EKOVEST BERHAD

EKOVEST BERHAD stands as one of Malaysia’s notable infrastructure and construction groups — a company that has helped shape the physical backbone of modern cities through engineering, connectivity, and urban transformation.

Established in 1985, the Group evolved from a construction-focused enterprise into a Bursa Malaysia-listed infrastructure and property development powerhouse, delivering major civil engineering works, highways, integrated developments, and urban infrastructure projects across the country. Over the decades, Ekovest became closely associated with transformative projects that improved mobility, supported urban expansion, and contributed to Malaysia’s modernisation journey.

Today, the Group is recognised for combining infrastructure expertise with long-term development strategies, positioning itself as both a builder of transport systems and a creator of integrated urban environments.

Founder:

Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kang Hoo

Current Leadership:

Group Executive Chairman: Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kang Hoo

The leadership continues to guide the Group with a vision of developing infrastructure and urban ecosystems that generate long-term economic value while supporting Malaysia’s continuing urban growth and connectivity needs.

Some companies build structures — Ekovest builds the systems that move a city.

In 1985, Ekovest began as Ekovest Bina Sdn. Bhd., focusing primarily on civil engineering and construction works during a period when Malaysia was accelerating its infrastructure and urban development agenda. At the time, the country’s growing economy required highways, transportation systems, and engineering capabilities capable of supporting rapid urbanisation and industrial expansion.

The company positioned itself within this environment by focusing on technically demanding engineering and infrastructure projects that required precision, execution discipline, and long-term capability building. From roads and bridges to large-scale civil works, each completed project strengthened both its operational expertise and industry credibility.

A defining turning point came in 1992, when the company was transformed into EKOVEST BERHAD, followed shortly by its listing on Bursa Malaysia in 1993. The public listing marked a significant milestone — providing the platform and financial capacity needed to participate in larger and more complex national infrastructure developments.

As the company matured, it expanded beyond traditional construction into concession-based infrastructure and property development. This strategic evolution allowed Ekovest to move from short-term project execution toward ownership and participation in long-term recurring infrastructure assets.

One of its most defining contributions emerged through its involvement in urban highway systems, particularly the DUKE Expressway network, which became an important component of Kuala Lumpur’s traffic and connectivity infrastructure. Through these developments, the Group demonstrated its capability not only to construct roads, but to influence how cities function and grow.

Alongside infrastructure, Ekovest also expanded into integrated mixed-use developments such as EkoCheras, combining residential, commercial, and lifestyle components into large-scale urban projects. This diversification reflected a broader understanding that infrastructure and urban living are deeply interconnected.

From engineering works to shaping entire urban ecosystems, Ekovest’s journey reflects a powerful truth — that infrastructure is not merely concrete and steel, but the invisible framework that enables movement, commerce, and modern life itself.

Core Activities:

• Civil engineering and infrastructure construction

• Highway and toll concession projects

• Property development and integrated urban projects

• Investment holding and infrastructure asset management

The company focuses on integrating engineering expertise with long-term infrastructure ownership and urban development strategies, creating value through both project execution and recurring concession-based assets.

Notable Offerings Include:

• DUKE Expressway and related highway infrastructure projects

• Integrated mixed-use developments such as EkoCheras

• Large-scale civil engineering and turnkey construction works

• Urban infrastructure and connectivity solutions

These offerings position Ekovest as a key participant in Malaysia’s infrastructure and urban development landscape.

1985 – Establishment of Ekovest Bina Sdn. Bhd.

1992 – Converted into EKOVEST BERHAD

1993 – Listed on Bursa Malaysia

2000s – Expansion into major infrastructure and highway projects

2010s – Growth into integrated property and mixed-use developments

2020s – Continued participation in urban infrastructure and connectivity initiatives

EKOVEST BERHAD has contributed significantly to Malaysia’s infrastructure and construction sector by supporting the development of transportation networks, highways, and urban engineering systems that improve mobility and connectivity.

The Group’s projects have helped facilitate economic activity, reduce transportation inefficiencies, and support the expansion of urban centres. Through integrated developments and infrastructure investments, Ekovest also contributed to the evolution of modern city living environments within Malaysia.

Beyond construction itself, the company demonstrated how infrastructure groups could evolve into broader urban ecosystem developers — combining engineering capability, concession assets, and real estate development into long-term strategic growth platforms.

Today, EKOVEST BERHAD stands as a builder of cities and connections — a testament to how infrastructure, when guided by vision and executed with discipline, can shape the rhythm of a nation’s growth.

From highways that move millions to developments that redefine urban spaces, the company’s legacy lies not only in what it constructed, but in the systems of movement, commerce, and connectivity it helped bring to life across modern Malaysia.