REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE

INTRODUCTION
(a) Effective 20 July 1995, it is mandatory for all contractors, both local and foreign, to
register with the Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB) or LPIPM
[Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia] before undertaking or completing
any construction work in Malaysia except those who have been given exemption under
Section 40(1) of the Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994. Anyone who
undertakes to carry out or carry out and complete any construction work without
registering as a registered contractor with the CIDB commits an offence under this Act and
if convicted may be fined up to fifty thousand ringgit.

(b) A contractor applying for registration is advised to read the terms of the Registration
Requirements and Procedure carefully before submitting the application form.

1.0 DEFINITION
Construction industry means the industry concerning construction works;

Construction works means the construction, extension, installation, repair, maintenance, renewal,
removal, renovation, alteration, dismantling or demolition of
(a) any building, erection, edifice, structure, wall, fence or chimney, whether constructed wholly
or partly above or below ground level;
(b) any road, harbour works, railway, cableway, canal or aerodrome;
(c) any drainage, irrigation or river control works;
(d) any electrical, mechanical, water, gas, petrochemical or telecommunication works; or
(e) any bridge, viaduct, dam, reservoir, earthworks, pipeline, sewer, aqueduct, culvert, drive,
shaft, tunnel or reclamation works,
and includes any works which form an integral part of, or are preparatory to or temporary for the
works described in paragraphs (a) to (e), including site clearance, soil investigation and
improvement, earth-moving, excavation, laying of foundation, site restoration and landscaping;

Contractor means a person who undertakes to carry out and complete any construction works;

Local contractor means a company incorporated in Malaysia which has a local equity holding of
not less than seventy per cent (70%). Foreign equity from citizens of ASEAN countries are
permitted but shall not exceed fifty-one per cent (51%) of the total paid up capital or
accumulated capital;

Foreign contractor means a company incorporated in Malaysia or in a foreign country which has
a foreigners’ equity holding of thirty-one per cent (31%) or more;

Salaried employee is a worker recruited by a company, proof of which is the latest copy of
statement of contribution/EPF contribution schedule (Form A)/SOCSO contribution schedule
with a copy of the receipt in respect of the contribution in question;

Accredited degree/diploma is a degree/diploma from a local or foreign university accredited by

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the Malaysian government or the National Accreditation Board;

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), either the business proprietor, board member or director;

Technical personnel may be the business proprietor, board member, director or a staff member
hired full time with EPF contribution;

A joint venture contractor is a joint venture company which, though not incorporated in
Malaysia, has been awarded a construction project. One or all the companies within such joint
venture company must have been registered individually with CIDB;

An international contractor is a local contractor registered with CIDB which will undertake/has
undertaken construction work overseas.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE

2.0 TERMS OF REGISTRATION

2.1 Application Procedure
All applications for Contractor’s Registration Certificate must use the designated forms.
Applications must be made by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or a CEO’s
representative who has been authorised in writing.

Application forms can be purchased directly from any state CIDB office and branch at the
addresses stated in (Annexure 1) for RM5.00 each and an additional RM1.00 (postage if
by post). Application forms can also be downloaded from the official CIDB website
(http://www.cidb.gov.my/).

Applicants must ascertain that their application forms are filled completely and supporting
documents which have been certified are attached. Completed application forms may be
submitted/mailed to any state CIDB office or its nearest branch.

Incomplete applications will be rejected/not be accepted.

2.2 Scope of Registration

There are three (3) categories of registration:
(i) Civil engineering construction
(ii) Building construction and
(iii) Mechanical and electrical

The categories are classified according to specialisation group (refer to Annexure 2a).

There are seven (7) grades for each category and specialisation (refer to Annexures 2a, 2b
and 2c).

Specific specialisation

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 Applicants applying for specialisation as in Annexure 2d must fulfil the specified
requirements.

In general, an applicant applying for registration must fulfil the requirements of the law or
the written regulations connected with the activities he would undertake if registered.

2.3 Processing Fee

All applications must be submitted with the relevant processing fee. The fee payable is as
per Annexure 6.

Cash payments can be made only at the CIDB counters.

Payments can also be made by postal order, bank guarantee or bank draft made payable to
“Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia”. Payments by company or
personal cheques will not be accepted. Fees paid are not returnable. CIDB reserves the
right to revise the fee without any notice.

2.4 Submission of Application Form

Applications must be made by the CEO or the person authorised to do so by a company,
individual firm, partnership, association or cooperative as applicable.

Application forms together with the relevant processing fee must be submitted to any
CIDB address as stated in Annexure 1.

Applicants are encouraged to submit the application forms themselves to make sure their
application forms are complete.

Processing will be done based on only information stated in the application form.
Applicants are encouraged to submit the client/consultant certificate directly for projects
which have been carried out and which must be submitted together with the application
form in an envelope marked ‘CONFIDENTIAL’.

During the application process, CIDB may feel it is necessary to refer to the bank or
client/professional consultant monitoring the applicant’s projects. Any service fee charged
by the bank or professional consultant to CIDB with regard to the inquiries must be borne
by the applicant.

2.5 Document Verification

All supporting documents submitted together with an application for a Contractor’s
Registration Certificate must be certified by:-
(i) the agency which issued the document, or
(ii) an authorised person (company director, business proprietor, company secretary)

Applicants must refer to Annexures 7(i), 7(ii) and 7(iii) to find out which supporting
documents should be submitted based on business operation at the time of applying.

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2.6 Processing Time
Under normal circumstances, if an application is complete and in order, the applicant will
be notified of the result within not more than fourteen (14) days of the date the application
number was issued.

2.7 Notification of Result of Application

The outcome of the application will be conveyed to the applicant either by hand at the
CIDB office counter or by post. The outcome of the application by way of letter may also
be obtained/collected at the CIDB counter by the proprietor/director or an authorised
representative. Results of the contractor registration application are as follows:-

2.7.1 Approval
The approval letter issued to the applicant is to notify that CIDB has considered and
approved the application as stated in the letter. The applicant is reminded to check the
approval and the terms before making payment for the issue of the Registration Certificate.

2.7.2 Conditional Approval

The approval letter issued to the applicant is to notify that CIDB has considered and given
conditional approval where the applicant has to comply with any terms specified as stated
in the letter. The applicant is reminded to check the approval and the terms before making
payment for the issue of the Registration Certificate.

2.7.3 Rejection
A rejection letter issued to the applicant is to notify that CIDB cannot consider the
application submitted because it does not fulfil the required conditions. However, the
applicant can appeal against the rejection if the required conditions were met and re-submit
to CIDB for re-processing.

2.8 Registration Fee

The registration fee must be paid before the application for the Contractor’s Registration
Certificate could be considered. The fee for processing is as in Annexure 6.

The amount of registration fee will be notified vide the letter approving the application and
must be paid within ninety (90) days of the date of issue of such approval letter, failing
which the said approval will be automatically revoked without further notice.

The approval letter in respect of the application for the Registration Certificate cannot be
considered as the Contractor’s Registration Certificate unless the registration fee is paid.

Payments by postal order, bank guarantee or bank draft must be made payable to
“Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia”. Cash payment can be made only
at CIDB counters, while payment by company or personal cheque is not accepted.

2.9 Registration Certificate

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 A successful applicant will be registered in the appropriate grade, category and
specialisation and will be given the appropriate Registration Certificate. Please refer to
Annexures 2a, 2b and 2c for grades, categories and specialisations.

3.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR REGISTRATION

Applicants must satisfy the registration requirements before they can be considered for
registration. The registration requirements are as follows:

3.1 Status with the Registrar of Companies or Registrar of Businesses

3.1.1 Company Registration
Applicants must have registered their business operations with the relevant authority in
Malaysia before they could be considered for registration with CIDB. The registration
requirements are as follows:-
Companies Commission of Malaysia (Business Registration/Company Registration)
Registrar of Cooperatives/Societies
Commercial Licence – Form 1 (Sarawak)
Business Licence – Form B (Sabah)

Activities or operations of firms/companies/cooperatives/societies must include

construction works as stated in:
Company Registry (Memorandum & Articles of Association)
Business Registry (Form A)
Cooperative/Society Bye-Laws
Form 1 (Sarawak)
Form B (Sabah)

3.2 Eligibility to Apply

An application to register as a building contractor can be made only by the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO). The CEO must have at least 2 years’ experience in the construction field. If
the CEO does not have such qualification, the CEO may nominate a representative to act as
the CEO. The CEO or the officer nominated to represent the CEO is fully responsible for
all matters related to the Registration Certificate issued.

The CEO must be registered with CIDB and must have a valid Construction Personnel
Registration Card.

3.3 Financial Capacity

The applicant must possess and maintain adequate financial resources during the period of
his registration. The minimum financial limit that an applicant must have is as stated in
Annexure 3.

3.3.1 Assessment of Financial Capacity

The applicant’s financial capacity will be assessed based on the documents submitted and
the type of company/operation.

3.3.1.1 Private Limited/Limited Company

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 The applicant’s financial capacity will be assessed based on the company’s total amount
of paid up capital.

3.3.1.2 Sole Proprietorship/Partnership

The financial capacity for this applicant will be assessed from the net capital worth
which is calculated based on any or all of the following:
(i) Current Account
The applicant’s current account statement for the previous three months

(ii) Fixed Deposit

Fixed deposit here means a deposit which is not collateral with any bank or
financial institution and has not reached its maturity period.

(iii) Overdraft Facility

The amount of overdraft facility (OD) accorded to the applicant (requires OD
confirmation from the bank and the previous 3 months’ OD account)

(iv) Savings Account

Includes savings account, ASB unit trusts, BSN Premium Savings certificates, the
latest Tabung Haji account (all or just one)

3.3.1.3 Cooperative/Society, etc

The finances for this type of applicant will be assessed from the share capital of its
members. The reference document would be the latest audited accounts.

3.4 Technical Qualification

Technical personnel must be Malaysian citizens who have the experience and knowledge
(accredited by CIDB) to undertake construction work.

Technical personnel must satisfy the requirements as stated in Annexure 3.

Technical personnel must not be bonded professionally or employed by parties other than
the applicant.

Technical personnel must be registered with CIDB and possess a valid Construction
Personnel Registration Card.

3.5 Additional Requirements

Applicants must satisfy/comply with other terms and conditions of the Contractor’s
Registration Certificate issued by CIDB from time to time.

3.5.1 Integrity Course for Building Contractors

All new contractors who have registered with CIDB are required to attend an Integrity
Course for Building Contractors (1 day) within one (1) year from the date of issue of the
Contractor’s Registration Certificate. At the end of the course, participants will receive an
attendance certificate.

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 Attendance at this Integrity Course for Building Contractors is mandatory for the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) as follows:-
a. Business proprietor,
b. Board member,
c. Director, or
d. Representative of Chief Executive Officer (RCEO).

The very first application for renewal of Registration Certificate must include the
Attendance Certificate for the Integrity Course, failing which the application may be
rejected.

Applicants may contact any state CIBD office or branch directly for further information
regarding the organising of the Integrity Course for Building Contractors.

3.5.2 CCD Points

The renewal application for the Contractor’s Registration Certificate will be approved
based on the total CCD points accumulated by the applicant as in Annexure 4.

Applicants must submit supporting documents such as participation certificate, attendance

certificate, supporting letter as proof of CCD point awards as stated in Annexure 5.

Applicants may contact any state CIBD office or branch directly for further information
regarding CCD points.

3.6 Re-issue of Registration Certificate

A copy of the statutory declaration or police report regarding the lost/damaged original
Contractor’s Registration Certificate must be submitted together with payment of
RM100.00 before a new certificate can be issued in place of the lost/damaged Contractor’s
Registration Certificate.

3.7 Copy of Registration Certificate

A contractor who requires copies of the Registration Certification will have to submit an
application letter from the company to CIDB together with payment of RM20.00 per copy.
However, a letter of application from the company is not required if the CEO or his
nominated representative applies directly at the CIDB counter.

3.8 Classification Status of Contractor Registration

Applicants are required to submit information on projects carried out during the period of
the previous Contractor’s Registration Certificate to determine the status/class.

CIDB reserves the right to determine the classification of the contractor based on the
information submitted. The classification of Contractor’s Registration Certificate is as
follows:
a. Active : Local contractors who have projects during the period their
registration is in force. These contractors have experience and are serious about the

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 construction industry.

b. Semi Active: Contractors who were not awarded any project during the duration
of their registration but were active in bidding for tenders.

c. Dormant : Contractors who were not awarded any project during the period of
their registration and did not bid for any tenders.

d. New : Newly registered contractors

A change in the classification of the Registration Certificate can be done at any time
provided the contractor can show proof of works/tenders (which must be verified) and
submit the original CIDB Registration Certificate at any state CIDB office/branch. There
are no charges for the change/replacement of the Registration Certificate.

3.9 Revocation of Contractor’s Registration Certificate

An application to revoke the Contractor’s Registration Certificate can be made only by the
holder of the Registration Certificate. The applicant must submit an application letter from
the company to CIDB. For companies which have more than one holder of Registration
Certificate, the written permission of all the holders is required.

A Registration Certificate which has not expired must be returned to CIDB if the company
wishes to revoke the Registration Certificate.

A company which has revoked its Registration Certificate cannot reactivate (acquire the
Registration Certificate) within twelve (12) months of the date of such revocation.

4 GENERAL CONDITIONS
a. The Contractor’s Registration Certificate remains the property of CIDB. CIDB can
revoke, withdraw or suspend a Contractor’s Registration Certificate which has been
issued. The holder of the Contractor’s Registration Certificate must return the
Registration Certificate when instructed to do so.

b. The holder of a Contractor’s Registration Certificate is responsible for complying

with the contractor’s registration conditions, the Construction Industry Development
Board Malaysia Act and the regulations enacted thereunder and other written laws
during the period of the Registration Certificate.

c. All contractors are required to comply with orders/circulars issued by CIDB from
time to time either in print or via electronic media. Orders/circulars distributed by
post, newspaper announcements, the website or any appropriate media/method are
considered to have been received by the contractor.

All the information/documents submitted to CIDB are considered to belong to

CIDB. CIDB has the right to use and distribute the information in any form of

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 publication for the use and benefit of the construction industry.

d. Applicants are required to furnish the information required by CIDB or collect the
approved Registration Certificate within ninety (90) days of the date of issue of
requisition/approval. Failure to do so will mean that the applicant is not interested in
obtaining the Contractor’s Registration Certificate and his application will be
automatically cancelled without further notice. Applicants are required to submit a
fresh application if they need a Contractor’s Registration Certificate after the
previous application is cancelled.

5. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF REGISTRATION

CERTIFICATE
(a) CIDB can, on its own accord, or based on verified complaints from any party,
suspend or revoke or withdraw the Registration Certificate of any contractor
committing any of the offences listed in paragraph (b).

(b) Any one of the reasons listed below can result in such suspension or withdrawal of a
Contractor’s Registration Certificate:

(i) the holder of the certificate has been declared a bankrupt; or

(ii) a winding-up petition has been filed against the contractor; or

(iii) the certificate holder fails to comply with any of the provisions of the Act or
any registration regulations; or

(iv) the certificate holder obtains the certificate by making a false declaration or
statement, written or otherwise; or

(v) the certificate holder abandons an on-going construction work; or

(vi) the certificate holder is found guilty of negligence in carrying out construction
works by a court of law or any investigative body set up under any written law;
or

(vii) the certificate holder breaches or fails to comply with, or abets in the breach of
any of the terms, conditions or restrictions stipulated by CIDB.

(c) The registration of a contractor shall be automatically revoked in the following cases:
(i) When its registration with the Registrar of Businesses expires - unless the
contractor submits a copy of the renewal certificate to the Registrar of
Businesses within one (1) month of the expiry of the Business Registration
Certificate.

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 (ii) For a contractor whose registration with the Energy Commission has expired -
unless the contractor submits a copy of the renewal certificate within two (2)
weeks of the expiry date of registration.

(iii) When a contractor operating as a sole proprietor dies - unless the next of kin or
guardian applies to CIDB for approval, within one (1) month of the date of
such death, so the registration may be continued until on-going works are
completed.

(iv) When one of the partners of a partnership contractor company dies or there is a
split in the partnership - unless the surviving or remaining partners apply for
permission from CIDB within one (1) month of the date of such death or split,
so that the contractor registration is allowed to continue until the current works
are completed or the registration ends, whichever is the earlier.

(d) Before CIDB revokes, suspends or withdraws the Registration Certificate of a

contractor, it must:
(i) send a written notice of complaint against the contractor; and
(ii) give the contractor an opportunity to submit a written explanation;
except for cases stated in (c) above.

(e) A contractor whose registration has been revoked, suspended or withdrawn is not
allowed to participate in any new tender or continue with any construction work.

(f) CIDB can under certain circumstances allow contractors whose Registration
Certificate has been revoked to complete their current work.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES OF REGISTERED CONTRACTORS

6.1 Conditions of Registration
6.1.1 General Conditions
(a) The Registration Certificate cannot be transferred.
(b) CIDB reserves the right to review the grade of contractor registration from time to
time.

6.1.2 Responsibilities and Obligations of a Contractor

(a) A contractor must comply with the provisions of the Construction Industry
Development Board Act 1994 (“the Act”), regulations thereunder and the terms,
conditions or limitations stipulated by CIDB from time to time.

(b) A contractor shall not participate in any tender exercise or carry out any construction
work after the expiration of his certificate unless it is renewed.

(c) A contractor may not undertake any construction project that exceeds the value of
construction work stated in his registration grade and may not carry out any
construction projects beyond his registration category.

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 (d) A contractor must submit information about any construction work or contract within
one month of its award.

(e) A contractor must submit all information as may be required by CIDB from time to
time.

(f) The contractor must display at his business premises the Registration Certificate
issued by CIDB or a copy thereof certified by CIDB.

(g) A contractor must display his registration number on a signboard at each construction
site.

(h) A contractor must apply for renewal of registration within sixty days of the date of
expiry stated in the certificate. Any application received by CIDB less than 30 days
before the expiry of the Registration Certificate shall be fined RM200.00 for delay in
renewing the Registration Certificate.

(i) Contractors must comply with the principles of the Contractors’ Code of Ethics
issued by CIDB.

REGISTRATION OF LOCAL APPLICANT OR APPLICANT INCORPORATED IN

MALAYSIA

1.0 APPLICATION FOR NEW REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

1.1 Application
Application must be made by the Chief Executive Officer using the relevant forms.

1.1.1 Conditions for Application

a Complete the new registration form R1/95.
b Pay a processing fee of RM50.00.
c The applicant must be registered with the company registration authority or other
authority applicable to its business operation.
d The applicant must have adequate financial resources and must maintain its financial
standing for the duration of its registration (refer to Annexure 3).
e The applicant must have or must employ an adequate number of qualified technical
personnel and retain them throughout the duration of the registration (refer to
Annexure 3).
f The CEO or his representative must be experienced in the construction industry for at
least two (2) years.

1.1.2 Registration Fee

The registration fee must be paid to CIDB upon approval of the application. Please refer to
Annexure 6.

1.2 Period of Registration

All new registrations will be given conditional approval for a period of one (1) year only.

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 During this period, contractors are required to attend an Integrity Course for Building
Contractors organised by CIDB and must have the minimum CCD points as indicated in
Annexure 4 within the approval period.

The Registration Certificate will not be renewed if the contractor fails to attend the
Integrity Course.

2.0 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

2.1 Application
Applications must be made by the Chief Executive Officer using the relevant form.

2.1.1 Conditions for Application

a Complete the renewal form R4/95.
b Pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
c Comply with the conditions and requirements for registration for a new application.
d Attend the Integrity Course for Building Contractors.
e Accumulate the total CCD points as required.
f Applications must be submitted at least sixty (60) days before the expiry date of the
Registration Certificate.
g An application submitted less than thirty (30) days from the expiry date of the
contractor registration will be charged a late penalty of RM200.00.
h No record of disciplinary action

CIDB reserves the right to review the current contractor registration grade. The registration
grade will be lowered if the contractor fails to satisfy the registration criteria. The
assessment is based on the information furnished in the application form.

2.1.2 Supporting Documents

Refer to Annexures 7(i), or 7(ii) or (iii).

2.1.3 Registration Fee

The registration fee must be paid to CIDB after the application has been approved (refer to
Annexure 6).

2.1.4 Period of Registration

The period of the Registration Certificate is determined based on the minimum CCD points
according to grade as indicated in Annexure 4.

3.0 UPGRADING
3.1 Application
An application to upgrade to a higher grade must be made using the relevant form.

3.2 Details of Application

The applicant must indicate the grade he is applying for in the application form (refer to
Annexures 2a, 2b and 2c).

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3.3 Conditions for Application to Upgrade
(i) Complete Form CIDB R5/96.
(ii) Pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
(iii) Satisfy the financial requirements for the grade being applied for (refer to Annexure
3).
(iii) Satisfy the requirements and technical personnel criteria for the grade being applied
for (refer to Annexure 3).
(iv) No record of disciplinary action

3.4 Supporting Documents

For information on documents to be submitted together with the application form, please
refer to Annexures 7(i), 7(ii) and 7(iii).

3.5 Registration Fee for Upgrading

The fee charged is based on the difference between the new grade and the previous grade.

3.6 Registration Certificate

a) The new Registration Certificate will be issued upon payment of the upgrading fee.

b) The validity period of the Registration Certificate must be the same as the current
period (only for applications to upgrade).
Note: If the validity period of the current certificate has not lapsed, the original
Registration Certificate must be returned when making payment for registration.

c) The validity period of the Registration Certificate is the approved period (for
application for upgrading and renewal).

4.0 ADDITION OF CATEGORY/SPECIALISATION

4.1 Application
Applications to add a category/specialisation must be in the prescribed form.

4.2 Particulars of Application

The applicant must state in the application form the category and specialisation being
applied for (refer to Annexures 2a, 2b and 2c).

4.3 Conditions for Adding Category/Specialisation

(i) Complete Form CIDB R5/96.
(ii) Pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
(iii) Period of registration in force not less than 6 months
(iv) No record of disciplinary action
(v) Other specific conditions for:
a. Addition of Categories
Additional categories may be requested if the contractor is able to prove that:-
(i) The company has carried out works in the said category with special
permission from CIDB
or

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 (ii) The company has technical personnel in the relevant field.
Note: For the mechanical and electrical category specifically, the
applicant must have technical personnel in the electrical or mechanical field.

b. Addition of Specialisations
An additional specialisation may be applied for if the contractor can prove
that:-
(i) He has carried out works in the specialisation he is applying for
or
(ii) He employs technical personnel in the related field (please refer to
Annexure 2d)
or
iii) He is registered with a registration agency under any act of Parliament
(refer to Annexure 2d).
iv) He has a Certificate of Competency in Management in the field applied
for.

4.3 Supporting Documents

Documents to be submitted together with the application:
(a) For Addition of Category & Specialisation
(i) Details of technical personnel as in application for renewal (R4/95)
(ii) Proof of work or offer letter for work or letter of completion of work in respect
of each specialisation applied for (refer to Annexure 2c)
iii) Certificate of Competency in Management in the field applied for (refer to
Annexure 7(i), or 7(ii) or (iii) to find out which documents should be
submitted).

4.4 Registration Fee for Additional Category/Specialisation

The fees chargeable for adding a category/specialisation are as follows:
(a) Application When Registration Period is Effective
A fee of RM100.00 will be charged for the issue of a new certificate.
(b) Simultaneous Application to Add Category/Specialisation and Registration
Renewal
Only a renewal fee will be charged.

4.5 Registration Certificate

i. A new Registration Certificate will be issued upon payment of fees.
ii. The validity period of the Registration Certificate must tally with the current
validity period.

5.0 SPECIAL PERMISSION TO BID FOR TENDER/CARRY OUT WORKS

EXCEEDING GRADE
5.1 Types of Application for Special Permission
There are 2 types of application for special permission and each type has several categories
as listed below:-
(i) Special Permission to Participate in Tender:

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 (a) exceeding registered grade
(b) outside of category
(c) outside of specialisation

(ii) Special Permission to Carry out Work:

(a) exceeding registered grade
(b) outside of category

5.2 General Conditions for Application

a. Registered with CIDB
b. Has a valid Registration Certificate
c. Has been given letter of award/undertaken to carry out project
d. No record of disciplinary action

5.3 Conditions for Applying for Special Permission

5.3.1 Application for Special Permission to Enter Tender Exceeding Registered Grade

5.3.1.1 Qualifications of Applicant

i. Application is allowed for one grade above
ii. Has financial resources to meet the grade applied for

5.3.1.2 Application Requirements

a Complete Form R6
b Pay a processing fee of RM30.00
c A copy of tender advertisement/offer letter to enter tender
d Financial information (any of the following):
i- Paid-up capital (for private limited company or limited company)
ii- Audited financial statement (for private limited company or limited company,
Koperasi and Association)
iii- Fixed Deposit
iv- Bank facilities (bank guarantee, bank credit letter or fixed loan)
v- Bank overdraft (OD)
vi- Saving accounts
vii- ASB shares/ premium certificate or
viii- Nett capital worth (for all above)
e Technical personnel information (if any)
f No record of disciplinary action

5.3.2 Application for Special Permission to Enter Tender outside of Category and
Specialisation
5.3.2.1 Qualification of Applicant
(i) A contractor is allowed to apply as long as he does not exceed his registered
grade.
(ii) There are no limits.

5.3.2.2 Conditions for Application

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 a Complete form R6
b Pay a processing fee of RM30.00
c A copy of tender advertisement/offer letter to bid for tender
d Technical personnel information
e Registration with the relevant registration agency

5.3.3 Application for Special Permission to Undertake Work Exceeding Registered

Grade/outside of Category

5.3.3.1 Qualifications of Applicant

(i) Has financial resources to meet the grade applied for
(ii) Meets the criteria for technical personnel equivalent to the grade applied for
(iii) Has been appointed to carry out work exceeding registered grade

5.3.3.2 Application Requirements

ii Pay a processing fee of RM30.00
iii A copy of the offer letter
iv Financial information
v Technical personnel information/degree/diploma
vi Company’s EPF statement

Special permission to carry out construction work exceeding grade will be given
only once during the registration period of a grade.

6.0 CHANGE OF PARTICULARS

All contractors are required to inform CIDB from time to time of changes to their company
particulars within thirty (30) days of the date such change taking effect.

Change of particulars must be submitted using the appropriate form.

6.1 Change of Business Particulars

6.1.1 Change of Status from Sole Proprietorship (ROB) to Partnership (ROB)
The applicant must:
a) Submit an application for new registration (refer to section on new registration).
b) Submit a notification letter about the change of status and apply for revocation of the
contractor’s company registration (ROB) with CIDB if the previous personnel and
experience are to be transferred to the new company.

6.1.2 Change of Name from Firm A (ROB) to Firm B (ROB)

The applicant must:
a) Submit an application for a new registration (refer to section on new registration).
b) Submit a notification letter about the change of status and apply for revocation of the
contractor’s company registration (ROB) with CIDB if the previous personnel and
experience are to be transferred to the new company.

6.1.3 Change from Sole Proprietorship/Partnership to Private Limited Company

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 The applicant must:
a) Submit an application for new registration (refer to section on new registration).
b) Submit a notification letter about the change of status and apply for revocation of the
contractor’s company registration (ROB) with CIDB if the previous personnel and
experience are to be transferred to the new company (ROC).

6.1.4 Demise of Sole Proprietor

The heir or next of kin must inform CIDB for the purpose of cancellation of registration.
However, if there are works currently being carried out, the heir or next of kin must act
according to Article 5 c(iii) of page 13.

6.1.5 Change of Partner

The contractor must:
(a) Complete Form R6 and pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
(b) Submit Form B, i.e. change of particulars (certified true copy) from the Companies
Commission of Malaysia.

6.1.6 Change of Registered Address

The contractor must:
i. Complete Form R6 and pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
ii. Pay a reprinting fee of RM100.00 for the Registration Certificate.
(a) Submit the latest Form D (renewal of business registration).
(b) Submit the original Certificate of Local Contractor Registration.

6.2 Change of Company Particulars

6.2.1 Change of Company Name
The contractor must:
a) Complete Form R6 and pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
b) Pay a reprinting fee of RM100.00 for the Registration Certificate.
c) Submit Form 13 – Certificate of Incorporation upon Change of Company Name.
d) Submit the original Certificate of Local Contractor Registration.

6.2.2 Change in Company’s Registered Address

The contractor must:
a) Complete Form R6 and pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
b) Pay a reprinting fee of RM100.00 for the Registration Certificate.
c) Submit Form 44 – Notification of Registered Address and Office Hours and
Particulars of Change.
d) Submit the original Certificate of Local Contractor Registration.

6.2.3 Change – Details of Director

The contractor must:
(a) Complete Form R6 and pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
(b) Submit Form 49 – ‘Return Giving Particulars in Register of Directors, Managers and
Secretaries and Change of Particulars’ showing the change/s.

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6.2.4 Change in Equity/Shareholding Structure
The contractor must:
(a) Complete Form R6 and pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
(b) Submit Form 32A – ‘Transfer of Shares/Debenture’ showing the change/s.

6.2.5 Change in Company’s Paid up Capital

The contractor must:
(a) Complete Form R6 and pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
(b) Submit Form 24 – ‘Return of Allotment of Shares’ showing the change/s.

6.2.6 Liquidation of Company

The contractor must:
a) Complete Form R6 and pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
b) Submit a letter from the company director.
c) Submit the original Certificate of Local Contractor Registration for purposes of
revocation.
d) Statutory Notice of Proclamation of Company Liquidation from the Companies
Commission of Malaysia

6.3 Change of Technical Personnel who Join/Quit/Leave the Company

The contractor must:
a) Complete Form R6 and pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
b) Submit the name/s of the technical personnel leaving or joining the company.
c) Submit the company’s EPF statement and payment receipts.

6.4 Change of Joint Venture Contractor or Foreign Contractor (change involves start
work or work completion date, value of contract, etc)
The contractor must:
a) Complete Form R6 and pay a processing fee of RM30.00.
b) Return the original Contractor’s Registration Certificate.
c) Pay the registration fee of RM100.00.
d) Submit supporting documents from the client confirming the change.

6.5 Change of Contact Address/Telephone Number and Fax Number

The contractor has to inform CIDB by submitting a letter of notification of change of
contact address. No fee is chargeable for this.

REGISTRATION OF CONSORTIUM OR JOINT VENTURE COMPANY

Joint venture/consortium contractors appointed to undertake a construction project must be
registered with CIDB. The registration is project-based and is valid only for the contractor to
carry out the project as stated in the Registration Certificate.

1.0 Registration of Joint Venture/Consortium Contractors

Generally, there are two (2) types of registration for joint venture/consortium with CIDB:
(i) Local joint venture/consortium contractors
(ii) Foreign joint venture/consortium contractors

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 The type of registration is determined by analysing the joint venture/consortium
agreements.

2.0 Local Joint Venture/Consortium Contractors

The registration involves joint ventures/consortiums which have an agreement to complete
a project where the local contractor owns 100% equity or at least 70% of the whole project.

2.1 Criteria of Registration

A joint venture/consortium contractors must satisfy the following criteria:
(i) Project
Has letter of appointment/commission to carry out a project
(ii) Registered as a Contractor (Each Partner)
Has at least one joint venture/consortium partner with a valid Registration Certificate
(iii) Registered Grade
At least one of the partners is a contractor registered under the same grade as the
value of the project carried out.

2.2 Conditions for Application

The conditions for application for registration of local joint venture/consortium are as
follows:-
i. Complete new registration Form R1/95.
ii Pay a processing fee of RM50.00.
ii. Submit the joint venture/consortium agreement (MOU).
iii. Submit an official offer letter of work.
iv. Submit a copy of the Registration Certificate as a contractor for the partner involved
in the construction works on site.

2.3 Registration Fee

The registration fee must be paid to CIDB upon approval of the application. Please refer to
Annexure 6.

3.0 Joint Venture of Local and Foreign Contractors

This registration applies to joint ventures between local contractors and foreign contractors
under an agreement by which the foreign contractor is to carry out more than 30% of the
entire joint-venture project. The registration is the same as for foreign contractor
registration. (Please refer to foreign contractor registration.)

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTOR

1.0 Application
A firm or local company or a company incorporated in Malaysia or an existing firm or
company which is involved in construction activities may apply for registration using Form
CIDB R5/95 (Am 1/99) and paying a processing fee of RM30.00.

2.0 Conditions for Application

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2.1 Company Registration
a. The applicant must be registered with the Registrar of Companies or relevant
authority for its business operation before its application can be considered by CIDB.
b. The applicant must have been registered with the CIDB for at least 3 years.

2.2 Company’s Capacity and Resources

a. Has shown proof that it has completed at least one project in or outside the country in
the relevant field.
b. ISO 9001:2008 certification
c. Active classification status

3.0 Supporting Documents

a. Copy of CIDB Registration Certificate
b. Form of Annual Return of a Company Having Share Capital
c. Copy of ISO 9001:2008 certification
d. Offer letter or any contract letter for the construction work which has been completed
either in or outside the country
e. Addendum (international applications)

4.0 Registration Fee

When approved and notified by CIDB, the successful applicant must pay the registration
fee of RM100.00 and bring along the original Registration Certificate before a new
Registration Certificate is issued.

5.0 Period of Registration

The validity period of the Registration Certificate is the same as the existing Registration
Certificate unless revoked, suspended or withdrawn by CIDB.

REGISTRATION AS FOREIGN CONTRACTOR

1.0 Provisional Registration Certificate

No foreign contractor shall be allowed to participate in any tender exercise either by
invitation or via advertisement without obtaining a Provisional Registration Certificate
from CIDB.

Such Provisional Registration Certificate is issued only to foreign contractors and limited
to the tender bid for.

1.1 Conditions for Application

The registration conditions to obtain provisional registration for foreign contractors are as
follows:
a. Complete Form R2/95
b. Pay a processing fee of RM50.00
c. Tender advertisement/invitation letter from client
d. Details of company track record
e. Company’s financial resources

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 f. Particulars of company personnel

1.2 Conditions for Provisional Registration Certificate

A Provisional Registration Certificate is the permission to participate in a tender exercise
for the project stated in such Provisional Registration Certificate only.

The Provisional Certificate of Registration shall be valid only until the deadline or
extended deadline for the tender in question.

This certificate cannot be used for carrying out construction works. The applicant is
required to submit an application for a Registration Certificate for Foreign Contractor upon
succeeding in its bid.

1.3 Fee for Provisional Registration Certificate

The fee for the Provisional Registration Certificate shall be in accordance with the foreign
contractor’s registration fee (Annexure 6). The registration fee must be paid to CIDB as
specified in the letter of approval of application. The fee must be paid before the
provisional certificate can be issued.

2 Registration Certificate for Foreign Contractor

No foreign contractor shall be allowed to carry out or undertake any construction work
without obtaining a Registration Certificate for Foreign Contractor.

2.1 Conditions for Application

The conditions for obtaining a Registration Certificate for Foreign Contractor are as
follows:
a Complete Form R3/95
b. Official offer letter of work

2.2 Conditions for Registration Certificate for Foreign Contractor

A Registration Certificate for Foreign Contractor is the permission to carry out
construction works for projects stated in such Registration Certificate for Foreign
Contractor only.

The validity period for a Registration Certificate of joint venture/consortium contractors is

as indicated in the offer letter of work submitted (from the start work date until the expiry
of the defect liability period).

Where for some reason the project completion date is extended, the contractor must apply
to CIDB within fourteen (14) days of the expiry date of the Registration Certificate to
extend the validity period of the certificate.

2.3 Fee for Registration Certificate for Foreign Contractor

The registration fee for foreign contractors is as indicated in the fee schedule for foreign
contractors (refer to Annexure 6).

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 The processing and registration fees must be paid upon registration.

2.4 Processing Time

If the application is complete and in order, the applicant will be notified of the result within
one (1) week of the date of submission of application.

ANNEXURE 1

CIDB HEADQUARTERS
th
7 Floor, Grand Seasons Avenue, No 72
Jalan Pahang, 53000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2617 0200 Fax: 03-2617 0220

Federal Territory CIDB Kedah CIDB

7th Floor Lots 7 & 8
Grand Seasons Avenue Kompleks Perniagaan Asas Jaya
No 72, Jalan Pahang Jalan Stadium
53000 Kuala Lumpur 05000 Alor Setar
Tel: 03-4045 3800 Kedah
Fax: 03-4045 3858 Tel: 04-733 1243
Fax: 04-733 1175

Perak CIDB Sabah CIDB

Lot 5. 02, 5th Floor, EPF Building Block A, 4th Floor
Jalan Greentown EPF Building
30450 Ipoh 88100, Kota Kinabalu
Perak Sabah
Tel: 05-2423 488 Tel: 088-235 060
Fax: 05-2555 488 Fax: 088-242 481

Pahang CIDB Melaka CIDB

A1, Ground, 1st,2nd & 3rd Floors M1/3/40, 2nd Floor
Jalan Seri Kuantan 2 Kota Cemerlang Building
Sri Kuantan Square Leboh Ayer Keroh
25050 Kuantan 75450 Ayer Keroh
Pahang Melaka
Tel: 09-517 8734/8953 Tel: 06-232 8885
Fax: 09-517 8751 Fax: 06-232 8950

Penang CIDB Office Tawau CIDB (Branch)

Lot 9.01, 9th Floor, EPF Building 1st Floor, Block 35
No.3009 Off Lebuh Tenggiri 2 Wisma Gek Poh, 1st Mile
Bandar Seberang Jaya Jalan Dunlop/Kuhara
13700 Seberang Jaya Locked Bag No 7
Penang 91009 Tawau, Sabah

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Tel: 04-390 2448 Tel: 089-777 841/842
Fax: 04-390 7448 Fax: 089-777 840

Terengganu CIDB Sarawak CIDB

7th Floor 1st Floor, Block A
Terengganu Islamic Foundation Tower CIDB Complex
Jalan Sultan Omar Jalan Sultan Tengah
20300 Kuala Terengganu 93050 Kuching
Terengganu Sarawak
Tel: 09-624 5311 Tel: 082-445 883/446 833
Fax: 09-623 8973 Fax: 082-447 833

Johor CIDB Miri CIDB (Branch)

Lot 2067, 3rd Mile, Jalan Tampoi 1st Floor, Wisma Rela Aman
81200 Johor Bahru Lot 1301, Block 9, MCLD
Johor Miri Water Front
Tel: 07-234 4808 98000 Miri, Sarawak
Fax: 07-234 4807 Tel: 085-417 431
Tel: 085-417 4322

Kelantan CIDB
No U7.2, 7th Floor
Menara Perbadanan
Jalan Tengku Petra, Semerak
15000 Kota Bahru
Kelantan
Tel: 09-743 5311
Fax: 09-744 4311

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 ANNEXURE 2A

SUMMARY OF GRADE, CATEGORY AND SPECIALISATION

Grade & Tender Capacity

G1 Not more than 200,000.00 Category Specialisation

G2 Not more than 500,000.00 CE
G3 Not more than 1,000,000.00 CIVIL Please refer to
ENGINEERING Annexure 2b
G4 Not more than 3,000,000.00
CONSTRUCTION
G5 Not more than 5,000,000.00 B
BUILDING Please refer to
G6 Not more than 10,000,000.00 CONSTRUCTION Annexure 2b
G7 No limit ME
MECHANICAL Please refer to
AND Annexure 2b
ELECTRICAL

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 ANNEXURE 2B

LIST OF SPECIALIATIONS FOR CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

B CE
ME
BUILDING CIVIL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
CATEGORY
CATEGORY CATEGORY
SPECIALI
SPECIALISA SPECIALISA SPECIALISA
SATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
TION TION TION

IBS:
Road and Air-
Prefabricated Sound
B01 CE01 pavement M01 conditioning E01
concrete system
construction system
system
Fire
prevention Monitoring
IBS: Steel Bridge
B02 CE02 M02 and E02 and security
frame system construction
protection system
system
Restoration Building
Marine Lifts and
B03 and CE03 M03 E03 automation
structures escalators
conservation system
Building Building
Low voltage
B04 general CE04 Dams M04 automation E04
installation
works system
System for
Tunnels and workshop, High voltage
B05 Piling works CE05 M05 E05
underpinnings plant, quarry installation
etc
Special
Concrete Flood control Medical
B06 CE06 M06 E06 lighting
repair work system equipment
system
Internal
Interior Kitchen telecommuni
B07 CE07 Railway tracks M07 E07
decoration appliances cations
system
External
Water Heat
Slope protection telecommuni
B08 proofing CE08 M08 restoration E08
system cations
installation system
system
Mechanical
based Various
Oil or gas
B09 Landscaping CE09 M09 compression E09 special
pipelines
and equipment
generation

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 Internal Coolant for
Special
B10 plumbing CE10 Piling works M10 power E10
control panel
installation generation
Construction General
Signage Concrete repair
B11 CE11 M11 and special E11 electrical
installation works
treatment works
Aluminium/s
Soil Electric
B12 teel and glass CE12 M12 Special plant E12
investigation signboards
works
Tile
Train
installation
Signage Drill telecommuni
B13 and CE13 M13 E13
installation maintenance cations
plastering
system
works
Pollution Computer
B14 Paint works CE14 Landscaping M14 control E14 network
system cable
Roof
Miscellaneou
installation
B15 CE15 Offshore works M15 s mechanical
and metal
equipment
cladding
Construction
and Underwater
installation construction
B16 CE16 M16 Tower crane
of swimming works and
pool maintenance
equipment
Pre-stressing
and post- Laundry
B17 CE17 Airports M17
tensioning equipment
works
Metal works
Reclamation Hot water
B18 CE18 M18
works system
IBS: Plant
Formwork CE19 Sewerage system M19 equipment
B19
system installation
Indoor gas General
Water supply
B20 pipeline CE20 M20 mechanical
system
installation maintenance
General civil
Scaffolding
B21 CE21 engineering
installation
works
IBS: Block Synthetic game
B22 CE22
system field tracks
B23 IBS: Wood CE23 Pre-stressing and

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 frame system post-tensioning
works
Building Civil
B24 maintenance CE24 engineering
works structures
Private pipe
Rock blasting
B25 connection to CE25
works
sewerage
Demolition Sculptured
B26 CE26
works structures
Water supply
and sewerage Heat
B27 system CE27 insulation/refract
maintenance ory works
services
Miscellaneou Special cast
B28 CE28
s works system
Scaffolding
CE29
installation
Soil
stabilisation,
CE30
subterranean
drainage
Telecommunicat
ions civil
CE31
engineering
works
Civil
engineering
CE32
maintenance
works
Drilling for
CE33 underground
water
Pre-cast concrete
CE34
installation work
CE35 Concrete test
CE36 Earthworks
Power station
CE37
funnel work
Sewerage system
CE38
maintenance
Water supply
CE39 system
maintenance
CE40 Excavation

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 Breeding pond
CE41
construction

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 ANNEXURE 2C

REGISTRATION CATEGORY & SPECIALISATION

SPECIALISATION
CATEGORY SPECIALISATION DESCRIPTION
REQUIREMENTS

BUILDING B01 Building and plant Proof of work /

CONSTRUC IBS: Prefabricated construction using Certificate of
TION (B) concrete system prefabricated concrete Competency in
components such as columns, Management
beams, floor slabs, pre-cast
walls, light panels and 3D
components (balcony,
staircase, toilet pod and lift
chambers)

B02 Building and plant Proof of work /

IBS: Steel frame construction using hot-rolled Certificate of
system or cold-rolled steel structures Competency in
such as steel beams, steel Management
columns, steel roof truss and
portal frame

B03 Building restoration and Proof of work

Restoration and conservation works
conservation

B04 General building works, Experienced/tec

General building reinforced concrete frame hnical
works building, construction works personnel/Certifi
excluding reinforced concrete cate of
frame structures Competency in
Management

B05 Piling works such as in situ Proof of work /

Piling works concrete piling, pre-cast Certificate of
reinforced concrete, pre-stress Competency in
and post-tension concrete, Management
steel, wood and patented
system

B06 Structural reinforcement using Proof of work

Concrete repair pressure grouting, guniting,
works etc

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 B07 Interior decoration including Proof of work /
Interior decoration ceiling panels, built-in fitment Certificate of
partition, raised floor works Competency in
Management

B08 Installation of waterproof Proof of work /

Water proof material material for basement, roof, Certificate of
installation wall, etc Competency in
Management

B09 Landscaping facility such as Proof of work

Landscaping planting of trees and grass

B10 Installation, repair and Permit A (A1 or

Internal pipeline maintenance of indoor A2) from SPAN
installation plumbing except for Sabah
and Sarawak
(individuals)

B11 Installation of signage, Proof of work

Signage installation integrated signage for
complexes, airports, shopping
complexes, exhibition
signage, etc.

B12 Aluminium/steel and glass Proof of work

Aluminium/steel and works
glass works

B13 Tile installation and rendering Proof of work

Tile installation and works
rendering works

B14 Paint works Proof of work /

Paint works Certificate of
Competency in
Management

B15 Roof installation and metal Proof of work /

Roof installation and cladding Certificate of
metal cladding Competency in
Management

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 B16 Construction and installation Proof of work
Construction and of pool equipment
installation of pool
equipment

B17 Pre-stress and post-tension Proof of work

Pre-stress and post- works
tension works

B18 Metal works Proof of work

Metal works

B19
IBS: Formwork Building and plant Proof of work /
system construction using cast system Certificate of
whether steel or plastic such Competency in
as metal decks, tunnel forms, Management
column and beam cast, etc

B20 Internal gas pipeline Registered with

Internal gas pipeline installation Energy
installation Commission
(company)

B21 Scaffolding installation Certificate of

Scaffolding scaffolding
installation installation with
DOSH
(individual)

B22 Construction of buildings and Proof of work /

IBS: Block system plants using block systems Certificate of
such as interlocking concrete Competency in
masonry unit (CMU), light Management
block concrete, etc

B23 Construction of buildings and Proof of work /

IBS: Wood frame plants using wood frame Certificate of
system prefabricated system such as Management
wooden roof truss and Competency
wooden frame

B24 Building maintenance works, Proof of work /

Building maintenance cleaning system, etc Certificate of
works Competency in
Management

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 B25 Carry out works necessary to Permit B from
Private pipe connect private pipeline to SPAN except
connection to sewer sewerage or waste treatment Sabah and
plant Sarawak
(individual)

B26 Demolition of buildings, Proof of work/

Demolition works public structures, etc. experienced
personnel

B27 Maintenance service for water Permit D from

Water supply system supply system or sewerage SPAN except
and sewerage system system but not the system Sabah and
maintenance service operation Sarawak
(company)

B28 Miscellaneous works Proof of work

Miscellaneous works

SPECIALISATION
CATEGORY SPECIALISATION DESCRIPTION
REQUIREMENTS

CIVIL CE01 Road construction, road Proof of work

ENGINEERING Road and repair, pavement, bus
(CE) pavement stops, open car park, and
CONSTRUCTION construction related works such as
road shoulders and
sidewalks

CE02 Construction of concrete, Proof of work

Bridge construction brick, wooden or iron
bridges
CE03
Marine structures Construction of marine Proof of work /
structures such as jetty, Certificate of
port, wharf, seawall and Competency in
river Management

CE04 Dam works Proof of work

Dams

CE05 Tunnelling and Proof of work

Tunnels and underpinning works

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 underpinnings

CE06 Excavation of canals, Proof of work

Flood drainage rivers and offshore works
control system including reclamation
works

CE07 Proof of work

Railway tracks Railway track installation

CE08 Slope conservation works Proof of work /

Slope protection including stabilisation Certificate of
system and soil works such as Competency in
stabilisation micropiling, ground Management
anchoring and ground
grouting

CE09 Registration with

Oil or gas pipelines Installation, maintenance JKKP/ST
and repair of oil or gas
pipelines
CE10
Piling work Installation of all types of Proof of work /
piling such as in situ Certificate of
concrete piling, precast Competency in
reinforced concrete, pre- Management
stress or post-tension
concrete
Metal piling, wood piling
and patent piling

CE11 Structural reinforcement Proof of work

Concrete repair using pressure grouting,
work guniting, etc

CE12 Investigative work and

Soil investigation facility testing to Proof of work /
works determine soil Certificate of
classification, strength Competency in
and content Management

CE13 Installation of signage,

Signage installation integrated signs for Proof of work /
complexes, airports, Certificate of
shopping complexes, Competency in
exhibition signs, road Management

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 signs, etc

CE14 Landscaping facilities

Landscaping such as tree and grass Proof of work /
planting Certificate of
Competency in
Management
CE15 Offshore construction
Offshore works works including related Proof of work
works

CE16 Underwater construction

Underwater and maintenance of Proof of work
construction and underwater structures
maintenance works

CE17 Terminal building,

Airports satellite building, cargo Proof of work
terminal, air traffic
control tower, runway,
hangar, etc.

CE18 Reclamation works

Reclamation works Proof of work

CE19 Construction, installation

Sewerage system or renovation (including C permit from
hot tapping) of sewerage SPAN (sewerage
system system)

CE20 Construction, installation

Water supply or renovation (including C permit from
system hot tapping) of water SPAN (water
supply system supply system)

CE21 General civil engineering

General civil works Proof of
engineering works work/technical
personnel
CE22 Construction of synthetic
Synthetic game tracks and fields Proof of work
field track

CE23 Pre-stress and post-

Pre-stress and post- tension works Proof of work
tension works

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 CE24 Civil engineering
Civil engineering structures, Proof of work
structures telecommunications
structures, electric
substation structures, etc

CE25 Rock blasting works

Rock blasting Permit from
works Ministry of
Home Affairs
CE26 Sculpting
Sculpting Proof of work

CE27 Heat insulation/refractory

Heat works Proof of work
insulation/refractor
y works

CE28 Special cast system

Special cast system Proof of work

CE29 Scaffolding installation

Scaffolding Certificate of
installation scaffolding
installation with
DOSH
CE30 Soil stabilisation,
Soil stabilisation, subterranean drainage Proof of work /
subterranean works Certificate of
drainage works Competency in
Management
CE31 Civil engineering
Civil engineering telecommunications Proof of work
telecommunication works, laying of cable
s works mains and connector box
and manhole for
telephone cable networks.
Microwave system.
Satellite system, radar
monitoring system, data
communications system.

CE32 Civil engineering

Civil engineering maintenance works Proof of work
maintenance works

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 CE33 Drilling for underground
Drilling for water, geophysics studies Proof of work
underground water,
geophysics study

CE34 Pre-cast concrete

Pre-cast concrete installation, reinforced Proof of work
installation work concrete or non-
reinforced concrete for
beams, kerbs, sewers and
drains
CE35
Concrete test Concrete testing works
which will not affect the Proof of work
concrete parts
CE36
Soil works Soil works Proof of work

CE37
Power station Construction of power Proof of work
chimney works station chimneys, etc

CE38 Permit D from

Sewerage system Sewerage system SPAN except for
maintenance maintenance Sabah and
Sarawak
CE39 (company)
Water supply Water supply system Permit D from
system maintenance SPAN except for
maintenance Sabah and
Sarawak
(company)

Excavation works
CE40
Excavation

Water retention ponds for

CE41 breeding fish, prawns, etc Registration with
Building ponds DOSH
for breeding (individual)

Proof of work

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 SPECIALISATION
CATEGORY SPECIALISATION DESCRIPTION
REQUIREMENTS

MECHANICA M01 Installation, commissioning, Proof of work /

L AND Air-condition and maintenance and repair of air- Certificate of
ELECTRICAL ventilation conditioners, cold room Competency in
(ME) system coolers and ventilation Management
system

M02 Installation and maintenance Proof of work /

Fire prevention of fire alarm, fire prevention Certificate of
and protection and protection system Competency in
system Management

M03 Installation, commissioning Registration with

Lift and escalator and maintenance of lifts, DOSH
escalators, travellators and (company)
conveyor system

M04 Industrial building Proof of work /

Building automation and process Certificate of
automation control system including Competency in
system installation and maintenance Management
of microprocessor or
computer control system for
buildings and industrial
process control system

M05 Installation, commissioning Proof of work

Systems for and maintenance system for
workshops, workshops, plants and
plants, quarries, quarries like cranes, hoisting
etc machine, blasting machine,
refinery, asphalt mixing
machine, etc

M06 Installation, commissioning Proof of work

Medical and maintenance of medical
equipment equipment such as air
compressor system, medical
gas system installation, dental
chair, hydrotherapy system,

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M07 Installation, commissioning Proof of work

Kitchen and maintenance of kitchen
appliances appliances

M08 Installation, commissioning, Registration with

Heat restoration maintenance and repair of DOSH
system boiler plants, heat exchanger, (company)
cooler absorber, unfired
pressure vessels
M09
Mechanical based Installation, maintenance and Proof of work
compression and repair of centrifugal
generation compressor, reciprocating
compressor, skid, air
compressor, pipeline valve
revolving compressor,
blower, liquid ring
compressor, diesel
generation, solar
photovoltaics, water turbine
generation and hybrid system

M10 Installation, maintenance and Proof of work

Coolant for repair of coolant driven gas
power generation turbine

M11 Setting up, maintenance and Proof of work

Special repair of exhaust pipes, tanks,
construction and reactor, filter separators,
treatment scrubber, dehydrating
evaporator, piping, furnace,
grit blasting and painting, hot
and cold insulation, barsuar
system, welding and bearing

M12 Construction, maintenance Proof of work

Special plant and repair of compressor
system, metering system,
marine platform station,
generation plant, gas
processing plant,

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 petrochemical plant, oil
refinery, fuel refuelling
system for flight and
defuelling. Petrol station.

M13 Construction, maintenance Proof of work

Drilling and repair of offshore drill
operations (Jack-up Tender Assisted,
drilling ship, self-contained
semi-immersed drilling
platform), ocean drilling,
conventional workover rig
and marshy barge

M14 Soil enrichment technology, Proof of work

Pollution control burner and oil separator
system

M15 Various mechanical Experienced/tech

Various equipment such as installaion nical personnel
mechanical and repair of plant machinery
equipment and equipment, installation,
testing, commissioning,
maintenance and repair of
mechanical based system like
waste treatment plant,
installation of water treatment
plant, rotary pump,
reciprocating pump,
centrifugal pump and special
purpose pump. Installation of
pumping apparatus, conveyor
system, mobile rack, etc

M16 Tower crane and lifting Registration with

Tower crane machinery, quay crane, DOSH
workshop crane, hoisting unit (individual)
for building maintenance, etc

M17 Installation and maintenance Proof of work

Laundry of laundry equipment
equipment

M18 Installation of hot water Proof of work

Hot water system system

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 M19 Installation of plant Proof of work
Plant equipment equipment such as sludge
installation treatment, crushing and
filtration, asphalt mixing and
water treatment

M20 General mechanical Proof of work

General maintenance
mechanical
maintenance

E01 Installation of public address Proof of work

Sound system system, audio visual system,
conference system, intercom
system and MATV

E02 Installation and maintenance Proof of work

Monitoring and of security control,
security system monitoring system, security
alarm, parking security and
entrance card system, CCTV,
sensor/detection system, gas
protection system, platform
alarm system, lightning
protection system

E03 Building and industrial Proof of work

Building automation, process control
automation system including installation
system and and maintenance of
energy microprocessor or
production computerised building
system security system and industrial
process control system.
Installation and maintenance
of energy production system

E04 General wiring and wiring Electrical

Low voltage system control not exceeding contractor
installation 1KV. Installation and registration,
maintenance of undertension Sarawak
overhead lines and (individual)/
underground cables not more Electrical
than 1KV including contractor
installation and maintenance registration with
of tools and equipment for the Energy

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 generating plant of not more Commission
than 1KV. (form Q)
(company)

E05 Installation and maintenance Registration with

High voltage of underground high voltage the Energy
installation equipment and cable, high Commission,
tension overhead lines categories B, B0
including transmission tower … B4 or
exceeding 1KV. Including registration of
installation and maintenance electrical
of equipment for generating engineer with the
plant of more than 1KV. Energy
Commission
(individual)

E06 Installation and maintenance Proof of work

Special lighting of street lights, stadium
system lights, traffic lights, runway
lights, installation of laser
system high mast lights, stage
lights, special effects lights,
navigational assistance,
underwater lighting, platform
lighting, petrochemical plant
lighting, gas processing plant
lighting, refinery lighting, etc

E07 Phone cable, indoor lines, Certificate of

Internal radio communication and Competency
telecommunicatio PABX system issued by
ns system Telecoms
(individual)

E08 Undergound Certificate of

External telecommunications cable, Competency
telecommunicatio above manhole lines and issued by
ns system underground pipeline cables Telecoms
(individual)

E09 Installation, commissioning Proof of work

Various special and maintenance of operating
equipment theatres, lights, radiography
instrument, nurse call system,
electronic notice board and
non-interruptive power

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 generating system

E10 Special control panel Proof of work

Special control
panel

E11 General Electrical Work Proof of work

General electrical
works

E12 Installation of electric Registration with

Electric signboards the Energy
signboards Commission
(Form S)
(company)

E13 Signal and train Proof of work

Train communication systems,
telecommunicatio installation of signal system
ns system that contains interlocking
relay and automatic block
relay, installation of
communication system for
central control of next to
station pathways and
installation of electric barrier
complete with ramp signal
and highway alarm

E14 Computer network cable Proof of work

Cable installation works
computer
network

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 APPENDIX 2D

REQUIREMENTS (ADDITIONAL) FOR SPECIALISATION

SPECIALISATION COMPETENT PERMIT/CERTIFICATE/LICENCE

B10 PERMIT A (A1 OR A2)
(INDOOR WATER PIPE SPAN EXCEPT FOR SABAH AND
INSTALLATION) SARAWAK
E04 Registration of electrical contractors,
(Low voltage installation) Sarawak
E05 Registration with the Energy
(High voltage installation) Commission (Categories B, B0 … B4)
Registration of electrical engineer with
Energy Commission
B21, CE29 Certificate of scaffolding installation
(Scaffolding installation) from DOSH

CE40 Registration with DOSH

(Excavation)
B25 Permit B from SPAN except Sabah and
(Connecting pipe to INDIVI DUAL Sarawak
drainage pipe)
E07 Certificate of Competency issued by
(Internal Telecoms
telecommunications system)
E08 Certificate of Competency issued by
(External Telecoms
telecommunications system)

CE25
(Rock blasting works) Permit from Ministry of Home Affairs

B10 Fitter’s Certificate from local authority

(Indoor water pipe (for Sabah & Sarawak)
installation)

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 CE19 Permit for SPAN C1 (project exceeding
(Sewerage System) RM10 million), C2 (project between
RM2 million and RM10 million), C3
(project exceeding RM200 thousand but
below RM2 million) OR C4 (project not
exceeding RM200 thousand) except for
Sabah and Sarawak
CE20 Permit for SPAN C1 (project worth more
(Water supply system) than RM10 million), C2 (project worth
RM2 million but less than RM10
million), C3 (project of more than
RM200 thousand but less than RM2
million) OR C4 (project worth not more
than RM200 thousand) except for Sabah
and Sarawak
CE09 Registration with DOSH
(Oil and gas pipeline)

COMPANY
B27/CE38/CE39 Permit D from SPAN except for Sabah
(Water supply system and and Sarawak
sewerage system
maintenance service)
B20 Registration with Energy Commission
(Indoor gas pipeline (EC)
installation)
E04 Registered as electrical contractor with
(Low voltage installation) Energy Commission (EC)
E12 Registered as electric signage contractor
(Electric signboards) with Energy Commission (EC)

M03 Registration with DOSH

(Lift and escalator)
M08 Registration with DOSH
(Heat restoration system)
M16 Registration with DOSH
(Tower crane)

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 ANNEXURE 3

SCHEDULE B: CRITERIA FOR CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

1 2 3 4 5 6

Paid up
Tendering / Chief Executive
Grade Capital*/
Working Technical Personnel Officer/ Construction
Net
Capacity Individual Representative of Personnel
Capital
Worth** Qualification Chief Executive Registration Card
Officer
(RM) (RM)

G7 No limit 750,000.00 1 group A and 1 group

B
(both with minimum 5
years’ experience)
or
2 group As
(one with minimum 5
years’ experience)

G6 Not more 500,000.00 1 group A

than and
10 million 1 group B Chief Executive
(one with minimum 3 2 years of Officer, technical
years’ experience) construction related officer and building
experience personnel involved in
construction activities
G5 Not more 250,000.00 1 group A at construction site
than or
5 million 1 group B (both with
minimum 5 years’
experience)

G4 Not more 150,000.00 1 group B

than
3 million

G3 Not more 50,000.00 Course

than certificate/experience

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 1 million

G2 Not more 25,000.00 Course

than certificate/experience
500,000.00

G1 Not more 5,000.00 Course

than certificate/experience
200,000.00

Note:
• Paid up capital (for private limited company or limited company)

•• Nett capital worth (for sole proprietorship/partnership firm) in the form of bank statement for
last 3 months (average taken into account)/balance in savings book / overdraft facilities /non-
collateral fixed deposit/ ASB shares

# Group A - degree holder in construction related field

Group B - diploma holder in construction related field
Group C - individuals who have attended courses related to construction and/or individuals
other than the above involved in technical activities at construction site with
experience in construction works or holding technical certificate related to
construction from ABM, a polytechnic or related training centres ( G1/G2/G3).

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 ANNEXURE 4

PERIOD OF RENEWAL
1 YEAR
REGISTRATION
(MANDATO 2 YEARS 3 YEARS
GRADE
RY (MINIMUM (MINIMUM
MINIMUM POINTS) POINTS)
POINTS)
G1 AND G2 10 20 30
G3 AND G4 20 40 60
G5 AND G6 30 60 90
G7 40 80 120

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 ANNEXURE 5

CONTINUOUS CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT (CCD)

CCD POINT SCHEME

CCD
CCD
POINT PROOF /
POINTS
NO CCD EVENT DETAILS FOR DOCUMENT
PER
EACH ATION
YEAR
EVENT
1 Convention, Attending convention,
forum, conference, forum, workshop,
seminar, short course or related
a
workshop, programmes conducted by
lecture, CIDB and related government
technical visit, agencies Certificate
course,
training 20
- 2 days or more
- full day 10
- half day 5
Attending convention,
conference, forum, workshop,
b short course or related
programme conducted by other
agencies recognised by CIDB
Certificate

- 2 days or more 20
- full day 10
- half day 5
Technical visit / international
investment mission conducted
Confirmation
c by CIDB or other related 10
letter
organisations accredited by
CIDB
Construction proficiency Skill
training conducted by the Competency
Construction Academy of Certificate &
d 40
Malaysia or a training centre Certificate of
accredited by CIDB (Youth & Competency in
Construction Personnel) Management

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 ** Contractor Training (SKK/SKP/PKP
Programmes A)
- Business courses
- Technical courses
2 Involved in Appointment
a CIDB Board Member 20
CIDB letter
Development Letter of
Programmes b CIDB Committee (group; invitation for
expert/special/activity, etc) – 20 meeting /
(minimum meeting appointment
attendance of 60%) letter
CIDB's mediator, adjudicator,
c 20 Certificate
etc
Participation in MCIEA
d 10 Certificate
competitions
Participation in CIDB
e programme 10 Certificate
(SCORE,SHASSIC,QLASSIC)
Certificate/letter
f Survey from CIDB 5 /others
document
3 Keynote Speaker, chairman or panellist
address, involved in keynote address
working paper preparation and presentation or
presentation, working paper presentation for Offer letter/
etc conference, convention, forum, appointment
seminar, workshop, course, etc letter /
certificate
a Organised by CIDB 10
Organised by other parties
b 10
recognised by CIDB
4 Service to the Registered owner of
profession construction company serving
with construction
society/association recognised
by CIDB; either at national or
state level
Confirmation
a
i. President 10 letter
ii. Deputy President 10
iii. Council member 10
iv. Committee member 10
v. Ordinary member 5

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 Representing the association at
b 5
any official events
5 Publication of
a Publication of book related to 20
books or profession > 100 pages
articles
b Publication of book related to 15 Printed material
the profession < 100 pages & publisher
Publication of article related to
c profession in journal, magazine 10
or newspaper
6 Contribution
to association’s
Attending association’s AGM Confirmation
activities a 5
at national, state or branch level letter
relating to
construction
7 Others Award and recognition related
to the construction activities by
a body/institution recognised by 40 Certificate
CIDB (MCIEA, ISO
9001,14001,18001)
Confirmation
b Corporate Social Responsibility 10 letter or other
document

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 ANNEXURE 6

FEE

TYPE AMOUNT PAYMENT

1. Processing Fee Annexed to application:

a. New registration RM50.00 1. Application for local registration, Form

CIDB R1/95 (Am 1/99)

b. Foreign registration 2. Application for provisional certificate in

Form CIDB R2/95 or application for
foreign registration, Form CIDB R3/95

3. Application for renewal

c. Renewal RM30.00
4. Application for upgrade

d. Upgrading/addition of 5. Application for addition of

category/specialisation category/specialisation

e. Special permission 6. Application for special permission

f. Change of particulars 7. Change of particulars

2. REGISTRATION FEE

a. Registration Certificate Annexed before certificate is issued

Grade G7 RM1,400.00 per
Grade G6 annum
Grade G5 RM1,000.00 per
Grade G4 annum
Grade G3 RM700.00 per
Grade G2 annum
Grade G1 RM350.00 per
annum
RM150.00 per
annum
RM80.00 per annum
RM20.00 per annum

RM500.00

b. Provisional Registration Annexed before certificate is issued

Certificate for Foreign
Contractor RM5,000.00*

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 RM4,500.00 if
c. Registration Certificate for Provisional Annexed to application in Form CIDB
Foreign Contractor Certificate has been R3/95
issued

3. Fine

Late renewal RM200.00 Annexed if renewal is received by CIDB

within 30 days of expiry date of registration

4. Issue

New certificate RM100.00 Annexed before new certificate is issued in

place of lost/damaged certificate

5. Issue of Duplicate
RM20.00 Annexed at time of registration
Copy

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 ANNEXURE 7 (i)
Supporting Documents to be Submitted with Application Form

PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY OR LIMITED COMPANY

Application
No Item New Renewal Upgrade
1 Payment of processing fee
2 Memorandum and Articles of Association * *
3 Certificate of Incorporation of Private/Public Company – * *
Form 9/8
4 Return of Allotment of Shares – Form 24 *
5 Form of Annual Return of a Company Having Share ** ** **
Capital
6 Return Giving Particulars in Register of Directors,
Managers - Form 49
7 Certificate of Incorporation upon Change of Company ** ** **
Name – Form 13
8 Form 44 – Notice of Registered Address, Office Hours
and Change of Particulars
9 Annual Return Forms 24 & 49 in respect of company ** ** **
holding equity in applicant company
10 Form 32A – Transfer of Shares/Debentures where foreign ** ** **
equity is involved
11 Commercial Licence – Form 1 - (Sarawak) ** ** **
12 Business Licence – Form B - (Sabah) ** ** **
13 Latest audited financial statement ** ** **
14 Copy of identity card of CEO, CEO’s representative and
technical personnel
15 Copy of construction personnel registration card for CEO,
CEO’s representative and technical personnel
16 Copy of degree/diploma/competency certificate/course /** /** /**
certificate/details of experience (resume)
17 Latest EPF contribution schedule (Form A) and official /** /** /**
receipt / EPF/SOCSO contribution statement for last 3
months
18 Offer letter for work/declaration of work ** ** **
completion/quotation, etc
19 Integrity course certificate * *
20 CCD points (certificate, etc) * *
21 Certificate of Competency in Management/Skill ** ** **
Competency Certificate

Note: - Must be submitted with application

*- Not necessary

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**- If applicable
- Must be submitted with application for first time renewal

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 ANNEXURE 7

Supporting Documents to be Submitted with Application Form

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP OR PARTNERSHIP ONLY

No Item Application
New Renewal Upgrade
1 Payment of processing fee
2 Business Registration, BUSINESS REGISTRATION ** **
ACT 1956 (Amended 1978) – Form A
3 Registration Certificate – latest Form D
4 Registration of changes in business – Form B ** ** **
5 Business Licence – Form B (Sabah) ** ** **
6 Certificate of Registration, Business Names Ordinance ** ** **
(CAP 64) (Sarawak)
7 Extract of Registration of Business Names (Sarawak) ** ** **
8 Commercial Licence – Form 1 (Sarawak) ** ** **
9 Financial information (all /any one of the following):
- Copy of previous 3 months’ bank statements
- Copy of savings book showing last balance ** ** **
- Copy of non-collateral & current fixed deposit statement ** ** **

- Confirmation letter from bank regarding overdraft ** ** **

facilities, if any
- ASB shares ** ** **
10 Copy of identity card of CEO or CEO’s representative
and technical personnel
11 Copy of construction personnel registration card for CEO
or CEO’s representative and technical personnel
12 Copy of degree/diploma/competency certificate/course /** /** /**
certificate/details of experience (resume)
13 Latest EPF contribution schedule (Form A) and official /** /** /**
receipt / EPF/SOCSO contribution statement for last 3
months
14 Certificate of Competency in Management/Skill ** ** **
Competency Certificate
15 Offer letter of work /declaration of work ** ** **
completion/quotation, etc
16 Integrity course certificate * *
17 CCD points (certificate, etc) * *
18 Certificate of Competency in Management/Skill ** ** **
Competency Certificate

Note: - Must be submitted with application

*- Not necessary

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**- If applicable
- Must be submitted with application for first time renewal

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 ANNEXURE 7 (iii)

Supporting Documents to be Submitted with Application Form

COOPERATIVES AND OTHERS

No Item Application
New Renewal Upgrade
1 Payment of processing fee
2 Registration Certificate ** **
3 Amended Registration Certificate ** ** **
4 Bye-laws ** **
5 List of incumbent members of Board of Directors
6 Registration of members’ shares (if recently registered) ** ** **
7 Latest Commercial Licence – Form 1 - (Sarawak) ** ** **
8 Latest Business Licence – Form B - (Sabah) ** ** **
9 Latest audited financial statement
10 Commercial Licence – Form 1 - (Sarawak) ** ** **
11 Business Licence – Form B - (Sabah) ** ** **
12 Copy of degree/diploma/competency certificate/course /** /** /**
certificate/details of experience
13 Latest EPF contribution schedule (Form A) and official /** /** /**
receipt / EPF/SOCSO contribution statement for the last 3
months
14 Copy of identity card of CEO or CEO’s representative
and technical personnel
15 Copy of construction personnel registration card for CEO
or CEO’s representative and technical personnel
16 Integrity course certificate ** *
17 CCD points * *
18 Certificate of Competency in Management/Skill ** ** **
Competency Certificate

Note: - Must be submitted with application

*- Not necessary
**- If applicable
- Must be submitted at time of application for first time renewal

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