CIDB SPKK Registration Malaysia: Complete Guide for Government Contractors 2026

Disclaimer: This article provides general guidance based on the Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994 (Act 520), Treasury Circular No. 6/2012, and official CIDB information as of January 2026. Regulations may be amended. Always verify current requirements with CIDB or qualified professionals before making registration decisions.

Your PPK certificate alone won't get you through the door of a government tender. You need SPKK.

The Sijil Perolehan Kerja Kerajaan (SPKK), or Government Work Procurement Certificate, is the mandatory credential that qualifies Malaysian contractors to bid on federal and state construction projects. Without it, your company is invisible to government procurement, no matter how capable you are.

This guide covers:

• What SPKK is and how it differs from PPK
• Eligibility requirements by contractor grade (G1-G7)
• Paid-up capital and SCORE certification requirements
• Listed individuals (Penama) rules
• Contract value limits for each grade
• Step-by-step application process
• Fees, processing times, and validity
• Offences, penalties, and suspensions
• Insurance requirements for government projects
• Common mistakes that delay or reject applications

What Is SPKK and Why Does It Matter?

SPKK stands for Sijil Perolehan Kerja Kerajaan, which translates to Government Work Procurement Certificate. It's issued by the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) under Section 25 of Act 520 (Amendment 2011).

CertificateFull NamePurposePPKPerakuan Pendaftaran KontraktorBasic CIDB contractor registration allowing private sector workSPKKSijil Perolehan Kerja KerajaanQualification to participate in government construction tendersSTBSijil Taraf BumiputeraBumiputera status for reserved government projects

SPKK holders can participate in government procurement according to Treasury Circular No. 6/2012 and Treasury Instruction No. 3/2012 issued by the Ministry of Finance. This means federal ministries, state governments, and government-linked agencies.

The relationship is hierarchical: you need a valid PPK before you can apply for SPKK. And if your PPK is suspended or cancelled, your SPKK status is automatically affected.

Who Needs SPKK Registration?

Any contractor wanting to bid on government construction projects needs SPKK. This includes:

Project TypeSPKK Required?NotesFederal ministry construction projectsYesAll ministries require SPKKState government worksYesState-level procurementStatutory body projectsYesPETRONAS, TNB, etc. may have additional requirementsGLC-funded constructionOftenDepends on procurement policyPrivate sector projectsNoPPK sufficientSubcontracting on government projectsVariesMain contractor requirements apply

Government projects are categorised by tender method:

Tender TypeValue ThresholdContractor RequirementDirect PurchaseBelow RM20,000Registered with GovernmentQuotationRM20,001 - RM500,000PPK and CIDB registeredOpen TenderAbove RM500,000SPKK mandatory

SPKK Eligibility Requirements

Before applying for SPKK, your company must meet these baseline criteria:

RequirementDetailsValid PPK CertificateMust be current, not expired or suspendedNo active disciplinary actionsClean record with CIDB and no court proceedingsMinimum paid-up capitalPer your PPK grade, with higher minimums for SPKKSCORE certificationMinimum star rating based on gradeISO 9001 certificationRequired for G7 contractorsEquity ownership complianceShareholders cannot hold >5% in other SPKK companies