KTI Group secures RM130.6 million ABM Sabah Campus contract
KOTA KINABALU (July 20): KTI Landmark Bhd, via its wholly-owned subsidiary KTI Sdn Bhd, has been awarded a high-impact government contract by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia for the construction of the Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) campus in Papar.
Valued at RM130.6 million, this latest win marks a major step forward in KTI's continued growth.
The 24-month ABM campus contract, which runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, will establish a new regional hub for vocational and technical training in the construction sector.
The campus reflects national priorities to develop skilled talent and uplift construction industry standards, with KTI being given the trust and honour to play a key delivery role in Sabah.
This award comes at a pivotal time for KTI, reinforcing its position as one of Sabah's most trusted and capable contractors with IBS capabilities.
This RM130.6 million win is KTI's first contract win this year and increases KTI's order book to approximately RM345 million to date.
With more projects in the pipeline and strong execution momentum, KTI Group remains focused on meeting its target of RM250 million to RM300 million in new contracts for its financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY25), in line with the group's growth ambition while continuing to deliver quality developments that support community building and economic progress across Sabah.
'Securing this contract is not only a financial milestone — it is a brand milestone,' said Datuk Dr Gordon Loke, Group Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Office of KTI Group.
'It signals market trust in KTI's execution capability, financial strength, and commitment to nation-building. More importantly, it positions KTI as a key player in shaping the infrastructure and human capital development landscape in Sabah.'
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