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CDM Regulatory Publications & Guidance

Essential reading for construction duty-holders, designers, and principal contractors operating under Malaysia's CDM Regulations 2024.

Official DOSH Publications

The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has issued the following statutory instruments and official guidance documents governing Construction Design and Management (CDM) practice in Malaysia.

OHI&A CDM Advisors recommends that all duty-holders — Clients, Principal Contractors, Principal Designers, Contractors, and Designers — familiarise themselves with both documents before commencing any notifiable construction project.

Statutory Instrument
Statutory

Construction Industry (Design and Management) Regulations 2024

Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Malaysia · 2024

The principal statutory instrument establishing the legal framework for CDM governance in Malaysia. Sets out the duties of Clients, Principal Contractors, Principal Designers, Contractors, and Designers for all notifiable construction projects.

Download CDM Regulations 2024 (PDF)

Key Topics Covered

  • Duty-holder roles and responsibilities
  • Notification requirements for construction projects
  • Pre-Construction Phase obligations
  • Construction Phase Plan requirements
  • Health and Safety File provisions
Official Guidance
Guidance

CDM Regulations 2024 — Guidelines 2026

Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Malaysia · 2026

The official DOSH guidance document providing practical interpretation and implementation guidance for the CDM Regulations 2024. Clarifies duty-holder obligations, documentation standards, and compliance expectations for construction projects across Malaysia.

Download CDM Guidelines 2026 (PDF)

Key Topics Covered

  • Practical guidance on PCWD and PCWC appointments
  • CDM documentation standards and templates
  • Project notification procedures
  • Competence and SKET-OC requirements
  • Compliance audit and inspection framework

All publications listed are official DOSH instruments. OHI&A CDM Advisors provides links for reference purposes only. Users should verify currency and completeness directly with DOSH.

Need Help Interpreting These Regulations?

OHI&A CDM Advisors provides specialist interpretation, compliance gap analysis, and duty-holder briefings based on both the CDM Regulations 2024 and the CDM Guidelines 2026. Contact us to discuss your project's specific obligations.

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