How to choose a facility management company in Malaysia (2026)

Pick a facility manager with experience in your building type and a clear service level agreement covering maintenance, cleaning, security and statutory inspections. Fees are usually a monthly management fee plus the cost of works, or an integrated contract. Check that the provider uses competent persons for regulated equipment, such as electrical installations and lifts, and keeps proper records.

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Typical costs in Malaysia (2026)

Item	Typical range / basis
Monthly management fee	Quoted per building; often a fixed fee or % of costs
Planned preventive maintenance	Contracted per system
Statutory inspections	Passed through or included
Reactive repairs	Per job or schedule of rates

Editorial estimates from published rate cards and quotes. Always get written quotes.

Licence or registration to check

No single FM licence. Electrical competent persons are registered with the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga); lifts and certain machinery fall under DOSH. For strata buildings, property managers fall under BOVAEP and the Strata Management Act 2013.

Checklist before you hire

Agree a service level agreement with response times
Check use of Energy Commission-registered competent persons for electrical work
Confirm lift and pressure-vessel inspections follow DOSH requirements
Ask for a maintenance calendar and reporting
Check insurance and subcontractor controls
Agree how costs above the fixed fee are approved

Questions to ask

Which services do you deliver yourselves and which are subcontracted?
How are statutory inspections tracked?
What reports will we receive each month?
How do you handle emergencies after hours?
What software do you use for work orders?

Red flags

No records of statutory inspections
Unapproved spending above agreed limits
Subcontractors without required registration
No SLA or measurable targets

Top-ranked facility management right now

Cofreth (M) — Subang Jaya, score 36/100
UEM Edgenta — Kuala Lumpur, score 26/100
MST Facilities — Bayan Lepas, score 21/100

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FAQ

Do strata buildings need a licensed manager?

Managing agents for strata properties should be registered property managers under BOVAEP.

Who inspects lifts?

Lifts are subject to DOSH requirements; the FM arranges inspections through competent firms.

What is an SLA?

A service level agreement setting response times, standards and penalties.