Corporate Responsibility
Growing with the City
Prospering with Its People
Forest City is committed to growing with the city and prospering with its residents. From infrastructure to cultural life, it gives back to Iskandar and neighbouring communities, working with partners to create an international, liveable city.
Five Commitments
Five Commitments to the Communities We Serve
Forest City aims to become part of the local community sustainably, ensuring that the value of development benefits everyone.
Strengthening Local Technical Skills and Productivity
Stimulating Tourism and Economic Activity
Providing a Quality, Green Living Environment
Enhancing Iskandar's Urban Profile
Tangible Contributions
Bringing Value to the Community
Regional Economy
190+
local business partners; over 10,000 employment opportunities created; owners from 20 countries and regions; and 300,000 international visitors attracted to Malaysia.
Government Tax Revenue
RM790 million
paid in taxes to the Malaysian government, with employees contributing a further RM50 million-plus.
Community Giving
RM53 million
in cumulative contributions, including support for local schools and villages.
Sustainable Development
Environmental Measures in Urban Development
Forest City remains committed to sustainable development and balancing urban construction with the natural environment.
Environmental impact assessments were completed before major works, including reclamation. More than RM20 million was invested specifically in silt curtains during reclamation to minimise ecological impacts.
Since 2014, Forest City has worked with environmental consultant AES, hydrological consultant DHI, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and other research institutions. Regular hydrological monitoring, satellite remote sensing and ongoing studies of the surrounding ecology, waterways and seagrass support improvements and restoration of the marine environment.
Satellite remote sensing regularly monitors surrounding mangrove growth. A dedicated mangrove protection team was established in 2017 and had stopped five illegal logging incidents by the end of 2019. Routine patrols and mangrove care combine satellite monitoring with on-site inspection to provide layered protection.
In February 2020, a company-level ecological protection plan for construction established detailed measures for water quality, sediment, ecology, settlement, coastlines, air quality and noise control. The plan's budget is included in project costs to support continued implementation.