PETALING JAYA: Citaglobal Bhd
has secured a letter of acceptance from the Public Works Department (JKR) to develop housing facilities for Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) personnel in Sandakan, Sabah, worth RM156mil.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Citaglobal said the contract (Mawilla 2) comprises the design and construction of permanent military family housing units and associated facilities, including a surau, childcare centre, mechanical and electrical works, and other ancillary infrastructure, on a design-and-build basis.
“The Mawilla contract shall be completed within 40 months from the date of possession of the site.”
Citaglobal said the project was approved under the first rolling plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan.
“Mawilla 2 is a RMN installation located in Sandakan, Sabah, responsible for maritime operations in the eastern waters of Sabah.
“The project provides for the construction of permanent housing facilities for RMN personnel serving at the installation and represents a federal investment in defence welfare infrastructure in Sabah and Sarawak.”
Following the acceptance of the Mawilla 2 contract, Citaglobal said its outstanding order book on a pro forma basis stands at approximately RM1.44bil as at March 31, 2026, compared with RM1.80bil as at Dec 31, 2025.
Citaglobal said the Mawilla 2 award complements its broader portfolio of government infrastructure projects.
These include a RM628mil raw water supply and flood mitigation project in Selangor, a RM168.88mil JKR Federal Route 3 highway upgrade.
The group is also undertaking RM48.50mil universal service provision award for Wi-Fi connectivity infrastructure at public higher education and technical institutions. It is also involved in a 200 megawatt floating solar photovoltaic plant at Chereh Dam, Kuantan, under the large-scale solar 5+ programme.
“Across these mandates, the group continues to demonstrate its ability to compete and deliver across sectors, contract types, and geographies.”
Commenting on the latest contract win, Citaglobal executive chairman and president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said the project carries a responsibility that goes beyond construction.
“It is a contribution to the welfare of those who serve on one of Malaysia’s most important maritime frontiers, and a reflection of the government’s commitment to strengthening defence infrastructure in Sabah.
“Design-and-build contracts of this nature demand a high degree of technical integration and delivery discipline, and our team is fully prepared to meet that standard.”
The contract was secured by Citaglobal’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Citaglobal Land Sdn Bhd (CLSB).
CLSB chief executive officer Azly Abdul Kadir said the design-and-build nature of this contract reflects confidence in our team’s ability to manage integrated, complex delivery.
“Sandakan presents its own logistical requirements, and we have planned accordingly. We look forward to mobilising on site and executing this project with the discipline and focus it demands.”
