February 2015 Bulletin
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February 2015 Bulletin
CONTENT PAGE Session 2: Practical Completion & Defects/ Extension of Time & Loss & Expenses 1-2 Study Visit To National Cancer Institute 2 39th ACF Council Meeting 3 38th IFAWPCA Mid-Term Executive Board Meeting 3-4 Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between MBAM and Mongolia National Contractors Association �MNCA� 5 Dialogue Between MBAM and Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia (BMDAM) 5 Courtesy Visit to Azman Davidson and Co. 6 MBAM Site Visit to IKEA, Cheras 6 MBAM Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Visit to Kelantan 7 Other Key Events Attended by MBAM Representatives in February 2015 8 MBAM Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) Course Training Calendar 2015 9 MBAM Safety Poster for Sale 9 Published by : MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA PERSATUAN KONTRAKTOR BINAAN MALAYSIA No. 2, Jln 2/109E, Desa Business Park 58100 Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Tel : 03 - 7984 8636 Fax : 03 - 7982 6811 E-mail : [email protected] 28TH FEBRUARY 2015 FOR MEMBERS ONLY NO. 02/15 BULLETIN FEBRUARY 2015 In what seems like a blink of an eye, we are already in the second month of the year; time really flies when we have a lot of activities and programmes. Well, we have a lot more planned for the rest of the year. MBAM’s diary is still full of activities for this month, with study visit, seminar and meetings. Early this month, MBAM welcomed delegates from various countries around the region for the 39th ASEAN Constructors Federation (ACF) council meeting and 38th International Federation of Asian & Western Pacific Contractors’ Associations (IFAWPCA) mid-term executive board meeting. Both international level events presented good opportunities for MBAM to showcase Malaysia and the Malaysian construction industry on the world stage. I would also like to take this opportunity to highlight current issues faced by the employers in the construction industry. First up, the employers were in for another surprise following last month issue regarding permit renewal of foreign workers. This never ending saga on foreign workers issues was heightened when we were informed that the immigration officers at the counter had insisted that a company director must be personally present to renew the permit of their foreign workers. This contradicts with the previous practice where assigned HR personnel who hold the “yellow card” are permitted to do the permit renewal at the counter. However, a day after the news broke, the Immigration Department have stepped forward and rectified the problem by permitting human resource managers to renew the workers’ permits over the counter. MBAM on behalf of the construction fraternity would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Immigration Department for taking immediate action on the issue and for listening to the pleas of employers. On another note, MBAM will start with our first Construction Occupational Competency Development (COCD) Programme for Construction Trade Supervisor (Foreman) for this year on 25th March 2015. Apart from that, we will also continue with our 3rd series out of total 6 Session of Practical Construction Contract Administration/Management Programme Seminars and Workshops on 14th April 2015. I look forward to more participation from our members for this beneficial programme. The following were the key events and happenings in February 2015:- SESSION 2: PRACTICAL COMPLETION & DEFECTS/ EXTENSION OF TIME & LOSS & EXPENSES The second out of six sessions of Practical Construction Contract Administration/ Management on the topic of Practical Completion & Defects/Extension of Time & Loss & Expenses was held on 4th February 2015 at MBAM Training Centre. The seminar attracted 44 participants. Also in attendance was MBAM Contracts and Practices Chairman, Mr Oliver Wee. Sr HT Ong sharing his knowledge with the participants Sr. HT Ong, Director of BK Entrusty was the speaker for the programme. He is a well-qualified and multi-disciplinary specialist consultant, and is a Fellow of seven professional institutions. MBAM BULLETIN No. 02/15 1 The second session covered the following topics: Practical Completion and Defects • Practical Completion – preparation and inspection • Sectional/Partial completion • Defects listing and rectification management • Effects of certification of practical completion and certificate of making good defects • Post certification issues and remedies • Group Discussion/ Q&A Extension of Time and Loss & Expense • Timely commencement, progress and completion • Ground for extension of time • Procedures for claiming extension of time • Claims and damages for loss and expense • Grounds for loss and expense claims • Claims procedures and quantification • Claims documentation and evaluation Some of the participants attending the seminar The participants had the chance to understand the subject matter better through the interactive Q&A session. MBAM hopes more members can send participants for the next programme. The third workshop will be conducted on 14th April 2015. STUDY VISIT TO NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE MBAM Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) committee organized a study visit to National Cancer Institute (NCI), Putrajaya on 5th February 2015. A total of 35 participants joined the visit which was led by MBAM Council Member cum Chairman of M&E Committee, Mr. Kenneth Liew. The main objectives of the visit were to gain experience about planning, operations, and the M&E equipment and facilities. MBAM’s participants were greeted by the Project Director of IJM Construction Sdn Bhd, Mr Ng Eng Aan together with his team member. The programme started with the project briefing by IJM Medical Equipment Manager, Ms Lena Halim, who proceeded to update MBAM members on the project overviews. NCI is a hospital dedicated and specially built to treat cancer that specialises in providing facilities to cancer patients. The Institute aims to address the growing needs related to cancer issues in the country and will be facilitating improvements in the various areas of the NCI control programme. NCI consists of 16 major Mechanical Services. Nuclear Waste Treatment System is one of the most specialised systems in NCI compared to other general healthcare facilities. Their system is built to accommodate 28 isolation wards. Mr Kenneth Liew presented a token of appreciation to the Project Director of IJM Construction Sdn Bhd, Mr Ng Eng Ann Mechanical services in NCI are as follows: 1. Air conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation System 2. Fire Protection System 3. Boiler, Calorifier & Hot Water Reticulation System 4. Internal Cold Water Plumbing System 5. Building Supervisory System 6. Medical Gas Pipeline System 7. Life System 8. Nuclear Waste Treatment System 9. Pneumatic Tube System 10. Internal Sanitary Plumbing System 11. Sterilizer & Associated Equipment System 12. Natural Gas System 13. Kitchen Equipment System 14. Cold room & Associated Equipment System 15. Laboratory Equipment System 16. Mortuary System The participant in front of the entrance of Radioterapi & Onkologi Department To summarize, the participant highlighted that the visit was very informational and had helped them to understand the mechanical services that the institute practiced better. The study visit was concluded with the presentation of token of appreciation from Mr Kenneth Liew to Mr Ng Eng Aan. MBAM BULLETIN No. 02/15 2 39�� ACF COUNCIL MEETING MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee, MBAM Vice President, Tan Sri A.K. Nathan, MBAM Deputy Secretary General 2, Mr Ong Ka Thiam and I attended the 39th ACF Council Meeting on 5th February 2015 at the JW Marriot Hotel, Bukit Bintang. The meeting was chaired by ACF Chairman Mr Ng Yek Meng from the Singapore Contractors Association, Ltd. (SCAL). Among the issues deliberated at the meeting were: a. Update of the ACSTST programme The Committee is currently in the stage of finalizing the training modules template for six (6) trades namely steel reinforcement work, welding, plastering, system formwork, concrete block laying and structural steel works. ACF meeting in progress b. Update on new ACF membership of Laos and Myanmar In progress. c. ACF directory The purpose of printing the ACF directory is to enable ACF to reach out to the ASEAN region and to create better recognition for the ACF as a union of construction industry champions of ASEAN. d. New Chairmanship of ACF for the next term The Thai Contractors Association (TCA) is scheduled to take over the next ACF Chairmanship by end of 2015. MBAM representatives at ACF Council Meeting 38�� IFAWPCA MID�TERM EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Prior to the board meeting Mr Kwan Foh Kwai, MBAM Immediate Past President cum Board Member of IFAWPCA, chaired the IFAWPCA Finance Committee on 5th February 2015 to scrutinize the finance reports for 2013 and 2014, finalize budget 2015 and discuss other related finance matters. MBAM President and IFAWPCA 2nd Vice President Mr Matthew Tee, MBAM Immediate Past President and IFAWPCA Board Member, Mr Kwan Foh Kwai, MBAM Honorary Life President Datuk Lai Foot Kong, MBAM Vice President Tan Sri A.K. Nathan, MBAM Honorary Builder and Honorary Advisor Mr Lau Mun Cheong and MBAM Secretary-General, Mr Dennis Tan attended the board meeting held on 6th February 2015. All member Associations except the Registered Master Builders Association (New Zealand) were present at the meeting. IFAWPCA Finance Committee Members with Chairman, Mr Kwan Foh Kwai At this meeting, the board has approved several significant resolutions. The Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL) has nominated Datuk Lai Foot Kong to receive the conferment of IFAWPCA Lifetime Membership at the upcoming 42nd IFAWPCA Convention. The nomination was seconded by the Thai Contractors Association (TCA) and approved by the board. The board also officially accepted two membership applications from Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) and Mongolian National Construction Association (MNCA). Board Members at the 38th IFAWPCA Mid-Term Board Meeting With the admission of the above two (2) Associations, IFAWPCA now have eighteen (18) regular member Associations. MBAM BULLETIN No. 02/15 3 Other issues deliberated were: 1. Update on the IFAWPCA Business Plan 2. IFAWPCA Award 3. 41st IFAWPCA Convention Report 4. Composition of IFAWPCA Committee At the end of the meeting, IFAWPCA President, Mr Toru Shiraishi urged members of IFAWPCA to look forward to the up-coming 42nd IFAWPCA Convention in Tokyo, Japan which is scheduled to be held on 16th – 19th November 2015 with the theme “Partnership and Sustainability”. He expressed his high expectation about the upcoming convention and said that the seminar organized therein will add value for the participants with the latest construction related topics MBAM Council Members at the dinner hosted by MBAM in particular Japan’s proactive initiatives in fields such Vice President, Tan Sri AK Nathan for ACF Delegates as disaster prevention, urban development, transport infrastructure, environmental sustainability and infrastructure maintenance and renewal. MBAM has committed to send 40 delegates to attend the convention. Please do look forward to the announcement regarding the 42nd IFAWPCA Convention soon. Before the dinner starts at the Spice Garden As the host, MBAM has arranged dinners for our overseas guests after a long day of meetings as well as a tour to the Petronas Twin Tower for the accompanying persons. The guests were also treated to diverse culinary delights of the multi-ethnic people of Malaysia at dinners hosted by MBAM Vice President, Tan Sri A.K. Nathan (ACF delegation), MBAM Honorary Life President, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Yeoh Tiong Lay (IFAWPCA welcome dinner) and MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee (farewell dinner). Many Council members and Committee members took some time off from their busy schedule to meet up with friends and business associates from IFAWPCA and ACF. More than 80 foreign delegates from 17 countries participated in the ACF and IFAWPCA meetings. MBAM Council Members at the Welcome Dinner Reception hosted by MBAM Honorary Life President, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay Before tossing the Yee Sang Session starts MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee giving his opening speech at the Farewell dinner Among the delegates at the farewell dinner MBAM BULLETIN No. 02/15 4 SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MBAM AND MONGOLIA NATIONAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION �MNCA� Further to the Mongolian National Construction Association (MNCA)’s courtesy visit to MBAM in August 2014, both MBAM and MNCA have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen our relationships on 6th February 2015. The signing of the MOU between the two organizations was represented by MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee and MNCA Executive Director, Ms Tumenjargal Gursed, and witnessed by IFAWPCA President, Mr Toru Shiraishi and IFAWPCA Secretary-General, Mr Yoshihiro Yamaguchi. MBAM and MNCA are keen to: a. Collaborate and combine effort with each other to promote and coordinate the development of the construction industry and contribute effectively to the economic development of both countries. Signing the joint Memorandum of Understanding between MBAM and MNCA b. Promote measures aimed at securing improvements pertaining to techniques, procedures and methods in construction industry. c. Seek strategic alliance to enhance competitive edge by facilitating trade opportunities, partnership, joint-ventures and technology sharing. d. Encourage and promote the practice of professionalism, fellowship, mutual respect and harmonious working relationship in the construction industry and e. Encourage the exchange of visit and economic cooperation at all levels by the member companies of both organizations. The representatives from both associations at the signing ceremony DIALOGUE BETWEEN MBAM AND BUILDING MATERIALS DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (BMDAM) A friendly dialogue between MBAM and BMDAM was held on 10th February 2015 at MBAM Conference Room. During the dialogue, BMDAM discussed on payment issues such as the manufacturers enforcement of strict credit limit, credit terms and tight margin faced by their members. MBAM also highlighted on the average 4 months duration to get the payment from the date of certification and in addition the retention sum. In regards to Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA), MBAM stated that it is a temporary measure to relief cash flow but not the final judgment as any party that have a dispute can appeal finding. Asian culture and mindset need to change to adopt CIPAA as it affect the relationship with client. Dialogue in session MBAM was represented by MBAM Vice President & Chairman of Material Resources Committee, Mr Liew Hau Seng, MBAM Council Member, Mr Lau Yew Mun, MBAM Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling, MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim, MBAM Manager, Mr Michael Thong and MBAM Senior Executive Officer, Mr Leon Leong and I. Group photo with the representatives from BMDAM MBAM BULLETIN While BMDAM was represented by BMDAM President, Mr KL Yang, BMDAM Honorary Treasurer, Mr KT Yee, BMDAM Vice President, Mr Bill Lee, Honorary Secretary, Mr CH Lim, Past President, Mr Steven Ta, Exco Member, Mr CN Cheah and Senior Manager, Mr Brian Gan. No. 02/15 5 COURTESY VISIT TO AZMAN DAVIDSON AND CO. MBAM Contracts and Practices Committee arranged a courtesy visit to the office of Azman Davison and Co on 12th February 2015. The visit was led by MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee which was also attended by MBAM Contracts and Practices Chairman Cum Deputy Secretary-General 1, Mr Oliver Wee and Contracts and Practices Deputy Chairman, Mr Steven Shee. A token of appreciation was presented to Mr HY Chong, Managing Partner of Azman Davison and Co. for all the assistance rendered so far by Azman Davison and Co to MBAM. Discussion in session Group photo with the Azman Davidson & Co’s Representatives MBAM SITE VISIT TO IKEA, CHERAS MBAM Deputy Secretary General 2, Mr Ong Ka Thiam presenting a token of appreciation to Mr Tang Lai Peng of Eastern Pretech (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd At the site visit MBAM Technical Committee organized a Study Visit to IKEA, Cheras on 12th February 2015. The visit was led by MBAM Deputy Secretary General 2 and Chairman of MBAM Technical Committee, Mr Ong Ka Thiam together with 62 other participants. The objectives of the visit were to learn about the adoption of precast construction methodology system, and other issues pertaining to design, fabrication, logistics and installation of precast system at site. During the visit, Mr Tang Lai Peng, General Manager of Eastern Pretech (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd briefly introduced Eastern Pretech and the range of products that they produced from precast hollow concrete slabs, columns, beams, walls, staircase, to unit bathrooms. The advantages of using precast methodology on construction were highlighted as follows:n n n n Faster project completion due to less disruption of work at site Better quality finish as products are manufactured in factory under stringent QA/QC procedures Reduction of labor at site Neater, safer and more environmental friendly construction site. In his presentation, Mr Tang touched on the ongoing IKEA project including the scope of design, supply and delivery, installation and grouting work. The project is expected to take up 115,500M2 floor area and take up to 7 months to be completed. MBAM BULLETIN No. 02/15 6 MBAM CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) VISIT TO KELANTAN MBAM conducted CSR site visits on 15th February 2015 to schools in Kelantan that we have identified under our MBAM Flood Relief Donation Drive. The MBAM delegation was led by MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee accompanied by MBAM Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling, MBAM Public Relations Executive, Ms Tessa Hamid and I. We are also pleased that representatives from our affiliate member, Persatuan Pembinaan Kelantan (Kin Cho Hong), i.e. President, Datuk Tan Liang Chong, Vice President, Mr King Chin Wai and Second Vice President, Mr Steven Lee were present as part of MBAM At SMK Manek Urai delegations for the visit. We went to three schools namely, SJKC Yuk Chai, SMK Manek Urai and SK Manek Urai at Kuala Krai to see for ourselves the trail of destruction left by the recent major flood. One of the school was flooded up to the third floor during the major flood which forced up to 500 victims to stay on the fourth floor of the school building before they were saved by the authorities. As a part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, MBAM has initiated the first ever MBAM Flood Relief Donation Drive in order to provide relief for the victims of the flood that hit this country late last year. With the unconditional support from our members, we have managed to collect RM124,400.00 to donate to those who have been affected by the flood. MBAM have decided that we will give out the donation in the form of school amenities to lessen the burden faced by the victims. These donations are apart from the RM20,000.00 that we have donated earlier to National Security Council to assist the flood victims. At SK Manek Urai, one of the worst hit school by the recent flood Pointing at the water level that hit SJKC Yuk Chai MBAM representatives with Mr Mohd Sukri, Senior Assistant Administrator of SK Manek Urai Effective 1st April 2015, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act 2014 will be implemented by the Government of Malaysia replacing the existing Sales Tax Act 1972 and Service Tax Act 1975. I hope that through the series of GST seminar that MBAM conducted throughout last year have helped in preparing our members better. Of course there will be problems along the way as it is a new practice for the business communities in Malaysia. But I believe that at the end of the day it will be beneficial and a good practice for businesses to be more professional and diligent in keeping all the paperwork in order. MBAM BULLETIN No. 02/15 7 Other Key Events Attended by MBAM Representatives in February 2015 5th February 2015 MATRADE Media Conference on Malaysia's Trade Performance was attended by MBAM Treasurer-General, Mr Eric Lai at Matrade Hall, Level 3, Menara Matrade, Kuala Lumpur. CIDB Lab Sessions for the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) 2016-2020 Group 3 & Group 5 was attended by MBAM Manager, Mr Michael Thong and MBAM Senior Executive Officer, Mr Leon Leong at PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. 6th February 2015 REHDA 2015 New Year Open House was attended by MBAM Deputy Secretary General 2, Mr Ong Ka Thiam at Wisma REHDA, Kelana Jaya. CIDB Lab Sessions for the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) 2016 - 2020 Group 2 was attended by MBAM Council Member, Mr Mohd Bazly Bin Said and MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim at PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. 11th February 2015 Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) 3rd Coordination Meeting was attended by MBAM Deputy Secretary General 2, Mr Ong Ka Thiam, MBAM Committee Member, Mr Kow Choong Ming, MBAM Manager, Mr Michael Thong and MBAM Senior Executive Officer, Mr Leon Leong at CREAM Meeting Room, Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur. 23rd February 2015 Construction Quality Enforcement Coordination Meeting in Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur was attended by MBAM Technical Committee Member, Dato’ Ir Laxana Naidu at Meeting Room, level 3, Menara DBKL, Kuala Lumpur. 13th February 2015 National Export Strategy (NES) Pre Lab Meeting was attended by MBAM Manager, Mr Michael Thong at Perdana Hall, Menara MATRADE. 14th February 2015 Persatuan Pembina Port Dickson 46th Anniversary Dinner (Chinese New Year Dinner) was attended by MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim at Dewan Tiong Kok, SM Chung Hua, Port Dickson. 16th February 2015 2015 Chinese Spring Festival Celebration hosted by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malaysia was attended by MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. CIDB Lab Sessions for the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) 2016 - 2020 Group 1 was attended by MBAM Vice President, Ir Chuan Yeong Ming at PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. CLAB Board of Director Meeting No. 1/2015 was attended by MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee, MBAM Vice President, Dato’ Sri Sufri Bin Haji Mohd Zin and MBAM Secretary General, Mr Dennis Tan at Menara Millenium, Pusat Bandar Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. CIDB Lab Sessions for the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) 2016 - 2020 Group 7 was attended by MBAM International Affairs Committee Member, Mr Aziz Bahaman and MBAM Manager, Ms Lee Siew Mei at PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. 25th February 2015 SIRIM Technical Committee on Household Fittings & Building Accessories Meeting No 1/2015 was attended by MBAM Manager, Mr Michael Thong at Bilik Casco, Block 3, SIRIM Berhad, Shah Alam. The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) Joint Media Conference on Mandatory Online Renewal of Foreign Workers Permit (PLKS) via MyEG was attended by MBAM Executive Director, Ms Loh Mei Ling and HR Committee Member, Mr Mazlan Haron at Conference Room, 6th Floor, Wisma Chinese Chamber, 258, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. 26th February 2015 PEMANDU Economic Wrap-Up 2014 was attended by MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim at Auditorium, Sasana Kijang, 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur. 28th February 2015 Malaysia China Chamber of Commerce Chinese New Year Reception was attended by MBAM President, Mr Matthew Tee at Ballroom 1, Level 2, Federal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Yours faithfully, MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA DENNIS TAN MBAM Secretary General CIDB Lab Sessions for the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) 2016 - 2020 Group 8 was attended by MBAM Senior Manager, Mr Lenny Lim at PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. MBAM BULLETIN No. 02/15 8 MBAM SITE SAFETY SUPERVISOR (SSS) COURSE TRAINING CALENDAR 2015 2015 STATES CLASS JAN KUALA LUMPUR FULL TIME 19 - 26 KUALA LUMPUR WEEKEND PENANG FULL TIME JOHOR WEEKEND 24 Jan - 15 Feb KUANTAN, PAHANG WEEKEND 10 Jan - 1 Feb KOTA KINABALU, SABAH FULL TIME KUCHING, SARAWAK WEEKEND MIRI, SARAWAK FULL TIME BINTULU, SARAWAK FULL TIME Weekend (WE) Classes will be conducted on: Saturday : 8.00 am to 7.00 pm Sunday : 8.00 am to 7.00 pm Please download the Application Form from MBAM website: www.mbam.org.my FEB MAC APR 9 - 16 20 - 27 10 Jan - 8 Feb 7 - 14 MAY 4 - 26 28 May 4 Jun 19 - 26 18 Apr - 17 May 21 - 28 9 - 16 14 Mac - 5 Apr 3 - 10 30 Jan - 6 Feb 8 - 15 Contact Persons: Ms MF. Chai / En Farhan / Ms Ida Fatmawati Tel: 03 - 7984 8636 Fax: 03 - 7982 6811 H/P: 017- 625 3368 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] MBAM SAFETY POSTER FOR SALE (Size : A1 - 84.1cm/w x 59.4cm/h) For further enquiries on the price & availability, please contact : MBAM Secretariat at [email protected] or Tel: 03 - 7984 8636 MBAM BULLETIN No. 02/15 9