Malaysia’s construction sector is set to thrive in 2025, riding on the momentum of a robust 20% growth in 2024. With large-scale infrastructure projects, a surge in industrial facilities, and rising demand for residential buildings, the industry is entering a golden era.
Key government initiatives like the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), Rapid Transit System Link, Pan Borneo Highway, and major investments by global tech giants such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Corp are propelling the sector to new heights.
On that note, Nippon Paint Malaysia Sdn Bhd anticipates steady growth in the construction sector in 2025, fuelled by large-scale infrastructure projects, increased investments in industrial facilities and a growing demand for residential buildings.
“As Malaysia embarks on these exciting projects, the construction industry must adopt innovative solutions and foster close collaborations to remain resilient and competitive,” Nippon Paint Malaysia General Manager Tay Sze Tuck said, adding that Nippon Paint anticipates refurbishments for residential buildings will be a growing segment for construction activities in 2025.
“Malaysia’s ageing buildings present a critical need for refurbishment, as many structures face issues such as structural safety risks, loss of property value, air quality and deteriorating aesthetics, with water leakages being one of the primary sources of these problems.
“These problems threaten the integrity of the buildings and affect their functionality, value and appeal,” Tay shared.
However, he said the industry acknowledges that residential properties continue to face challenges brought on by budget constraints when it comes to refurbishment, as it is often a costly endeavour.
“We find that building management often relies on cheap, temporary solutions rather than addressing waterproofing issues at their root which increases long-term cost.
“When it comes to building refurbishment, Nippon Paint Malaysia addresses these challenges by working closely with the building management, offering expert inspection services and tailored budget planning,” Tay said.
For Nippon Paint’s overall outlook in 2025, Tay said with the industry’s primary focus on transformative infrastructure and industrial projects, there is immense opportunities to support both government and private sector initiatives.
“We remain committed to strengthening collaborations and expanding our footprint in refurbishment, industrial, infrastructure and residential developments, offering compatible system solutions for long-term durability, efficiency and enhanced performance.
“For 2025, we aim to grow Nippon Paint’s Total Coating & Construction Solutions (TCCS) more aggressively and become the market leader in addressing the industry’s most pressing challenges, offering the reliability and efficiency that elevates the standards within the construction industry whether for new builds, industrial developments or refurbishment projects, we are proud to enhance Malaysia’s thriving construction industry with innovative solutions that drive productivity and excellence,” Tay concluded.
