Additional Building Materials Gazetted Under Fourth Schedule Of CIDB Act 520
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) — The Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) has gazetted nine additional construction material products involving 22 standards under the Fourth Schedule of the Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994 (Act 520).
CIDB said the move aims to strengthen the quality and safety of construction products and materials used in the country’s construction industry.
The Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (Amendment of Fourth Schedule) Order 2026 came into force on Aug 1, 2026, bringing the number of construction products and materials listed under the Fourth Schedule of Act 520 to102 products across 11 categories.
“Although the amendment to the Fourth Schedule came into force on Aug 1, 2026, CIDB is providing a six-month transition period, with enforcement of the amended requirements beginning in February 2027.
“This period will give industry players time to understand the additional requirements, review their respective products and obtain the necessary certification,” CIDB said in a statement.
The nine additional construction products comprise three under the iron and steel category, two concrete products, three fibre and composite products, and one glass product. Meanwhile, 14 standards were also added in line with products already listed under the 2021 Fourth Schedule. Six standards were removed as they were deemed no longer relevant.
CIDB said the amendment directly affects parties that manufacture, import, export, supply, market, sell, purchase or use products and construction materials listed under the Fourth Schedule.
Industry players are also required to review the latest Fourth Schedule list to determine whether the products or construction materials they handle are affected by the additions or changes to the standards.
“For products subject to these requirements, industry players must ensure that the products comply with the prescribed standards and obtain a Certificate of Standard Compliance from CIDB before enforcement begins,” the statement added.
According to CIDB, compliance is important as the quality and performance of construction materials have a direct impact on the quality, durability and safety of construction works. It also reduces the risk of using materials that do not meet specifications and helps protect the safety of construction workers and the public.
CIDB said the amendment also supports Strategic Thrust 1: Quality, Safety & Health under the Construction Action Plan 2026–2030, which emphasises improving construction quality standards through innovation, compliance and competency.
“CIDB will issue a circular to the relevant industry players regarding the amendment,” it said. It also called on industry players to use the transition period to ensure their respective products and construction materials meet all requirements before enforcement begins.
Under Act 520, any party found guilty of dealing in products and construction materials listed under the Fourth Schedule without the required CIDB certification may be fined not less than RM10,000 and not more than RM500,000.
Industry players required to obtain the Certificate of Standard Compliance may submit applications through CIDB’s Certification of Construction Product & Material platform.
-- BERNAMA