Indigenous People

Gamuda respects the rights of Indigenous groups, including those of Malaysia's Orang Asli and Orang Asal as well as Australia’s First Nations peoples, in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Prioritising mutual respect and trust, we keep these communities informed and seek their Free Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) in decisions and actions impacting their communities. Acknowledging their connection to their ecosystems, we collaborate with them for sustainable resource management.

Community Engagement and Supporting Livelihoods

Employment and
sustainable income

Orang Asli members have been employed as rangers, chefs, and for cultural workshops. The Orang Asli Craft Centre in Gamuda Cove is a space to showcase their handicrafts, enhance their skills, promote education, and create income and employment opportunities.

GParks
Programme

Extracurricular environmental and conservation learning initiatives are being implemented for schools. GParks Youth programmes led by Gamuda will also encourage university students’ participation in in climate change advocacy.

Knowledge transfer
and cultural showcase

In collaboration with the Global Environment Centre and Sahabat Hutan Gambut, we support the Orang Asli community's socioeconomic upliftment. We facilitate handicraft sales at the Wetlands Arboretum Centre, provide RM6,000 monthly for production, and host cultural activities. Additionally, we employ Indigenous community members, appreciating their unique knowledge.

Healthcare

Yayasan Gamuda and Gamuda Clinic provide essential healthcare services to Orang Asli and underserved communities, benefiting 2,963 individuals with 480 hours served. Our healthcare outreach focuses on children and self-care, including healthy eating habits and proper dental hygiene, delivering education on these topics to all age groups. We conduct monthly outreach sessions and revisit the communities every three to six months.

Education

The Strengths-Based Education (SBE) programme is developed to empower Orang Asli students and out-of-school youth. The programme focuses on knowledge, leadership, and livelihood capabilities. The SBE Toolkit is used in Community Learning Centres (CLCs) to provide inclusive, high-quality learning for learners aged 5 to 17. We have partnered with three award-winning NGOs to create an ecosystem that reduces barriers for the Orang Asli communities. Since January 2023, we have started teacher training and pilot testing of the Toolkit's modules in CLCs. Additionally, we offer scholarships to deserving Indigenous students with environmental stewardship goals.

Stories from the Orang Asli Communities

We launched "Stories from the Orang Asli Communities" in August 2023. This publication features 11 stories told by 22 storytellers and illustrated by three Orang Asli artists from five sub-ethnic groups. The storybooks, available in Bahasa Malaysia and English, target readers aged 7 to 15 years old. They aim to preserve the oral traditions and indigenous wisdom of the Orang Asli communities. These storybooks are integrated into our SBE Toolkit and will be supplemented with educational resources. We plan to publish new storybooks annually, representing different Orang Asli sub-ethnic groups.

Gamuda's Reconciliation Action Plan in Australia

Gamuda Australia is committed to reconciliation with the Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Its second Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to guide its work in this area. The RAP focuses on building relationships, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and employment, and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage. Gamuda Australia has made significant progress on its RAP commitments in recent years, including investing over AUD47 million in 76 Aboriginal businesses across three major projects in Australia.

Other initiatives include:

Gamuda is a member of Supply Nation, NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Kinaway Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, and Yarpa Hub. These affiliations allow us connect with Aboriginal businesses nationwide.

In line with the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) and the Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) of New South Wales, Gamuda has allocated over AUD 47 million for 76 Aboriginal businesses across three major projects.

Gamuda Australia’s partnership with the National Rugby League (NRL) School to Work Program enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to transition into further education, training, and meaningful employment. To-date, 17 university and trade scholarships are committed, covering tuition fees, tools, personal protective equipment, uniforms, and transportation. The scholars will also have a paid internship with Gamuda to enhance their field experience while they study.

Celebrated NAIDOC (National Aborigines’ and Islanders’ Day Observance Committee) week across all sites and distributed Aboriginal-designed shirts to our Sydney Metro West – Western Tunnelling Package site employees as a gesture of respect and recognition to their contribution.

Celebrated National Reconciliation Week across all our Gamuda Australia offices, with a special event at Gamuda Corporate featuring a lunch gathering. An honorary guest speaker from the aboriginal community shared insights about the positive impact of reconciliation with Aboriginal communities and the enduring effects of our contributions, including our engagement with Aboriginal businesses and employment opportunities.

Trade Union – Vietnam

Vietnam’s trade union system led by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) is mandated by government to protect workers’ rights.

Trade Union – Australia

The industrial gains are many: decades of wage increases through the award system and campaigns in the field, safer workplaces, greater equality for women, improvements in working hours, entitlements to paid holidays and better employment conditions, and the establishment of a universal superannuation system.

Trade Union – Vietnam

Vietnam’s trade union system led by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) is mandated by government to protect workers’ rights.

Trade Union – Australia

Sustainable Design

Driving Innovation with Next-Gen Digital Industrialised Building System (IBS)

We are a leader in designing and using the latest technology and tools across all of our infrastructure and development projects.

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Case Study: MRT Putrajaya Line

Effective management of large-scale projects involves initiatives for climate adaptation, innovative approaches, geotechnical capabilities, and safety and health. By integrating these elements, projects can be successfully managed, delivering sustainable solutions.

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- Gamuda Cove - Low Carbon City 2030 Challenge With 5-Diamonds Recognition, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC)
- Gamuda Gardens - Low Carbon City 2030 Challenge With 4-Diamonds Recognition
- twentyfive7 - Low Carbon City Challenge With 3-Diamonds Recognition
- Penang South Island (PSI) - Low Carbon City 2022 Diamond Award for Sustainable Design
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- Gamuda Cove Herons
- Gamuda Cove Waterlily
- The Robertson
- HighPark Suites
- Gamuda Garden Monarc
- Gamuda Garden Illaria
- Gamuda Cove Office Building
- Sydney Metro West: Western Tunnelling Package (SMW:WTP)
- Coffs Harbour Bypass (CHB)
- M1 Extension to Raymond Terrace: Black Hill to Tomago (M1: South)
All 3 projects are in-progress of being ISCA certified
MRT 2 Putrajaya Line
- Wetlands Arboretum Centre, Gamuda Cove
- Artisan Park (Vietnam)
- Gem Residences (Singapore)
- Gali Batu Multi-Storey Bus Depot (Singapore)
Gamuda Land - Elysian
Winchester House (aiming for the highest BREEAM Green rating – in progress)
Excellent Honour in the construction of Guantang Marine Bridge, Taiwan
Sword of Honour Award British Safety Council, 2022
Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2022, Top Workplaces in Asia
UN Women WEPs Award 2022, Gender Inclusive Workplace - Malaysia (Winner)
Malaysia Green Building Council (Malaysia GBC) 2022 - Best New Green & Sustainable Township (Leadership in Sustainable Design & Performance) for Gamuda Gardens
- Resort Category (World Silver Winner) for Batu Patong Eco Village, 2022
- Environmental Restoration Category for Gamuda Land - Gamuda Gardens, 2022
- Master Plan Category (World Gold Award) for Gamuda City, 2020
- Digital Engineering and Digital Industrial Construction Category for Gamuda Engineering
- Information Management - Heavy Civil Construction Category for MMC Gamuda
Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) 2022 - Low Carbon City 2030 Challenge with 5-Diamond Recognition for Gamuda Cove
BSI Kitemark™ for Design, Construction and Commissioning, Gamuda Engineering

ESG Certification

ISO 9001:2015 Quality
Management Systems

ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental
Management Systems

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

IS Rating Scheme
(Australia)

Sustainable
INFRASTAR

Malayian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST)

Green Building Index
(GBI)

Low Carbon Cities Framework
(LCCF)

EDGE Net Zero
Carbon Certification

LOTUS Certification
(Vietnam)

Orang Asli Employment

To date, we have included 37 Orang Asli within our workforce.
Through Wild Tree Seed Bank Project, we purchase wild tree seedlings from the Orang Asli and use their expertise to nurture these seedlings in a nursery before the trees are replanted elsewhere.
Wild Tree Seed Bank Project has benefitted 21 Orang Asli families. It has since been expanded to six more villages encompassing 39 families. At the moment, we have collected a total of 2,300 saplings of 69 local tree species.
We target to create at least 200 employment opportunities at the arboretum and nurseries for Orang Asli.

Orang Asli Education

165 tablets were donated via the GL Cares programme.
Gamuda in collaboration with ACE Education had provided tuition for 136 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan (Asli) Bukit Cheding and Sekolah Kebangsaan Asli Bukit Kemandol. Of the total, 34 of them are students with special needs.
We aim to expand the educational programme to include personal enrichment skills such as singing, arts and crafts, and public speaking to help enhance the student's quality of life.