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University-Industry Research Consortium Kicks Off with Inaugural Scientific Committee Meeting
16 February 2024
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. The meeting was chaired by Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr. Ibrahim Komoo, a UNESCO Global Geopark expert appointed as the UIRC Director. Also present was Dato’ Hamidah Maktar, Executive Director of Associated Pan Malaysia Cement (APMC) Sdn Bhd.
The meeting saw the attendance of Professor Dato’ Dr. Norzaini binti Azman, Deputy Director General, Department of Higher Education of Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE); Professor Madya Dr. Azidah binti Abu Ziden, Director, Academic Excellence Division of MoHE; representatives from the Industrial Relations Division of MoHE; a panel of renowned subject matter experts, as well as Deputy Vice-Chancellors and representatives from five participating local universities.
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Extending its presence beyond domestic borders, YTL Cement now has operations in Southeast Asia, meeting the building material needs of neighbouring nations.
Recently, the Group launched its ECO Product Range, providing a diverse selection of low-carbon alternatives to conventional offerings. This eco-friendly range includes ECOCem, a selection of low-carbon cements; ECO Concrete, offering concrete with significantly reduced embodied carbon; ECOSand, a perfect substitute for natural sand; and ECODrymix, an eco-friendly pre-mix range. This initiative is part of its commitment to support the industry’s transition to sustainable construction.
Extending its presence beyond domestic borders, YTL Cement now has operations in Southeast Asia, meeting the building material needs of neighbouring nations.
Recently, the Group launched its ECO Product Range, providing a diverse selection of low-carbon alternatives to conventional offerings. This eco-friendly range includes ECOCem, a selection of low-carbon cements; ECO Concrete, offering concrete with significantly reduced embodied carbon; ECOSand, a perfect substitute for natural sand; and ECODrymix, an eco-friendly pre-mix range. This initiative is part of its commitment to support the industry’s transition to sustainable construction.
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