Effective 1st March 2024, the SST rate set by the Government of Malaysia has been revised upwards, from 6% to 8%. In this regard, all invoices and payments received on or after 1st March 2024 will be subjected to the revised SST rate of 8%. Quotaions and invoices issued by GBI before 1st March 2024, will also be subjected to the revised SST rate of 8% if payments are made on or after 1st March 2024.

Thank you.

Effective date from 19 October 2023, we strongly encourage that the co-locators with petrol stations to be included in the GBI certification where it can be addressed through a green lease or a green tenancy. This may be our requirement for future co-locators under petrol stations.

GBI Facilitators are expected to possess multi-disciplinary skills to properly discharge our obligations as trained individuals. Our CPD requirement are understandably specific due to the nature of specialization. We emphasize on lifelong learning to stay relevant as we embark on a new norm for the built environment.

The following additional rules shall apply for 2024 registration renewal until further notice by GBIAP.
a. CPD credits can be recorded for any subject, provided always at least 50% of the CPD credits are obtained from events related to sustainability relevant to the built environment.
b. The is no longer a maximum credit for each category per annum
c. GBI Facilitator can submit CPD credits earned through online training by either submitting proof of attendance or a short summary of learning outcomes

With the above provisions, we trust GBI Facilitators can continue to record their CPD credits earned in order to measure their voluntary, on-going and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge and personal professional development.

Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd is committed to providing good quality services and be highly responsible to our clients by:
· Consistently meeting or exceeding our clients’ expectations for quality;
· Delivering services timely to meet our clients’ requirements;
· Complying with statutory and regulatory requirements and continuously improving our processes and systems; and
· Strengthening the capability and performance of the team through effective training, competitive employee welfare, as well as a comfortable and safe working environment.

Thank you!

The Management
Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd

Date: from 02/05/2023 to 02/09/2024

We are pleased to inform that the latest EE4 Measurement, Verification and EE Performance under the GBI Interiors Tool and GBI Design Reference Guide – Interiors is now available and effective immediately as a point of upload for new project applications.

Kindly note that the updated GBI Interiors Tool and GBI Design Reference Guide – Interiors can be downloaded from our website: www.greenbuildingindex.org

Thank you!

GBI Facilitators are expected to possess multi-disciplinary skills to properly discharge our obligations as trained individuals. Our CPD requirement are understandably specific due to the nature of specialization. We emphasize on lifelong learning to stay relevant as we embark on a new norm for the built environment.

The following additional rules shall apply for 2023 registration renewal until further notice by GBIAP.

1. CPD credits can be recorded for any subject, provided always at least 50% of the CPD credits are obtained from events related to sustainability relevant to the built environment.
2. The is no longer a maximum credit for each category per annum
3. GBI Facilitator can submit CPD credits earned through online training by either submitting proof of attendance or a short summary of learning outcomes

With the above provisions, we trust GBI Facilitators can continue to record their CPD credits earned in order to measure their voluntary, on-going and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge and personal professional development.