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Are sustainable building materials better and cheaper?
8 May 2026
This article was first published in The Edge Singapore City & Country on 8 May 2026.
Concrete underpins modern life as a key material in our built environment, from the buildings we live and work in to the roads and infrastructure we rely on every day. And because of the scale of its use, there is now “increasing pressure” to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete, says Clarisse Loh, director of sustainability at YTL Cement Group.
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Malayan Cement Berhad (MCB) is the Malaysian operations of YTL Cement Group and the country’s leading building materials company. As part of a regional Group committed to helping you build better, MCB provides an integrated suite of high-performance materials and sustainable environmental services that support construction of all scales – from homes to major infrastructure.
With a legacy that spans more than 70 years, MCB operates integrated cement plants in five locations, four grinding plants, three cement terminals, two depots and over 50 ready-mixed concrete batching plants two drymix plants, three aggregate quarries, and a dedicated R&D facility – the Construction Development Lab.
MCB offers a full range of building solutions, including cement, clinker, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, all designed to meet the evolving needs of the Malaysian market. The company also delivers sustainable innovations such as its ECO Product Range and offers environmental services.
With a fleet of over 1,500 trucks covering more than 120,000 kilometres daily, MCB ensures efficient and reliable delivery to customers across Peninsular Malaysia. Its scale, operational reach, and long-standing experience position it as a key partner in nation building.
MCB offers a full range of building solutions, including cement, clinker, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, all designed to meet the evolving needs of the Malaysian market. The company also delivers sustainable innovations such as its ECO Product Range and offers environmental services.
With a fleet of over 1,500 trucks covering more than 120,000 kilometres daily, MCB ensures efficient and reliable delivery to customers across Peninsular Malaysia. Its scale, operational reach, and long-standing experience position it as a key partner in nation building.
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