IJM Construction secures RM1.4 billion fast‑track data centre contract in Johor

PETALING JAYA, August 20, 2025 -- IJM Construction Sdn Bhd (“IJM Construction”), a wholly‑owned subsidiary of IJM Corporation Berhad (“IJM”), has been awarded a RM1.4 billion contract for the construction of a large‑scale data centre facility in Johor Bahru.

The fast‑track project comprises a six‑storey data centre building with integrated office facilities and a refuse and recycling facility. With a gross floor area of approximately 62,000 square metres, IJM Construction will deliver the full civil and structural works using a pre‑cast system, columns, beams and hollow core slabs, supported by steel structures for mechanical and electrical (M&E) plant installations.

The building is designed to achieve LEED Gold and GreenRE Platinum certifications, and includes a distinctive green wall façade with integrated irrigation. These sustainability elements complement advanced construction methods to deliver long‑term operational efficiency.

This is the largest data centre project undertaken by IJM Construction and marks its fourth data centre project in Johor, which is emerging as a strategic hub for hyperscale and enterprise facilities supporting AI, cloud computing and digital services in Southeast Asia.

The project is scheduled for completion in September 2026, within a 13-month timeline.

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

“This project win demonstrates IJM Construction’s ability to deliver complex, high‑specification facilities on accelerated schedules. By applying our core strengths in structural delivery and execution, we are able to meet the demands of today’s hyperscale data centre market for speed, quality and scalability.

We are also seeing stronger emphasis on environmental performance, with certifications and green features becoming standard in data centre design. Our role is to ensure these evolving requirements are met with reliability and precision.

The rapid growth of AI, cloud services, and high‑density computing is driving unprecedented investment in Malaysia’s digital infrastructure. Johor’s position as a key regional node makes projects like this critical, and IJM is well‑placed to deliver the capacity and performance that operators require.”

This latest data centre win adds RM1.4 billion to IJM Construction’s order book, bolstering it from RM7.6 billion as at 31 March 2025 to RM9.2 billion. The pipeline includes multiple data centres, electrical and electronic (E&E) manufacturing facilities, and logistics hubs, sectors driving IJM’s growth in high‑value industrial and digital infrastructure.

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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 RM10.61 billion and as of March 2024, the Group employed around 3,500 employees and had total assets of RM21.8 billion.

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