Laboratory Excellence // Sarawak

Precision Testing for Sarawak's Infrastructure

From pavement condition assessment to geotechnical and structural materials testing — UMLAB Sarawak brings proven expertise from over 15 major Malaysian highway projects to Sarawak's infrastructure sector.

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OPERATING UNDER
SAMM 1175 / ISO 17025*

ACCREDITATION NOTICE

UMLAB Sarawak operates under the SAMM 1175 / MS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation held by our parent company, UMLAB Laboratory & Services Sdn Bhd, applying the same accredited testing standards and methodologies. UMLAB Sarawak's own accreditation is currently in progress.

Credentials & Governance

Accredited Testing Standards

UMLAB Sarawak is part of the UMLAB Laboratory & Services group, which has operated as an independent civil engineering testing laboratory since 2020. Our Sarawak operations apply the same accredited testing standards and methodologies as our SAMM 1175 / MS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited parent laboratory, while our own Sarawak-specific accreditation is in progress.

Operating Entity: UMLAB Laboratory & Services (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd. (202401009643 / 1555493-H)
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OPERATING UNDER
SAMM 1175 / ISO 17025*

ACCREDITATION COMPLIANCE

UMLAB Sarawak operates under the SAMM 1175 / MS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation held by our parent company, UMLAB Laboratory & Services Sdn Bhd, applying the same accredited testing standards and methodologies. UMLAB Sarawak's own accreditation is currently in progress.

CIDB G3
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OPERATING UNDER
CIDB GRADE G3*

CIDB REGISTRATION COMPLIANCE

UMLAB Sarawak operates under the CIDB Grade G3 registration held by our parent company, UMLAB Laboratory & Services Sdn Bhd. UMLAB Sarawak's own registration is currently in progress.

Academic MoU & Research Partnerships
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

Formal research-collaboration MoUs signed with UTM and UTHM to advance local civil engineering testing.

Laboratory Capabilities

Technical Testing Services

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Asphalt & Bitumen

Pavement condition assessment (PCA) and Cold In-Place Recycling (CIPR) mix design, backed by 15+ highway projects.

  • — Premix Core Sampling
  • — Thickness of Core Measurement
  • — Bitumen Spray Test (Rate of Spread)
  • — Bitumen Extraction & Grading
  • — Marshall Density & Stability
  • — Bitumen Penetration & Softening
  • — Skid Resistance (BPN)
  • — Sand Patching (Texture Depth)
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Concrete & Brick

Comprehensive physical & mechanical validation of structural masonry and concrete components.

  • — Compressive Strength Test
  • — Density Test
  • — Mix Composition Test
  • — Rebound Hammer
  • — Concrete Core Sampling
  • — Water Absorption
  • — Unconfined Compressive (UCS)
  • — Indirect Tensile (ITS)
  • — Pull Off Test
  • — Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity
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Aggregate & Sand

Evaluation of raw mineral aggregates and fill materials for highway structural layers.

  • — Aggregate Crushing Value
  • — Aggregate Impact Value
  • — Aggregate Soundness Test
  • — Aggregate 10% Fines
  • — Flakiness & Elongation Index
  • — Sieve Analysis
  • — Specific Gravity/Porosity
  • — Sphericity
  • — Design Mix (C.I.P.R)
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Geotechnical

Subsoil investigations and soil mechanics testing for foundation engineering.

  • — Soil Classification
  • — Soil Investigation
  • — Soil Compaction Test
  • — Lab CBR (Soaked & Unsoaked)
  • — In-Situ CBR Test
  • — Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
  • — Field Density Test
  • — Rapid Moisture (Speedy)
  • — Mackintosh/JKR Probe
  • — Trial Pit
  • — Infiltration Test
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Steel Bar

Tension and deformation testing for reinforcement steel and soil bearing values.

  • — Tensile Test
  • — Bending Test
  • — Reband Test
  • — Plate Bearing Test
  • — Clegg Soil Impact Test
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In-situ Field Testing

Direct field diagnostics and soil/pavement validation conducted directly on site.

  • — Sand Replacement Density
  • — Field CBR Measurements
  • — Pavement Condition Survey
  • — Site Investigation Support
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Axle Load Survey

Booth-based weigh station operations that record axle loads and vehicle classification data to support enforcement, pavement design, and highway maintenance planning.

  • — Axle Load Survey Booth Manning
  • — Traffic Diversion & Control for Weighing
  • — Axle & Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Measurement
  • — Vehicle & Axle Configuration Classification
  • — Legal Load Limit Compliance Checks
  • — Data Analysis & Classification Reporting
Project Track Record

Delivering Certainty for Infrastructure Mega-Projects

Our parent laboratory has been a trusted testing partner for major Malaysian highway projects including the Senai Desaru Expressway, KESAS, LEKAS, SKVE, and the SILK Highway — bringing that same proven pavement and geotechnical expertise to Sarawak's growing infrastructure sector.

15+
Major Highway Projects

Clients

JKR Johor
Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru
Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri
Majlis Daerah Kota Tinggi
Ikram Paves
Selia Group
Senai Desaru Expressway
Kimlun
Kejora Development Holding
JKR Sarawak
KTA Consultant

* Note: Major project track records and accreditations are held by our parent company, UMLAB Laboratory & Services Sdn Bhd, Skudai, Johor.

Request for Quotation

Submit your project details for a comprehensive testing schedule and commercial proposal. Our engineers will respond within 24 business hours.

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General Inquiry

umlabsarawak@yahoo.com

Technical Journal

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What is Cold In-Place Recycling (CIPR) and When Should You Use It?
Research
JUNE 20, 2026

What is Cold In-Place Recycling (CIPR) and When Should You Use It?

An in-depth look at Cold In-Place Recycling (CIPR) methodology, comparing cement vs. emulsion stabilization, and when to specify it for failed pavement rehabilitation.

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Understanding Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA): What Gets Measured and Why
Case Study
JUNE 18, 2026

Understanding Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA): What Gets Measured and Why

How Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) identifies surface and structural distresses to optimize highway maintenance schedules.

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Mackintosh Probe vs. JKR Probe: Choosing the Right Soil Investigation Method
Insight
JUNE 15, 2026

Mackintosh Probe vs. JKR Probe: Choosing the Right Soil Investigation Method

Comparing the specifications, soil penetration dynamics, and soft soil bearing capacity estimation of Mackintosh and JKR probes in Malaysia.

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