Development of facilities management in Malaysia
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to provide better understanding of the practices and experiences of facilities management (FM) in Malaysia.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper discusses contemporary roles, issues and future challenges facing FM in Malaysia. It also reviews other western countries where FM is better and more effectively managed. In addition, the paper generates ideas on the future plans and strategies for the development of FM in Malaysia.
Findings
The paper finds that Malaysia still lacks a maintenance and facilities culture. Many things need to be established in order to satisfy both the public and private sectors. Out‐sourcing is identified as one of the best options for FM in Malaysia, which may involve more companies, with more contracts being tendered out.
Originality/value
This literature review offers insight into FM in Malaysia. It is suggests that more technical expertise in this field should be encouraged in order to improve the status of FM in the country.
Keywords
Citation
Nizam Kamaruzzaman, S. and Marinie Ahmad Zawawi, E. (2010), "Development of facilities management in Malaysia", Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 75-81. https://doi.org/10.1108/14725961011019094
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2010, Emerald Group Publishing Limited