PETALING JAYA, 12 August 2021 – Leading builder, IJM Construction Sdn Bhd (“IJM Construction”), a wholly owned subsidiary of IJM Corporation Berhad (“IJM” of “the Group”), has secured a RM258 million contract for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project located in Temerloh, Pahang.

The contract was awarded to IJM Construction by China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn. Bhd. early this week. IJM Construction’s scope of work under the contract includes the construction of substructure works and partial superstructure works for the Sungai Pahang bridge, as well as T-Beam fabrication and installation of this bridge and other bridges in Section 6 of the rail link.

Construction work on the project is scheduled to start end of this month and is due for completion in 24 months from the commencement date.

“We are delighted to be part of this strategically important mega project and to be working with China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd. We continue to build on our 38 years of experience and expertise in delivering civil works for major and nationally-significant infrastructure projects,” said Mr Liew Hau Seng, CEO & Managing Director, IJM Corporation Berhad.

As at 31 March 2021, the outstanding order book of IJM’s Construction Division remains healthy at RM4.0 billion, providing near-term earnings visibility.  Major projects secured by division in the current financial year include the RM89.8 million contract for the construction of infrastructure building and public realms works at Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Kuala Lumpur, and another RM237.8 million contract for the construction of Mezzo residential tower at The Light City, Gelugor, Penang.

ICP breaks own record for longest spun pile produced

In a separate development, Industrial Concrete Products Berhad (“ICP”), the Group’s subsidiary involved in the manufacturing of spun piles under its Industry Division, recently set a record for producing the longest ever pretensioned spun high strength concrete piles in the company’s history. With a length of 90 meters and a diameter of 1000mm, the spun pile was custom-casted for a megaproject, the Batang Lupar bridge, in Sebuyau, Sarawak.

At 4.8km long, the bridge will be the longest river-crossing bridge in Malaysia, connecting Samarahan to Betong with a two-lane single carriageway. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2025.

This achievement supersedes ICP’s previous capability to produce spun piles up to 75 meters. ICP’s longest pile produced in 2009 was 66 meters for the second Penang Bridge project.

About IJM Corporation Berhad

IJM Corporation Berhad (“IJM”), formed in 1983, today ranks as one of Malaysia’s leading conglomerates with an international footprint forged by its four core businesses: construction, property development, industry (quarrying and the manufacture of building materials) and infrastructure concessions. IJM holds leading positions across all its business divisions. Its growth is the direct result of strong leadership, dedicated employees, financial prudence and commitment to good governance and quality.

The Group presently has a market capitalisation of around RM9.56 billion and as of June 2025, the Group employed around 3,600 employees and had total assets of RM22.3 billion.

For more information, visit www.ijm.com