GENTING HIGHLANDS, 2 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Works (KKR) has finalised its strategic direction for 2027, focusing on stronger project governance, engineering standards, digital technology adoption and improved infrastructure delivery.
The ministry concluded its 2027 Strategic Direction Meeting with Agencies at Geo Resort & Hotel, Genting Highlands, on 1 November, following discussions on future priorities and action plans.
The closing session consolidated findings and proposals presented by the ministry’s core divisions, agencies and professional bodies.
Participating organisations included the Public Works Department (JKR), Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) and Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM).
Works Minister Dato’ Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan jointly delivered the strategic summary.
The ministry’s leadership emphasised the need to strengthen project management and compliance with engineering standards while accelerating the adoption of digital technologies in the construction industry.
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Improving service delivery was also identified as a priority to ensure national infrastructure projects are completed within their scheduled timelines and meet established quality standards.
KKR highlighted the importance of coordination between ministry officials, implementing agencies and professional bodies in translating its strategic plans into operational outcomes.
The ministry expressed confidence that closer collaboration would support a more progressive and resilient national construction and infrastructure sector in 2027.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia, the meeting concluded with a shared commitment to implementing the ministry’s strategic priorities for the coming year – The Capital Post
