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- YTL Corporation Berhad is an integrated infrastructure developer headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 1955. It operates across multiple countries including Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Finland, France, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, the Netherlands, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The company's core business segments encompass utilities; construction contracting; cement and building materials manufacturing, primarily through YTL Cement Berhad; property development and investment; hotel development and management; and management services. YTL also engages in e-commerce initiatives and internet-based education solutions.
YTL's main products and services include electricity generation, transmission, and distribution using gas, solar, and coal; water and wastewater treatment services; industrial and precast concrete products through YTL Cement Berhad; infrastructure construction projects including highways, rail systems, and major institutional buildings; luxury hotels and resorts under its hospitality arm; and digital infrastructure services including advanced manufacturing enabled by 5G technologies. The company serves a diverse customer base spanning industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
Recent major company developments include the acquisition of an 81.34% stake in Singapore-listed NSL Ltd by YTL Cement, expanding its footprint in precast concrete components and industrialized building systems across Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, and Finland. This acquisition supports YTL’s expansion into rapidly growing sectors such as data centers and institutional construction. Additionally, YTL launched Malaysia's first AI-powered digital bank, Ryt Bank, in partnership with Sea Group, marking a strategic move into the fintech space. In the hospitality sector, YTL Hotels acquired the 380-bedroom Thistle Hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, aiming to relaunch the property in 2026. YTL also continues to advance its utilities division with investments in renewable energy and smart manufacturing solutions leveraging 5G networks.
YTL Corporation Berhad is listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and is a constituent of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 Index. The group reported total assets of RM97.7 billion (USD 23.2 billion) as of June 2025 and has shown steady revenue growth driven by its utilities and construction businesses. Its broad geographic operations and diversified infrastructure portfolio position YTL as a key integrated infrastructure player in Southeast Asia and beyond.