At NCT Alliance Berhad, property development goes beyond bricks and mortar, as well as about meaningful progress and lasting impact. This spirit was further recognised when NCT Alliance was named Company of the Year for Outstanding Community Spirit in the Property Development Sector at the 2025 Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards.
Dato’ Sri Yap Ngan Choy, Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director of NCT Alliance Berhad, shares, “This award reflects our long-standing dedication to uplifting communities, protecting the environment and embedding sustainability across our operations. Giving back is part of NCT’s DNA and we are here to create long-term value.”
Empowering the Next Generation
Youth development continues to be a central pillar of NCT’s community initiatives. In 2024, the Group introduced the Road to NCT Junior Badminton Championship, a dynamic programme created to nurture young sporting talent and build confidence among children aged nine to fifteen.
The programme reached more than 3,500 children across six states. It offered full sponsorship for participants from B40 households and provided valuable hands-on coaching sessions with national athletes. One of the most memorable highlights was the chance for four young players to attend the Paris 2024 Olympics, an inspiring experience that broadened their horizons and strengthened their passion for sport.
The programme was also brought to underprivileged homes which include Rumah Kasih Amal, Rumah Victory and House of Joy. Here, children received structured coaching and mentorship that helped them discover their potential through sport. By providing opportunities that transcend background, NCT is helping children and their communities build brighter futures.
Connecting Communities with Care
NCT’s commitment to social inclusion also reflects its genuine care for the elderly and underserved. The Group brought festive warmth to residents of Yi Xing Old Folks Home in Subang Jaya. Senior citizens were treated to a reunion style lunch along with festive clothing and ang pow gifts. The celebration was filled with meaningful conversations, shared laughter and heartfelt gestures. It highlighted NCT’s belief that companionship, dignity and ongoing support are essential to ensuring the elderly enjoy a good quality of life.
NCT also extended its care to Rumah Kebajikan Noor Manzil in Puchong, Selangor through its Home for Life initiative, which provided essential upgrades worth ten thousand ringgit to improve the comfort and wellbeing of the children living there. The contribution included new mattresses, bedding items and a monetary donation, supported by members of NCT’s management team and volunteers who spent meaningful time with the children during the installation and handover. The day was filled with warm interactions, shared meals and genuine connection, reflecting NCT’s belief that true care comes from both practical support and heartfelt presence.
Anchoring Growth in Sustainability
Underpinned by a comprehensive sustainability strategy, NCT’s 2025 to 2029 ESG Roadmap is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and guided by its ESG Task Force, Sustainability Council and the Board of Directors.
Significant milestones have already been achieved in environmental sustainability, ethical governance, and inclusive community development. In 2024, NCT adopted the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, expanded its reporting to include Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, and introduced the P5 Framework focusing on Product, Process, People, Planet and Prosperity.
The Group has also taken tangible steps within its operations. Its headquarters now reduces energy consumption with solar panels. Meanwhile, the Batu Kawan Central Labour Quarters continues to set a standard for ethical and well managed workforce housing that meets international requirements.
Driving Sustainable Innovation
Sustainability continues to shape NCT’s vision for future ready developments, and this is reflected in the NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP) in Selangor. Recognised as Malaysia’s first certified Managed Industrial Park and the first industrial development equipped with IR 4.0 service facilities, NSIP brings together advanced technology and responsible planning to create a space where industry and community can progress side by side. As the largest GreenRE certified ESG industrial park of its kind, NSIP integrates renewable energy features, solar ready buildings, efficient resource management systems and generous green corridors that support cleaner air, healthier surroundings and a more resilient environment. Its dedicated canal and water management network also helps reduce flood risks, strengthening the long-term safety and stability of the park and its neighbouring communities.
Equally important is NSIP’s focus on people. The Central Labour Quarters provide safe, comfortable and well supported living conditions, reflecting NCT’s belief that progress must uplift workers and safeguard their wellbeing. Thoughtfully designed communal spaces and wellness-oriented amenities further encourage a sense of dignity and belonging for those who contribute to the Park’s operations. These combined efforts have earned NSIP a five Diamond rating under the Low Carbon Cities 2030 Challenge, guiding it towards its goal of becoming Malaysia’s first net zero emissions industrial park by the year 2050.
Building on this momentum, NCT is advancing industrial growth in the northern region through NCT InnoSphere (NIS), the first certified Managed Industrial Park project of its kind within Kedah’s Delapan Special Border Economic Zone. Developed with Northern Gateway and located at the Zero Mile Zone where cross border trade begins, NIS is positioned to support key industries including logistics, automotive supply chains, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. With its GreenRE Silver Provisional Certification, the development brings together environmentally responsible features and thoughtful industrial layouts that encourage greener, more efficient operations.
Executive Director Yap Chun Theng shares, “Our ESG roadmap aligns business with purpose. NSIP and NIS show how we drive sustainable industrial innovation while staying rooted in community impact. Being part of the next generation of leadership at NCT, I see ESG as the non-negotiable foundation for long-term resilience.”
In a rapidly changing world facing climate change, growing urban population and the need to innovate to stay ahead, NCT Alliance sees the inherent value of sustainability and the need to fully embrace it for the greater good.
As Malaysia advances toward a sustainable future, NCT Alliance continues to drive community impact and future-ready development that delivers long-term value.