pg. 133 Sustainability Statement Integrated Annual Report 2025 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (CONT’D) Beyond its economic role, @Mart Kempas also functions as a community gathering platform. Regular activities held within the mall, including performances by local busking bands, create a vibrant environment that encourages interaction and participation among visitors. These initiatives provide exposure for local creative talents while reinforcing the property’s role as a social hub where community members can connect within a familiar and welcoming setting. The property further contributes to community cohesion and social support networks by providing space for charitable and community-led initiatives. Partnerships with local organisations enable programmes such as donation initiatives and foodsharing efforts to operate within the mall environment, lowering barriers for the public to contribute to community welfare. Through the provision of space and operational support, the property facilitates initiatives that strengthen community solidarity and social support systems. @Mart Kempas also plays a role in strengthening community identity and cultural unity by hosting festive and cultural celebrations in collaboration with public institutions and community stakeholders. By serving as a neutral and accessible venue for these activities, the property encourages participation across diverse community groups and contributes to fostering a shared sense of belonging within the neighbourhood. Taken together, these initiatives illustrate a strategic approach in which retail assets are positioned as community infrastructure rather than purely commercial spaces. By supporting affordability, enabling local enterprise, and creating accessible platforms for community engagement, @Mart Kempas reinforces its longterm relevance within the Kempas neighbourhood while contributing to broader social value creation. Case Studies 2. A Neighbourhood Marketplace for Community and Inclusion @Mart Kempas that acts as a community mart, demonstrates how a neighbourhood retail asset can be strategically positioned to deliver value beyond commercial performance. Located within a residential catchment area in Johor Bahru, the property functions as a community marketplace that integrates affordability, local economic participation, and social cohesion into its operational approach. By prioritising accessibility and community relevance, @Mart Kempas strengthens its role as a daily touchpoint for surrounding neighbourhoods while reinforcing the REIT’s commitment to responsible asset management. A key component of this approach is supporting local economic participation. The marketplace format provides opportunities for small businesses, wet market vendors, and service operators to operate within an organised retail environment that remains accessible to the surrounding community. This ecosystem helps sustain local entrepreneurship while ensuring that essential goods and services remain available at competitive and affordable price points, particularly for households within the immediate residential catchment. SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
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