KUALA LUMPUR, 19 NOVEMBER 2024 – WCT Berhad, the engineering and construction division of WCT Holdings Berhad (“WCT” or “the Group), recently received the prestigious Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2024 - International Achievement Award for its outstanding contribution to the Lusail Development Project. The project was commissioned by the Lusail Real Estate Development Company in Doha, Qatar.

Organised by the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB), the MCIEA is widely regarded as a premier accolade in the Malaysian construction industry, celebrating excellence across all facets of the sector. WCT Berhad earned The International Achievement Award for its successful construction and completion of infrastructure and civil works for the 38 square-kilometre Commercial Boulevard within Lusail City.

Lusail City is a master-planned urban area which includes residential, entertainment and commercial districts, and is renowned for hosting the Lusail Stadium, one of the iconic venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

WCT Berhad’s comprehensive scope of work included constructing roads, underground carparks, the installation of wet and dry utilities as well as Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) systems for the carpark. The company also carried out structural works and earthing below the raft foundations of four Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations. Additionally, it managed the architectural, structural, and MEP works for four substations, alongside installing network and street lighting cables, demonstrating its expertise in delivering integrated infrastructure solutions.

Working alongside its joint venture partner, Al-Ali Projects Co, WCT Berhad overcame numerous challenges, including logistical and extreme climate constraints, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a regional blockade on Qatar. Despite these obstacles, the project delivered on time and met stringent international quality standards.

Ir. Anthony Teoh Teik Thiam, Managing Director – Engineering and Construction of WCT, said, “We are incredibly honoured to be recognised for our work on the Lusail Development Project. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire team, demonstrating our ability to manage and deliver large-scale international projects that meet stringent quality and safety standards.”

He added, “This award reinforces our commitment to excellence and innovation in the construction industry. We are proud to contribute to international infrastructure growth while upholding Malaysian engineering excellence.”

WCT Berhad extends its gratitude to CIDB Malaysia, its appointed panellists, its joint venture partner Al-Ali Projects Co., its client Lusail Real Estate Development Company, and all stakeholders for their trust and collaboration.

The Lusail Development Project represents a cornerstone of Qatar’s vision to emerge as a global hub. This recognition underscores WCT Berhad's commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure while showcasing the Group’s capabilities in executing complex international projects.

This recognition builds on WCT’s recent success, having also been awarded the Gold Merit Award at the Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) Award 2024 earlier last week. This accolade highlights WCT’s steadfast dedication to maintaining exemplary safety and health standards across its operations.

Looking ahead, WCT remains committed in pursuing excellence in future projects, both locally and internationally.