In 1984, three enterprising local construction companies � IGB Construction Sdn Bhd, Jurutama Sdn Bhd and Mudajaya Sdn Bhd � merged in a bid to compete more effectively against bigger foreign rivals. The result was IJM � a professionally managed construction group that gained immediate market acceptance, and had the financial capacity to compete effectively against established foreign players.

Since then, IJM has grown in reputation and renown internationally. Its excellent track record is accredited with numerous awards. Recent ones include the Malaysian International Contractor of the Year Award (2000), the Malaysian Builder of the Year Award (2001), the Project Award 2003 (Major Building Category) and the Excellence Award for Export of Services (2003) by the Malaysian International Trade and Industry Ministry. The Company�s excellent reputation for professionalism, performance and good governance also saw it being conferred the inaugural Malaysian Business Corporate Governance Award in 2002, and the KLSE Corporate Merit Award (Construction Sector) in 2002 and 2003.

IJM�s exponential growth over the past two decades is the result of its focus on core competencies, diversifying into related businesses and expanding into new markets. Leveraging on its intrinsic construction expertise, IJM soon ventured into property development and successfully merged its resources to offer quality delivery at great value to the Malaysian market. Today, Property Development is a major part of the Group�s activities.