International Construction Week: Myanmar delegation joins the event in Malaysia

A Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant attended the International Construction Week (ICW) and BuildXpo 2026, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from November 10 to 11.

The delegation attended the opening ceremony at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, which was officially opened by the Malaysian Prime Minister. They also visited exhibition booths showcasing international infrastructure projects, construction technologies and building materials.

During the visit, Union Minister U Myo Thant held discussions with Malaysian Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in construction and infrastructure development. Both sides discussed opportunities for technical cooperation, knowledge sharing and skills exchange among engineers and business operators, as well as greater collaboration between government agencies and the private sector.

On November 11, the Myanmar delegation visited road and bridge construction projects around Kuala Lumpur to observe construction technologies, urban development and environmental management practices. The delegation returned to Yangon International Airport on the evening of November 11.