2025
- YTL Corporation won Gold – Utilities at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2025.
- YTL Power International won Gold – Market cap over RM5 billion for “Most Improved ESG Performance over 3 Years” at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2025.
- The Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim, formally launched Brabazon Bristol, a new town being developed in the UK. Brabazon is the UK’s largest brownfield development and will feature 6,500 new homes, a 15-acre park, three new schools and a 19,500-capacity arena.
- CDL Academy Seminar Series had crossed 100 sessions, benefitting more than 10,000 industry practitioners and undergraduates to promote sustainable construction.
2024
- YTL Corporation won four awards at the 14th Institutional Investor Corporate Awards 2024 – Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance, Most Consistent Dividend Policy, Most Organised Investor Relations and Best Strategic CSR.
- YTL PowerSeraya awarded the right to build, own and operate a hydrogen-ready combined cycle gas turbine unit with a capacity of about 600 MW at the Pulau Seraya Power Station on Jurong Island.
- In November 2023, YTL Group acquired a 21.77% equity interest in Ranhill Utilities Berhad, a Malaysian multi-utilities company. In May 2024, the Group increased its stake further, acquiring control of Ranhill with an aggregate direct shareholding of 53.19%.
- ERL launched “GoGreen Ekspres” – a Safety, Environment, Social and Governance (SESG) framework.
- YTL Cement acquired NSL Ltd., integrating its precast and waste management businesses that contribute to sustainable urban development and advance circular economy practices in Singapore and the region.
2023
- YTL Corporation won Gold – Utilities at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023.
- Malayan Cement Berhad and the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) jointly launched Malaysia’s first University-Industry Research Consortium, offering postgraduate scholarships on tropical limestone karst studies.
- YTL Cement signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) providing a MYR1 million grant to advance sustainable construction research.
2022
- Malayan Cement Berhad launched the Eco Family: ECOCem™, ECOConcrete™, ECODrymix™ and ECOSand™.
- YTL Construction won the Notable Achievement – Environmental Performance at the Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Award.
- YTL Power International announced the development of a 500 MW solar-powered data center park in Johor.
- The Fennel at Sentul East by YTL Land & Development won World Gold – Residential High Rise at the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2022.
- YTL Foundation celebrated 25 years of “Better Societies Through Better Education”.
2021
- YTL Group announced aspiration to be carbon neutral in operations by 2050.
- Geneco SG, the retail arm of YTL PowerSeraya, launched the “Power Eco Add-on” plan for its residential customers.
2020
- YTL Foundation’s “Learn From Home” Programme distributed 100,000 smartphones, 450,000 SIM cards and 18 million gigabytes of free data to students across the country, which was awarded the “People’s Choice Awards” at the Constellations Awards 2022.
- YTL Foundation collaborated with PEMIMPIN GSL to launch the Malaysia Teacher Prize to honour and reward teachers who champion and empower the next generation.
- YTL PowerSeraya acquired the Tuaspring power plant, one of the newest and most technologically advanced plants in Singapore’s power generation grid.
2019
- Completion of YTL Group’s new Headquarters, Menara YTL, which was awarded the Certified Rating by the Green Building Index (GBI) Accreditation Panel.
- ERL welcomed their 100 millionth passenger since services began in 2002.
- YTL Group rolled out “Say No to All Plastic (SNAP)” campaign to achieve zero use of avoidable single-use plastic by 2025.
- YTL Cement acquired Malayan Cement, expanding its operations and reinforcing its commitment to building a strong and sustainable construction materials industry.
2018
- Wessex Water received the Sustainable Development Award for an unprecedented third time at the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise (now known as the King’s Awards for Enterprise).
2017
- YTL Corporation included in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index.
2016
- Tanjong Jara Resort formed a partnership with Lang Tengah Turtle Watch (now known as PULIHARA) and launched a turtle hatchery on-site at the resort. Since its inception, more than 110,000 eggs and 84,000 hatchlings have been saved and released.
- YTL Hotels set up Gaya Island Resort Wildlife Centre (GIRWC) to protect Gaya Island’s biodiversity.
2015
- YTL Cement commissioned its first waste heat recovery power plant in Malaysia, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency by converting waste heat into renewable power.
- Women at YTL (W@Y) was established at YTL’s Leadership Conference 2015 as YTL’s women’s network that seeks to empower and support women in YTL.
2014
- YTL Corporation launched the YTL Sustainability Tagline – “Making a Good Future Happen”.
- YTL Corporation won Gold – Best Workplace Practices at the Global CSR Summit and Awards 2014.
- GENeco UK introduced the “Bio-Bus” which runs on biogas derived from human sewage waste.
- YTL Foundation launched the “Frog Classroom Programme” – enabling 21st Century Learning in schools by redesigning classrooms across Malaysia to make technology and collaborative learning available in classrooms.
2013
- YTL Corporation launched the YTL Sustainability microsite.
- YTL Hotels set up the Gaya Island Resort Marine Centre (GIRMC), establishing Malaysia’s first Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Programme. So far, GIRMC has rescued 28 turtles, as well as rehabilitated and released nine turtles.
- YTL Corporation won “Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance” and “Best Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility” at the 3rd Annual Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Corporate Awards 2013.
- Sandy Island, Sandy Cove in Singapore by YTL Land & Development won World Gold – Residential Development (Low Rise) at the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2013.
- Express Rail Link (ERL) won Environmental Commitment Award at the Global AirRail Awards 2013.
2012
- YTL Corporation developed the YTL Sustainability Framework.
- YTL Foundation launched the Puan Sri Kai Yong Yeoh Book Prize.
- YTL Corporation, Reef Check Malaysia and evian® raised funds for Ocean Conservation Efforts.
- YTL Corporation won the “Singapore Environmental Achievement Award (Regional)” by the Singapore Environment Council.
- The YTL Group Environmental Division renamed as YTL Group Sustainability Division.
2011
- YTL Corporation formed the YTL Group Sustainability Committee (YTL GSC).
- GENeco UK introduced biogas-powered vehicle called the “Bio-Bug”.
2010
- YTL PowerSeraya launched its 800 MW Cogeneration Combined Cycle Plant in Singapore.
- YTL Cement received “Singapore Green Labelling Scheme” for six blended cement products.
- YTL Corporation partnered with Rare and launched the USD2 million YTL Fellowship for A Rare Planet scheme.
- Reef Check Malaysia conducted their first reef rehabilitation around Pangkor Island with the support of YTL Corporation.
- YTL Corporation won “Green Energy Company of the Year” at the Frost & Sullivan 2010 Malaysia Excellence Awards.
- YTL Group launched the Yes 4G wireless broadband network across Peninsular Malaysia, providing users with fast, ubiquitous and always-connected voice, data and video services.
2009
- YTL Corporation set up the YTL Group Environmental Division.
- KLIA Ekspres launched the “Go Lo-CO2” campaign to inspire more people to lead a greener lifestyle.
- YTL Group acquired YTL PowerSeraya Pte Limited from Singapore’s Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited for an enterprise value of SGD3.8 billion. YTL PowerSeraya is currently the second largest power generation company in Singapore, with a total licensed generation capacity of 3,100 megawatts, as well multi-utility businesses.
2008
- YTL Corporation partnered with Reef Check Malaysia (RCM) with the initial goal to improve the condition of reefs and marine habitats around Pangkor Island.
- YTL Corporation acquired SV Carbon, a carbon consultancy, and renamed it YTL-SV Carbon.
2007
- YTL Corporation produced its first standalone Sustainability Report.
- YTL Corporation won “Commendation for Social Reporting” at the ACCA Malaysia Environmental and Social Reporting Awards (MESRA) 2007.
- YTL Corporation launched “Climate Change Week”, a flagship educational outreach programme designed to raise environmental consciousness amongst Malaysians.
- Global book launch of “Cut Carbon, Grow Profits”, edited by Ruth Yeoh and Dr Kenny Tang.
2006
- YTL Corporation produced its first CSR statement in the YTL Annual Report 2006.
- YTL Corporation won “Best Social Reporting in an Annual Report” at the ACCA Malaysia Environmental and Social Reporting Awards (MESRA) 2006.
2005
- YTL Corporation became one of the founding partners of the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), together with Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia and The Actors Studio.
2002
- YTL Group acquired a 100% equity stake in Wessex Water Limited for an enterprise value of GBP1.24 billion, one of the most efficient water and sewerage providers in the United Kingdom, supplying over 2.9 million customers daily.
1997
- YTL Corporation established the YTL Foundation.
- YTL Foundation launched Scholarship programmes.
1994
- YTL was awarded Malaysia’s First Independent Power Producer (IPP) licence. The Group’s two natural gas-fired, combined cycle power stations at Paka, Terengganu, and Pasir Gudang, Johor, were fully commissioned and commenced operations in 1995.
1970-1980
- Expansion into low-cost housing, nucleus hospitals, schools and universities, and other businesses.
1955
- YTL Corporation began its journey with construction roots, building for the nation in defence and security.
2025
- YTL Corporation won Gold – Utilities at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2025.
- YTL Power International won Gold – Market cap over RM5 billion for “Most Improved ESG Performance over 3 Years” at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2025.
- The Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim, formally launched Brabazon Bristol, a new town being developed in the UK. Brabazon is the UK’s largest brownfield development and will feature 6,500 new homes, a 15-acre park, three new schools and a 19,500-capacity arena.
- CDL Academy Seminar Series had crossed 100 sessions, benefitting more than 10,000 industry practitioners and undergraduates to promote sustainable construction.
2024
- YTL Corporation won four awards at the 14th Institutional Investor Corporate Awards 2024 – Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance, Most Consistent Dividend Policy, Most Organised Investor Relations and Best Strategic CSR.
- YTL PowerSeraya awarded the right to build, own and operate a hydrogen-ready combined cycle gas turbine unit with a capacity of about 600 MW at the Pulau Seraya Power Station on Jurong Island.
- In November 2023, YTL Group acquired a 21.77% equity interest in Ranhill Utilities Berhad, a Malaysian multi-utilities company. In May 2024, the Group increased its stake further, acquiring control of Ranhill with an aggregate direct shareholding of 53.19%.
- ERL launched “GoGreen Ekspres” – a Safety, Environment, Social and Governance (SESG) framework.
- YTL Cement acquired NSL Ltd., integrating its precast and waste management businesses that contribute to sustainable urban development and advance circular economy practices in Singapore and the region.
2023
- YTL Corporation won Gold – Utilities at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023.
- Malayan Cement Berhad and the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) jointly launched Malaysia’s first University-Industry Research Consortium, offering postgraduate scholarships on tropical limestone karst studies.
- YTL Cement signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) providing a MYR1 million grant to advance sustainable construction research.
2022
- Malayan Cement Berhad launched the Eco Family: ECOCem™, ECOConcrete™, ECODrymix™ and ECOSand™.
- YTL Construction won the Notable Achievement – Environmental Performance at the Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Award.
- YTL Power International announced the development of a 500 MW solar-powered data center park in Johor.
- The Fennel at Sentul East by YTL Land & Development won World Gold – Residential High Rise at the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2022.
- YTL Foundation celebrated 25 years of “Better Societies Through Better Education”.
2021
- YTL Group announced aspiration to be carbon neutral in operations by 2050.
- Geneco SG, the retail arm of YTL PowerSeraya, launched the “Power Eco Add-on” plan for its residential customers.
2020
- YTL Foundation’s “Learn From Home” Programme distributed 100,000 smartphones, 450,000 SIM cards and 18 million gigabytes of free data to students across the country, which was awarded the “People’s Choice Awards” at the Constellations Awards 2022.
- YTL Foundation collaborated with PEMIMPIN GSL to launch the Malaysia Teacher Prize to honour and reward teachers who champion and empower the next generation.
- YTL PowerSeraya acquired the Tuaspring power plant, one of the newest and most technologically advanced plants in Singapore’s power generation grid.
2019
- Completion of YTL Group’s new Headquarters, Menara YTL, which was awarded the Certified Rating by the Green Building Index (GBI) Accreditation Panel.
- ERL welcomed their 100 millionth passenger since services began in 2002.
- YTL Group rolled out “Say No to All Plastic (SNAP)” campaign to achieve zero use of avoidable single-use plastic by 2025.
- YTL Cement acquired Malayan Cement, expanding its operations and reinforcing its commitment to building a strong and sustainable construction materials industry.
2018
- Wessex Water received the Sustainable Development Award for an unprecedented third time at the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise (now known as the King’s Awards for Enterprise).
2017
- YTL Corporation included in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index.
2016
- Tanjong Jara Resort formed a partnership with Lang Tengah Turtle Watch (now known as PULIHARA) and launched a turtle hatchery on-site at the resort. Since its inception, more than 110,000 eggs and 84,000 hatchlings have been saved and released.
- YTL Hotels set up Gaya Island Resort Wildlife Centre (GIRWC) to protect Gaya Island’s biodiversity.
2015
- YTL Cement commissioned its first waste heat recovery power plant in Malaysia, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency by converting waste heat into renewable power.
- Women at YTL (W@Y) was established at YTL’s Leadership Conference 2015 as YTL’s women’s network that seeks to empower and support women in YTL.
2014
- YTL Corporation launched the YTL Sustainability Tagline – “Making a Good Future Happen”.
- YTL Corporation won Gold – Best Workplace Practices at the Global CSR Summit and Awards 2014.
- GENeco UK introduced the “Bio-Bus” which runs on biogas derived from human sewage waste.
- YTL Foundation launched the “Frog Classroom Programme” – enabling 21st Century Learning in schools by redesigning classrooms across Malaysia to make technology and collaborative learning available in classrooms.
2013
- YTL Corporation launched the YTL Sustainability microsite.
- YTL Hotels set up the Gaya Island Resort Marine Centre (GIRMC), establishing Malaysia’s first Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Programme. So far, GIRMC has rescued 28 turtles, as well as rehabilitated and released nine turtles.
- YTL Corporation won “Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance” and “Best Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility” at the 3rd Annual Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Corporate Awards 2013.
- Sandy Island, Sandy Cove in Singapore by YTL Land & Development won World Gold – Residential Development (Low Rise) at the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2013.
- Express Rail Link (ERL) won Environmental Commitment Award at the Global AirRail Awards 2013.
2012
- YTL Corporation developed the YTL Sustainability Framework.
- YTL Foundation launched the Puan Sri Kai Yong Yeoh Book Prize.
- YTL Corporation, Reef Check Malaysia and evian® raised funds for Ocean Conservation Efforts.
- YTL Corporation won the “Singapore Environmental Achievement Award (Regional)” by the Singapore Environment Council.
- The YTL Group Environmental Division renamed as YTL Group Sustainability Division.
2011
- YTL Corporation formed the YTL Group Sustainability Committee (YTL GSC).
- GENeco UK introduced biogas-powered vehicle called the “Bio-Bug”.
2010
- YTL PowerSeraya launched its 800 MW Cogeneration Combined Cycle Plant in Singapore.
- YTL Cement received “Singapore Green Labelling Scheme” for six blended cement products.
- YTL Corporation partnered with Rare and launched the USD2 million YTL Fellowship for A Rare Planet scheme.
- Reef Check Malaysia conducted their first reef rehabilitation around Pangkor Island with the support of YTL Corporation.
- YTL Corporation won “Green Energy Company of the Year” at the Frost & Sullivan 2010 Malaysia Excellence Awards.
- YTL Group launched the Yes 4G wireless broadband network across Peninsular Malaysia, providing users with fast, ubiquitous and always-connected voice, data and video services.
2009
- YTL Corporation set up the YTL Group Environmental Division.
- KLIA Ekspres launched the “Go Lo-CO2” campaign to inspire more people to lead a greener lifestyle.
- YTL Group acquired YTL PowerSeraya Pte Limited from Singapore’s Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited for an enterprise value of SGD3.8 billion. YTL PowerSeraya is currently the second largest power generation company in Singapore, with a total licensed generation capacity of 3,100 megawatts, as well multi-utility businesses.
2008
- YTL Corporation partnered with Reef Check Malaysia (RCM) with the initial goal to improve the condition of reefs and marine habitats around Pangkor Island.
- YTL Corporation acquired SV Carbon, a carbon consultancy, and renamed it YTL-SV Carbon.
2007
- YTL Corporation produced its first standalone Sustainability Report.
- YTL Corporation won “Commendation for Social Reporting” at the ACCA Malaysia Environmental and Social Reporting Awards (MESRA) 2007.
- YTL Corporation launched “Climate Change Week”, a flagship educational outreach programme designed to raise environmental consciousness amongst Malaysians.
- Global book launch of “Cut Carbon, Grow Profits”, edited by Ruth Yeoh and Dr Kenny Tang.
2006
- YTL Corporation produced its first CSR statement in the YTL Annual Report 2006.
- YTL Corporation won “Best Social Reporting in an Annual Report” at the ACCA Malaysia Environmental and Social Reporting Awards (MESRA) 2006.
2005
- YTL Corporation became one of the founding partners of the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), together with Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia and The Actors Studio.
2002
- YTL Group acquired a 100% equity stake in Wessex Water Limited for an enterprise value of GBP1.24 billion, one of the most efficient water and sewerage providers in the United Kingdom, supplying over 2.9 million customers daily.
1997
- YTL Corporation established the YTL Foundation.
- YTL Foundation launched Scholarship programmes.
1994
- YTL was awarded Malaysia’s First Independent Power Producer (IPP) licence. The Group’s two natural gas-fired, combined cycle power stations at Paka, Terengganu, and Pasir Gudang, Johor, were fully commissioned and commenced operations in 1995.
1970-1980
- Expansion into low-cost housing, nucleus hospitals, schools and universities, and other businesses.
1955
- YTL Corporation began its journey with construction roots, building for the nation in defence and security.