Johor bahru: Pekat Group Bhd's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Pekat E and LP Sdn Bhd, has secured three subcontracts worth a combined RM57.18 million. The subcontracts cover the design, supply, installation, and testing of earthing and lightning protection systems and associated works for a hyperscale data centre project in Johor Bahru, Johor.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the first subcontract, valued at RM27.21 million, involves the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of earthing and lightning protection systems. The second subcontract, valued at RM4.64 million, involves the supply and installation of an earthing and lightning protection system for a substation.

The third subcontract is valued at RM25.33 million and covers the design, supply, installation, and testing of earthing and lightning protection services. This includes the installation of earth mats, lightning protection systems, and associated cabling, among others. It also covers related civil works for the installation of the earthing and lightning protection systems.

Pekat stated that the first subcontract is targeted for completion by September 2027, while the second and third subcontracts are targeted for completion by February 2027. This timeline is subject to any extension of time or variation granted in accordance with the terms of the respective subcontracts.

The subcontracts are expected to contribute positively to the group's revenue and earnings for the financial year ending December 31, 2026, and until the expiry of the subcontracts.