KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- A total of 164 construction projects achieved excellent and top-tier ratings from the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) in 2025, up from 132 projects the previous year.
The achievement was announced at the QUEST Day 2026 ceremony, officiated by Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan.
The event was held in conjunction with International Construction Week and BuildXpo Malaysia 2026 from Nov 10 to 12 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre.
In a statement today, CIDB said that QUEST Day 2026 recognises companies and organisations demonstrating outstanding achievement in quality, occupational safety and health, and environmental sustainability based on project assessments conducted last year.
A total of 619 applications were received for assessment through four instruments — the Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC), the Safety and Health Assessment System in Construction (SHASSIC), the Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST) and Sustainable INFRASTAR.
Of that total, 362 projects were assessed through QLASSIC, followed by SHASSIC (194), MyCREST (58) and Sustainable INFRASTAR (five).
Meanwhile, Ahmad said excellence in the construction industry is not measured solely by the successful completion of projects.
He emphasised that it must take into account the quality of workmanship, safety at construction sites and environmental impact as well.
"Sustainability aspects must also be considered in the selection of materials, construction methods, use of resources and asset management throughout their lifecycle.
"Project owners and developers must set clear performance expectations, while consultants are responsible for ensuring that designs and specifications meet quality, safety and sustainability requirements," he said in the same statement.
He added that contractors must ensure disciplined project execution, compliance with procedures and quality control at construction sites.
Meanwhile, CIDB Malaysia chairman Datuk Yusuf Abd Wahab said recognition through QUEST Day is not merely about celebrating the achievements of companies and organisations, but also serves as a platform to encourage the sharing of experience and the adoption of best practices in the construction industry.
"For CIDB, the true value of this recognition lies not only in the awards received. What matters more is that quality, safe and sustainable practices continue to be applied after this ceremony, in every project and at every stage of implementation," he said.
The collaboration reflects the important role of project owners and government agencies in supporting efforts to raise the standards of the country's construction industry.
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