Kota Kinabalu: The Construction Traffic Management Officer (CTMO) programme is set to enhance professionalism in managing construction site traffic across Sabah, according to the Sabah Director of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), Nazri Zakaria.
Speaking at the programme’s launch, recently, Nazri emphasised CIDB’s vital role in developing and regulating Malaysia’s construction industry under the Ministry of Works through the CIDB Act 520.
He said the CTMO programme, a strategic collaboration between CIDB Holdings Malaysia and Traf Tech Academy, is part of CIDB’s continuous effort to ensure construction activities are safe, smooth, and professionally managed according to national standards.
“CIDB has 14 core functions, including the development and modernisation of the construction industry and advising the government.
“In the context of traffic management, the CTMO programme is essential in producing skilled personnel who can safely and efficiently manage traffic flow at construction sites,” he said.
Nazri highlighted the growing need for professional traffic management, particularly during construction projects that affect public roads.
He noted that efficient implementation of Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) is crucial to both the safety of road users and the smooth progress of construction works.
“CTMOs are not only responsible for planning traffic diversions such as contraflow systems, but they also serve as key liaisons between contractors, traffic police, local authorities, the media, and other stakeholders,” he added.
He also underlined the importance of embracing modern technologies such as robotics, drones, AI-based traffic control systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to advance the nation’s construction industry.
Nazri expressed hope that more young people would take interest and innovate in the field of construction safety, particularly in traffic management.
Meanwhile, Hidayat Syeh, Director of Traf Tech Academy and Manager of Khayr Services Sdn Bhd, said the academy was established as a subsidiary of Khayr Services to focus specifically on road safety training in Sabah.
He said the CTMO programme is supported by CIDB Holdings through the CIDB Grow initiative, which provides training modules and certified trainers. The programme is open to individuals aged 18 and above who hold a CIDB Green Card.
Also present were Senior Engineer of JKR Sabah’s Traffic and Transport Division Rafael Arthur Mojolou, Assistant Director of JKR Sabah’s Training Institute Branch Ir Melvin Francis Humoc, Chairman of the Sabah Association of Technical and Technologist Professionals Ir Ts Gs Agus Irwan Hasanudin, and Assistant Engineer of Kota Kinabalu City Hall’s Traffic and Transport Division Janet E. Ikun.
Speaking at the programme’s launch, recently, Nazri emphasised CIDB’s vital role in developing and regulating Malaysia’s construction industry under the Ministry of Works through the CIDB Act 520.
He said the CTMO programme, a strategic collaboration between CIDB Holdings Malaysia and Traf Tech Academy, is part of CIDB’s continuous effort to ensure construction activities are safe, smooth, and professionally managed according to national standards.
“CIDB has 14 core functions, including the development and modernisation of the construction industry and advising the government.
“In the context of traffic management, the CTMO programme is essential in producing skilled personnel who can safely and efficiently manage traffic flow at construction sites,” he said.
Nazri highlighted the growing need for professional traffic management, particularly during construction projects that affect public roads.
He noted that efficient implementation of Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) is crucial to both the safety of road users and the smooth progress of construction works.
“CTMOs are not only responsible for planning traffic diversions such as contraflow systems, but they also serve as key liaisons between contractors, traffic police, local authorities, the media, and other stakeholders,” he added.
He also underlined the importance of embracing modern technologies such as robotics, drones, AI-based traffic control systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to advance the nation’s construction industry.
Nazri expressed hope that more young people would take interest and innovate in the field of construction safety, particularly in traffic management.
Meanwhile, Hidayat Syeh, Director of Traf Tech Academy and Manager of Khayr Services Sdn Bhd, said the academy was established as a subsidiary of Khayr Services to focus specifically on road safety training in Sabah.
He said the CTMO programme is supported by CIDB Holdings through the CIDB Grow initiative, which provides training modules and certified trainers. The programme is open to individuals aged 18 and above who hold a CIDB Green Card.
Also present were Senior Engineer of JKR Sabah’s Traffic and Transport Division Rafael Arthur Mojolou, Assistant Director of JKR Sabah’s Training Institute Branch Ir Melvin Francis Humoc, Chairman of the Sabah Association of Technical and Technologist Professionals Ir Ts Gs Agus Irwan Hasanudin, and Assistant Engineer of Kota Kinabalu City Hall’s Traffic and Transport Division Janet E. Ikun.
