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Worker dormitory & CLQ operators in Malaysia
The SEA Living Desk tracker lists 9 worker dormitory records in Malaysia: multiple cities (6), Johor Bahru (Tampoi) (1), Kulai, Johor (i-Park Indahpura) (1) and Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (1). Each of the 9 records lists a different owner or operator. Newest addition: Andaraya Group hostel management, added 21 Oct 2026.
Every record links to its public source; last checked 2026-10-23.
| Name | City | Beds/rooms | Owner/operator | Latest deal | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlite Malaysia (Centurion) | Multiple (Johor, Penang, Selangor) | 13 purpose-built worker accommodation assets, c.36,006 beds at 31 Mar 2025 (company-stated) | Centurion Corporation (SGX-listed) | Acquired Harum Megah Resources for RM110.8m, adding 6 Johor assets (c.7,197 beds), Sep 2025 | 2026-10-22 |
| Gembira CLQ Management | Johor Bahru (Tampoi) | — | Gembira CLQ Management | — | 2026-10-22 |
| Andaraya Group hostel management | Multiple (Melaka, Penang, Johor Bahru, Selangor) | — | Andaraya Group | — | 2026-10-22 |
| i-Stay (Indahpura Kulai) | Kulai, Johor (i-Park Indahpura) | 2,693 occupants housed for 16 client companies (company-stated) | i-Stay Management Sdn Bhd | — | 2026-10-23 |
| DORMS Central Living | Multiple (Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka) | 4 CLQ projects listed: SunMed Residence 1,000 beds, Batu Berendam 1,900, Sungai Besi 600 and DORMS SS15 108 (company-stated) | DORMS Central Living Sdn Bhd | — | 2026-10-23 |
| Q Centre | Multiple (Klang, Shah Alam, Pulau Indah) | 4 CLQs opened 2022-2025 (284 to 1,200 beds each) and 7 sites targeted for 2026-2030 of up to 9,000 beds each (company-stated) | Q Centre Management Sdn Bhd | Heads of agreement with Catenary Capital and Rivertree STF Synergies Bhd for up to four Klang Valley CLQs (28,800 beds, c.RM600m), 3 Mar 2026 | 2026-10-23 |
| Nitkertz CLQ | Multiple (Shah Alam, Klang) | — | Nitkertz | — | 2026-10-23 |
| Work Connect CLQ | Multiple (Perak: Tasek, Gopeng, Simpang Pulai, Bidor, Pengkalan, Bercham, Meru, Station 18) | — | Work Connect (M) Sdn Bhd | — | 2026-10-23 |
| Elite Quarters (LG Solution) | Nilai, Negeri Sembilan | — | LG Solution (M) Sdn Bhd | — | 2026-10-23 |
Property type: Worker dormitories across all tracked markets · Local type: Malaysian room rental and hostels
City pages: Worker dormitories in Kuala Lumpur & Klang Valley (5)
Official lists and sources
- JTKSM (Labour Department of Peninsular Malaysia): List of Worker Accommodation Centers, the official public list of centralised labour quarters (CLQ) providers certified under Act 446, searchable by provider name, certificate number (no. perakuan), state and district. [source, 23 Oct 2026] (search-based: the official page timed out from our checker)
- JTKSM Annual Report 2025: in 2025 the department inspected 25,734 accommodation units (2,189 of them centralised providers) and issued 8,053 accommodation certificates, 613 of them to centralised providers. [source, Apr 2026]
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