PAPAR: The upcoming Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) Sabah Regional Campus at Beringgis is set to emerge as a world-class Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) hub, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and modern infrastructure.
Federal Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the RM130.6 million project on 34 acres land is designed to produce a highly skilled workforce prepared to meet the challenges of the technological and digital era.
It would also be the first in Sabah to apply Building Information Modelling (BIM) up to Level of Detail (LOD) 500, combined with the Industrialised Building System (IBS).
“This means the campus will have a digital model that mirrors the actual building, fully usable throughout its entire lifecycle from design and construction to operations and facility maintenance.
“The integration of BIM and IBS would speed up the construction process, reduces the risk of cost overruns, and ensure accuracy in design,” he said.
He said the project would also be assessed using the Safety and Health Assessment System in Construction (SHASSIC); Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC); and Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST).
“This proves that we are not merely building a campus, but ensuring the construction process complies with industry standards and best practices.
Alexander expressed appreciation to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor, the Sabah State Government and in particular the Sabah Public Works Department for providing a one-kilometer access road from the main road to the project site.
The project here to be completed in 24 months specifically in 2027, he added, would stand as a symbol of strong Federal-State collaboration, ensuring that the people of Sabah continue to benefit from development, skills training, and employment opportunities.
As Minister, Alexander sees this project not merely as physical development, but as a milestone in their efforts to strengthen TVET for construction industry in the country.
“ABM and Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Technologies are among the strategic initiatives under a government regulatory body, CIDB to produce skilled and competitive manpower for the nation’s construction industry.
“Since its establishment, ABM has served as a key platform in providing high-quality construction skills training that meets industry standards, while ensuring Malaysia has a local workforce that is competent, safe, and productive.
“With six campuses operating nationwide, ABM together with CIDB Tech has trained 463,679 individuals from 2001 to July 2025 – comprising 164,350 youths and 299,329 construction personnel,” he said.
Alexander said this achievement is a strong proof of ABM’s significant role in developing skilled manpower for the country’s construction industry. In Sabah, he said ABM Sabah Regional began operations in 2001 with only four basic programs, but has since grown into a comprehensive training centre offering more than 55 skill areas across various trades.
“Since its inception, a total of 196,000 Sabahans have received training in multiple fields.
“Today, the ABM Sabah Regional not only focuses on basic skills such as bricklaying, tiling, and carpentry, but also on high-impact skills including heavy machinery operations, electrical wiring, air-conditioning systems, high-pressure pipe installation, steel structures, BIM technology, and most recently, the use of drones and simulators,” he said.
Federal Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the RM130.6 million project on 34 acres land is designed to produce a highly skilled workforce prepared to meet the challenges of the technological and digital era.
It would also be the first in Sabah to apply Building Information Modelling (BIM) up to Level of Detail (LOD) 500, combined with the Industrialised Building System (IBS).
“This means the campus will have a digital model that mirrors the actual building, fully usable throughout its entire lifecycle from design and construction to operations and facility maintenance.
“The integration of BIM and IBS would speed up the construction process, reduces the risk of cost overruns, and ensure accuracy in design,” he said.
He said the project would also be assessed using the Safety and Health Assessment System in Construction (SHASSIC); Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC); and Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST).
“This proves that we are not merely building a campus, but ensuring the construction process complies with industry standards and best practices.
Alexander expressed appreciation to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor, the Sabah State Government and in particular the Sabah Public Works Department for providing a one-kilometer access road from the main road to the project site.
The project here to be completed in 24 months specifically in 2027, he added, would stand as a symbol of strong Federal-State collaboration, ensuring that the people of Sabah continue to benefit from development, skills training, and employment opportunities.
As Minister, Alexander sees this project not merely as physical development, but as a milestone in their efforts to strengthen TVET for construction industry in the country.
“ABM and Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Technologies are among the strategic initiatives under a government regulatory body, CIDB to produce skilled and competitive manpower for the nation’s construction industry.
“Since its establishment, ABM has served as a key platform in providing high-quality construction skills training that meets industry standards, while ensuring Malaysia has a local workforce that is competent, safe, and productive.
“With six campuses operating nationwide, ABM together with CIDB Tech has trained 463,679 individuals from 2001 to July 2025 – comprising 164,350 youths and 299,329 construction personnel,” he said.
Alexander said this achievement is a strong proof of ABM’s significant role in developing skilled manpower for the country’s construction industry. In Sabah, he said ABM Sabah Regional began operations in 2001 with only four basic programs, but has since grown into a comprehensive training centre offering more than 55 skill areas across various trades.
“Since its inception, a total of 196,000 Sabahans have received training in multiple fields.
“Today, the ABM Sabah Regional not only focuses on basic skills such as bricklaying, tiling, and carpentry, but also on high-impact skills including heavy machinery operations, electrical wiring, air-conditioning systems, high-pressure pipe installation, steel structures, BIM technology, and most recently, the use of drones and simulators,” he said.
