The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is progressing steadily and is poised to generate further opportunities for local contractors, with new tenders and possible extensions in the works, says RHB Research.

Key players include IJM Corp Bhd, Advancecon Holdings Bhd, HSS Engineers Bhd, and Tanco Holdings Bhd.

Advancecon Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd has accepted two contracts from Sime Darby Property (Bukit Raja) Sdn Bhd valued at a combined RM25.14mil for earthworks and other related works at Bandar Bukit Raja 2 in Klang, Selangor.

Advancecon Holdings Bhd (ADVCON) has secured a RM36.1m contract from Sime Darby Property for earthworks and infrastructure works at Serenia City in Dengkil, Sepang.

The project is part of ongoing development works in a major township in the Southern Klang Valley corridor, master-planned by Sime Darby Property as the "Garden City of KLIA" and shall be commencing from Oct 28, 2025 until April 27, 2027.

Advancecon has been appointed by Sime Darby Property Bhd as the contractor for the proposed construction and completion of earthworks and ancillary works for residential development Phases SB 2 and SB 3 (Bayu Serenia) in Dengkil.

The contract forms part of ongoing works within Serenia City, a major township in the southern Klang Valley corridor and is valued at RM36.1 million.