Top Construction Companies in Malaysia
Marcopolis.net has compiled the ranking of the top construction companies in Malaysia. View the latest list of the largest construction companies. The largest construction companies are UEM Group, YTL Corporation and IJM Coporation.
Top Construction Companies in Malaysia
Malaysia’s Largest Construction Companies
Marcopolis.net has compiled the ranking of the top construction, contracting, engineering companies in Malaysia. View the latest list of the largest construction companies. The largest construction companies are UEM Group, YTL Corporation and IJM Corporation.
The construction sector in Malaysia has seen double-digit growth in the last couple years. 2014 represents the third consecutive year of this expansion. The construction industry has played quite an important role in the economy in terms of generating revenue.
The Malaysian construction sector is compromised of the following: residential construction, non-residential construction, civil engineering, metal works, electrical works, plumbing, sanitary works, refrigeration, painting works, carpentry, tiling works, and glass works.
Due to all the industries linked to the construction sector, it is clear why this sector plays a significant role in the economy of Malaysia.
The List of Top Construction Companies in Malaysia
| Rank | Company | Country | Industry | Market Value ($ bil) | Total Assets | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
6.7 billion USD | UEM is one of the largest construction companies in Malaysia. The company is famous for large scale infrastructure projects. It has assets totalling USD 6.7 billion (RM23.4 billion) and shareholders’ funds standing in excess of USD 2.2 billion (RM7.7 billion) as at end December 2014 and has completed infrastructure, transportation and building projects in Malaysia totaling more than USD 8.4 billion since 1988. UEM is known to be Malaysia’s largest infrastructure group. | ||
| 2 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
8.4 billion USD (with subsidiaries) | 16.96 billion USD | YTL is Malaysia’s largest contractor (construction) company. YTL Corp, together with its four listed entities in Malaysia (YTL Power International Berhad, YTL Land & Development Berhad, YTL e-Solutions Berhad and YTL Hospitality REIT), has a combined market capitalisation of approximately RM31.0 billion (US$8.40 billion) as at 31 March 2015. | |
| 3 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
2.8 billion USD | IJM Corporation is the product of a merger between IGB Construction, Jurutama, and Mudajava in 1983. IJM’s main services include property development, manufacturing, infrastructure concessions, and plantations-both locally and globally. IJM has a market cap of 2.8 billion USD. | ||
| 4 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
2.2 billion USD | Gamuda was established in 1976. The company focuses mainly on engineering and construction, infrastructure concessions, and property development. Their work can be found in Malaysia, as well as abroad. The company has a market cap of 2.2 billion USD. | ||
| 5 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
661 million USD | Formally known as Perak Carbide in 1969, today Malaysian Resources Corporation focuses on property engineering and construction, infrastructure, concessions, and environment and building services. The company has a market cap of 661 million USD. | ||
| 6 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
468 million USD | WCT was originally called WCT Earthworks and Building Contractors when it was founded in 1981. The company specializes in civil engineering and construction, residential and commercial property development, and property investment. The company has a market cap of 468 million USD. | ||
| 7 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
303 million USD | In 2000, Kumpulan Europlus Berhad underwent restructuring that changed its name from Larut Consolidated Berhad, to the name is currently as today. The company specializes in manufacturing and trading industrial products and building materials, as well as property investment and construction contracting. They have a market capitalization of 303 million USD. | ||
| 8 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
256 million USD | Hock Seng Lee Berhad is a family business, founded in the 1960’s by three brothers of the Yii family. The company is named after the first dredging vessel they purchased. Today, Hock Seng Lee is the leading company in marine engineering. The company has a market cap of 256 million USD. | ||
| 9 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
246 million USD | Mudajaya is one of the companies that were part of the merger of IJM in 1983, but then was obtained by Tiararibu, a Mulpha International subsidiary in 1993. However, in 2003, the company underwent restructuring before being listed on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad’s Main Board as Mudajaya Group. Mudajaya consists of four specialties: construction, property development, construction product manufacturing, and trading and plant hiring. The company has a market cap of 246 million USD. | ||
| 10 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
226 million USD | Muhibbah Engineering was founded in 1972 and is involved in infrastructure, civil, and structural engineering, both locally and internationally. The company has a market cap of 226 million USD. | ||
| 11 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
184 million USD | The company was founded in 1978, specializing in civil engineering. Today, Benalec Holdings provides marine construction and ship chartering services, as well as ship-building, maintenance, and repair services. The company has a market cap of 184 million USD. | ||
| 12 | Malaysia | Construction Contracting |
129 million USD | The year 1982 marked the first project ever executed by Eversendai. The project was called Dayabumi, located in Kuala Lumpur. The company specializes in structural steel work, engineering, power plant, construction, civil construction, and general construction services. Their projects include over 100 developments across ten countries. The company has a market capitalization of 129 million USD. |