Is there a nationally adopted and recognized form of certification for buildings? What is it and is it mandatory for all new buildings and refurbished buildings?
In Malaysia, there is no nationally adopted or recognized form of green certification for buildings. There is no mandatory requirement for new buildings and refurbished buildings to obtain green certification.
Generally, building owners may voluntarily apply for green rating or certification, and are free to elect such certifications by the industry associations. The two most common green-rating systems adopted in Malaysia are: (i) Green Building Index (GBI), operated jointly by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia) and the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia; and (ii) Green Real Estate (GreenRE), which is established by Malaysia's Real Estate and Housing Developers Association.