KOTA KINABALU, KTI Landmark Bhd, through its wholly owned subsidiary KTI Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM130.6 million contract from the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia to build the Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) campus in Papar, Sabah.
A model of the Akademi Binaan Malaysia campus in Papar.
Spanning 24 months from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, the project will serve as a new regional centre for vocational and technical training in the construction sector — aligning with national goals to enhance skilled labour and uplift industry standards.
This award marks a key milestone for KTI, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable and capable contractor in Sabah, especially with its strengths in Industrialised Building System (IBS) construction. It is the group’s first contract win of the year, boosting its order book to RM345 million.
KTI aims to secure RM250 million to RM300 million in new contracts for its financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY25), driven by a strong project pipeline and continued execution momentum.
“This win is more than just a financial achievement — it’s a brand milestone,” said Datuk Dr Gordon Loke, KTI’s Group Managing Director and CEO. “It reflects growing trust in KTI’s capabilities and reinforces our role in shaping both infrastructure and human capital development in Sabah.”