30 May 2026 · 8 MIN READ
Understand how MFN import duty and Sales and Service Tax (SST) apply to building materials in Malaysia under PDK 2025. Real HS codes, duty rates, and SST from the ttkbm product index — cement, tiles, steel, PVC pipe, plywood, and more.
28 May 2026 · 7 MIN READ
The seven most common cement procurement errors in Malaysian construction — and the practical workflow to avoid each one, from MS standard specification to RFQ discipline and supplier verification.
28 May 2026 · 7 MIN READ
A technical comparison of Ordinary Portland Cement and Portland Pozzolana Cement for Malaysian construction projects — standards, strength curves, tropical durability, and a decision matrix for contractors.
28 May 2026 · 8 MIN READ
A practical comparison of ready-mixed concrete (RMC) and site-mixed concrete for Malaysian contractors — covering cost crossover points, quality implications, logistics requirements, and the scenarios where site mixing remains the right call.
28 May 2026 · 8 MIN READ
A practical guide for contractors and developers in Malaysia on concrete grade selection — what G15 to G50 actually mean, what JKR and BS 8110 specify for each application, and how grade choice affects your cost and programme.
28 May 2026 · 8 MIN READ
A practical breakdown of what moves steel rebar prices in Malaysia, current 2026 market ranges for Y10 to Y32, and the procurement strategies contractors use to avoid being caught on the wrong side of a price swing.
28 May 2026 · 8 MIN READ
Q1 2025 to early 2026 price trends for cement, steel rebar, sand, aggregate, OSB, roof tiles, tiles, and paint in Malaysia — drivers, indicative bands, and procurement guidance for contractors.