CCCC Reaffirms Long-term Commitment To Malaysia’s Infrastructure Growth

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

BEIJING (China), June 23 (Bernama) – China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Malaysia, expressing its readiness to deepen its involvement in the country’s infrastructure development, which the company regards as key to long-term regional connectivity.

As one of the world’s largest infrastructure players, CCCC sees Malaysia as a vital strategic partner, with growing potential for collaboration across sectors.

Its international business department executive general manager, Cai Chuansheng said CCCC is eager to explore new investment opportunities and expand its footprint in Malaysia through its subsidiary, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC).

Over the past four decades, he said CHEC has undertaken numerous infrastructure projects in Malaysia, with a cumulative value of around US$20 billion.

“China and Malaysia are good neighbours in Asia, and we have frequent communication at all levels and regular exchanges in socio-economic development. This gives us many opportunities to cooperate,” Cai said during a meeting with the Malaysian media delegation at CCCC’s headquarters in Beijing.

He noted that Malaysia’s sustained infrastructure drive and stable economic fundamentals continue to make the country an attractive destination for foreign investors. 

CCCC is the world’s fourth-largest construction company and is well known for its strong track record in delivering major infrastructure projects globally.  

Its flagship infrastructure projects include the Mombasa–Nairobi Railway in Kenya, the Sukkur–Multan Highway in Pakistan, the China–Maldives Friendship Bridge, the China–Laos Railway and the Port City in Sri Lanka.

The company currently maintains business operations in over 158 countries.

In Malaysia, CCCC is the main contractor for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) – the largest single project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in the country – which is slated for completion in December 2026.

As the engineering, procurement and construction contractor, CCCC is responsible for the project’s overall design and financing support, as well as the construction of the 665km railway linking the east coast states to the Klang Valley.

The company has had a long-established presence in Malaysia, delivering key infrastructure such as the Penang Second Bridge, the LRT Ampang Line Extension Project and the MRT Sentul West Underground Station.

Beyond rail and bridge construction, CCCC is also active in marine engineering, dredging and reclamation and highway development.

“The 40 years of doing business have left us with beautiful memories. Moving forward, we hope to strengthen our cooperation and undertake more projects – including major ones – in Malaysia, contributing CCCC’s professional capabilities to building an even more beautiful Malaysia,” Cai said.

--BERNAMA