Guidelines BQSM 2012
Guidelines BQSM 2012
Guidelines BQSM 2012
GUIDELINE TO
REGISTRATION OF
QUANTITY SURVEYORS AND
CONSULTING QUANTITY
SURVEYOR PRACTICE
19 JANUARY 2012
GUIDELINE TO REGISTRATION OF
QUANTITY SURVEYORS AND QUANTITY SURVEYING
CONSULTING PRACTICE
1.0
Introduction
The purpose of this Guideline is to provide outline on the requirements or
conditions and procedure for registration of Quantity Surveyor and practice as
Consulting Quantity Surveyor. It comprises the registration of:(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
2.0
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.2.2
Form A shall be submitted together with: a) certified copy of SPM/STPM/ A-Level certificates or equivalents
b) certified copy of Degree/Diploma/Certificate (where applicable)
c) certified copy of full examination transcript from first year to final
year of Degree/Diploma/ Certificates (where applicable)
d) Passport-size photo in formal attire
e) Copy of identity card (I.C.)
f) A non-refundable processing fee of RM50.00 and registration fee of
RM50.00 in the form of crossed cheque/money order/postal
order/bank draft made payable to LEMBAGA JURUUKUR BAHAN
MALAYSIA. Payment can also be made online via internet banking.
g) Address of employment and a copy of companys letterhead (if
applicable)
h) Duly completed Education History Form.
Hardcopy of the supporting documents for the online application must be
submitted within two(2) weeks of the submission of the application.
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.2.9
In the event the application is rejected by the Board, the registration fee
shall be returned to the applicant together with the above notification.
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2.3.1
2.3.2
In the event the application for renewal is rejected by the Board, the
renewal fee of the registered Graduate Quantity Surveyor less a
processing fee of RM 25.00 shall be returned to the applicant together
with the notification for rejection.
2.3.3
A Registered Graduate Quantity Surveyor who does not satisfy the CPD
requirement shall have his renewed registration cancelled immediately
and his renewal fee shall not be returned by the Board. 2
(b)
(c)
2.4.3
b)
c)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2 Form B shall be submitted together with: a) certification of minimum two or three (2 or 3) years (whichever
applicable) of working experience from employer in approved format
as in Appendix B2.
b) Letter of approval from Joint Test of Professional Competence (JTPC)
on successful completion of TPC or other form of approved
certification.
c) A copy of passport-size photo in formal attire.
d) Name and address of employment.
e) A non-refundable processing fee of RM50.00 and registration fee of
RM300.00 in the form of crossed cheque/money order/postal
order/bank draft made payable to LEMBAGA JURUUKUR BAHAN
MALAYSIA. Payment can also be made online via internet banking.
Hardcopy of the supporting documents for the online application must be
submitted within two(2) weeks of the submission of the application.
3.2.3 The applicant shall have his working experience certified by his employer
in the format as in Appendix B2 hereof. All certificates and other required
documents shall be certified in the format as in Appendix A3 hereof. For
the purpose of calculating years of employment under 3.1.1 (b), (c) or (d)
hereof, the commencement date of the two or three years period shall be
calculated from the date of registration as a registered graduate Quantity
Surveyor.
3.2.4
The TPC shall be conducted jointly by the Board & ISM in accordance
with the Rules & Guide to the Test of Professional Competence published
jointly by the Board and ISM.
3.2.7 Applicant shall be notified of the decision of the Board in writing within
one (1) month of the date of the decision.
3.2.8
In the event the application is rejected by the Board, the registration fee
shall be returned to the applicant together with the above notification.
3.2.9
3.3
3.3.3 A Registered Quantity Surveyor who does not satisfy the CPD
requirement shall have his renewed registration cancelled immediately and
his renewal fee shall not be returned by the Board. 4
3.4
3.4.1
(b)
(c)
In the event the application for reinstatement is rejected by the Board, the
reinstatement fee of the registered Quantity Surveyor shall be returned to
the applicant together with the notification for rejection.
4.0
4.1
4.1.1
4.2.2
Form B1 shall be submitted together with:a) Certified copy of degree or professional examination certificate.
b) Certified copy of passport.
c) Certified copy of certificate of membership of professional
bodies/institution.
d) A copy of passport size photo in formal attire.
e) Proof of practical experience.
f) Form of Declaration by sponsor.
g) A non-refundable processing fee of RM50.00 and registration fee of
RM3,000.00 in the form of crossed cheque/money order/postal order
/bank draft made payable to LEMBAGA JURUUKUR BAHAN
MALAYSIA. Payment can also be made online via internet banking.
Hardcopy of the supporting documents for the online application must be
submitted within two(2) weeks of the submission of the application.
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4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
In the event the application is rejected by the Board, the registration fee
shall be returned to the applicant together with the above notification.
4.2.8
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2 In the event the application for renewal is rejected by the Board, the
renewal fee of the Temporary Registered Quantity Surveyor less a
processing fee of RM 50.00 shall be returned to the applicant together
with the notification for rejection.
4.3.3 A Temporary Registered Quantity Surveyor who does not satisfy the CPD
requirement shall have his renewed registration cancelled immediately and
his renewal fee shall not be returned by the Board. 6
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(b)
(c)
5.0
4.4.2
4.4.3
In the event the application for reinstatement is rejected by the Board, the
reinstatement fee of the Temporary Registered Quantity Surveyor shall be
returned to the applicant together with the notification for rejection.
5.1.1
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5.1.2
5.1.3
The name of a firm or body corporate shall be approved by the Board. The
name of a sole proprietorship shall reflect the name of the principal of the
firm and the professional name, ie `QS Consult in English or `Perunding
Ukur Bahan in Bahasa Malaysia. It shall comply with all requirements of
the Registrar of Business and the Registrar of Company.
5.1.4
Firms and body corporates are allowed to set up branches. However a sole
proprietorship may open not more than 2 branches. All branches shall be
managed by a Registered Quantity Surveyor. Principal of a sole
proprietorship cannot be a branch manager. Non-full time partners or
directors are allowed to be branch managers. Number of branch offices
allowed for each branch manager to manage are: 7.
a) Non-full time partners or directors
b) Staffs who are Registered Quantity Surveyors
: unlimited
: one only
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5.1.5
5.1.6
The body corporate shall be incorporated under the Companies Act 1965
with a minimum paid up capital of RM50,000.00.
5.1.7
5.1.8
5.1.9
5.1.10 All letterheads of the firm or body corporate must display its BQSM
permit number, address(es) of all the BQSM registered branch office(s),
name of the principal or all the partners or all the directors of the firm or
body corporate together with their respective qualification and position in
the firm or body corporate.
All branch office letterheads must display its respective branch
registration permit number, its address and name and qualification of the
branch manager managing the respective branch office. The permit
number and address of the head office of the firm or body corporate
should also be displayed in the branch office letterhead.
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5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
Form G shall be submitted together with :a) A non-refundable processing fee of RM100.00 and registration fee of
RM1,000.00 in the form of crossed cheque/money order/postal order
/bank draft made payable to LEMBAGA JURUUKUR BAHAN
MALAYSIA. Payment can also be made online via internet banking.
b) Copy of degree of Sole Proprietor/Partners/Directors
c) Registration Certificate of Sole Proprietor/Partners/Directors as a
Registered Quantity Surveyor.
d) Statutory Declaration in the presence of Commissioner of Oath that
he/she is not a bankrupt from Sole Proprietor/ Partners/Directors.
e) In the case of Sole Proprietorship, letter of resignation/letter of
retirement or letter of undertaking of resignation within six (6) months
from the principal (if he is still under employment).
f) Partnership Agreement/Memorandum of Articles of Association
(MAA) as the case may be with the object as specified in Appendix
D2 and duly certified by the Commission of Companies or Company
Secretary or a Registered Quantity Surveyor who does not have a
vested interest in the Firm or Body Corporate. 8
g) In the case of Body Corporate, a copy of Form 24 & Form 49 duly
certified by the Commission of Companies or Company Secretary or a
Registered Quantity Surveyor who does not have a vested interest in
the Firm or Body Corporate. 9
Hardcopy of the supporting documents for the online application must be
submitted within two(2) weeks of the submission of the application.
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5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7
In the event the application is rejected by the Board, the registration fee
shall be returned to the applicant together with the above notification.
5.2.8
5.2A
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5.3
5.3.1 Every permit to practice including the branch office registration permit,
shall expire on 31st day of December of the year in which it is issued. It
may be renewed annually online ReQSys via URL address
http://bqsm.gov.my/reqsys_uat/public/
using the online registration
guideline as per attached in Appendix F2 and upon payment of renewal
fee of RM1,000.00 for the main office and RM100.00 each for the branch
office and satisfying all requirements as determined by the Board.
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5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
In the event the application for renewal is rejected by the Board, the
renewal fee of the firm or body corporate less a processing fee of
RM100.00 for main office and RM50.00 for each branch office shall be
returned to the applicant together with the notification for rejection
5.3.5
A firm or body corporate which has failed to renew its registration within
one month of the expiry of the registration shall have its name removed
from the register (Section 16(b) of the Act).
5.3.6
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5.4
5.4.1
At any time after this, a firm or body corporate may reinstate its
registration upon payment of reinstatement fee and satisfying the
information stated in the prescribed form as determined by the Board,
provided that the application for reinstatement is made within three (3)
years of the expiry (Section 17 of the Act). After three (3) years of the
expiry
of
registration,
application
for
reinstatement
of
registration may be treated as though it is a new registration and
requirement of application current at the time of application will apply.
However, a branch office which has failed to renew its permit may
reactivate its registration by making a new application and a new
registration number will be given. 11.
5.4.2
The fee for reinstatement under section 17(1) of the Act shall comprise:
a. the total amount of renewal fees in arrears payable if the
registration is renewed (RM1,000.00 X n years) plus
b. a re-registration fee of the same amount as that under
paragraph (a) (RM1,000.00 X n years) plus
c. A non-refundable processing fee of Ringgit Malaysia one
hundred (RM100.00).
6.0
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In the event the application for reinstatement is rejected by the Board, the
reinstatement fee of the firm or body corporate shall be returned to the
applicant together with the notification for rejection.
Part E Multi-Disciplinary Practice (MDP)
6.1
6.1.1
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h) All letterheads of the MDP must display its BQSM permit number,
address(es) of all the BQSM registered branch office(s), name of the
directors of the MDP together with their respective qualification and
position in the MDP.
All branch office letterheads must display its respective branch
registration permit number, its address and name and qualification of
the branch manager managing the respective branch office. The permit
number and address of the head office of the MDP should also be
displayed in the branch office letterhead.
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
Form G1 shall be submitted together with :a) A non-refundable processing fee of RM100.00 and registration fee of
RM1,000.00 in the form of crossed cheque/money order/postal
order/bank draft made payable to LEMBAGA JURUUKUR BAHAN
MALAYSIA. Payment can also be made online via internet banking.
b) Copy of degree of the directors.
c) Valid registration certificates of directors as Registered Quantity
Surveyor and other directors valid registration certificate with the
relevant professional boards if any.
d) Statutory declaration in the presence of Commissioner of Oath that
he/she is not a bankrupt from directors.
e) Resignation letter from current employer (if applicable).
f) Approval letter from existing employer/partner/director to set up the
MDP.
h) Memorandum of Articles of Association (MAA) fully certified by the
Commission of Companies or Company Secretary or a Registered
Quantity Surveyor who does not have a vested interest in the MDP . 13
i) A copy of Form 24 & 49 duly certified by the Commission Of
Companies or Company Secretary or a Registered Quantity Surveyor
who does not have a vested interest in the MDP.14
Hardcopy of the supporting documents for the online application must be
submitted within two(2) weeks of the submission of the application.
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6.2.3
6.2.4
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6.2.5
6.2.6 Applicant shall be notified of the decision of the Board in writing within
(thirty) 30 days of the date of the decision.
6.2.7
In the event the application is rejected by the Board, the registration fee
shall be returned to the applicant together with the above notification.
6.2.8 Successful applicant will be given a permit number and the permit to
practise as a consulting Quantity Surveyor shall be issued to applicant in
Form H1 as in Appendix E2 hereof .
6.2A
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6.3
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6.3.2
All directors of the MDP and branch manager of a branch office must
have a valid registration as a Registered Quantity Surveyor/Professional
Engineer/Professional Architect. In the event the registration status of
the director of the MDP or branch manager of a branch office has lapsed
with the relevant Professional Board, then the director of the MDP or
branch manager of a branch office has to first reinstate his registration
status with the relevant Professional Board before his application for
renewal of registration of MDP to practise as a Consulting Quantity
Surveyor firm or of the branch office can be considered by the Board. 15.
6.3.3
6.3.4
6.3.5
In the event the application for renewal is rejected by the Board, the
renewal fee of the Multi-Disciplinary Practice less a processing fee of
RM100.00 for main office and RM50 for each branch office shall be
returned to the applicant together with the notification for rejection.
6.3.6
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6.3.7
6.4
6.4.2 The fees for reinstatement under Section 17(1) of the Act shall comprise:
a. the total amount of renewal fees referred to in Section 45 of the QS
Rule in arrears payable if the registration is renewed (RM 1,000.00 X
n years) plus
b. a re-registration fee of the same amount as that under paragraph (a)
(RM 1,000.00 X n years) plus
c. A non-refundable processing fee of Ringgit Malaysia one hundred
(RM100.00).
6.4.3 Upon reinstatement of permit to practise by the Board, a reinstatement
permit to practise in Form I(1) as in Appendix E3 will be issued.
6.4.4
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In the event the application for reinstatement is rejected by the Board, the
reinstatement fee of the Multi-Disciplinary Practice shall be returned to
the applicant together with the notification for rejection.
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7.0
7.1
7.1.3
7.1.4
Upon the completion of the specific project and/or upon finalizing the
account for the specific project, the Consortium/Joint-Venture practice
shall cease to practise and the Board shall be so notified.
7.2
7.2.1
7.2.2
Form G shall be submitted together with :i) A non-refundable processing fee of RM100.00 and registration fee of
RM1,000.00 in the form of crossed cheque/money order/postal order
/bank draft made payable to LEMBAGA JURUUKUR BAHAN
MALAYSIA. Payment can also be made online via internet banking.
ii) Valid registration certificate of the firm or body corporate or MultiDisciplinary Practice to practise as consulting Quantity Surveyor.
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7.2.4
7.2.5
7.2.6
7.2.7
In the event the application is rejected by the Board, the registration fee
shall be returned to the applicant together with the above notification.
7.2.8
7.3
7.3.1
Every permit to practise shall expire on 31st day of December of the year
in which it is issued and may be renewed annually online ReQSys via
URL address http://bqsm.gov.my/reqsys_uat/public/ using the online
registration guideline as per attached in Appendix F2 and upon payment of
renewal fee of RM1,000.00 and satisfying all requirements as determined
by the Board.
7.3.2
7.3.3
7.3.4
7.3.5
In the event the application for renewal is rejected by the Board, the
renewal fee of the Consortium or Joint-Venture practice less a processing
fee of RM 100.00 shall be returned to the applicant together with the
notification for rejection.
7.3.6
7.3.7
7.4
7.4.1
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7.4.2
The fees for reinstatement under section 17(1) of the Act shall comprise:
a.
b.
c.
In the event the application for reinstatement is rejected by the Board, the
reinstatement fee of the Consortium or Joint Venture practice shall be
returned to the applicant together with the notification for rejection.
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APPENDICES
A1
A2
A3
Certification of Degree/Transcript
A3(I)
A4
A5
B1
B2
B2(I)
B3
B4
C1
C2
C3
C4
D1
D1A
D1B
D2
D2(I)
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Minute of Boards meeting dated 25.1.2010 item 3.6.6 and 22.3.2010 item 3.1.3.
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D3
D3A
D4
E1
E2
E3
F1
F2
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Prepared by:
Registration and Qualifications Committee
Endorsed by:
Chairman
Registration and Qualifications Committee
Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia
29 December 2009
27 Januari 2011
02 May 2012
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