By DayakDaily Team KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10: The construction sector must prioritise grooming the next generation of industry leaders while embracing sustainable technologies and strengthening international partnerships to remain resilient, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Speaking at the opening ceremony of International Construction Week (ICW) and BuildXpo Malaysia 2026 today, he said youth involvement and technical competency were vital to ensuring the industry’s future…
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Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi stated that the construction sector must focus on developing young talent, adopting sustainable technologies, and strengthening international partnerships to ensure future growth.
- The 28th International Construction Week and BuildXpo Malaysia 2026 were officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
- The event marked the fourth consecutive year of collaboration between CIDB Malaysia and Qube Integrated Malaysia.
- Initiatives like the CIDB-CIOB Youth Arena aim to provide emerging professionals with platforms to showcase their skills.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10: The construction sector must prioritise grooming the next generation of industry leaders while embracing sustainable technologies and strengthening international partnerships to remain resilient, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of International Construction Week (ICW) and BuildXpo Malaysia 2026 today, he said youth involvement and technical competency were vital to ensuring the industry’s future growth.
“Developing the next generation of construction leaders is central to the industry’s future. We must encourage more young Malaysians to pursue careers in construction and strengthen their technical skills,” he said in his opening remarks at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) here.
