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Driving Sustainable Construction Through IBS Innovation
29 May 2025
YTL Cement Group, in collaboration with the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), hosted the Sustainable Construction: Industrialised Building System (IBS) seminar at CDL Academy. Supported by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB Malaysia), the event brought together consulting engineers to explore how IBS is accelerating the shift towards greener, more efficient construction.
The seminar opened with insights from Eastern Pretech, a member of YTL Cement Group, renowned for its expertise in precast building systems.
Mr. Matti Mikkola, CEO of Eastern Industries Pte Ltd, and Mr. Lee Mun Sam, CEO of Eastern Pretech Solutions Sdn Bhd, showcased how their prefabricated solutions—including their Prefabricated Bathroom Units (PBU)—can significantly boost on-site efficiency while lowering carbon emissions.
They presented past projects where their IBS solutions enabled more efficient and eco-friendly construction.
Mr. Ng Ming Kwong, Senior General Manager at YTL Cement, followed with a presentation on ECOCem™, our low-carbon cement specially formulated for precast applications.
Made by inter-grinding fly ash, ECOCem™ delivers the same strength and durability as conventional cement—while substantially reducing embodied carbon, making it a game-changer for sustainable building.
From innovation to application, Ms. Tan Pei Yih, Senior Technical Manager at QuickMix Solutions, also a member of YTL Cement Group, took the stage to share advancements in grout technology for IBS systems.
She presented a case study on Non-Shrink Grout 218 (NSG), a high-performance solution engineered for precision and impact resistance in IBS jointing and levelling. She supported her presentation with a live demonstration.
En. Mohammad Faizal Bin Abdul Hamid from CIDB Malaysia rounded off the session with a timely update on national policies and statutory requirements designed to promote broader IBS adoption across the industry.
This seminar reinforced YTL Cement Group’s ability to provide a complete ecosystem of sustainable building solutions—from cement and concrete, to drymix products, and advanced precast technologies. It demonstrates our role not just as a materials supplier, but as a regional building materials group capable of delivering end-to-end, low-carbon solutions to meet the demands of modern construction.
Through CDL Academy, we provide a platform that not only brings the industry together but equips professionals with the tools, skills, and insights needed for sustainable construction.
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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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