Quick answer
The SPKK (Sijil Perolehan Kerja Kerajaan) is the CIDB certificate a contractor needs to participate in government and government-linked works procurement. The company must already hold a CIDB contractor registration (PPK). Only the named persons (penama) on the SPKK — who must be Malaysian citizens — may sign contracts, collect tender documents and attend site visits for government quotations and tenders.
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Overview
A CIDB grade lets a company undertake construction works in the private sector. To bid for government works — ministries, agencies and government-linked bodies — the company also needs the SPKK certificate. Contractors often discover this only when a government tender asks for it.
SPKK is layered on the contractor registration (PPK): the company must hold its CIDB grade first. The certificate lists named persons (penama). CIDB's usage conditions say only those named persons may be involved in tender and contract matters — signing contracts, collecting tender documents and attending site visits — and they must be Malaysian citizens.
That condition affects how foreign-owned companies structure their team: the people who will represent the company on government tenders must be Malaysian citizens and named on the SPKK. We plan the named persons with you before applying.
Who needs this
- Contractors bidding for government works
- Companies asked for SPKK in a government tender
- Contractors preparing to apply for Bumiputera status (STB)
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Documents you need to prepare
Company
- Valid CIDB contractor registration (PPK)
- SSM company profile and constitution
- Latest financial statements or bank statements
Named persons (penama)
- IC of each named person (Malaysian citizens)
- Position in the company and role in tenders
- SPKK is used only for government works procurement.
- If the PPK lapses, the SPKK cannot be relied on — renew both on time.
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How to get it done with ONEKEY BIZ
- 1Eligibility & named persons Week 1
We confirm PPK validity and who will be named on the SPKK.
- 2Document pack Week 1
Company and named-person documents prepared.
- 3Submit application Week 1–2
Application submitted to CIDB.
- 4Follow-up Week 2–4
CIDB queries answered until approval.
- 5Certificate issued Done
SPKK issued; expiry logged.
You do
- Decide the named persons
- Provide company and IC documents
We do
- Check PPK and named-person eligibility
- Prepare and submit the application
- Follow up with CIDB
- Track SPKK and PPK expiry together
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What you receive
Showing the company, grade and named persons for government procurement.
Who may sign and attend government tenders.
SPKK and PPK expiries logged together.
Real clients we've done this for
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
Do we need SPKK for private projects?
No. SPKK is only for government works procurement.
Can a foreign director be a named person?
Named persons on the SPKK must be Malaysian citizens.
Is SPKK the same as STB?
No. STB recognises Bumiputera status and requires PPK and SPKK first.
