The Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) has gazetted nine additional construction products and materials covering 22 standards under the Fourth Schedule of the Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994 (Act 520).
The Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (Amendment of Fourth Schedule) Order 2026 came into force on Aug 1, 2026.
With the latest amendment, a total of 102 construction products and materials across 11 categories are now listed under the Fourth Schedule of Act 520.
However, CIDB said it would provide the industry with a six-month transition period, with enforcement of the amended requirements beginning in February 2027.
The transition period is intended to give industry players time to understand the additional requirements, review their products and obtain the necessary certification.
The nine newly listed construction products comprise three products under the iron and steel category, two concrete products, three fibre and composite products, and one glass product.
In addition, 14 standards have been added to align with products already listed under the 2021 Fourth Schedule, while six standards have been removed as they are no longer relevant.
CIDB said the amendments would directly affect parties involved in the manufacture, import, export, supply, marketing, sale, purchase or use of construction products and materials listed under the Fourth Schedule.
Industry players are therefore advised to review the latest Fourth Schedule to determine whether their products or materials are affected by the new additions or changes in standards.
For products subject to the requirements, companies must ensure that they comply with the prescribed standards and obtain a Certificate of Standard Compliance (PPS) from CIDB before enforcement begins.
CIDB said compliance with prescribed standards is important as the quality and performance of construction materials have a direct bearing on the quality, durability and safety of construction works.
The measures are also intended to reduce the risk of using construction materials that fail to meet specifications while helping safeguard construction workers and the public.
The latest amendments support Strategic Thrust 1: Quality, Safety and Health under the Construction Action Plan 2026-2030 (CAP30), which places emphasis on improving construction quality standards through innovation, compliance and competency.
CIDB will issue a circular to the relevant industry players on the amendments and has urged companies to use the six-month transition period to ensure their products and materials meet all requirements before enforcement begins.
Under Act 520, parties found guilty of dealing in construction products and materials listed under the Fourth Schedule without the required CIDB certification may face a fine of between RM10,000 and RM500,000.
Industry players required to obtain the PPS can submit their applications through CIDB’s Certification of Construction Product & Material (CCPM) platform.
