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Direct answers about MASREKA CS SDN. BHD. services, location, fees and how to start a project, plus common questions about approvals and engineering in Johor.
MASREKA CS SDN. BHD. is a civil and structural engineering consultancy in Johor Bahru, Johor. It provides structural engineering, road, drainage and earthwork design, infrastructure design, feasibility and technical reports, authority submission support, site inspections and construction-stage support for developers, architects, contractors and asset owners.
The office is at 17, Jalan Ros Merah 2/5, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. You can reach the team by phone or WhatsApp at +6012-711 3638, by office line at 07-287 6968, or by email at masrekacs2020@gmail.com.
MASREKA CS is based in Johor Bahru and supports projects across Johor, including the wider Johor Bahru area, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang, Kulai and Skudai. Share your site location when you enquire and the team will confirm how it can support your project.
Yes. MASREKA CS provides structural review, foundation strategy, member sizing, load-path assessment and practical detailing for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Designs are coordinated with the architect and shaped by site conditions, buildability, material availability and cost.
Yes. The firm plans road access, platform levels, grading, stormwater drainage, cut-and-fill and earthwork quantities, and site infrastructure for developments in Johor. It also advises on retaining strategy, slope drainage measures and construction staging.
Yes. MASREKA CS prepares the engineering drawings, calculations, technical reports and written responses needed for authority submission and project review, and supports clients through review comments until the engineering documentation is ready for approval.
Yes. During construction, MASREKA CS inspects key stages, answers contractor technical queries, responds to unexpected ground conditions and authority comments, and helps keep the design intent intact on site, so construction stays aligned with the approved engineering drawings.
Yes. MASREKA CS carries out condition observation and inspection, load-path review and structural assessment of existing buildings and structures, then provides remedial recommendations, remedial design and concise technical reports for owners making repair or upgrade decisions.
Engineering fees depend on the project type, size, location, design stage and required scope, so there is no fixed price. Send MASREKA CS your project details and any drawings, and the team will review the scope and provide a quotation.
Email masrekacs2020@gmail.com, or call or WhatsApp +6012-711 3638. Include the project location, project type, current stage, drawings available, timeline and the engineering scope you need. A senior consultant will review the request and advise the next step.
Property developers, architects, main contractors, project managers, quantity surveyors, industrial clients, asset owners and private landowners in Johor who need civil, structural, drainage, earthwork or infrastructure engineering advice can contact MASREKA CS.
A structural engineer is typically needed when a building or structure is designed, altered, extended, or assessed for structural safety. In Malaysia, structural plans submitted to a local authority must be endorsed by a Professional Engineer with a Practising Certificate (PEPC) in the relevant civil or structural discipline, practising under a Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) registered Engineering Consultancy Practice. Minor interior work that does not change the structure may not need engineering endorsement, but this depends on the local authority and the scope of work. If you are unsure, share your plans with MASREKA CS and the team can advise whether a PEPC endorsement is required.
Under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967, as amended, and the Uniform Building By-laws, only a Professional Engineer with a Practising Certificate (PEPC) can act as the Submitting Person for structural plans to a local authority. A Professional Engineer (PE) without a practising certificate is not permitted to submit plans to the authorities, including as a pro bono service. The PEPC must be qualified in the relevant branch, typically civil or structural engineering for building structures, and should practise under a BEM-registered Engineering Consultancy Practice. MASREKA CS prepares the engineering drawings, calculations and documentation needed for that submission.
The usual path is an enquiry and briefing, a review of available drawings and site information, a scoped quotation, then design development coordinated with the architect or other consultants. This is followed by calculations, drawings and reports for authority submission, responses to review comments, and construction-stage support such as inspections and contractor queries. The exact steps depend on the project type, whether it is a new building, an extension or remedial work, and which authorities are involved. MASREKA CS will confirm the proposed scope before work starts.
In the areas MASREKA CS serves, the local planning and building authorities typically include Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB), Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri (MBIP) and Majlis Bandaraya Pasir Gudang (MBPG, formerly known as MPPG). Other technical agencies may also review the relevant parts of a project, such as the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba) for fire-safety matters, the Public Works Department (JKR) where government or public infrastructure is involved, and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) for drainage and stormwater. The exact list depends on the site location, development type and current local requirements.
If the work changes the building structure, floor area, roof, foundations or building footprint, local authorities in Johor generally require plan approval before construction. Submissions are usually made through the One Stop Centre (OSC) and typically include architectural plans by a qualified principal submitting person, structural drawings and calculations endorsed by a PEPC, and other reports the council may request. Cosmetic interior work that does not affect the structure may follow a simpler or different process, but this varies by council and should be confirmed with the relevant authority. MASREKA CS can prepare the civil and structural documents and advise how they fit into the overall submission. Fees depend on the project scope; contact the firm for a quotation.
A soil or geotechnical investigation is commonly required where new foundations, significant earthworks, retaining walls, slopes or uncertain ground conditions are involved, because foundation design depends on the actual soil profile. Local authorities may also request a geotechnical report as a condition of planning or building-plan approval. Minor renovations that do not add load or change foundations may not need a new investigation, but this should be confirmed for each site. MASREKA CS can advise whether an investigation is likely to be needed and how the findings should inform the foundation or earthwork design.
Stormwater and drainage design for urban development in Malaysia is generally expected to follow the Urban Stormwater Management Manual for Malaysia (MSMA), Second Edition, published by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) and brought into force in 2012. Earthwork, platform levels, cut-and-fill and erosion control are also commonly reviewed by the local authority and, where applicable, JPS. Requirements can differ by site, catchment and council, and later JPS hydrology guidance may also apply. MASREKA CS designs road, drainage and earthwork proposals to support these reviews and responds to technical comments.
Processing times vary by local authority, the type of application, the completeness of the submission and whether review comments need to be answered. Under Malaysia's One Stop Centre (OSC) framework, some councils publish target processing periods for building-plan applications, but actual time can be shorter or longer than those targets. It is best to confirm the current timeline with the relevant council for your site, such as MBJB, MBIP or MBPG. MASREKA CS cannot control the authority's review period, but it prepares complete engineering documents and replies promptly to comments so the submission is not delayed on the consultant's side.
Email masrekacs2020@gmail.com, or call or WhatsApp +6012-711 3638, with the project location, type, current stage, available drawings, timeline and the engineering scope you need. A senior consultant will review the request, clarify the scope and provide a quotation. Fees depend on the project type, size, location, design stage and required scope; there is no fixed price. Once the scope is agreed, the team can proceed with design, documentation and authority-submission support.
Helpful starting information includes the site address or lot details, a brief description of the proposed work, any existing architectural or survey drawings, earlier approved plans if the building already exists, and any authority comments or previous reports such as a soil investigation. If these are not yet available, you can still enquire and MASREKA CS will advise what is needed next.
MASREKA CS SDN.
View service →Road access, platform levels, grading, stormwater drainage, earthwork quantities and site infrastructure planning for developments in Johor Bahru and across Johor.
View service →Decision-ready engineering reports for planning, acquisitions, structural concerns, site constraints, remedial works and upgrade options in Johor Bahru and across Johor.
View service →Engineering drawings, calculations, responses and technical documents prepared to support project review and authority submission requirements in Johor Bahru and across Johor.
View service →Condition observation and inspection, load-path review and structural assessment of existing buildings and structures, with remedial recommendations, remedial design and concise technical reports.
View service →Concept options, stability review, wall selection, drainage measures and buildable remedial recommendations for slopes and retaining structures in Johor Bahru and across Johor.
View service →Share the project type, site location, current stage and any drawings you have. A senior consultant will review the request and advise the next step.
