPECT

MBAM Council Members, Mr Eric Kuan (1st from left) and Mr Oliver Wee(3rd from left) and MBAM Alternate Council Member, Mr Steven Shee

(3rd from right) with the speakers for the seminar

Among the participants of the seminar

Chairman of MBAM Education Committee/ MBAM Vice President, Tan Sri Dato’ SriSufri bin Haji Mohd Zin delivered the keynote speech on the topic of ‘EnhancingEmployability Of Young Professionals In Construction Industry’ at the Conference on

Sustainable Cities 2016 (CSC’16) on 30th November 2016 at Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO), Ipoh.

Also in attendance was En. Mohammad Zubir Bin Mohamad Hanifah, Timbalan Pengarah Akademik, Politeknik Ungku Omar, En.Mohammad Azhar Bin Mohamed Shafie, Timbalan Pengarah Sokongan Akademik, Politeknik Ungku Omar and Tuan Haji Che NorazmanBin Che Wan, Ketua Jabatan Kejuruteraan Awam, Politeknik Ungku Omar.

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The Conference was held in conjuction with Program CEO Faculty and Program Pameran dan Pembentangan Projek Akhir Pelajar IjazahSarjana Muda Teknologi Kejuruteraan Awam (BCT) and was attended by around 200 participants.

In his speech, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Sufri talked about the Work-Based Learning programme that was conducted by PUO with the assistanceof MBAM Member companies. Seven MBAM Member companies participated in the WBL programme for the 1st Cohort of 20 studentsand 10 companies have agreed to participate in the upcoming 2nd Cohort with 23 students.

Speaking on the topic of employability of young professionals, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Sufri said that the construction industry is facing ashortage of proffessionals and he does not agree that graduates in civil engineering and other courses related to the constructionindustry will face a big problem in getting jobs. It is all up to the individuals on how to do well when going for interviews, and hesaid it is important to be prepared and be confident. He said that women can succeed in the construction industry as well as men,and you should not look at skin colour or gender as a determinant to be successful at your work.

Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Sufri ended his talk with a Q&A session which was very well received by the participants who are mostly studentslooking to enter the construction industry after their graduation.

We will be celebrating Christmas atthe end of December, I would like toextend my warmest thoughts and bestwishes for a Merry Christmas and avery Happy New Year!

3rd November 2016ASLI - Urban Public Transportation Summit 2016 was attendedby MBAM Council Member, Mr Lau Yew Mun, MBAM Mechanical& Electrical Committee Member, Mr Tony Kok and MBAM SeniorManager, Mr Lenny Lim at Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

4th November 2016Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC) 3rd Annual Dinner& Awards Night 2016 was attended by MBAM Council Member,Mr Lau Yew Mun at One World Hotel, Bandar Utama.

Persatuan Kontraktor Melayu Malaysia (PKMM) - Majlis MakanMalam dan Perasmian Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan PKMM ke-37was attended by MBAM Council Member, Mr Mohd Razin Ghazaliat Manhattan Ballroom, Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

5th November 2016Lighthouse Club Kuala Lumpur Annual Charity Party was attendedby MBAM President, Mr Foo Chek Lee, MBAM Council Member,Mr Lau Yew Mun, MBAM Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling,

MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim and the MBAM EducationFund (Lighthouse Club Kuala Lumpur) Scholarship Recipients,Ms Hor Yan Qi and Ms Lee Zhi Zheng at Kuala Lumpur RegionalCentre for Arbitration (KLRCA).

5th - 6th November 2016Training Session for Module 1-3 to get Construction permit tobuild Private Hospital (Module 2) was attended by Mr Ng Eng Aan,Ms Lena Halim from IJM Corporation Bhd, Mr Mohammad FauziHaji Ahmad from Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd and Mr Tan KimYoke from Sunway Construction Group Berhad at KPKT Putrajaya.

7th November 2016Discussion session with Assessor for accreditation program forsite supervisor was attended by MBAM Vice President, Ir. ChuanYeong Ming, MBAM Deputy Chairman of Education Committee,Mr Andrew Ong, MBAM Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling andMBAM Manager, Ms Lee Siew Mei at Bilik Johor, Level 2, PWTC,Kuala Lumpur.

Appeals between IRDK vs. Econpile was attended by MBAM VicePresident/ Chairman of Contracts & Practices Committee, MrOliver Wee, Deputy Chairman of Contracts & Practices Committee,

Other Key Events Attended by MBAMRepresentatives in November 2016

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Mr Steven Shee, MBAM Honorary Advisor, Mr John Tong andMBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim at Putrajaya Court ofAppeal, Putrajaya.

8th - 10th November 2016Bengkel Penambahbaikan Modul Pentauliahan Penyelia TapakBinaan Bagi Kategori Bangunan Dan Senibina was attended byMr Andrew Ong at Room Avenue 14, Level 1, The Grand SeasonsHotel, Kuala Lumpur.

8th November 2016MCIEA meeting 2016 for safety category No. 6/2016 was attendedby MBAM President, Mr Foo Chek Lee, MBAM Chairman of Safety& Health, Mr Michael Yap and MBAM Safety & Health CommitteeMember, Mr Ahmad Nazmi at Bilik Mesyuarat Tualang Tingkat 32,CIDB, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur.

9th November 2016CITP Initiative Working Group on Continued Investment in HumanCapital Development in Construction was attended by MBAM VicePresident, Ir. Chuan Yeong Ming at Bilik Mesyuarat Kempas,Tingkat 32, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur.

10th November 2016DOSH - The final draft briefing on "Guidelines of OccupationalSafety and Health in Construction Industry (Management)” wasattended by MBAM President, Mr Foo Chek Lee, MBAM Chairmanof Safety & Health, Mr Michael Yap, MBAM Safety Committeemembers, Mr Mohd Yusof Kasiron, Mr Ahmad Nazmi Ali, MrRozaimy Bin Amiruddin and MBAM Manager, Ms Chai Min Fungat Bilik Mesyuarat Utama, level 5, Pusat Pentadbiran KerajaanPersekutuan, Putrajaya.

Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Annual Golf 2016 was attendedby me at Tropicana Golf & Country Club, Petaling Jaya.

11th November 2016Bersama Memacu Kejayaan RM100 Juta and Majlis JamuanDeepavali 2016 was attended by MBAM Manager, Mr MichaelThong at Dewan Perdana, Bangunan MITI, Kuala Lumpur.

Workshop on CICB Programme was attended by MBAM VicePresident, Ir. Chuan Yeong Ming at Grand Seasons Hotel, KualaLumpur.

14th November 2016Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Kerjasama Pelaksana (JKP) Bil. 3/2016and Initiative Working Group (IWG) meeting No.1/2016 wasattended by MBAM Vice President/ Chairman of Contracts &Practices Committee, Mr Oliver Wee, Deputy Chairman ofContracts & Practices Committee, Mr Steven Shee and MBAMSenior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim at Bilik Mesyuarat Lembaga, Level25, CIDB, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur.

15th November 2016TC on Fire Properties of Building Materials No. 1/2016 wasattended by MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Michael Thong at SIRIM,Shah Alam.

UPM - Jawatankuasa Pengajian Program Bacelor Kejuruteraan(Awam) Kali Keenam was attended by MBAM Past President& Honorary Advisor, Datuk Kwan Foh Kwai at Universiti PutraMalaysia.

16th November 2016Embassy of the Republic of Korea - Korea-Malaysia BusinessNight was attended by MBAM President, Mr Foo Chek Lee andMBAM Manager, Ms Lee Siew Mei at Ambassador’s Residence,Embassy of the Republic of Korea.

18th November 2016Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) - World Bank 2017:Way Forward Workshop was attended by MBAM Senior Manager,Mr Lenny Lim at World Bank Office, Kuala Lumpur.

22nd November 2016Detailed Guideline for Construction Workers’ Amenities andAccommodation was attended by MBAM Council Member, MrNalla Sundran at Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

1st IEAP Meeting for Academic Session 2016 / 2017 was attendedby MBAM Honorary Advisor, Ir. Lau Mun Cheong at ConferenceRoom E, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Kebangsaan Akreditasi (MyNAC) Bil.2/2016 was attended by MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Limat Bilik Latihan Akreditasi, Jabatan Standard Malaysia, Cyberjaya.

23rd November 2016PIKOM Leadership Summit 2016 was attended by MBAM VicePresident, Mr Oliver Wee and MBAM IT/ Admin Executive, MrMuhammad Fadzley Bin Salim at Sime Darby Convention Centre,Kuala Lumpur.

24th November 2016Seminar on Equitised Vietnam Enterprise was attended by MBAMManager, Ms Lee Siew Mei at Pullman KL City Centre Hotel.

25th November 2016Construction Labour Exchange Centre Bhd (CLAB) - AdvisoryBoard Meeting No. 1/2016 was attended by MBAM ImmediatePast President, Datuk Matthew Tee at Bilik Mesyuarat, Level 2,Annexe Block, Menara Milenium.

CIARB Presidential Lecture 2016 – CIARB Malaysia BranchMembers’ Night was attended by MBAM Deputy Chairman ofContracts & Practices Committee, Mr Steven Shee at Auditorium,KLRCA, Kuala Lumpur.

Meeting of Working Group of Industrial Organisations to reviewproposed EIS was attended by MBAM Manager, Ms Lee Siew Meiand MBAM HR Committee Member, Mr Lai Tak Ming at MEFBoardroom, Phileo Damansara II, Petaling Jaya.

CIARB Presidential Lecture 2016 – CIARB Malaysia BranchMembers’ Night was attended by MBAM Deputy Chairman ofContracts & Practices Committee, Mr Steven Shee at Auditorium,KLRCA, Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysian Institute of Planners Planning Excellence Awards(MIPPEA) Dinner 2016 was attended by MBAM President, Mr FooChek Lee and MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim at TheMajestic Ballroom, The Majestic Hotel.

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28th November 2016Seminar Kesedaran Kualiti Bahan Binaan – Akta 520 was attendedby MBAM Council members, Mr Michael Yap at Grand SeasonsHotel Kuala Lumpur.

29th November 2016Grand Opening of Manitou Malaysia - The First Manitou GroupOffice in Asia was attended by MBAM Senior Manager, Mr MichaelThong, MBAM Assistant Managers, Mr Mohd Farhan and Mr MohdHanif at No. 15, Jalan TSB 7, Taman Industri Sungai Buloh.

Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia(REHDA) Annual Dinner 2016 was attended by MBAM President,Mr Foo Chek Lee at Sime Darby Convention Centre.

30th November 2016 – 1st December 2016BCT- Industries' Projects Exhibition and Conference 2016 -“Sustainable Cities” was attended by MBAM Vice President, TanSri Dato’ Sri Sufri Bin Haji Mohd Zin, MBAM Assistant Managers,Mr Mohd Hanif and Mr Mohd Farhan at Dewan Jubli Perak,Politeknik Ungku Omar, Ipoh.

Yours faithfully,MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA

DENNIS TANMBAM Secretary General

MBAM SITE SAFETY SUPERVISOR (SSS) COURSE TRAINING CALENDAR 2016

Weekend (WE) Classes will be conducted on :Saturday & Sunday : 8.00 am to 7.00 pm

Contact Persons:Ms Fieya / Ms Ida / Mr Farhan / Ms Chai

Tel: 03 - 7984 8636 Fax: 03 - 7982 6811 H/P : 017- 625 3368E-mail(s) : mbam13@mbam.org.my / mbam14@mbam.org.my / mbam16@mbam.org.my / mbam06@mbam.org.my

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2016

STATES CLASS NOV DEC

KUALA LUMPUR FULL TIME 16 - 23 14 - 21

KUALA LUMPUR WEEKEND 15 - 27

PENANG FULL TIME 7 - 14

JOHOR WEEKEND 21 Oct - 6 Nov 3 - 18

KOTA KINABALU, SABAH FULL TIME 26 Nov - 3 Dec

KUCHING, SARAWAK WEEKEND 26 Nov - 18 Dec

MIRI, SARAWAK FULL TIME 26 Oct - 2 Nov

BINTULU, SARAWAK FULL TIME 3 - 10