Copyright 2025 by Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) 200401008385 (646889-V)
 
 

Objectives

  • Fund, manage and carry out research activities as contained in the Construction Industry Transformation Program (CITP 2016-2020)
  • Offering test and laboratory materials for heavy structure engineering and building materials that focus on IBS structures and components
  • Establish R&D cooperation with stakeholders in the domestic and overseas construction industry (Industry Stakeholders)
  • Earn funds and offer ventures for R&D activities and programs
  • Distribute the latest technology and R&D products to the national construction industry players through promotion, patent and commercialization.

Our History

2004

Establishment of CREAM

CREAM was established on 26 March as a limited company under the Companies Act 1965
 
2006

Fully operated

CREAM operates fully as a company
 
2009

Makmal Kerja Raya Malaysia (MKRM)

Establishment of Makmal Kerja Raya Malaysia (MKRM) by CIDB. CREAM operations moved to Jalan Chan Sow Lin
 
2011

Certified with ISO 9001: 2008

CREAM was certified with ISO 9001: 2008 for Quality Management System (Scope of R&D Management)
 
2012

Accredited ISO / IEC 17025: 2005

MKRM accredited ISO / IEC 17025: 2005 (Scope of materials testing)
 
2015

CREAM Certification Service (CCS)

Establishment of CREAM Certification Service (CCS) for Ready Mixed Concrete certification
 
2016

Wholly Owned Subsidiary

CREAM was structured as a wholly owned subsidiary of CIDB.
 
2017

Center for Advanced Construction Technology and Innovation (CACTI)

Establishment of Center for Advanced Construction Technology and Innovation (CACTI) as well as the Center for Quality Assurance and Certification (CQAC)
 
2018

CREAM New Headquarters (HQ)

CREAM operations move to Level 29, Sunway Putra Tower.
CREAM Certification Services accredited by DSM for MS ISO / IEC 17065: 2012.
 
2020

Accredited by Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC)

CREAM has been accredited and recognized by the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) for the Environment Quality Development Program (QE/5S)
 
2021

Construction Assessment Center (CASC)

CREAM was recognised by CIDB as a Construction Assessment Center (CASC)
 
2022

MKRM Sarawak & Sabah

Establishment of MKRM in Sarawak and Sabah
 
2023

Approved Research Institute

CREAM achieved an Approved Research Institute (ARI) status from MOF under Section 34B of the Income Tax Act 1967
 

Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)

CREAM is certified with ISO 37001:2016 for Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)
 
2024

Accredited ISO/IEC 17020:2012

CREAM Inspection Services accredited to ISO/IEC 17020:2012
 
2025

Additional Scopes of ISO/IEC 17065

DSM approved 10 additional scopes under MS ISO/IEC 17065:2012 for our CREAM Certification Services
 

Additional Scopes of ISO/IEC 17025

DSM approved the addition of 12 new scopes for MKRM Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak, and Sabah
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