KLANG, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Q Centre Group (“Q Centre”), Malaysia’s leading provider of compliant, high-quality worker accommodation, marked a significant milestone today with the Groundbreaking Ceremony of Q Centre @ Teratai, its latest Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ) and Purpose-Built Workers’ Accommodation (PBWA) development in Meru, Klang.
The event was graced by Y.A.B. Dato’ Seri Amirudin bin Shari, Menteri Besar of Selangor, and attended by Y.B. Tuan Mohd Kamri bin Kamarudin, Timbalan Yang Di-Pertua Dewan Undangan Negeri Selangor; YBhg. Dato’ Haji Abd. Hamid bin Hussain, Datuk Bandar Majlis Bandaraya Diraja Klang (MBDK); Tuan Roslee Sabaruddin bin Abu, Pengarah Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Negeri Selangor; as well as Dato’ Simon David Leong, Joint Managing Director of Q Centre Group; Dato Wira Joey Yan, Joint Managing Director of Q Centre Group; Datuk Leo Ong, Executive Director of Q Centre Group, and Datuk Muhammad Albashir, Director, Corporate Services of Q Centre Group.
The ceremony marks another milestone in Q Centre’s mission to enhance the living standards of Malaysia’s workforce through sustainable, well-managed, and technologically enabled accommodation solutions.
Dato’ Simon David Leong, Joint Managing Director of Q Centre Group said,
“Q Centre @ Teratai embodies our commitment to redefining the standards of workforce housing in Malaysia. It is not just about building accommodation — it’s about creating a sustainable, secure, and technology-driven living environment that uplifts worker wellbeing and supports industrial productivity. We aim to ensure that Selangor becomes the national model for ESG-compliant worker accommodation.”
He further shared that Q Centre @ Teratai, designed for up to 9,000 beds, will be the largest planned CLQ in Klang. Construction works — including earthworks and piling — are scheduled to begin in January 2026, with completion targeted for December 2027.
Q Centre Group recently announced its landmark 8,000-bed AI-Enabled Intelligent CLQ at Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) — Malaysia’s first smart CLQ integrating AI building management, energy optimisation, and digital monitoring systems. Moving forward, all upcoming Q Centre developments will feature AI Intelligent capabilities, tech management system, GreenRE-certified designs, solar power integration, and rainwater harvesting systems, ensuring full alignment with Malaysia’s ESG and carbon reduction commitments.
“We plan to do our part in reducing the carbon footprint in Klang and to build multiple CLQs to support Selangor’s industrial growth,” said Datuk Wira Joey Yan, Joint Managing Director of Q Centre Group. “Our developments are designed to meet both national standards and international ESG expectations, ensuring that manufacturers and exporters in Selangor can comply with global sustainability requirements.”
Q Centre Group is executing an ambitious five-year expansion plan to deliver over 50,000 beds nationwide, establishing a network of modern, compliant, and sustainable CLQs across Peninsular Malaysia.
Each development will incorporate:
· Comprehensive amenities such as canteens, recreation areas, commercial laundry, WiFi connectivity, and prayer facilities
· 24-hour security, facial recognition access, CCTV systems, and emergency zones
· Health, safety, and welfare management in full compliance with Act 446 and Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) standards
SOURCE : Aegis Communication
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