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Langkawi Plant Promotes Employee Wellbeing at Wellness Day 2025
Langkawi Plant recently organised Wellness Day 2025, a half-day programme dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of employees and in-house contractors.
Kanthan Plant Strengthens Community Ties Through Deepavali Outreach
Kanthan Plant brought the spirit of Deepavali to the local community in Taman Dovenby, Sungai Siput, Perak through a festive outreach programme held at Dewan Kuil Dewi Sri Maha Mariamman, Taman Dovenby.
The Penyu Shell-Ter Project Contributes RM1,255,000 to Conservation and Community Causes
YTL Cement concludes nationwide art-for-conservation initiative with RM1 million raised through charity auction and additional RM255,000 donated to NGOs.
Langkawi Plant Brings Together Community for Environmental Initiatives
Langkawi Plant team hosted an environmental programme at its premise in Langkawi, as part of YTL Group’s Beyond 70 initiatives, commemorating the Group’s 70th anniversary.
BUILDS Recycling Campaign Concludes with 150% of Target Reached
The BUILDS Recycling Campaign, launched in conjunction with YTL Group’s Beyond 70 anniversary, concluded with positive achievements.
Driving Collaboration in Limestone Karst Research: UIRC Holds Third Scientific Committee Meeting
The University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC) recently convened its third Scientific Committee Meeting, bringing together distinguished representatives from academia, government, and industry to review progress and chart the next steps in advancing limestone karst research. Building on the momentum of past meetings and with the continued support of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), the session reaffirmed UIRC’s role as a catalyst for impactful university-industry collaboration.
YTL Cement Joins PERKESO Bowling Tournament to Strengthen Employer Relations
YTL Cement recently participated in the PERKESO & Employers Friendly Bowling Tournament 2025, hosted by PERKESO Langkawi through its Welfare Club, Kelab Kebajikan Anggota Langkawi (KEKAL). The event was organised as part of PERKESO’s ongoing efforts to strengthen engagement with employers and foster closer collaboration with the local business community.
YTL Cement Kanthan Plant Strengthens Community Safety with St. John Ambulance Malaysia
YTL Cement, through its Kanthan Plant, contributed RM1,000 to St. John Ambulance Malaysia for the purchase of a Laerdal SkillGuide, a portable device used in CPR and AED training.
Supporting Student Growth: YTL Cement Kanthan Plant Contributes to Annual Sports Championship
BUILDS, through YTL Cement’s Kanthan Plant, contributed RM1,000 to the Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) of SJK (T) Ladang Dovenby, Perak, in support of the school’s 49ᵗʰ Annual Sports Championship.
Buildcon Concrete Donates 80m³ of Concrete to Perak Association For Intellectually Disabled (PAFID)
YTL Cement, through Buildcon Concrete Sdn Bhd, contributed 80m³ of concrete, valued at approximately RM20,000, to support PAFID’s hydroponic project in Ulu Kinta.
YTL Cement Group Builds Greener Future with 700 Mangrove Trees Planted in Perak
YTL Cement, Malaysia’s leading homegrown building materials group, today launched a mangrove tree planting programme under its CSR platform, BUILDS in conjunction with YTL Group’s 70th anniversary.
Fico-YTL Proudly Joins Dong Tam Charity Foundation in the Inauguration of Bridge No. 210, Connecting Tay Ninh and Long An
Bridge No. 11 in the Fico-YTL series, also known as Dong Tam Bridge No. 210, is the final bridge in a 16-bridge project led by the Dong Tam Charity Foundation to link My Quy Dong Islet (Long An) to the mainland.
From Celebrations to Service: The Langkawi Team Gives Back
Demonstrating their consistent commitment, the Langkawi Plant team has once again spearheaded two meaningful community initiatives.
Continuing our Commitment to Nature: Greening and Cleaning Langkawi
Our Langkawi team once again rolled up their sleeves for a meaningful cause, this time combining efforts in tree planting and a beach clean-up to continue championing sustainability and community engagement on the island.
Greening Langkawi: A Tree Planting Collaboration with Local Schools
Recently our Langkawi team rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty for a good cause to plant 90 trees within our Kedah Cement Sdn Bhd premises. This meaningful effort marked a collaborative step forward in nurturing both the environment and young minds.
Ending the Month of Aidilfitri with Joy: Celebrations at Langkawi and Perak Hanjoong Simen (PHS)
During the month of Aidilfitri, our plants continued the spirit of celebration by hosting a series of Hari Raya gatherings with our colleagues, stakeholders, and local authorities.
Langkawi Team Gather for Majlis Berbuka Puasa
During the fasting month, our Langkawi team welcomed local stakeholders to a Majlis Berbuka Puasa event at Park Royal Langkawi Resort, with a total of 102 guests in attendance across two meaningful sessions.
A Reflection on Community Spirit at Kanthan
The Kanthan Plant held two events with the residents of Taman Dovenby, Sungai Siput. The day began with a Hari Raya Hamper Donation Ceremony, where residents of Taman Dovenby received festive hampers consisting of food essentials.
Ramadhan Giving: Supporting the Padang Rengas Community
Our colleagues at Perak Hanjoong recently celebrated Ramadhan with the Padang Rengas community.
Ramadan Celebration for the Masjid Bukit Sagu Community
On 21 March 2025, we extended our support to Masjid Bukit Sagu in Pahang with a donation in conjunction with the Ramadan season.
Perak Hanjoong Simen Celebrates Ramadan
Perak Hanjoong Simen (PHS) recently held two events in conjunction with the month of Ramadan.
YTL Cement Supports Local Schools with Back-to-School Initiatives
As part of our commitment to education and community development, YTL Cement organised two Back-to-School programmes in February 2025, benefiting students in Langkawi and Kanthan.
Celebrating with the Community of Kanthan Baru
Embracing the festive spirit, our colleagues from Kanthan Plant came together to organise a hamper distribution for the local Chinese community in Kanthan Baru held at Dewan Orang Ramai Kampung Baru Kanthan.
Celebrating with the Community of Rimba Panjang
In the spirit of the upcoming festivities, our colleagues from Kanthan supported the local community of Rimba Panjang with a meaningful event.
Second University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC) Scientific Committee Meeting
The University-Industry Research Collaboration (UIRC) convened for the second Scientific Committee Meeting to set the agenda for research and collaboration for the year ahead.
First UIRC Symposium Tropical Karst Landscape: Challenges for Conservation and Sustainable Use Symposium
The University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC), a partnership between YTL Cement and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), held its first Tropical Karst Landscape: Challenges for Conservation and Sustainable Use Symposium.
Celebrating Sustainability at the BUILDS Recycling Open Day 2024
The BUILDS Recycling Open Day 2024, held at Wisma YTL Cement in Petaling Jaya, marked the grand finale of YTL Cement’s BUILDS Recycling Campaign 2024.
Universiti Malaysia Sabah Hosts Second University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC) Roadshow
The Faculty of Science and Natural Resources at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently hosted the second University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC) Roadshow.
UIRC Roadshow at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: A Stepping Stone for Young Researchers
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) recently hosted the University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC) Roadshow, continuing its mission to foster collaboration between academia and industry.
Sustainability in Action: National Environment Day Celebrated with Green Initiatives in Langkawi
The Langkawi Plant team and The Penang Port Commission (PPC) jointly organised the Program Penghijauan Sempena Hari Alam Sekitar Negara 2024.
Deepavali Hamper Distribution: A Gift of Unity and Support for the Ladang Dovenby Community
In the spirit of Deepavali, our Kanthan Plant organised a hamper distribution event on Monday, 28 October, for the local community of Taman Dovenby, Sg. Siput.
Fico-YTL And HUTECH Green Summer Volunteers Campaign 2024: Sharing Community Values in Ben Tre Province and Dong Thap Province
With the enthusiasm of HUTECH volunteers and the bountiful sponsorship of Fico-YTL, representatives from Fico-YTL Cement, the Ho Chi Minh the City University of Technology (HUTECH), along with local Government and residents, attended the inauguration ceremony of four major projects in Ben Tre and Dong Thap provinces on July 27 and 28.
Langkawi Plant Celebrates Hari Raya Aidiladha with Local Community
Our Langkawi team recently organised a Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration at the Langkawi Plant Housing Surau for 200 community members.
First University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC) Steering Committee Meeting Sets Strategic Direction
The UIRC recently held its first Steering Committee Meeting, approving several significant initiatives of the research consortium.
First Aid Training for Langkawi School Teachers
Our Langkawi Plant team recently organised a first aid training session for local teachers from Langkawi schools.
Tanah Kita, Masa Depan Kita: Sahut Citra Hari Alam Sekitar Sedunia 2024 Dengan Aktiviti Kemasyarakatan
BUILDS, bahagian tanggungjawab sosial korporat (CSR) YTL Cement, yang merupakan kumpulan pembekal bahan binaan terbesar di Malaysia bersama Global Environmental Centre (GEC).
First University-Industry Research Consortium Roadshow Held in Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Kampus Jeli
The University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC) recently embarked on its first roadshow at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Kampus Jeli (UMK Jeli) to promote the UIRC initiative to geology and geoscience students.
Fico-YTL Sponsors the Charity Housing Fund of Dong Nai Province
Within the framework of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Long Binh Tan social housing project in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, organized by Chuong Duong Homeland Joint Stock Company, Fico-YTL had the honor of donating cement worth a total of 200 million Vietnam Dong to the Dong Nai Province Charity Housing Support Fund.
Kanthan and Langkawi Plants Bring Cheer to Students Through Back-to-School Programme
Our colleagues in Kanthan and Langkawi Plants recently organised their annual back-to-school programme to foster the spirit of learning and spread cheer among young learners.
Reach the roof of South East region: An emotional journey
Fico-YTL is committed to accompanying sports activities to enhance community health and promote sportsmanship. By sponsoring the T-shirt for the 2024 Conquer Ba Den Mount Race, Fico-YTL aims to contribute to creating a professional, safe, and majestic race for athletes.
University-Industry Research Consortium Kicks Off with Inaugural Scientific Committee Meeting
Following the launch of the University-Industry Research Consortium (UIRC) in October 2023, the members of the Scientific Committee held their first meeting at Menara YTL recently.
YTL Cement Scholarship Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Achievements and Fostering Growth
YTL Cement, through its CSR arm, BUILDS, recently hosted its inaugural YTL Cement Scholarship Awards Ceremony to welcome 17 new scholarship recipients of the YTL Cement Scholarship.
Fico-YTL donates 4 charity houses to disadvantaged families in Tan Chau district, Tay Ninh province
On the morning of December 11, Fico-YTL coordinated with the People's Committee of Tan Chau district to organize handover ceremony of 4 charity houses for the disadvantaged households to stabilize their accommodation to improve life development.
Malaysia’s First University-Industry Research Consortium Launched by YTL Cement and Ministry of Higher Education, for Research on Sustainability of Tropical Limestone Karst
YTL Cement and the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) have jointly launched the country’s first University-Industry Research Consortium.
Preserving Paradise: Hari Alam Sekitar Negara 2023 Breathes New Life into Langkawi’s Coral Reefs
The Kedah Department of Environment, alongside Rakan Alam Sekitar (RAS), celebrated Hari Alam Sekitar Negara 2023 (HASN 2023) at Jerumuk Island.
Sustainability in Action: BUILDS’ Second Recycling Open Day in Conjunction with Hari Alam Sekitar Negara 2023
The momentum of sustainability continued to grow as BUILDS hosted its second Recycling Open Day at Wisma YTL Cement.
Beat Plastic Pollution: Recycling for a Sustainable Future at Hari Alam Sekitar Negara 2023
After the success of last year's inaugural Recycling Open Day held at Wisma YTL Cement, BUILDS is back with its annual Recyling Day.
Kloth Woman Up Programme
We held our first Recycling Open Day in December 2022. This initiative was a collaborative effort by Geo Alam Environmental (GAE) and YTL Hotels in collaboration with our CSR arm, BUILDS.
Recycling Open Day, Wisma YTL Cement
On 17 December 2022, we held our first Recycling Open Day at Wisma YTL Cement. This initiative was co-organised by Geo Alam Environmental and YTL Hotels in collaboration with BUILDS to encourage sustainable waste management practices.
BUILDS Celebrates Hari Alam Sekitar Negara 2022 In Sahom Valley, Kampar, Perak
On 15 October 2022, BUILDS partnered with the Department of Environment Perak (DOE) to celebrate Hari Alam Sekitar Negara 2022.
Restoring white, sandy Cunang Beach
After the successful first cleanup event in June 2022, BUILDS organised yet another gotong-royong activity on 13 August 2022.
Park Clean Up
In conjunction with World Environment Day 2022, we organised a park clean-up in collaboration with the Department of Environment (DOE) via Rakan Alam Sekitar at Chongkak Park & Resort on 25 June 2022.
The Centre for Biodiversity, Conservation, and Research Efforts (BCRE)
BCRE is a research centre established by YTL Cement. BCRE believes in striking a balance between two important goals: contributing to the conservation of nature and the development of the economy.
BUILDS Aids Flood Victims
BUILDS collaborated with The Lost Food Project to distribute hygiene items and basic medication to assist flood victims who have suffered tremendous loss of homes, possessions, and even their loved ones.
Giving Plastics A New Purpose
In October 2021, BUILDS embarked on a mission to prevent plastics from ending up in landfills. In doing so, BUILDS successfully collected 10kg of plastics from staff and the local community.
Response to COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BUILDS COVID-19 Care Kit Initiative has distributed 7,000 COVID-19 Care Kits and donated essential cleaning equipment to students and teachers from 24 schools across Peninsula Malaysia.
Co-existing harmoniously with the local community
BUILDS regularly carries out philanthropic activities to foster ties with members of the community.
Fico-YTL sponsored 2000 cement concrete for defense works in Tay Ninh
In the morning of November 26, 2019, The Military Force Region 7 in coordination with the People’s Committee of Tay Ninh Province held a groundbreaking ceremony to build a residential area adjacent to Bau Sen border militia post, Tan Ha commune, Tan Chau district.
Fico-YTL sponsors the outdoor playground for children in Tan Chau District
On October 29, the Tan Chau Youth Union coordinated with Thanh Dong commune and the Sponsor to organize the opening ceremony of the outdoor playground for children. Attending were Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh – Vice Chairman of Tan Chau District People’s Committee. The ceremony also had the participation of the Tan Chau’s departments, unions, the Party Committee and the People’s Committee of Thanh Dong Commune. From Fico Tay Ninh Cement Joint Stock Company (Fico-YTL), there were Mr. Tran Minh Duc – Head of Sustainable Development Department and Ms. Truong Thi Ngoan – Deputy Chief of CEO Office. The outdoor playground located at the Center of Culture, Sports and Community Learning of Thanh Dong Commune. It has a total area of over 200 square meters, including game clusters such as slides, swings, gym equipment with a total value of VND 100 million, sponsored by Fico-YTL. This is one of the main items in the 2019 social security program of Tan Chau district, sponsored by Fico-YTL. Accordingly, in the period of 2019-2023, Fico-YTL continues to sponsor social security in Tan Chau district with the amount of VND 750 million per year, of which support for the district is VND 600 million, Tan commune Hoa is 150 million dong per year. It is known that in recent time, Tan Chau district has mobilized units and sponsors inside and outside the district to equip 11 free game clusters for children in 8 communes of the district with a total cost of over VND 1 billion. Particularly in 2019, a number of game clusters have been equipped in Tan Hoi, Tan Ha, Tan Hung and Thanh Dong communes, creating a healthy, joyful and useful playground for children after school hours. Source: Tay Ninh Newspaper
Fico-YTL granted scholarships and gave 600 cement bags to schools in Tan Bien District
On the afternoon of February 13, at Tay Ninh Cement Plant (Tan Hoa commune, Tan Chau district), Mr. Nguyen Minh Tan – Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee came to present the certificate and souvenir of Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee to the Fico Tay Ninh Cement JSC.
Chairman of The People’s Committee gave CSR Award to Fico Tay Ninh Cement Jsc
On the afternoon of February 13, at Tay Ninh Cement Plant (Tan Hoa commune, Tan Chau district), Mr. Nguyen Minh Tan – Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee came to present the certificate and souvenir of Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee to the Fico Tay Ninh Cement JSC.