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IJM Construction awarded RM1.4 billion design-and-build contract for NPE 2

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  • IJM Corporation Berhad

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, November 6, 2025 -- IJM Construction Sdn Bhd (“IJM Construction”), a wholly owned subsidiary of IJM Corporation Berhad (“IJM”), has accepted a RM1.4 billion letter of award from New Pantai Expressway Sdn Bhd for the design and build of the New Pantai Highway Extension (“NPE 2”).

The fully elevated 15-kilometre extension (including directional ramps) will connect the Pantai Dalam Toll Plaza on the existing NPE to the Jalan Istana Interchange via Jalan Syed Putra, providing a new urban link within southern Kuala Lumpur. Construction is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025 and is expected to be completed within 48 months.

Dato’ Lee Chun Fai, Group CEO & Managing Director, IJM Corporation Berhad, said:

“This award moves the NPE Extension from planning into delivery. It also marks our third project above RM1 billion this year after the RM1.4 billion fast-track data-centre in Johor and the RM2.135 billion hyperscale data-centre development in Elmina. Together, these wins reflect IJM Construction’s progress in delivering large-scale projects across industrial and infrastructure sectors.”

At a glance

Company
IJM Construction Sdn Bhd
Announcement
Award
Location
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Key figures

Contract value
RM1.4 billion
Extension length
15-kilometre
Expected completion period
48 months
Total outstanding order book
approximately RM15.2 billion
Domestic order book
about RM9.3 billion

People

  • Dato’ Lee Chun FaiGroup CEO & Managing Director, IJM Corporation Berhad

Products and programs

  • New Pantai Highway Extension (NPE 2)

IJM Construction’s total outstanding order book now stands at approximately RM15.2 billion, its highest on record, including the Group’s share of construction associates in the United Kingdom and Singapore. Within Malaysia, the domestic order book stands at about RM9.3 billion, supported by balanced portfolio of industrial and infrastructure projects that continues to drive the Group’s growth.

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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

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In brief

IJM Construction Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of IJM Corporation Berhad, has accepted a RM1.4 billion contract from New Pantai Expressway Sdn Bhd to design and build the New Pantai Highway Extension, known as NPE 2. The elevated 15-kilometre route, including directional ramps, is planned to link the existing expressway’s Pantai Dalam Toll Plaza with the Jalan Istana Interchange through Jalan Syed Putra. Construction is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2025, with completion expected within 48 months. IJM Group CEO and Managing Director Dato’ Lee Chun Fai said the award advances the project into delivery and is IJM Construction’s third project above RM1 billion this year. The company also reported an outstanding order book of approximately RM15.2 billion, including its share of construction associates abroad.

Key takeaways

  • IJM Construction accepted a RM1.4 billion design-and-build award for the NPE 2 extension.
  • The elevated 15-kilometre route will connect the existing NPE to the Jalan Istana Interchange.
  • Construction is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 and finish within 48 months.
  • The company reported an approximately RM15.2 billion total outstanding order book.

Earlier from IJM Corporation Berhad

  1. IJM Construction awarded RM873.9 million M&E fit-out contract for Elmina hyperscale data centre
  2. IJM Construction secures RM1.26 billion contract for hyperscale data centre at Elmina Business Park
  3. IJM Construction secures RM1.4 billion fast‑track data centre contract in Johor
  4. IJM releases financial results for year ended 31 March 2025
  5. IJM completes 50% equity acquisition in JRL Group to accelerate UK growth
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