Malaysia: Makin Teguh Sdn Bhd (MTSB) has increased its production of cement to 700t/day to address construction demand in Sabah’s east coast amid a blockade affecting Cement Industries Sabah (CIS), according to the Daily Express. The plant was commissioned in October 2023.
The blockade reportedly stems from a land ownership dispute, where individuals have blocked an access road, leaving CIS unable to distribute cement from its facility.
Charlie Lee Puan Kiang, MTSB operations director, said “Our primary objective is ensuring stable cement supply throughout Sabah’s east coast. We are encouraging hardware stores and cement distributors to use our abundant supply.”