About BUILDS
Building Together With And For The Communities Around Us
BUILDS is YTL Cement’s Corporate Social Responsibility arm. It is dedicated to supporting causes that extend beyond business objectives. The goals of BUILDS are centred around ensuring and contributing to the wellbeing of people, the environment, and the making of sustainable and worthwhile progress.
BUILDS Pillars
Our Three Pillars
BUILDS is anchored by its three defining pillars: community, sustainability, and education.
Community
BUILDS works alongside community members and various stakeholders to enrich lives and improve livelihoods.
Sustainability
BUILDS is proactive in our effort to protect wildlife and conserve the environment around us. We aim to operate sustainably and responsibly following the appropriate standards.
Potential
BUILDS aims to inspire and encourage creative curiosity across all levels of education, skillsets, and talent.
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.
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.
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.
Perak Hanjoong Simen Celebrates Ramadan
Perak Hanjoong Simen (PHS) recently held two events in conjunction with the month of Ramadan. On 14 March 2025, more than 150 employees from the PHS Plant gathered at the Plant to break fast together.
A Reflection on Community Spirit at Kanthan
On 24 March 2025, 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. To mark this occasion, the team made financial contributions to benefit the local mosques, surau, and the police station.
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. The gathering brought joy to underprivileged families as our colleagues gathered to distribute 30 festive hampers to families in need. Each hamper contained essential items to support families in celebrating the festive season with warmth and joy.
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 on Tuesday, 14 January 2024. The occasion combined SJK (C) Rimba Panjang’s Graduation Day for Standard Six students with a Chinese New Year celebration, giving the celebration a festive touch.
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 on 23 December 2024.
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. Building on the successes of prior initiatives and support from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), the meeting brought together esteemed members of academia and representatives from MOHE to review 2024 activities, endorse research grants, and refine plans for upcoming events.
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. Launched as part of the Group’s ongoing sustainability efforts, this year’s campaign expanded nationwide, engaging employees across all plants to collectively surpass the ambitious target of collecting 10,000kg of recyclables.
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. This initiative aimed not only to provide essential support for underprivileged families but also to strengthen the bond between YTL Cement and the local community.
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. The event, held at the university’s Faculty of Science and Technology, drew enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members, underscoring the growing interest in limestone karst studies.
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 on 22 October 2024.
Kedah Cement Jetty Sdn Bhd in Langkawi hosted the event, with support from the Forestry Department of Kedah, showcasing collaborative efforts in environmental stewardship and community engagement.
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, aimed at strengthening academic-industry collaboration and promoting research in the limestone karst field. The event saw active participation from geology students and lecturers.
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. The UIRC, launched by YTL Cement and the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) in 2023, represents a landmark partnership between universities and industries. Over the next five years, the UIRC will provide scholarships to up to 40 Master’s and PhD students, supporting research endeavours focused on the sustainability of tropical limestone karst landscapes in Malaysia.
First Aid Training for Langkawi School Teachers
Our Langkawi Plant team recently organised a first aid training session for local teachers from Langkawi schools. The training was conducted by Power Solutions Training Management PLT for teachers from Sekolah Kebangasaan Ewa and Sekolah Kebangsaan Penghulu Ahmad.
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. 30 employees from the plant volunteered for the event, distributing 150 kg of meat to communities from across Teluk Yu, Ewa, Kampung Belibis, and Kubang Badak.
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), menganjurkan inisiatif kelestarian alam sekitar dengan menjayakan Program Kutip Sambil Riadah (KUDAH) bersempena dengan Hari Alam Sekitar Sedunia 2024 di Kebun Komuniti Taman Chemor Idaman, Perak.
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. Nearly 200 students and 10 lecturers from the Faculty of Earth Science participated in the event.
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. This initiative, under the BUILDS Community and Potential pillars, aims to support children's access to quality education.
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
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.
