PETALING JAYA: IJM Corp Bhd
, via wholly-owned subsidiary IJM Construction Sdn Bhd, has secured two contracts worth a combined RM561mil.
In a statement, IJM Corp said these projects include a data centre in Johor and an industrial manufacturing facility in Penang.
IJM Corp said a 50:50 joint venture between Woh Hup Malaysia Sdn Bhd and IJM Construction has been awarded a RM508mil contract from an international data centre developer.
“The project involves the construction of two data centre buildings in Gelang Patah, Johor.
“Building 1 is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2025 and Building 2 in the first quarter of 2026.”
Woh Hup (Private) Ltd, an established pioneer in Singapore’s construction industry, is one of the nation’s largest privately-owned and oldest construction and civil engineering firms, with nearly a century of experience, said IJM Corp.
Woh Hup secured its first data centre project in 2016 and has since completed six data centres in India, Indonesia and Singapore for international data centre developers.
IJM Corp said the collaboration between Woh Hup and IJM Construction, two leading construction firms in Singapore and Malaysia, leverages their combined experience, expertise, resources and pre-cast facilities, ensuring the efficient execution of fast-track industrial developments such as data centres.
Additionally, IJM Construction also secured a RM307mil contract for the construction of a new electrical and electronics (E&E) manufacturing and warehousing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang.
IJM Corp said the state-of-the-art 560,000-sq ft facility, located on a 20-acre plot within the Bandar Cassia Technology Park, is for a US-based company in the E&E sector.
“The facility aims to support growth in the semiconductor capital equipment and healthcare device markets by developing the E&E supply chain ecosystem.
“Construction of the facility is set to begin in August 2024, with completion expected by October 2025.
IJM Construction will implement IJM’s Smart IBS (industrialised building system) for the E&E manufacturing and warehousing facility, leveraging its advanced construction methods to enhance efficiency, reduce build time and ensure superior quality.
Both the E&E facility and the data centre project will utilise pre-tensioned high-strength concrete spun piles from the group’s industry division, said IJM Corp.
“This approach minimises environmental impact and showcases the group’s vertically integrated construction capabilities, ensuring streamlined project execution. “Notably, both the SMART IBS and the spun piles have received green certifications, namely, the Sirim Eco Label and MyHIJAU, underscoring their environmental credentials,” it said.
In the same statement, IJM Corp group chief executive officer and managing director Lee Chun Fai said securing these contracts highlights IJM Construction’s expertise in managing complex projects on accelerated schedules, as specialist builders of industrial buildings, data centres and integrated logistics centres.
“By leveraging advanced construction methods like SMART IBS and our industry division’s pre-tensioned high-strength concrete spun piles, we ensure efficiency, quality and environmental responsibility.
“The increasing demand for data centres and E&E facilities aligns with our strategic focus, opening new avenues for growth in these critical sectors.
“Collaborating with reputable partners such as Woh Hup enhances our ability to meet industry demands and deliver reliable results.”
The two contracts have brought IJM Construction’s secured jobs year-to-date to RM1.9bil.
Including the RM6bil outstanding order book as of March 31, 2024, the group’s total order book now stands at RM7.9bil.
