Celebrating Industry Progress with the ECO Excellence Series

10 June 2025

YTL Cement continues its collaboration with Sin Chew Daily through the ECO Excellence Series, an editorial initiative that spotlights sustainable construction practices across Malaysia. The series recognises developers and contractors who are championing the use of low-carbon materials and responsible building practices, contributing to a greener future for the built environment.

Building a Legacy of Innovation and Sustainability
The latest feature highlights the legacy and leadership of YTL Cement Group and its concrete arm, Buildcon Concrete - Malaysia’s largest ready-mixed concrete supplier. Established in 1977, Buildcon has grown from just two mixer trucks to a nationwide network of more than 50 batching plants and 1,000 vehicles, enabling efficient delivery and consistent quality.

With over 70 years of industry experience, YTL Cement Group remains the preferred building materials partner for landmark projects such as the Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka 118, and the Penang Bridge. The article showcases how YTL Cement’s vertically integrated operations, coupled with its Construction Development Lab (CDL), deliver bespoke concrete solutions tailored to project needs - ensuring performance, reliability, and lower embodied carbon.

The ECO Range: Advancing Low-Carbon Construction
At the core of this commitment is the ECO Product Range, including ECOCem™, ECOConcrete™, ECODrymix™, and ECOSand™. In particular, ECOConcrete™ has been widely adopted for its durability and sustainability credentials.

Read the full article here.

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  1. Putting the Spotlight on Sustainable Construction with the ECO Excellence Series

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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.

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