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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Cahya Mata awards RM673mil clinker line construction contract to Sinoma
KUALA LUMPUR: Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd 's unit Cahya Mata Cement Sdn Bhd has awarded a RM673 million contract to Sinoma Industry Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd to build a new 6,000-tonnes-per-day clinker line at its Mambong Integrated Plant in Kuching. Cahya Mata said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia today that the project is expected to more than double its subsidiary's annual clinker capacity from 900,000 tonnes to 1.9 million tonnes. "It would also improve the group's cost efficiency and eliminating the need for future clinker imports, which will significantly reduce the carbon footprint in the company's cement production," it said. "The project shall commence in August 2025 and is expected to commence production of clinker by April 2027 and be fully commissioned by June 2027," it said. Meanwhile, Cahya Mata group managing director Datuk Seri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib said the Mambong Clinker Line 2 is a key step in strengthening Sarawak's cement supply chain, boosting capacity, reducing import reliance and ensuring future demand reliability. "Beyond production, it reflects Cahya Mata's commitment to building a modern facility that positions us as possibly the greenest cement producer in the region," he said. Cahya Mata said the facility will feature state-of-the-art technologies to improve environmental performance and energy efficiency, including a waste heat recovery system capable of generating up to six megawatt of power and an advanced dust filtration system designed to reduce dust emissions to more than half of the current regulatory limit. The Clinker Line 2 will also employ high-efficiency equipment to reduce energy use and carbon dioxide emissions, while incorporating locally sourced alternative raw materials and fuels to further limit reliance on fossil fuels. "At peak construction, the project will create up to 500 jobs and generate spillover benefits for local businesses, especially in the Padawan and Kuching area," it said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Cahya Mata awards RM673mil construction job to Chinese firm's Malaysian unit
KUALA LUMPUR: Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd's wholly-owned Cahya Mata Cement Sdn Bhd has awarded a RM673 million contract to Sinoma Industry Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd to build a new clinker line at its Mambong integrated plant in Kuching. Cahya Mata, in a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, said the contract involves engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning works for the new 6,000-tonne-per-day clinker line. This will increase the plant's annual production capacity to 1.9 million tonnes. The expansion, scheduled to begin in August and reach full commissioning by June 2027, is expected to more than double the company's current clinker capacity of 900,000 tonnes. "The primary objectives of the project are to be self-sustaining to meet the growing cement demand in Sarawak, currently estimated at 1.7 million tonnes per year, by ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of clinker "This will be achieved by utilising locally available natural resources for clinker production, thereby eliminating the need for clinker importation," it said. Cahya Mata said beyond contributing to regional development, the project is also intended to generate new high-skilled job opportunities. "Operational efficiency will be improved, contributing to a reduction in the overall carbon footprint. "Ultimately, the initiative seeks to ensure long-term sustainability and strengthen Cahya Mata Cement's corporate image," it added. Sinoma Industry, a subsidiary of China's Tianjin Cement Industry Design & Research Institute Co Ltd, brings extensive regional experience and was also involved in the construction of Cahya Mata Cement's existing Line 1, which has been in operation since 1996. Cahya Mata said it has secured all required approvals from key government bodies. This includes the environmental impact assessment from the Department of Environment in Putrajaya and the state planning authority's approval from Sarawak's Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban Development. "The Mambong Clinker Line 2 is a key step in strengthening Sarawak's cement supply chain, boosting capacity, reducing import reliance, and ensuring we can meet future demand reliably. "Beyond production, it reflects Cahya Mata's commitment to building a modern facility that positions us as possibly the greenest cement producer in the region," Cahya Mata group managing director Datuk Seri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib said.
