“Advancecon secures another favourable adjudication ruling against China Communications Construction (CCC) over ECRL project works, with RM3.33 million awarded plus interest and costs. Here’s what the latest decision means.”
Kuala Lumpur, 04th December 2025, 01.17pm – Advancecon Holdings Bhd has obtained a second favourable adjudication outcome in its ongoing payment dispute with China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCC) involving work on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, the group said its wholly owned subsidiary, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd, received the latest adjudication decision on Tuesday (Dec 2). The adjudicator ruled that CCC must pay RM3.33 million to Advancecon Infra, along with 5% annual interest starting from Sept 4, 2025, until full payment is made.
CCC was also ordered to cover RM100,000 in adjudication costs, bear the adjudicator’s fees, and reimburse all Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) charges advanced by Advancecon Infra during the proceedings.
The adjudication was conducted under Sections 7 and 8 of the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA) and remains binding unless set aside by the High Court.
Advancecon’s group CEO, Datuk Phum Ang Kia, said the ruling reinforces the company’s commitment to strong project governance and timely compensation for completed work.
“While the financial impact on FY2025 is relatively small, both adjudications reaffirm our entitlement to payment,” he said.
This decision follows an earlier ruling in October, when Advancecon Infra was awarded RM7 million out of a RM10.17 million claim in another dispute with CCC related to ECRL works.
Advancecon submitted its payment claims in March 2025 for subgrade, drainage, and culvert works across two ECRL sections, for which it was appointed subcontractor in 2020. CCC allegedly failed to honour the claims, prompting adjudication filings in June.
In total, Advancecon previously said it is seeking RM15.22 million in outstanding payments from CCC.
Advancecon’s share price closed unchanged at 20 sen on Wednesday, valuing the company at RM116.95 million. The stock has fallen over 23% year to date.
