PETALING JAYA (Aug 12): IJM Construction Sdn Bhd , a wholly owned subsidiary of IJM Corp Bhd, has secured a RM258 million contract for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project located in Temerloh, Pahang.

The contract was awarded to IJM Construction by China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd early this week. 

The scope of work under the contract includes the construction of substructure works and partial superstructure works for the Sungai Pahang bridge, as well as T-Beam fabrication and installation of this bridge as well as other bridges in Section 6 of the rail link.

Construction work on the project is scheduled to start at the end of this month and is due for completion in 24 months from the commencement date.

“We are delighted to be part of this strategically important mega project and to be working with China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd. We continue to build on our 38 years of experience and expertise in delivering civil works for major and nationally-significant infrastructure projects,” said IJM Corp Bhd CEO and managing director Liew Hau Seng said 

As at March 31, 2021, the outstanding order book of IJM’s construction division remains healthy at RM4 billion, providing near-term earnings visibility. 

Major projects secured by division in the current financial year include the RM89.8 million contract for the construction of infrastructure building and public realms works at Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Kuala Lumpur, and another RM237.8 million contract for the construction of Mezzo residential tower at The Light City, Gelugor, Penang.

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