Strategic
Evolving with each business phase, our initiatives are tailored to the project lifecycle and designed to meet both immediate and long-term needs.
Creating Value through Shared Community
Through strategic investments, we created shared value and lasting impact for communities connected to our operations, while supporting our business objectives and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Our community investment focuses on:
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Safety
- Well-being
Discover how our initiatives are creating value for communities and shaping a more sustainable future.
Our Community Investment Impact
Our Community Investment Principles
At MISC, our approach to community investment is guided by core principles that ensure impact, relevance, and long-term value creation.
Aligned
We connect our business priorities with the development needs of local communities, civil societies, and government to create shared value.
Collaborative
We position ourselves as partners in broader multi-stakeholder efforts, rather than acting alone in driving local progress.
Sustainable
Our approach focuses on building local capacity, promoting self-reliance, and ensuring benefits continue beyond our direct involvement.
Measurable
We track the value of our community investments, ensuring they deliver meaningful outcomes for both the communities we support and our business.
Creating Impact
Our Community Investment
We are guided by the MISC Group Community Investment Guideline which emphasis education, environment, health, safety, and well-being. Additionally, the guideline outlines how to effectively plan and implement programmes that can improve the socio-economic conditions of local communities in areas where we operate. This ensures that our initiatives are both impactful and responsive to community needs. Our strategic community investments are aligned with the SDGs, and our investments have positively benefited the stakeholders.
ALAM Cadet Sponsorship
Every cadet sponsored through ALAM is a step toward a stronger maritime future. MISC is shaping industry-ready graduates through education, exposure and career pathways, reinforcing its commitment to a skilled, resilient maritime workforce.
Heart of the Ocean
Sustained biodiversity conservation efforts through consecutive years of stakeholder engagement, awareness programmes and on-the-ground environmental action.
Community Donation Drive
Community-led initiatives build stronger support networks that sustain care beyond individual efforts, fostering a shared sense of responsibility for ongoing health and well-being.
AET Educational Scholarships
AET's international scholarships expand access to quality education and career pathways across multiple countries combining internships, vocational training and practical learning to prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow.
Selangkah: Orang Asli Youth
Selangkah equips Orang Asli youth with practical life skills; emotional awareness, self-management and responsible decision-making, while opening clearer pathways to further education and career opportunities, including TVET.
Our Recent Initiatives
2025
We create lasting value by nurturing talent, conserving ecosystems, and strengthening communities through initiatives that made a meaningful difference. Explore some of the initiatives below.
Fostering care and connection, we bring people together to support communities, creating shared value through meaningful engagement, inclusivity, and collective responsibility.
1. Selangkah: Nurturing Orang Asli Youth
Through structured learning and mentorship, Selangkah equips Orang Asli youth with essential life skills, confidence, and emotional intelligence, opening pathways for continued education and future opportunities.
Number of Beneficiaries
- 30 Orang Asli students Year 5 and 6 from Sekolah Kebangsaan (Asli) Bukit Kendal, Jenjarom, Selangor.
- Supported by Offshore employee volunteers acting as mentors and facilitators.
Impact Highlights
- Structured SEL programmes build practical capabilities in emotional awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making.
- Expanded access to skills development creates clearer pathways towards further education and future career opportunities, including TVET.
2. AET Support for Food Security and Community Resilience
Across its global operations, AET mobilises targeted contributions and volunteer efforts to address food insecurity and community needs, helping individuals navigate immediate challenges while enabling more stable living conditions.
Number of Beneficiaries
- 15 families supported through emergency flood relief in Central Texas.
- Approximately 1,150 food-insecure pre-school children in Houston.
- 252 elderly households supported in Singapore through food parcel distributions.
- 120 individuals experiencing homelessness supported in London.
- Communities across United States, Singapore, and United Kingdom.
Impact Highlights
- SGD 4,000 is channelled into disaster relief efforts, enabling timely assistance for communities affected by flooding in Central Texas.
- Access to fresh and nutritious meals improves daily well-being for more than 1,100 children through community partnerships.
- Sorting and packing over 14,000 pounds of food contributes to more than 11,700 meals, expanding reach to vulnerable communities.
Supporting communities in meaningful ways, MISC channels contributions where they are most needed, helping individuals and families navigate immediate challenges while fostering care, dignity and shared responsibility.
MHB Flood Relief Initiative
In collaboration with the Johor Bahru District Office, MHB responds to flooding through coordinated action that helps communities regain stability while reinforcing resilience during periods of disruptions.
Number of Beneficiaries
- 650 flood-affected households across Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru, Kampung Sentosa Damai and Kampung Cahaya Baru.
- Supported through the participation of MHB employees and volunteers.
Impacted Highlights
- Timely aid enables households to manage immediate needs and begin restoring daily routines after flooding.
- Coordinated response efforts help communities navigate disruptions more effectively during crisis situations.
Investing in future talent, MISC builds capabilities and open pathways through education, equipping individuals with the skills, exposure, and opportunities to succeed in the maritime and broader industry.
1. Cadet Sponsorship Programme
Opening pathways into the maritime industry, we continue to equip future maritime professionals with the skills, training and exposure needed to build sustainable careers. As part of its ongoing commitment to maritime talent development, the programme supports aspiring seafarers and maritime professionals while strengthening a resilient and future-ready workforce for the industry.
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Impact Highlights
- Strengthened the pipeline of industry-ready graduates equipped with practical and technical competencies to meet evolving industry demands.
- Reinforced MISC's commitment to developing a skilled and resilient maritime workforce that supports the industry's long-term growth.
2. Educational Scholarships
AET equips students with practical skills, industry exposure and global learning opportunities, enabling them to transition confidently from education into meaningful careers. As part of our ongoing commitment to talent development, the programme supports aspiring talents across maritime, logistics and vocational disciplines through international scholarships, internships and training opportunities.
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Impact Highlights
- Expanded access to quality education, industry exposure and career pathways across multiple countries.
- Strengthened technical, professional and leadership capabilities to support future careers in maritime and related sectors.
Driving responsible action, MISC advances environmental stewardship through conservation, awareness, and hands-on engagement, supporting healthier ecosystems and long-term sustainability.
Heart of the Ocean Programme
1. Mersing Islands Reef Conservation Initiative
Through sustained engagement and capacity-building efforts, MISC empowers local communities, stakeholders and future generations with the knowledge, skills and awareness needed to protect marine ecosystems while supporting more sustainable livelihoods. Building on conservation efforts undertaken in previous years, the initiative continued to strengthen participation and stewardship across the Mersing Islands.
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Impact Highlights
- Strengthened collaboration between communities, stakeholders and conservation partners in protecting marine ecosystems.
- Reinforced stewardship of reef ecosystems through a combination of awareness, practical conservation activities and community participation.
2. MISC-UMT SEATRU Sea Turtle Conservation Initiative
Focused on protecting sea turtle populations and their habitats, we continue to advance conservation efforts through research, community engagement, environmental education and facility enhancements. Through sustained collaboration with UMT and local stakeholders, the initiative promotes long-term ecosystem stewardship while strengthening awareness and participation in sea turtle conservation.
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Impact Highlights
- Continued to strengthen sea turtles conservation through collaborative efforts involving researchers, communities, volunteers and industry stakeholders. Protected over 8,600 sea turtle nests, contributing to the preservation of vunerable marine species and their habitats.
- Achieved an average annual hatching success rate of 69%, reflecting sustained conservation outcomes on the ground.
Our Past Initiatives
2024
Our efforts over the years reflect an enduring commitment to supporting people, communities, and the environment through purposeful action. Explore some of the initiatives below.
Fostering care and connection, MISC brings people together to support communities, creating shared value through meaningful engagement, inclusivity, and collective responsibility.
1. AET Assembles Solar Lights for Communities in Need
Bringing light where it's needed most, AET empowers employees to turn simple actions into life-changing impact, enabling safer, brighter futures for children in off-grid communities.
Impact Highlights
- Access to clean and reliable lighting is expanded for children in underserved communities through the delivery of solar lights.
- Dependance on traditional energy sources is reduced, encouraging a shift towards more sustainable solutions.
2. AET and ALAM Community Engagement
Bringing maritime professionals, students, and local communities together, this initiative creates a meaningful connection while inspiring early interest in education, sustainability, and future career pathways.
Number of Beneficiaries
- 125 participants comprising
- 40 ALAM staff and students
- 45 AET employees
- 40 community participants involving teachers and students
Impact Highlights
- Early exposure inspires stronger interest in maritime education and future career pathways.
- Enhanced learning environments support more meaningful experiences for students in schools.
Supporting communities in meaningful ways, MISC channels contributions where they are most needed, helping individuals and families navigate immediate challenges while fostering care, dignity and shared responsibility.
1. Donation Drive for the Pasir Gudang Community
Going beyond immediate support, MHB's donation drive strengthens community resilience by helping families navigate daily challenges while fostering a culture of care and collective responsibility.
Number of Beneficiaries
- 50 families across five villages in Pasir Gudang
- Total contributions valued at RM62,000
Impact Highlights
- Families are better able to manage essential needs during challenging periods through improved household stability.
- Community-led initiatives create stronger support that sustain care beyond individual efforts.
2. MISC Blood Donation Drive
In partnership with Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, MISC mobilises employees and building tenants to support life-saving efforts, turning collective action into meaningful contributions to the national healthcare system.
Number of Beneficiaries
- 174 blood donors
- Patients supported through hospital blood supply
Impact Highlights
- Individuals are encouraged to take part in life-saving efforts through simple and accessible actions.
- A shared sense of responsibility promotes ongoing commitment to community health and well-being.
3. Donation for Victims of Hurricane Beryl
Responding to the impact of Hurricane Beryl in Southeast Texas, AET mobilised relief efforts in partnership with Target Hunger, supporting affected communities through coordinated aid and volunteer-driven action.
Number of Beneficiaries
- Communities affected across Southeast Texas
- Approximately 18,000 meals contributed
Impact Highlights
- Timely support helps affected communities navigate immediate challenges and early stages of recovery.
- Collective efforts reinforce shared responsibility in supporting communities beyond geographical boundaries.
Encouraging active participation, MISC turns individual action into meaningful contributions by fostering culture of care, shared responsibility, and deeper connection with communities and causes.
Programme at Zoo Negara by Gas Assets & Solutions
Through hands-on engagement at Zoo Negara, this initiative connects employees to environmental responsibility, turning participation into a deeper understanding of animal care and conservation.
Number of Beneficiaries
- Zoo Negara animal care and operation teams
- Employees participating in the volunteer programme
Impact Highlights
- Volunteer efforts contribute directly to the upkeep of animal care and daily operations at Zoo Negara.
- Hands-on exposure builds deeper awareness of animal welfare and environmental responsibility.
Driving responsible action, we advance environmental stewardship through conservation, awareness, and hands-on engagement, supporting healthier ecosystems and long-term sustainability.
Heart of the Ocean Programme
Our flagship ocean conservation initiative brings together employees and communities to actively protect and restore marine ecosystems, turning commitment into collective action for ocean health.
1. Kem Si Penyu & Kem Prihatin Penyu
Through immersive, hands-on learning experiences, MISC nurtures environmental awareness and inspires participants to play an active role in protecting sea turtle habitats.
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Number of Beneficiaries
- 30 students and 8 teachers from SK Pulau Redang.
- Participants from NGOs, universities, and community organisations.
- 2,125 visitors to Chagar hutang Turtle Sanctuary from April to September 2024.
Impact Highlights
- Participants gain first-hand understanding of sea turtle protection and ecosystem preservation through immersive, hands-on experiences.
- Environmental awareness deepens among students, educators, and the public through direct engagement.
2. Beach Cleaning Programme
Mobilising employees, families, and communities across multiple locations, MISC turns collective action into cleaner coastlines and healthier marine environments.
Number of Beneficiaries
- Employees and family members across four locations.
- Youth participants from community organisations.
- Local environmental partners.
Impact Highlights
- 99 kg of coastal waste is removed, creating visible improvements across shorelines in multiple locations.
- Cleaner beaches contribute to reduced marine pollution and healthier coastal ecosystems.
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Sustainability Report
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Gain an in-depth understanding of how we are building a better and more sustainable world through our business operations. This Sustainability Report outlines our material environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and our forward-looking commitments within the context of the maritime industry.
