Investigating factors causing defects in Industrialised Building System (IBS) implementation for the People's Housing Programme (PPR) in Parit Buntar, Perak

Authors

  • Mohd Nazri Abdullah Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610, Seri lskandar, Perak, Malaysia
  • Mohd Esham Mamat Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610, Seri lskandar, Perak, Malaysia
  • Zaiwannizar Zainal Abidin Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610, Seri lskandar, Perak, Malaysia
  • Mohd Firdaus Zainuddin Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610, Seri lskandar, Perak, Malaysia
  • Muammad Nasharudine Shuib Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610, Seri lskandar, Perak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55573/JISED.118803

Keywords:

Industrialised Building Systems (IBS), defects, People Housing Program (PPR), satisfaction, defects contributors

Abstract

Industrialised Building Systems (IBS), or prefabrication, involves off-site manufacturing of components for easy installation. However, IBS faces challenges in Malaysia due to inadequate risk management, resulting in common failures. This paper objectives are to identify the types of defects and to analyse the causes of defects in the IBS project at PPR Parit Buntar, Perak housing. Questionnaires from 80 residents were analysed, revealing roof leaks as the primary defect. Interestingly, residents expressed high satisfaction with the quality of the house space. The findings also indicated that natural phenomena were the main contributors to defects in PPR housing. To enhance long-term satisfaction, it is recommended for housing developers and contractors to prioritize higher-quality materials in IBS projects.

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Published

2026-11-05

How to Cite

Abdullah, M. N., Mamat, M. E., Zainal Abidin, Z., Zainuddin, M. F., & Shuib, M. N. (2026). Investigating factors causing defects in Industrialised Building System (IBS) implementation for the People’s Housing Programme (PPR) in Parit Buntar, Perak. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development, 11(88), 31–39. https://doi.org/10.55573/JISED.118803

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Vol. 11 No. 88 (2026): Volume: 11 Issues: 88 Special Issue [November, 2026)

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