KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's construction sector is expected transform into a new landscape with the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP).
The blueprint, which forms part of the 11th Malaysia Plan, is a comprehensive implementation plan which encompasses 18 initiatives, 4 strategic thrusts in Quality Safety and Professionalism, Environment Sustainability, Productivity as well as Internationalisation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the construction industry will be one of the key sector that will propel Malaysia into prosperity and catapult it towards becoming a high-income nation.
"The construction industry is expected to maintain its momentum and maintain a double digit growth this year after growing at 10.8 per cent and 11.8 per cent in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
"To do away with dependency on foreign labour, the government has proposed to enhance human capital development by streamlining construction-related courses, creating a training map and curricula reviews for up-to-date content.
"One of CITP's initiatives also aims to induce faster adoption of Industrialised Building Systems (IBS), mechanisation and modern practises," said Najib in his keynote address at the 14th International Construction Week before launching the blueprint today.
The four strategic thrusts will transform and improve public and international image of the industry by the adoption of QLASSIC, raising the culture of safety and health, implement sustainable construction systems and practices as well as focus on key productivity drivers such as workforce, technology and process.