By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, May 21: The Sarawak government has made it mandatory for all major construction and infrastructure projects in the State to fully implement Building Information Modelling (BIM) by 2030 as part of its push to strengthen digital project delivery ecosystems.
According to a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) news report, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Sarawak, Datuk Ir Aidel Lariwoo, said the State is no longer treating BIM as an option but a requirement.
“From now on, building projects valued over RM10 million and infrastructure projects over RM100 million must adopt BIM as part of Sarawak’s 100 per cent integration policy by 2030,” he announced during the closing ceremony of the Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak’s Strategic Engagement with Consultants 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here yesterday (May 20).
Speaking on behalf of Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Aidel said this move is aligned with the National Construction Policy (NCP) 2030 and Sarawak’s Digital Economy Masterplan 2030, both integral to the Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030.
He emphasised that BIM is more than a design tool—it plays a pivotal role in enhancing transparency, efficiency, good governance, cost control, quality assurance, safety compliance, and environmental sustainability.
“The future we are building must not only be physical but sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.
“BIM ensures seamless information flow throughout a project’s lifecycle, from design to facility management,” he explained.
Touching on sustainability, he urged industry consultants to adopt green engineering principles, climate resilience, and resource efficiency, in line with global climate challenges such as the floods affecting Sarawak and recent regional earthquakes.
“As consultants, you are not just planners—you are strategic partners in Sarawak’s transformation journey.
“The legacy we leave behind should not be limited to physical infrastructure, but a sustainable future for generations to come,” he said.
Aidel also reiterated the Sarawak government’s support for the local consulting industry, expressing readiness to review policies related to the Scale of Fees and Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) requirements, provided these are met with a culture of professional excellence and innovation.
The closing event marked the State’s ongoing commitment to making Sarawak’s construction sector more progressive, efficient, and future-ready through close collaboration between government and industry players. — DayakDaily
