Quick answer
The STB (Sijil Taraf Bumiputera) recognises that a contractor company is Bumiputera-owned and controlled for government works procurement. Before applying, the company must already hold or renew its CIDB contractor registration (PPK) and SPKK. The application verifies Bumiputera ownership, management and control of the company. Government application fees are included in our fee.
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Overview
Some government works are reserved for, or give preference to, Bumiputera contractors. To access them a company needs recognition of its Bumiputera status — the Sijil Taraf Bumiputera (STB).
STB is the last layer in the government-works stack. The official guide requires the company to first obtain or renew its CIDB contractor registration (PPK) and its SPKK; only then can it apply for Bumiputera status recognition. The assessment looks at whether the company is genuinely Bumiputera-owned, managed and controlled — shareholding, directors, signatories and who actually runs the business.
Because the test is about genuine control, the structure has to be real, not nominal. Shareholding, board composition, bank signatories and day-to-day management should all line up with the Bumiputera status being claimed. We review the structure against the requirements before anything is submitted.
Who needs this
- Bumiputera-owned contractors bidding for reserved government works
- Contractors that already hold PPK and SPKK
- Companies restructuring ownership to qualify for Bumiputera status
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Documents you need to prepare
Prerequisites
- Valid CIDB contractor registration (PPK)
- Valid SPKK certificate
Ownership & control
- SSM company profile, register of members and directors
- IC of Bumiputera shareholders and directors
- Bank signatory mandate
Company
- Latest financial statements
- Evidence of management and operations
- Apply for STB only after PPK and SPKK are valid.
- Ownership and control must be genuine; nominal arrangements do not qualify.
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How to get it done with ONEKEY BIZ
- 1Structure review Week 1
We check ownership, directors, signatories and management against STB requirements.
- 2Prerequisites Week 1–3
PPK and SPKK confirmed valid or renewed first.
- 3Document pack Week 2–3
Ownership and control evidence prepared.
- 4Submit & verify Week 3–6
Application submitted; verification coordinated.
- 5Certificate issued Done
STB issued; expiry logged with PPK and SPKK.
You do
- Confirm the ownership and control structure
- Provide shareholder, director and bank documents
We do
- Review eligibility before submission
- Sequence PPK, SPKK and STB
- Prepare and submit the application
- Track all three certificates' expiry
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What you receive
Recognition of Bumiputera status for government works.
How the company's structure meets the requirements.
PPK, SPKK and STB dates logged together.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
Can we apply for STB before SPKK?
No. PPK and SPKK must be obtained or renewed first.
Does STB replace SPKK?
No. STB is recognised in addition to SPKK for Bumiputera-reserved procurement.
What if ownership changes later?
Status depends on continued Bumiputera ownership and control; changes must be reviewed.