while providing employees with direct access to leadership. The introduction of monthly “Edgenta Tuesdays” has promoted interdepartmental collaboration and connectivity through themed events at Menara UEM. In total, over 100 engagement initiatives took place throughout the company in FY2024, from Sports Days to festive gatherings and monthly meetings. We remain committed to nurturing talent and empowering our people to build a resilient and future-ready team. Our initiatives in leadership development and talent retention were supported by a RM7.7 million investment in training, which delivered 332,644 training hours — a 10% increase from FY2023. A new programme, “People Managers Essentials”, has been introduced to enhance people management skills of our line managers, while our performance management framework now has additional feedback mechanisms to improve reviews and career planning. In parallel, we firmly believe that happy and healthy employees are the foundation of long-term success. In FY2024, our healthcare awareness initiatives, covering topics from noncommunicable diseases to commuter safety, benefited 8,718 employees, registering an 80% increase in participation compared to FY2023. Mental health support and work-life balance remain a priority. By offering personalised support through the Edgenta Assistance Program (EAP) and welfare support through the Edgenta Care Society, our goal is to create an environment where our employees can thrive professionally and personally. SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES Education, Community Enrichment and Well-Being are three foundational pillars of our social impact strategy. In FY2024, we continued to uplift communities with targeted and meaningful initiatives to promote social inclusion, cultural appreciation and community development: ENSURING GOOD GOVERNANCE Integrity, ethical conduct, and strong governance are the cornerstones of UEM Edgenta’s corporate ethos and strategic direction. In FY2024, we remained steadfast in strengthening our governance framework and enhancing risk management practices to uphold the highest standards of transparency and compliance. The refinement of the Terms of Reference for the Risk, Integrity and Compliance Committee alongside the enhancement of our Business Continuity Management Framework, underscores our unwavering commitment to robust oversight and operational resilience. Our dedication to accountability was recognised at the Integrity, Governance, and Anti-Corruption Awards (AIGA) 2024, where UEM Edgenta was honoured with the Bronze Award by the Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM). This accolade, alongside our ISO37001 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) certification from SIRIM, reaffirms our zero-tolerance stance on corruption and underscores our leadership in ethical business practices across both public and private sectors. Honoured with the Bronze Award by the Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM) at the Integrity, Governance, and Anti-Corruption Awards (AIGA) 2024. Jalinan Kasih Edgenta Programme: Celebrated major festivals (Chinese New Year, Ramadan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali, and Christmas) with local communities, reaching thousands of individuals through educational outings, festive meals, financial aid, and essential supplies. Edgenta Riang Ria Back-to-School Initiative: Supported 180 Asnaf children with school uniforms and essential items. Lost Food Project – Pet Food Rescue Initiative: Rescued 12,724kg of pet food, preventing 57,000kg of CO2 emissions and supporting 50 animal shelters. Recycling & Waste Management: Collected 2,700kg of recyclables from 3,000 road users along the North-South Expressway and diverted approximately 40% of hospital waste under our portfolio from landfill. Tree Planting: Participated in the #OneMillionTreesSG environmental restoration initiative in Singapore, organised a Mangrove Planting event in Selangor, and planted 100 vulnerable tree species in collaboration with University Putra Malaysia (UPM). 29 LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
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