Proyek Konstruksi Malaysia

Keep reading for the top construction projects in Kuala Lumpur, as ranked by project value: 

Bandar Malaysia @ Sungai Besi (PID 38896003): Bandar Malaysia, developed by the project’s namesake, is a mixed residential/commercial development that will feature a hotel and shopping mall. Still very much in the early planning stages, construction on this project is not expected to begin until 2026. 

MRT 3 Package CMC303: Pantai Dalam – Jalan Kuching (PID 103221003): The MRT3 project will complete Kuala Lumpur’s urban rail network, running along the perimeter of KL in a circle loop. The Pantai Dalam – Jalan Kuching section will feature three underground transit stations and is expected to commence construction in Q4 2023. 

Merdeka PNB 118 & Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (PID 32455003): The Merdeka 118 Tower, touted as the world’s second tallest building, is 678.9-metres tall. Construction on this megatower is expected to be completed in September 2023, with 17 storeys dedicated to the Park Hyatt Hotel. Upon completion, the skyscraper will be Malaysia’s tallest structure. 

Trying to compile a list of construction companies in Kuala Lumpur? With LeadManager, all the information is right at your fingertips. The top three builders in KL as ranked by the total value of their projects are Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd, Binastra Construction Sdn Bhd and Samsung C&T (KL) Sdn Bhd. 

Selangor, located on the west coast of Malaysia, is a highly developed state that houses the country’s largest seaport and airport. Currently, the residential and infrastructure sectors appear to be the most popular in terms of the number of active projects and value of those projects. 

Looking at prominent construction companies in Selangor, the companies with the highest value of projects include Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd (Suncon), involved in the MRT3 Package (PID 103220003); SNA Consult Sdn Bhd, listed as the civil and structural engineer on a number of residential projects; and Genting Group, involved in Mui Den Do Ecological Park (PID 8117011) located in Vietnam.

George Town, the capital city of Penang, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring many British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses, mosques and more. Preserving its unique historical buildings while exploring more sustainable models of city development are important considerations in George Town’s future. 

With that in mind, here are the top three projects, according to project value, to look out for in George Town: 

Penang Transport Master Plan: Bayan Lepas Light Railway Transit (PID 53236003): The proposed Bayan Lepas Light Railway Transit will cover more than 26kms from inner Georgetown to the south of Penang. Including 23 stations and five park and ride facilities, the project is expected to commence construction in 2023. 

The Penang Bay (PID 92944003): The Penang Bay, only in the Concept stage of its development, is set to be a mixed development that will include residential, waterfront promenades on the George Town waterfront; port facilities in the Penang Straits; and industrial buildings and urban revitalisation at the Butterworth waterfront. This project is owned by the Penang State Assembly – Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation. 

Taman Free School Urban Renewal: Redevelopment (PID 44716003): Renewal of the Taman Free School housing scheme is currently in the Concept stage. The redevelopment will see the demolition of existing buildings, paving the way for over 2,600 apartments, a market, a mosque, shops and more, with construction expected to be completed by Q3 2027. 

As one of the most well-developed countries in Asia, Malaysia is constantly improving its infrastructure, expanding and connecting highways and seaports while encouraging technological advancement as well. Some noteworthy infrastructure projects in Malaysia include Kuala Lumpur Sentral, an urban centre built around the country’s largest transit hub; the Pan Borneo Highway, a major highway connecting Sarawak and Sabah; and the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System, a cross-border rapid transit system connecting Johor Bahru and Woodlands, Singapore.  

If you’re looking for Malaysia construction leads, especially in the infrastructure sector, why not check out some of these upcoming projects: 

Kuching Autonomous Rail Transit (ART): Santubong Line (Line 3) (PID 104240003): Developed by Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd, the ART project will feature driverless vehicles, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, traversing three urban lines. Currently in the early planning stages, the project is expected to commence construction in Q3 2023. 

West Ipoh Span Expressway (WISE) (PID 104525003): The WISE highway is a proposed 60km expressway spanning the route from Gopeng to Kuala Kangsar. With designated interchanges, rest and service areas, and toll plazas, this project will disperse and improve traffic flow and is expected to be completed in Q4 2026.  

East Coast Railway Line (ECRL): Package A & B (PID 54549003): Construction on the East Coast Railway Line, owned by Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd, began back in 2018. The double-track railway line has been designed to improve connectivity between Malaysia’s East Coast and the West Coast states, and it is expected to be completed in late 2026.