YTL Cement’s CDL Academy and IEM Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Malaysia’s Engineering Talent
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YTL Cement’s CDL Academy and IEM Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Malaysia’s Engineering Talent
15 June 2026
MoU to Strengthen Technical Skills and Create Pathways for Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 June 2026 – The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with YTL Cement, formalised through its learning and development arm, CDL Academy, to establish a structured framework for continuous upskilling and professional development within Malaysia’s engineering community.
The three-year MoU was signed by Ir. Yau Chau Fong, President of IEM, and Dato’ Sr. Mohd Zaid Zakaria, Chairman of CDL Academy. The collaboration will advance technical excellence and professional development through joint technical seminars, workshops, industry dialogues and professional development programmes to help engineers strengthen their competencies and keep pace with evolving industry practices.
As part of this collaboration, CDL Academy and IEM will jointly organise the inaugural IEM–YTL Cement Technical Symposium at IEM’s Annual Engineering Exhibition & Conference (ENGINEER) in September 2026. Titled “Future-Ready Green Data Centres: Sustainable and High Productivity Engineering,” the symposium will explore developments in Civil & Structural (C&S) engineering and the application of sustainable materials in data centre construction.
The partnership will also complement IEM's Route to MIEM/PE development programme by incorporating an industry dimension. Through the "Route to MIEM/PE" programme, CDL Academy will provide graduate engineers with opportunities for real-world industry exposure through mentorship and practical learning experiences, while also supporting engineers within the Group in their journey towards obtaining Corporate Membership (MIEM) and thereafter PE registration from the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM).
Since its inception in 2019, CDL Academy has empowered more than 10,000 participants through over 100 learning initiatives, reflecting YTL Cement’s continued commitment to developing a resilient, innovative and future-ready engineering workforce.
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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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