{
  "id": 1637101,
  "title": "Too few facility management contractors despite RM39.59b opportunity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/too-few-facility-management-contractors-despite-rm39-59b-opportunity",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T04:46:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/08/1513609/too-few-facility-management-contractors-despite-rm3959b-opportunity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BUTTERWORTH: The number of facility management contractors is insufficient to capitalize on RM39.59 billion worth of construction projects recorded over three years, according to Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan. Only 468 contractors are registered under the F01 and F02 facility management specialisations, despite the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) recording 1,541 facility management and maintenance projects between 2023 and 2025. Ahmad Maslan emphasized the need for contractors to expand beyond traditional construction work into maintenance, as the industry increasingly focuses on managing assets throughout their lifecycle. The facility management sector has historically been underrepresented due to a lack of maintenance focus, with contractors previously viewing maintenance as a secondary activity. Proper maintenance of public assets can extend their lifespan and ensure that infrastructure investments continue to deliver value to the people. Ahmad Maslan called for more contractors to become registered facility management contractors, encouraging greater diversification in business operations and increasing the number of qualified contractors. This expansion would provide asset owners and the Government with more options when selecting service providers. The sector encompasses asset management, facility operations, technology, safety, and sustainability, making facility management a vital and competitive avenue for business diversification and growth as the construction industry evolves.",
  "summary": "BUTTERWORTH: The limited number of facility management contractors represents a missed opportunity, with RM39.59 billion worth of projects recorded over three years.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}