"We are entering into an era of continued growth as we position ourselves into the New Millennium when we become an industrialized nation with not only manufactured goods to export but also skills and expertise to sell overseas. In order to fulfill this aspiration the Construction Industry need to be guided, nurtured and developed to attain the required quality and ingredient"

… Y.B. Datuk Leo Moggie, Minister of Public Works, 16 December 1994."

This excerpt from Y.B. Datuk Leo Moggie, the Minister of Works at the Opening Ceremony of CIDB Malaysia, embodies the essence of CIDB as a statutory body established by the Malaysian Federal Government back in 1994. CIDB Malaysia was established as a regulated body entrusted with the responsibility of:

• Coordinating the needs and wants of the Industry
  
• Planning the direction of the Industry
  
• Addressing the pertinent issues and problems faced by the Industry
  
• Making recommendations in the formulation of policies for the Industry
  

Since her inception, CIDB Malaysia has taken various significant and effective steps as well as initiatives that are geared towards the enhancement of the Malaysian Construction Industry. In the long run, CIDB's endeavours to assist the Construction Sector to attain the level of a captive global player, in the course of undertaking efforts to prepare Industry Players to excel in their project delivery. In particular, the roles and responsibilities of CIDB Malaysia include:

• Carrying out all activities in respect of the Construction Industry
• Awarding certificates of proficiency
• Establishing, expanding, promoting the establishment or expansion of companies, corporations or other bodies to carry out activities deemed requisite, advantageous or convenient for or in connection with the performance of its functions
  
• Providing financial assistance in the form of loans or otherwise, to persons engaged in the Construction Industry for the purpose of promoting the Industry and providing any guarantees on their behalf
  
• Imposing fees or any other charges as deemed fit for giving effect to any of its functions or powers
  
• Receiving commission or payments in consideration of any services that may be rendered

Address :

CIDB Headquarters
7th Floor, Grand Seasons Avenue
No.72, Jalan Pahang
53000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel : 03 - 2617 0200
Fax : 03 - 4045 2808 / 4045 3858
Email : asri@cidb.gov.my
Website : www.cidb.gov.my