Reaching the top at Sunway Velocity 3.

 Sometimes, we are so focused on what’s next that we forget to appreciate how far we’ve come.

In business, there is always another target.

Another project to secure.
Another problem to solve.
Another quarter to deliver.
Another milestone to chase.

And perhaps that is what keeps us moving forward.

But every now and then, I think it is important to look back — not to celebrate for too long, but to remember the challenges we once thought were impossible, the difficult decisions we had to make, and the people who stood alongside us through them.

Progress rarely feels dramatic when you are living through it.

Most of the time, it is simply showing up every day, making hundreds of small decisions, solving one problem after another, and trying to be slightly better than yesterday.

Then one day, you look back and realise those small steps have taken you much further than you thought.

There will always be a next.

But occasionally, it is worth appreciating the now.

Then we keep building.

Why Lowest Price Doesn't Always Mean Best Value.

 Over the years, I've had the privilege of working alongside clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and countless professionals who shape our built environment.

The construction industry is constantly evolving. While we have made tremendous progress, I believe there is always room to challenge conventional thinking, share experiences and learn from one another.

With that in mind, I'm starting a new LinkedIn series called Perspective.

These aren't meant to be definitive answers, nor are they the views of any organisation I represent. They are simply my personal observations—drawn from more than two decades in the construction industry—as we collectively strive to build better projects, stronger businesses and a more resilient industry.

For the many years since I started working, one question has shaped many construction tenders -

"Who's the lowest bidder?"

It's a fair question. After all, every client has a budget to manage and stakeholders to answer to. But perhaps it's time we ask a second question -

"Who is most likely to deliver the best value?"

There is an important difference.

The lowest tender may reduce the initial project cost. However, if that decision leads to delays, extensive rework, safety incidents, contractual disputes or higher maintenance costs after handover, was it truly the lowest cost?

In construction, value extends far beyond the number on the tender submission.

It is reflected in consistent execution, strong planning, financial resilience, a capable project team, an uncompromising safety culture and the ability to deliver quality with certainty.

The projects that leave a lasting legacy are rarely remembered because they were the cheapest.

They are remembered because they were delivered safely, completed with quality, handed over on time, and continue to serve their communities for decades.

Price will always matter.

But perhaps it shouldn't be the only measure that matters.


As our industry continues to evolve, I believe the conversation should increasingly shift from "lowest price" to "best long-term value."


What are your thoughts? Should procurement place greater emphasis on overall value creation rather than simply the lowest initial cost?

Re-elected as Vice President of MBAM.

 I’m honoured and humbled to have been re-elected as Vice President of the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) for the new term.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all members for your trust, confidence and continued support. It is a privilege to serve alongside so many dedicated industry leaders who are committed to advancing Malaysia’s construction sector.

My heartfelt congratulations to all newly elected Council Members. I look forward to working closely with each of you as we continue to strengthen our industry, champion professionalism, and create greater value for our members and stakeholders.

Special congratulations to our newly appointed President, Mr Kenneth Liew, and Deputy President, Dato Seri Eric Kuan. I am confident that under your leadership, MBAM will continue to grow from strength to strength while addressing the opportunities and challenges facing our industry.

As we begin this new term, I remain committed to contributing my best efforts towards MBAM’s mission of building a stronger, safer, more innovative and sustainable construction industry for Malaysia.

Thank you once again for your support. I look forward to the journey ahead.