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Ipoh Sentral: What Is Being Built, and When
A RM6.25 billion plan for the railway land beside Ipoh’s old station. Here is what has actually been announced, stage by stage — and what it does and does not change if you are buying a home in Ipoh now.
Quick answer. Ipoh Sentral is a RM6.25 billion transit-oriented development on 67 acres of railway land beside the historic Ipoh Railway Station, built in stages over about 20 years. The park comes first (2026), then a mosque (from late 2026, about two years), then the integrated terminal and shopping centre (from 2027, five to six years). Homes are targeted to start in 2028. No private land is being acquired.
Ipoh Railway Station — “Ipoh Railway Station Evening” by Michael, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
The timeline, stage by stage
This is the schedule the Perak Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Saarani Mohamad, gave the state assembly in September 2026, in reply to a question from the assembly member for Buntong.
| Stage | Starts | How long |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Landscaped park | Early 2026 | — |
| 2. Mosque | End of 2026 | About 2 years |
| 3. Integrated terminal and shopping centre | 2027 | 5 to 6 years |
| 4. Residential development | Targeted 2028 | — |
| Later: remaining phases | Flexible, over a 20-year horizon, depending on market conditions | |
Read the third row carefully. A five-to-six-year build that starts in 2027 points to the early 2030s for the terminal and mall — and that is if the schedule holds. Big public projects move. Plan around what exists, not around a date in a speech.
What is planned on the site
Railway Assets Corporation (RAC), the federal agency that holds railway land, lists these components for Ipoh Sentral:
- An integrated transportation hub — the groundbreaking coverage describes rail, buses, taxis, e-hailing, walkways and cycle lanes linked in one place.
- Residential units.
- Offices, and commercial and retail space.
- Public spaces, green parks, a mosque and a Sentral Square.
The Ipoh station already has direct rail to KL Sentral and Penang Sentral, which is the point of putting the hub here.
Who is behind it
The groundbreaking was performed by the Prime Minister on 16 August 2025. Reports of that day describe Ipoh Sentral Sdn Bhd as a joint venture between the Federal Government (through RAC) and the Perak State Government, with MRCB — the developer behind KL Sentral and Penang Sentral — involved through its subsidiary.
Land, and jobs
- No private land acquisition. The Menteri Besar said the project uses only land approved to RAC, and the Land and Mines Office (PTG) has received no intention to acquire anyone’s land for it. If you own a house near the station, this project is not a reason to expect a notice.
- Jobs. 8,000 to 9,000 during construction, and more than 10,000 once complete, across construction, services, logistics and trade, according to the same reply. Local businesses in retail, food and transport are expected to benefit.
What it means if you are buying now
The Menteri Besar said Ipoh Sentral could raise property values in the surrounding areas. That may well happen. But four things are worth keeping in mind before it changes what you pay:
- It is a long build. The pieces that change daily life — the terminal and the mall — are scheduled for 2027 plus five to six years. Your loan starts the month you get your keys.
- Ipoh Sentral’s own homes are not on sale. Residential is targeted to start in 2028, and no prices, unit counts or house types have been published. A price quoted for one today is a guess.
- Be careful with “near Ipoh Sentral” in an advert. Ask how far, by road, from the station — and whether the price already assumes the project is finished.
- Buy on what is there today. Schools, work, the drive, the house itself. If Ipoh Sentral arrives on time, treat it as a bonus on top of a home that already made sense.
New homes in Ipoh Town today
The station sits in Ipoh Town. These are the 7 Ipoh Town listings I cover now, cheapest first. I have not measured their distance to the Ipoh Sentral site, so check the route yourself before you weigh it.
| Project | From | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Residences 2Apartment | RM197,000 | 2027 Q4 |
| Raffles 188Condominium | RM317,205 | 2027 Q3 |
| The Eleve11 @ Thompson (2 Storey Semi-D)Double Storey Semi-D | RM878,000 | 2028 |
| The Eleve11 @ Thompson (1.5 Storey Semi-D)1.5 Storey Semi-D | RM888,000 | 2028 |
| Villa D'PoloDouble Storey Semi-D | RM1,357,550 | Completed (CCC obtained) |
| The Eleve11 @ Thompson (Bungalow)Single Storey Bungalow | RM1,368,000 | 2028 |
| Thompson Prestige2.5 Storey Bungalow | RM2,180,000 | 2026 Q4 |
More on the area, including schools and hospitals, on the Ipoh Town page. Not sure Ipoh Town is right for you? Which area in Ipoh to buy compares all 9.
What has not been announced yet
Residential prices, unit counts, house types and launch dates for Ipoh Sentral’s homes; the size of each phase; and dates for anything after stage 4. When any of it is published, I will add it here.
Sources: Ipoh Echo, “Ipoh Sentral RM6.25 billion development begins with park, mosque” (Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali, 8 September 2026), reporting the Menteri Besar’s oral reply at the 15th Perak State Legislative Assembly; Railway Assets Corporation, Ipoh Sentral project page (rac.gov.my); reports of the 16 August 2025 groundbreaking. Timelines are the government’s stated targets and may change. General information, not investment advice.
Compiled and reviewed by MaSk Chan, REN 49335 · IQI Global.
Common questions
What is Ipoh Sentral?
A RM6.25 billion transit-oriented development on 67 acres of railway land beside the historic Ipoh Railway Station. Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) lists its components as an integrated transport hub, residential units, offices, commercial and retail space, public spaces, green parks, a mosque and a Sentral Square, built over about 20 years.
When will Ipoh Sentral be completed?
It is built in stages, not all at once. According to the Perak Menteri Besar’s reply in the state assembly in September 2026: the landscaped park started in early 2026; the mosque starts towards the end of 2026 and takes about two years; the integrated terminal and shopping centre starts in 2027 and takes five to six years; residential development is targeted to begin in 2028. The remaining phases run flexibly over a 20-year horizon, depending on the market.
When will Ipoh Sentral homes be launched, and how much will they cost?
Residential development is targeted to start in 2028. No prices, unit counts or house types have been published yet, so anyone quoting you a price for an Ipoh Sentral home today is guessing.
Will Ipoh Sentral take private land?
No, according to the Menteri Besar. The project uses only land approved to RAC for the development, and the Land and Mines Office (PTG) has not received any intention to acquire private land for it.
Will Ipoh Sentral raise property prices in Ipoh?
The Menteri Besar said it could raise property values in the surrounding areas. That is an expectation, not a guarantee, and the big pieces are years away: the terminal and shopping centre alone are scheduled to take five to six years from 2027. Buy a home for what it offers today, and treat Ipoh Sentral as a possible bonus rather than the reason to pay more.
Who is developing Ipoh Sentral?
Reports of the August 2025 groundbreaking describe Ipoh Sentral Sdn Bhd as a joint venture between the Federal and Perak State Governments, with MRCB (the developer of KL Sentral and Penang Sentral) involved through its subsidiary. The groundbreaking was performed by the Prime Minister on 16 August 2025.