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13MP to focus on use of modern tech in construction, says Amir Hamzah

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The finance minister II says this will reduce project completion times and wastage of building materials, and lower overall construction costs.

PETALING JAYA: Projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan will emphasise the use of modern technologies such as the industrialised building system, and building information modelling (BIM), which enhance the efficiency, transparency and quality of construction work, says finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.

He said this approach will reduce project completion times and wastage of building materials, as well as lower overall construction costs.

“The 13MP also targets the construction of one million affordable housing units over 10 years by the government and private developers, integrating public housing at more reasonable prices,” he said at a dinner following the 6th annual general meeting of the Malaysian Bumiputera Contractors Association (PKBM) today.

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