• Off-site Levy Scheme (OLS)

    Starting from January 1st, 2024, the BCAs Off-site Levy Scheme has been in effect, encouraging the adoption of technologies such as Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) in the Built Environment sector. Eligible operators with Construction Work Permit Holders (WPHs) working predominantly off-site can enjoy reduced levies.

Key Benefits of the OLS Scheme

Reduced Worker Levy

 Companies can benefit from up to $330 savings per worker each month, significantly reducing operational costs and encouraging the shift to more productive construction practices.

Enhancement of Worker Safety

The scheme promotes a safer work environment for construction workers by moving more work to controlled off-site environments where risks can be better

Enforced Worker Management Systems

OLS is enforces companies to implement worker management systems, which enhances oversight measures, ensuring accurate tracking of worker movements and adherence to schedules​

Skills Level NTS
Malaysia, NAS, PRC
Off-site Construction
 Higher-skilled (R1)  $500 $300 $250
 Basic-skilled (R2) $900 $700 $370

Eligibility Criteria

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1. Accreditation Requirement
The Off-site Levy Scheme will recognise operators of DfMA facilities with higher level of automation under one of the following accreditation schemes:
2. Localisation Requirement

Firms are to use Human Capital Diagnostic Tool (HCDT) to show the level of the company’s HR capabilities to demonstrate effort in localization

3. Eligibility and Verification of Workers Requirement

Full-time workers working at least at least 35 hours per week or at least 80% of working hours in DfMA facility would be eligible


Firms are required to have worker management system that provides location-based information e.g. geofencing, with:

  • un-editable records of the workers’ locations and;
  • Allow viewing of the “live” location of the worker