JKR, CIDB urged to streamline bamboo guidelines as Malaysia eyes ASEAN hub status
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Nov 11: The Public Works Department (JKR) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) have been urged to streamline technical guidelines and approval processes for bamboo-based construction, as Malaysia seeks to strengthen the industry, and position itself as an ASEAN reference hub for sustainable bamboo construction. Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the industry holds significant potential not only to support the construction sector…
The Works Ministry urged JKR and CIDB to streamline bamboo construction guidelines, aiming to position Malaysia as an ASEAN hub for sustainable bamboo building, while boosting rural economies.
JKR and CIDB must simplify bamboo technical guidelines and approval processes.
The Ministry seeks collaboration with FRIM, MTIB, SIRIM and others for quality assurance.
Bamboo is promoted as a low‑carbon, high‑value construction material with rural economic benefits.
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KUCHING, Nov 11: The Public Works Department (JKR) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) have been urged to streamline technical guidelines and approval processes for bamboo-based construction, as Malaysia seeks to strengthen the industry, and position itself as an ASEAN reference hub for sustainable bamboo construction.
Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the industry holds significant potential not only to support the construction sector but also to create economic opportunities for rural communities.
In a Facebook post, he called on JKR and CIDB to work with the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), SIRIM and other relevant agencies to develop the quality assurance framework.
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