The Malaysian arm of one of the world’s leading infrastructure contractors is set to play a lead role in the project implementation of the ambitious Kenyalang Smart City (KSC) after China Railway Engineering Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (CRECM) signed a key agreement with the project’s Master Developer Imasa Dinasti Sdn. Bhd.
The agreement, witnessed today by Sarawak’s Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr. Sim Kui Hian at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Sarawak), formalises extensive discussions and creates a synergistic union pivotal to the continuing development of the KSC. More broadly, the agreement is one capable of assisting in Sarawak’s ambition to become a regional model for sustainable, high-tech urbanisation.
Ar. Teo Ah Khing, Chairman of Imasa Dinasti Sdn. Bhd., said: “We welcome today’s union with CRECM who are a world leader in their field. With the support of CRECM, Imasa Dinasti is uniquely placed to realize new standards in urban living with KSC and in supporting the government’s plans to deliver economic prosperity, social inclusivity and sustainable environment to Sarawak.”
Chen Gang, Managing Director of China Railway Engineering Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (CRECM), said: “China Railway Engineering Corporation is very proud of its achievements in building large scale infrastructure projects in China and around the world. We are excited by the opportunity to participate in the project implementation of Kenyalang Smart City alongside Imasa Dinasti. KSC is a project we believe can inspire the region.”
CRECM is the Malaysian subsidiary of China Railway Group Limited (CREC), a Fortune Global 500 infrastructure powerhouse with a legacy spanning over 120 years. CRECM brings world-class expertise in large-scale engineering and smart infrastructure.
Imasa Dinasti, KSC’s Master Developer and a member of TAK Group of Companies, is led by renowned architect and urban planner Ar. Teo Ah Khing whose signature designs have been the template for urban megaprojects from Dubai’s Meydan City to Malaysia’s Putrajaya and the iconic Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira. The Sarawakian now turns his attention to reshaping his state’s urban landscape with KSC.
Fudan University’s Institutes of Integrative Medicine (FDIIM) selected the KSC as its hub for a South East Asia campus whose facilities will incorporate the most modern teaching hospital in Malaysia and a first of its kind Innovation and Research Centre which will be run in collaboration with Sarawak Biodiversity Centre.
With the MoU formalized, Imasa Dinasti and CRECM will proceed with final planning, engineering and phased construction with an initial focus on transport systems, foundational infrastructure and renewable energy integration.
Today’s signing is also expected to pave the way for significant economic impact, not just in real estate and construction, but also in the creation of high-skilled employment and the advancement of Sarawak’s digital economy.
Background: Kenyalang Smart City (KSC)
KSC is envisioned as Sarawak’s first fully integrated, AI-powered urban ecosystem. Far beyond conventional brick-and-mortar development, KSC aims to blend sustainability, digital innovation and livability into the fabric of city life.
KSC aligns seamlessly with Sarawak’s PCDS2030 roadmap which promotes investment and development in digital transformation, environmental responsibility and human capital development.
Spanning 543 acres, key features of KSC include:
- AI-Driven Infrastructure: Integrating artificial intelligence into energy, transportation and municipal systems to maximize efficiency and reduce carbon impact.
- Green Urbanism: Solar-powered residential and commercial zones, expansive green belts and low-carbon mobility solutions.
- Innovation & Talent Hub: Dedicated zones for tech incubators, research institutions and creative industries—aligning with Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS2030).
- Community First Philosophy: Public spaces, cultural nodes, and inclusive design reflecting the identity and aspirations of Sarawak.
Background: China Railway Engineering Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (CRECM)
CRECM is the Malaysian division of one of the world’s largest transportation infrastructure contractors.
In China, its parent company CREC is responsible for the construction of more than two-thirds of all railways, including 90 percent of the country’s electric railways, as well as one-eighth of total expressway mileages and 60 percent of all urban rail transit projects.
In Malaysia, CRECM is currently undertaking infrastructure projects including the construction of the massive 4.8km-long Batang Lupar Bridge in Sarawak (longest river-crossing bridge in Malaysia after completion), Kuching ART blue line civil and system packages and Batang Saribas 2 Bridge Project.
Background: Imasa Dinasti Sdn. Bhd.
With the support of its inhouse award-winning Master Planning and Architectural Team, Imasa Dinasti is proud of its reputation as an innovative and dynamic developer focused on quality and sustainable designs.
Imasa Dinasti is focused on bringing projects to market in Malaysia that are bold, defining and balance the needs of the community with commercial possibilities.
Imasa Dinasti is a member of TAK Group of Companies, a dynamic collection of corporations that are leaders in their fields of endeavour.