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How YTL Power International Berhad Gives Back To Society?

YTL Power International Berhad

YTL Power International Berhad is an international multi-utility owner and operator, active across key segments of the utilities industry, with operations, investments and projects under development in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Jordan and the Netherlands. YTL Power has a strong track record in developing greenfield projects as well as in acquiring operational assets through competitive auctions.

Fiscal Year-End: 30 June 2024

Industry: Utilities

Net Profit: RM3.40 billion

The net profit of YTL Power International Berhad increased in FY2024 to RM3.4 billion from RM2.03 billion during the previous financial year.

Profit Growth (YoY): 67.7%

The year on year net profit growth at YTL Power International Berhad is at 67.7%

Dividend Payout: RM529.4 million

The Group declared a dividend payout of RM529.4 million for FY2024.

Zakat Fund: N/A

YTL Power International Berhad did not specify a contribution amount made towards Zakat.

Community Investment: RM24.3 million

Total community investment made by YTL during FY2024 was RM24.3 million based on their sustainability report.

Employee Volunteer Hours: N/A

YTL Power International Berhad did not specify the total employee volunteer hours in 2024.

YTL Power International Berhad:
Cash, In-Kind and Employee Volunteer Hours

No.	Contribution	Cash Giving	In-kind Giving	Employee Volunteer Hours	Beneficiaries
2	YTL Foundation Scholarship Programme	N/A	Scholarship	N/A	29 scholars	In 2024, the YTL Foundation Scholarship Programme received an unprecedented 2,621 applications, marking its highest volume to date. From this pool of outstanding candidates, 29 scholars were selected to join the programme.
5	Leaps Academy	N/A	Soft Skils training	N/A	370 students	As of June 2024, Leaps Academy engaged 370 students weekly across both online and in-person classes. Beyond academic subjects, the academy offered diverse enrichment programmes emphasising soft skills development, creative learning, student empowerment, financial literacy, digital skills, and awareness of social and current issues.
6	Leaps Academy	N/A	Online programme	N/A	40 students	More than 40 Orang Asli students from SEMOA Home in Kampung Tras, Pahang, have shown significant progress since joining the Leaps Academy online programmes in March 2023. All 10 SPM candidates passed their Bahasa Melayu exam, while 8 out of 10 passed English. SEMOA’s coordinator, Tiatira, noted clear improvements in students’ confidence and communication skills through their participation.
7	Leaps Holiday Programme	N/A	Workshop session	N/A	68 students	Two sessions of the Leaps Holiday Programme, themed “Empowering Students to Improve the World,” were conducted and successfully engaged a total of 68 students.
9	YTL Sustainability Programme at 54C	N/A	Workshop session	N/A	74 refugee students	The YTL Sustainability Programme at 54C, led by the YTL Group Sustainability team, reached 74 refugee students with lessons and activities centred on food waste reduction, Earth Hour awareness and practical water conservation habits.
11	CLiC Holiday Programme	N/A	Educational workshop	N/A	53 children	A total of 53 children from the Sentul community participated in the CLiC Holiday Programme in May 2023. The programme featured a music workshop that encouraged students to explore new rhythms and body movements, alongside a STEM workshop led by eight UTAR lecturers, offering hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
13	Malaysia Teacher Prize – Pemimpin GSL	RM70k	N/A	N/A	Teachers	The Malaysia Teacher Prize recognised Cikgu Nazmi as its winner, awarding him a RM50,000 cash prize. The four other finalists each received a RM5,000 cash prize in acknowledgement of their exceptional contributions to education.
15	Ruang Kita	N/A	Educational resource	N/A	1,200 families	Ruang Kita aims to provide educational and recreational resources for the community and has seen strong engagement through its Community Day events in December 2022 and May 2023, which drew participation from more than 1,200 families. However, post-pandemic usage of the TLM facilities at PPR Sri Perak has gradually declined in 2023, as children have become increasingly occupied with school activities.
1	Southern Brooks	N/A	Community-driven initiatives	N/A	Beneficiaries	Southern Brooks delivers a wide range of community-driven initiatives, from neighbourhood events, welcome workshops and community meetings to regular drop-ins and pop-up engagements. The organisation channels targeted funding to local groups—supporting everything from book clubs to gardening communities and parenting networks with their everyday operational needs. It also manages newsletters and social media platforms to ensure timely communication, identifies and nurtures potential community champions, and uses the Royal Society for Public Health Community Spirit Framework to measure impact and direct support where it is most needed.
3	KelasKita	N/A	N/A	N/A	Students	Twenty volunteers nominated by various YTL Group divisions committed three months (April–June) to the KelasKita programme, conducting online tutoring sessions designed to support Malaysian students. Through interactive lessons, educational games and personalised guidance, the volunteers fostered an encouraging and productive learning environment for students in need.
4	KelasKita	N/A	N/A	N/A	213 students	Teach For Malaysia, supported by a grant from Yayasan Hasanah, delivered KelasKita classes for students in PPR Seri Selangor Pudu and Lembah Subang. With volunteers from Universiti Teknologi MARA recruited and trained for the initiative, the programme launched its first session with 78 volunteers engaging 213 students.
8	Digital Literacy	N/A	Workshop session	N/A	116 children	A UTAR lecturer conducted the Digital Literacy programme for 116 children from local and refugee communities. Across three sessions, the programme focused on online safety, responsible digital practices and effective web navigation skills.
10	Mental Health Programme by IMU	N/A	Mental health programme	N/A	19 students	Nineteen volunteer students from IMU University conducted a mental health and emotional resilience session for 42 students from three refugee schools. Through interactive activities, the session helped students learn emotional regulation skills, highlighted by the creation of personal affirmation cards.
12	PEMIMPIN GSL Leadership Programme for Schools	N/A	Educational workshop	N/A	15,769 school leaders from 8,791 schools	As of June 2024, PEMIMPIN GSL has positively impacted more than 15,769 school leaders and teachers from 8,791 schools across Malaysia, indirectly benefiting an estimated 1,680,184 students. In parallel, the YTL Corp Report highlights that between August 2023 and June 2024, ASLI conducted 17 school visits, six group coaching sessions, 13 individual coaching sessions held during the visits, six workshop series, and concluded the programme with a showcase and graduation ceremony.
14	Malaysia Acumen Academy	N/A	Fellowship programme	N/A	58 leaders	As of June 2024, Malaysia Acumen Academy has supported 58 leaders across seven states who are working to address poverty and social justice challenges in Malaysia. This year, the Fellowship expanded regionally, selecting 19 leaders from the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia to join the first Southeast Acumen Fellowship. In total, 77 Fellows across the region have collectively impacted approximately 14.9 million lives through their leadership.
16	Sponsorship for the Study UK Alumni Awards	N/A	Sponsorship	N/A	Dr Muralitharan	The Social Action category of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2024 honoured Dr. Muralitharan Munusamy, a public health physician, writer and civil society advocate. As Managing Director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, he leads transformative initiatives to advance equitable access to cancer care nationwide.
17	Collaboration with Deloitte on their KidsEdu Programme	N/A	Online tuition	N/A	300 students	Last year, more than 300 students benefited from the Deloitte KidsEdu Programme through YTL Foundation’s collaboration. This year, the partnership continued with YTL Foundation equipping students in Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Selangor and Penang with YES 5G SIM cards for online tuition classes—impacting another 300 students.
18	State of Gender Inclusion in Asia-Pacific’s Regulatory Landscape	N/A	Awareness initiative	N/A	Beneficiaries	To highlight the findings of the report “From Policy to Action: Assessing Gender Inclusion in Asia Pacific,” AVPN and YTL Foundation co-hosted an event at the Asia Business School on International Women’s Day. The discussion aimed to drive collective action to close gender-related policy gaps across the region.
19	Wessex Group	£567.8k	N/A	N/A	Environment	In 2023–24, the Foundation awarded a total of £567,898 in grants to fund core debt advice services delivered by Citizens Advice, five major environmental partner programmes, and two community funding rounds that supported grassroots environmental and community projects.
21	Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities Limited	N/A	Beach clean up	N/A	Environment	The Sustainability Working Group at Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities Limited organised community-focused volunteering days, including local beach clean-ups promoting sustainable resource management and activities at a wildlife reserve supporting biodiversity conservation. Since beach clean-up volunteering activities began in June 2023, four events have been held, resulting in the collection of more than 200 kg of litter.
22	Lion Befrienders	N/A	Community initiative	N/A	45 seniors	Thirty YTL PowerSeraya volunteers accompanied 45 seniors including seven wheelchair users on a guided visit to the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. Volunteers shared information about the surrounding flora and ensured the seniors’ comfort and safety, fostering a deeper appreciation for plant life throughout the outing.
24	Salvation Army Donation Drive	N/A	275 kgs	N/A	Beneficiaries	Employees donated pre-loved clothes, books, toys and shoes, filling an entire Salvation Army bin with usable items. Due to the strong response, the Salvation Army extended the collaboration and designated the YTL PowerSeraya office as an official donation drop-off point. Around 275 kg of donated items were collected within the first three months, with contributions expected to continue rising.
25	Tree-Planting Campaign	N/A	50 trees	N/A	Environment	Geneco remains dedicated to its five-year goal of planting 250 trees, having already planted 150 since 2021. In 2024, an additional 50 trees were planted at East Coast Park, supported by a team of 50 employees, including members of senior management who participated actively in the effort.
26	NParks’ Garden City Fund	S$15k	N/A	N/A	Environment	Geneco further supported environmental conservation efforts by contributing S$15,000 to NParks’ Garden City Fund.
27	#VoyageToProsperity campaign	S$10k	N/A	N/A	Environment	The #VoyageToProsperity campaign, developed in partnership with NParks’ Garden City Fund and Marshall Cavendish Education, highlighted the importance of coral reefs through an interactive online game. The initiative garnered more than 93,000 gameplays, and Geneco donated S$10,000 to support NParks’ coral reef conservation and enhancement efforts.
28	MySecretGarden campaign	S$10k	N/A	N/A	45,500 people	The MySecretGarden campaign showcased NParks’ nine Therapeutic Gardens to raise awareness of mental wellness. Geneco collaborated with photographer Daryl Aiden Yow to feature garden imagery on a microsite, across social media, and in pop-up galleries at three REFASH outlets, as well as a gallery exhibition at Funan Mall—reaching at least 45,500 people. Geneco also donated S$10,000 to support NParks’ Therapeutic Horticulture programmes.
29	Used Red Packet Recycling Initiative	N/A	3,030 kg	N/A	Environment	With the recycling bins conveniently found at over 90 locations across Singapore, Geneco successfully collected over 3,030 kg worth of used red packets and sent them to SG Recycle for recycling.
30	Yellow Ribbon Project	S$15k	N/A	N/A	Public	Together with Yellow Ribbon Singapore, Geneco launched its first-ever Pop-up Café at ION Orchard, where 3,000 bags of festive Red Velvet & Almond cookies specially handcrafted by inmates, were gifted to the public to promote the message of second chances and hope. Geneco supported the Yellow Ribbon Project with a donation of S$15,000, of which S$3,000 was contributed to the Yellow Ribbon Fund.

Shows an increase monetarily or the number of beneficiaries from 2023 report.

Shows a decrease monetarily or the number of beneficiaries from 2023 report

1. The numerical value for total cash and in-kind giving was calculated based on individual monetary mentions in the Annual and Sustainability report.

2. The information above is derived from YTL Power International Berhad’s 2024 Annual and Sustainability Report. Email correspondence was made between 1 November – 20 November 2025 to seek further clarification, however, no reply was received.

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Highlights From YTL Power International Berhad's Giving

Focus Areas of YTL Power International Berhad

Beneficiaries of YTL Power International Berhad

YTL Power International Berhad recorded RM24.3 million in community investments in FY2024, representing 0.71% of its profit-to-giving ratio. The majority of contributions were directed towards educational initiatives, which accounted for 53.3% of total giving, followed by environmental initiatives at 30%. Educational efforts were largely driven by programmes such as the Pemimpin GSL Leadership Programme, KelasKita and LEAPS Academy.

In terms of beneficiary focus, most contributions targeted youth beneficiaries (44.8%), followed by the community and environmental beneficiaries, each accounting for 20.7%. Notably, the Pemimpin GSL Leadership Programme benefited over 15,000 school leaders across 8,791 schools in Malaysia. However, YTL Power International Berhad did not disclose employee volunteer hours for FY2024.