Progress.
Possibilities.
Partnerships.

Every nation-building journey begins somewhere. For IJM, one of the early chapters was the Muda Irrigation Project in the mid-1960s, a landmark programme that transformed large-scale paddy irrigation in Kedah and Perlis.

Its scale and complexity exposed Malaysian engineers to international standards, rigorous project management and large-scale coordination, while helping establish IJM’s reputation for delivering impactful projects that support Malaysia’s development.

This was where the journey began — where people, projects and purpose came together to shape IJM, a journey that continues today.

IJM was not built on connections or individual influence. It was not a family business. It was built by engineers who understood that discipline and professional management were the only sustainable foundations for growth. Governance was respected, contracts honoured and every step forward was measured and deliberate.

Just three years after its formation, IJM Engineering and Construction Berhad was listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange on 29 September 1986, during a recession. The listing reflected confidence in an institution built on discipline and long-term stewardship.

From the beginning, IJM was a professionally managed engineering group built to deliver.

Kuala Lumpur’s Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) was developed as Malaysia’s international financial district. Delivering on that ambition required engineering capability, precision and the ability to execute complex, high-specification structures within a demanding urban environment.

IJM brought that capability to TRX as both developer and contractor, taking on projects that others would treat as separate disciplines. From Grade-A office towers to residential skyscrapers and public spaces, the Group delivered across every dimension of the district’s development.

In total, IJM contributed 5 out of 8 completed developments in TRX, a record that reflects the engineering discipline and professional management that has defined IJM since its founding.

IJM Construction’s entry into data centre development grew from its core engineering strengths, applied to a new and rapidly expanding sector. As Malaysia’s demand for digital infrastructure accelerated, the division adapted to meet the exacting requirements that mission-critical facilities demand. 

From the Iskandar Puteri Data Centre in Johor to large-scale hyperscale facilities in Selangor, IJM Construction has delivered projects to international standards including Uptime Institute Tier III certification and LEED Gold accreditation.

What began as a strategic entry into a new sector has grown into a core capability, supporting Malaysia’s digital economy and the nation’s broader industrial growth.

As IJM’s construction business expanded, the Group strengthened its supply chain through the acquisition of ICP Piles.

Today, ICP is one of Southeast Asia’s leading manufacturers of PHC piles and the first in the region to produce large-diameter piles of up to 90 metres in length.

It continues to advance its capabilities with the development of Southeast Asia’s largest automated spun pile facility at Bestari Jaya, aligned with Industry 4.0 and NIMP 2030.

Kuantan Port became part of IJM following the acquisition of Road Builder Holdings Berhad. Situated along the shortest maritime route to South China, IJM recognised the port’s potential to support growing Malaysia-China trade flows and moved to expand its capacity and capabilities.

In 2013, Kuantan Port partnered with Guangxi Beibu International Port Group, forming a 40% strategic partnership ahead of the formal Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) announcement, supporting key developments including the New Deep Water Terminal.

Today, Kuantan Port works closely with MCKIP and MCKILP, forming a connected ecosystem linking ports, industry and logistics under one vision, processing around 26 million tonnes of cargo annually and preparing for its next phase of expansion.

Mohd Halmiee Saharudin, Assistant Manager, BESRAYA Toll, IJM

Halmiee plays a key role in IJM’s highways, including NPE, BESRAYA and LEKAS, leading initiatives that connect highway users and local communities. From public events to safety campaigns and community outreach, his work shows that highways are about more than travel — they are about people.

For Halmiee, being part of IJM means fostering connections, supporting communities and keeping highway users informed.

Ho Mei Seah, Assistant General Manager, Human Resource Business Partner, Group Services

With over 14 years at IJM, Mei Seah supports the employee experience across rewards, performance, engagement and wellbeing. Guided by teamwork and ownership, she makes a difference in ways that often go unseen.

Ir. Huan Ong Chan, General Manager of ICP & IJM IBS

Since joining ICP in 2006, Ir. Chan has grown from Sales Engineer to leading ICP & IJM IBS, contributing to projects like the Second Penang Bridge and driving SMART IBS solutions across the Group.

Today, he strengthens IJM’s capabilities in high-performance precast piles and SMART factory manufacturing, championing automation, IR4.0 technologies, and greener, faster construction.