KUALA LUMPUR, 11 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Works (KKR) has launched BAMBUild ’26: The Future of Sustainable Bamboo Construction as part of efforts to promote environmentally friendly building materials and strengthen Malaysia’s sustainable construction industry.
The initiative, jointly organised by the Public Works Department (JKR) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), was launched by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) on Wednesday.
Held in conjunction with International Construction Week (ICW) 2026 and World Bamboo Day celebrations, the programme highlights the potential of bamboo as a renewable construction material that could support Malaysia’s transition towards greener infrastructure development.
In his address, Alexander said the use of renewable building materials such as bamboo could contribute to climate action and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities and SDG 13 on climate action.
He also highlighted the potential economic opportunities for smallholders, Orang Asli communities and rural populations through bamboo cultivation, supply activities and the processing of value-added products.
According to KKR, the initiative aims to encourage wider adoption of bamboo-based construction technologies while positioning Malaysia as a regional reference point for green building innovation within ASEAN.
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The ministry noted that bamboo construction could also contribute to low-carbon development, attract green investment and create new economic opportunities across the country’s construction supply chain.
However, KKR emphasised that the wider adoption of bamboo in construction must be supported by strict compliance with technical standards, material quality certification and fire safety guidelines to ensure structural safety and reliability.
BAMBUild ’26 brings together government agencies, research institutions, academics and local and international industry experts to exchange knowledge and explore developments in bamboo-based construction technologies.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to promoting sustainable building materials and green technologies to support the development of safer, more resilient and environmentally responsible infrastructure.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia, the initiative forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to advance sustainable construction practices and support the country’s long-term environmental and economic development objectives.– The Capital Post
