BDB a big player in Kedah
BINA Darulaman Berhad (BDB) is an investment holding company whose subsidiaries are involved in property and township development, construction, road building and maintenance, quarry operation, golf as well as leisure.
Its subsidiaries — BDB Infra Sdn Bhd, BDB Land Sdn Bhd, Kedah Holdings Sdn Bhd, BDB Synergy Sdn Bhd and BDB Leisures Sdn Bhd — are household names in the state.
The group underwent a transformation through a rebranding with the unveiling of a new identity in 2015, which was in conjunction with its 20th anniversary.
The new corporate identity, with the tagline “Spirit of Achievement”, reflects BDB’s bigger aspirations and commitment. BDB Synergy Sdn Bhd (BDB Synergy) prides itself on being a major participant in the government and private sector’s engineering and construction markets in the northern region.
It offers engineering and construction services, from civil and building construction, roadworks and earthworks, maritime infrastructure to waterworks.
It delivers building and civil projects for airports, leisure and residential developments, educational and healthcare, water supply facilities, jetties, roads, bridges, industrial and civil infrastructures.
BDB Infra Sdn Bhd (BDB Infra) has more than 40 years of experience in quarry and road construction and is a Class G7 contractor recognised for roadworks.
It has built, constructed and maintained more than 1,500km of roads and highways. It is a pioneer in the quarry industry in the north and operates the largest granite quarry in Kedah, situated in Bukit Perak, Pendang.
The quarry produces crushed aggregates and asphaltic concrete products for the construction of roads, highways, railway tracks, bridges, houses, land reclamation and other infrastructures.
BDB Land Sdn Bhd (BDB Land) is a leader in township developments in the north.
The award-winning developer has more than 30 years of experience and an impressive track record, being the name behind Bandar Darulaman (Jitra), Darulaman Perdana (Sungai Petani) and Darulaman Utama (Kuala Ketil).
Two developments — Darulaman Saujana (Jitra) and Darulaman Putra (Sungai Petani) — will bring sustainable development and quality living to Kedahans.
Kedah Holdings Sdn Bhd has more than 30 years of experience in developing commercial and residential properties, high-rise apartments and office blocks. It is poised to develop small- and medium-scale housing and commercial schemes to position itself as a pocket and boutique developer.
BDB Leisures Sdn Bhd (BDB Leisures) focuses on amusement parks and manages entertainment, sports, indoor and outdoor recreation.
BDB Leisures expanded from seven employees to more than 50. The development of Darulaman Park, together with the introduction of the Fantasia Aquapark last year, will maintain the core revenue of BDB Leisures.
Darulaman Trails in Bandar Darulaman, Darulaman Sanctuary in Langkawi and Darulaman Perdana in Sungai Petani will ensure BDB Leisures’ success.
BDB Darulaman Golf Resort Bhd, consisting of Darulaman Golf and Country Club (DGCC) and BDB Hotel, has an international standard 18-hole golf course, and the resort’s facilities include swimming pools, badminton courts, a gymnasium, conference facilities, F&B outlets, a hotel and chalets.
BDB Hotel offers 112 suites and chalets for golfers and visitors. Its conference hall accommodates 300 guests.