KUCHING: Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB), through its joint-venture with MyArch group, is introducing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions to Sarawak, according to its group managing director/CEO Ku Chong Hong.
He said combining SCIB’s extensive expertise in precast concrete manufacturing with MyArch’s advanced technologies, the collaboration offers innovative systems such as Bebo Arch, LS Girder and MyArch Culvert.
“These solutions are designed to meet Sarawak’s unique infrastructure demand with cost-effective, sustainable and high-performance bridge and drainage systems.
“As part of our collaboration, we are committed to enhancing local projects by leveraging our production capabilities and MyArch’s technology, setting new standards for eco-friendly and efficient infrastructure development,” he added in the company’s 2024 annual report.
Kuala Lumpur-based MyArch specialises in innovative and premium segmental bridge construction solutions. The company was appointed the exclusive licensee of the Bebo Arch system from Switzerland in Malaysia.
SCIB is a leading precast concreter and industrialised building system (IBS) manufacturer in Sarawak and Sabah, with three integrated factories here. The company’s precast concrete products include pre-stressed spun piles, reinforced concrete square piles, spun concrete piles, reinforced concrete box culvert and pre-stressed beams.
Ku said SCIB’s recent acquisition of five industrial leasehold plots in Demak Laut Industrial Park for RM21.6 million would further increase its capacity to produce concrete-related products, such as spun piles, spun pipes and reinforced concrete products.
“This expansion not only enhances our production capabilities but also underscore our commitment to sustainable growth and innovation. We believe that this will boost our production capabilities by nearly 30% and better position us to meet the growing demand for concrete-related products in Sarawak’s rapid development.
“We are anticipating the new factory to be completed by the end of 2025,” he added.
Ku said in recognising Bintulu’s growth potential, SCIB had acquired a 2.49-hectare land along Bintulu-Sibu Road for RM9.2 million.
He said the move is to expand the group’s business operations by collaborating with developers to jointly develop and construct residential housing projects using SCIB’s manufactured products.
“This acquisition is expected to enhance SCIB’s ability to offer innovative construction solutions and expand its influence in the Sarawak region,” he added.
On business sustainability, Ku said the group is actively integrating sustainable practices into its operations. One of the key programmes is the Environmental Quality Monitoring Programme which ensures that all the group’s factories and construction sites adhere to stringent standard of operations (SOPs).
“We are also phasing out diesel-powered machinery in favour of energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting.
Additionally, SCIB has started actively tracking our carbon emissions, enabling us to monitor and reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. As part of the commitment, we have set emission reduction targets and are working towards achieving carbon neutrality in the long term.
“This year, we recorded 717.40 tCO2e (tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent) in Scope 1 and 1,064.05 tCO2e in Scope 2 emissions, reflecting our continuous efforts in energy management and sustainable operations.
“Through these initiatives, SCIB demonstrates its dedication to minimising environmental impact while contributing positively to global climate goals,” added Ku.
Commenting on several key infrastructure projects, including Pan Borneo Sabah Phase 1B, Sarawak-Sabah Link Road Phase 2 and North-South Highway (PLUS) widening, highlighted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently, Ku said these initiatives align seamlessly with SCIB’s strategy.
“We are poised to capitalise on the RM90 billion development expenditure in the revised (Federal) Budget 2024, enhancing our capabilities in EPCC (engineering procurement, construction and commissioning) contracts and our extensive building materials portfolio. Our focus on short-to-mid sized projects remains steadfast with plans to augment our manufacturing facilities in Sarawak to meet the anticipated demand of these new projects,” he added.
In financial year 2024, SCIB posted group’s after-tax profit of RM4.8 million on revenue of RM166.6 million.
