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YTL Cement’s CDL Academy and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Sign MoU to Advance Talent Development and Research Innovation in Sustainable Construction

  (from left to right): Datuk Aziyah Mohamed, Co-chairman of CDL Academy Sdn. Bhd., Dato’ Sr. Mohd Zaid Zakaria, Chairman of CDL Academy Sdn. Bhd., Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry Bin Mohd Rahim, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Noor Nabilah Sarbini, Director, Forensic Engineering Centre of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia during the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between CDL Academy Sdn. Bhd. and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.   CDL Academy Sdn. Bhd. (CDL Academy), the learning and development arm of YTL Cement Group, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 9 January 2026 to strengthen collaboration in talent development, applied learning, and sustainable construction practices for Malaysia’s engineering sector.   The MoU was signed by UTM Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim and CDL Academy Chairman Dato’ Sr. Mohd Zaid Zakaria. It formalises the ongoi...

Malaysia’s First Teacher Prize unveils its Top 10 Finalists

From inclusive special needs programs, implementation of vocational skills and modernised gamified learning, the award unveils creative teaching methods from teachers all across the country. The inaugural Malaysia Teacher Prize announced its Top 10 shortlisted teachers, in recognition of their exceptional contribution in educating young minds. The award, organised by PEMIMPIN GSL and supported by YTL Foundation, is the first local edition of the world renowned Global Teacher Prize to honour the outstanding contribution of the teaching profession and to highlight the important role teachers play in society. The Top 10 shortlisted teachers are in the running for the Grand Prize, bringing home RM50,000 in cash. Additionally, four other teachers will be selected as the Top 5 finalists and will be awarded with RM5,000 each. All of the Top 10 teachers will receive professional development to help them understand the impact they are making and scale their work beyond their classrooms. The ina...