KUCHING (April 8): The federal government is reviewing all proposals and recommendations to address rising construction material costs following tensions in West Asia, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said. “We have listened to all views and will closely study their recommendations and proposals. This issue also involves the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy,” he told reporters after visiting the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Sarawak office on Wednesday. Ahmad said estimates of price increases vary, with some associations reporting rises of 30% and others up to 40%. “We will refer to official data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia to determine the actual extent of the increases,” he added.

Source: The Edge Markets April 08, 2026 07:47 UTC