Sime Darby Property group MD and CEO Datuk Seri Azmir Merican
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Property Bhd
has awarded a RM1.26bil contract to IJM Corp Bhd’s unit IJM Construction Sdn Bhd for the main building works of a hyperscale data centre at its Elmina Business Park in Selangor.
The contract, awarded via Sime Darby Property’s wholly-owned unit Sime Darby Property (EBP Asset II) Sdn Bhd, encompasses the construction, completion, testing and commissioning of the facility’s core and shell, as well as associated infrastructure.
In a statement on Oct 24, Sime Darby Property said the award follows a competitive tender process and construction is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of this year, with completion targeted for the second quarter of 2027.
The company added that the contract award marks the main construction phase for the hyperscale data centre, which it previously secured through a long-term build-and-lease agreement with Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raiden APAC Pte. Ltd.
Sime Darby Property group MD and CEO Datuk Seri Azmir Merican said the partnership highlighted the group’s commitment to delivering world-class assets through trusted collaborations.
“This contract award marks another milestone in our journey to build Malaysia’s next generation of digital infrastructure. We are building a hightech, mission-critical asset that will serve the demands of the global digital economy.
“We are pleased to partner with IJM Construction, a company with a proven track record in delivering complex, large-scale projects, to execute the construction of this state-of-the-art facility," he added.
The hyperscale data centre is part of Sime Darby Property’s broader vision to develop Elmina Business Park into a leading destination for industrial and technology-driven developments in Selangor.
Its strategic location, integrated ecosystem, and modern infrastructure make it an ideal base for local and international corporations seeking reliable and sustainable industrial solutions.
“This award builds on our partnership with Sime Darby Property in delivering high-specification industrial and digital-infrastructure assets.
“It reflects confidence in IJM Construction’s ability to execute complex projects safely and efficiently within accelerated timelines, further strengthening our already robust order book supported by a growing pipeline of industrial and data-centre projects,” group CEO & managing director Datuk Lee Chun Fai said in a separate statement.
It added that IJM Construction is well positioned to capture opportunities in Malaysia’s fast-growing digital and industrial-infrastructure landscape with its vast experience in data-centre delivery and integrated engineering capabilities.
