In brief
IJM Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of IJM Corporation Berhad, has received a RM873.9 million contract from Pearl Computing Malaysia for mechanical and electrical fit-out work at a hyperscale data centre in Elmina Business Park, Selangor. The scope includes installation of mechanical, electrical, security and telecommunications systems, plus coordination, commissioning and integration. Work is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2026 and is targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2028. The award follows a RM1.26 billion core-and-shell contract for the same development, bringing the project’s stated combined value to RM2.135 billion. IJM says the new contract raises its construction order book to approximately RM15.2 billion. It also reports a domestic construction order book of about RM9.3 billion, with fast-track industrial buildings accounting for about 55% of that total.
Key takeaways
- IJM Construction was awarded a RM873.9 million M&E fit-out contract for a data centre in Elmina Business Park.
- The project’s two stated contracts have a combined value of RM2.135 billion.
- Work is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026 and is targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2028.
- IJM says its construction order book will reach approximately RM15.2 billion.
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, October 30, 2025 -- IJM Construction Sdn Bhd (“IJM Construction”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of IJM Corporation Berhad (“IJM”), has been awarded a RM873.9 million contract by Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd for mechanical and electrical (M&E) fit-out works for a hyperscale data centre at Elmina Business Park, Selangor.
This award follows IJM’s earlier announcement on 23 October for the RM1.26 billion core and shell package awarded by a subsidiary of Sime Darby Property Sdn Bhd, both forming part of the same hyperscale data-centre development within Elmina Business Park. Together, the two contracts bring the total value of the project to RM2.135 billion.
The M&E scope covers the supply and installation of mechanical, electrical, security and telecommunication systems, together with the coordination, commissioning and integration of all related systems and owner-furnished equipment (OFE). Work is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026 and targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2028.
Dato’ Lee Chun Fai, Group CEO & Managing Director, IJM Corporation Berhad, said:
“Following the earlier core and shell package, this award marks a significant scale-up in IJM’s data-centre portfolio, underscoring market confidence in our delivery capability, execution strength and ability to manage large-format digital infrastructure.”
“The Elmina project also reflects our growing foothold in Malaysia’s digital-infrastructure sector and builds on our collaboration with Sime Darby Property to deliver assets that meet the needs of global technology clients,” added Dato’ Lee.
Order book and strategic outlook
This latest award increases IJM Construction’s total outstanding order book to approximately RM15.2 billion, its highest to date, including the Group’s share of construction associates in the United Kingdom and Singapore. Within Malaysia, IJM’s domestic construction order book stands at about RM9.3 billion, with fast-track industrial buildings — including data centres, electrical & electronic (E&E) facilities and logistics hubs — now accounting for about 55% of the total, the fastest-growing segment in the portfolio.
With its expanding experience in data-centre delivery, integrated capabilities across civil, structural and M&E works, disciplined project management and financial strength, IJM Construction is well positioned to capture opportunities in Malaysia’s growing digital and industrial-infrastructure landscape.
As Malaysia accelerates its digital economy, IJM continues to broaden its pipeline of purpose-built infrastructure, industrial buildings and mission-critical developments for leading technology clients.
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.
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Questions around this news
What work is included in IJM Construction’s Elmina data-centre contract?
The contract covers mechanical, electrical, security and telecommunications systems for the hyperscale data centre at Elmina Business Park. The work also includes coordinating, commissioning and integrating those systems with equipment supplied by the owner. The award was made by Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
What does mechanical and electrical fit-out work involve at a data centre?
Mechanical and electrical fit-out generally means installing and integrating the building services and equipment needed to operate a facility. In a data centre, this may include power distribution, cooling, fire protection, security and communications systems. The specific scope varies by project and may include testing and coordination so the systems work together.
When is work on the Elmina data-centre project scheduled to start and finish?
The release says work on the M&E fit-out contract is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with completion targeted for the first quarter of 2028. The M&E package and an earlier core-and-shell package are part of the same hyperscale data-centre development at Elmina Business Park, Selangor.
What is owner-furnished equipment in a construction project?
Owner-furnished equipment is equipment that the project owner procures or supplies for installation as part of a construction project. The contractor may be responsible for receiving, coordinating, installing, connecting or integrating it, depending on the contract. Clear coordination helps ensure that owner-supplied items fit the project’s design and operating systems.
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- IJM Construction secures RM1.4 billion fast‑track data centre contract in Johor
- IJM releases financial results for year ended 31 March 2025
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