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Current Challenges and Future Prospects of Green Construction in Malaysia Sam, Wil Son; Primus, Audrey; Sentiveanu , Daniela; Puspitasari, Surya Dewi; Jannat, Md Abu Hanifa; Jayapadma, Jayapadma Mudalige Miyuru Uthpala; Illahi, Yuangga Rizky; Permana, Muhamad Diki; Maharjan, Amit Kumar; Maharjan, Rabin; Tongco, Jovale Vincent
Civil and Sustainable Urban Engineering Volume 5 - Issue 1 - 2025
Publisher : Tecno Scientifica Publishing & Society of Tropical Science and Technology

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53623/csue.v5i1.621

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Malaysia’s rapid urbanization, driven by a growing population and increasing industrial and infrastructural demands, significantly impacted the environment. The construction sector, a key contributor to economic growth, simultaneously became a major source of environmental degradation due to high resource consumption and waste generation. In response to these challenges, the integration of green materials and sustainable technologies emerged as a viable solution to minimize the negative environmental footprint of construction activities. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of green materials in Malaysia, including bamboo, organic waste, recycled concrete aggregate, and plastic waste, highlighting their benefits and limitations. Additionally, sustainable construction technologies such as solar energy, hydropower, biogas systems, green roofing, and rainwater harvesting are examined for their potential role in enhancing environmental sustainability. The study further evaluates existing government policies and regulations governing green construction in Malaysia, identifying key challenges such as ineffective waste management, regulatory enforcement gaps, and illegal dumping. Comparisons with international best practices, including those from Japan and Hong Kong, offer insights into potential improvements for Malaysia’s regulatory framework and implementation strategies. The paper also discusses the prospects of green materials and sustainable construction technologies, outlining potential solutions to enhance their adoption. By addressing both the challenges and opportunities within the sector, this review aims to contribute to the advancement of sustainable construction practices in Malaysia, ultimately fostering a eco-friendlier and more resilient built environment.
Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Green Building Materials in Malaysia Siganul, Aimie Peace; Puspitasari, Surya Dewi
Civil and Sustainable Urban Engineering Volume 5 - Issue 1 - 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53623/csue.v5i1.689

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Sustainable construction is essential for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing waste, and promoting cost efficiency. However, Malaysia faces persistent challenges in environmental management, development approval procedures, and the adoption of green technologies. While various studies have explored individual aspects of sustainability in construction, there remains a lack of comprehensive reviews that critically assess how regulatory frameworks, approval processes, and green technologies intersect to influence sustainable construction outcomes in the Malaysian context. This review addresses that gap by synthesizing current practices, identifying key bottlenecks, and proposing actionable strategies for improvement. It evaluates regulatory frameworks, environmental strategies, green materials, and advanced technologies that support sustainable construction. The efficiency of the development approval process including project proposals, land acquisition, planning approval, occupancy, and handover plays a crucial role in enabling sustainable outcomes. Green technologies such as renewable energy, solar power, and smart construction techniques like the Internet of Things (IoT) are examined for their potential to enhance sustainability. The review also highlights persistent gaps in cost management and regulatory enforcement. By consolidating diverse strands of knowledge, this paper contributes to a clearer understanding of systemic barriers and opportunities within Malaysia’s sustainable construction landscape, offering policy and practice recommendations to guide future progress.
Valorization of Palm Oil Fuel Ash for Sustainable Partial Cement Replacement in Concrete: A Mini Review Boateng, Kwame Mensah; Owusu, Abena Serwaa; Mohd Yazid, Siti Farhana; Puspitasari, Surya Dewi; Wijayanti, Yureana
Civil and Sustainable Urban Engineering Volume 5 - Issue 2 - 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53623/csue.v5i2.819

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Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA), a by-product from the combustion of palm oil mill residues, has emerged as a highly promising supplementary cementitious material (SCM) to enhance sustainability in the construction industry. This paper reviews the physical and chemical characteristics, mechanical performance, optimal replacement levels, and the associated economic and environmental implications of incorporating POFA in concrete. Physically, POFA is characterized by its low specific gravity, initially coarse particle size, and porous structure, which can be refined through grinding to achieve finer particles with increased surface area and improved pozzolanic reactivity. Chemically, POFA is rich in silicon dioxide (SiO₂), with appreciable amounts of aluminium trioxide (Al₂O₃) and ferric oxide (Fe₂O₃), meeting the ASTM International C618-12 requirements for Class F pozzolans. These characteristics enable POFA to react with calcium hydroxide produced during Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) hydration, forming additional calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel, thereby enhancing strength and durability. Experimental studies have demonstrated that partial replacement of OPC with finely ground POFA, particularly at levels between 10–30%, can improve long-term compressive strength, reduce permeability, and enhance resistance to chloride penetration and sulphate attack. Economically, incorporating POFA reduces dependence on energy-intensive OPC, resulting in lower production costs, while environmentally, it minimizes landfill waste, decreases greenhouse gas emissions, and promotes circular economy practices. In palm oil-producing nations such as Malaysia and Indonesia, utilizing POFA in concrete can simultaneously address the challenges of industrial waste management and cement industry decarbonization, offering a viable pathway towards sustainable construction.
Co-Authors Boateng, Kwame Mensah Illahi, Yuangga Rizky Jannat, Md Abu Hanifa Jayapadma, Jayapadma Mudalige Miyuru Uthpala Maharjan, Amit Kumar Maharjan, Rabin Mohd Yazid, Siti Farhana Owusu, Abena Serwaa Permana, Muhamad Diki Primus, Audrey Sam, Wil Son Sentiveanu , Daniela Siganul, Aimie Peace Tongco, Jovale Vincent Wijayanti, Yureana