5 ENHANCING VALUE THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY 137 Training at MEEM Facilities Management Headquarters in collaboration with Edgenta Academy Sdn. Bhd. Building Sustainability and Digital Capabilities FY2025 also focused on building internal expertise in sustainability, energy management and digital operations. Exposure to energy efficiency projects, zero capex delivery models, carbon management practices and digital asset platforms enabled employees to develop practical skills that support both operational performance and sustainability outcomes. These capabilities are increasingly embedded into daily operations, allowing sustainability to be delivered through execution rather than standalone initiatives while strengthening long-term competitiveness. Economic Contribution through Taxation and Sustainable Operations In addition to operational value creation, profitable international markets, particularly Singapore and Taiwan, continued to contribute to national economies through corporate tax payments and sustained business activity. These markets generated stable earnings that enhance financial resilience while supporting broader socioeconomic development. Long-term contracts, highvalue employment and consistent fiscal contributions reinforce the Group’s role as a responsible corporate citizen across its regional footprint. OUTLOOK To maximise economic performance, UEM Edgenta’s immediate focus will be on strengthening execution quality, governance discipline and service reliability across its core markets, particularly in the Middle East, Singapore and Taiwan. Key priority levers include sustaining contract renewals, embedding digital platforms to enhance productivity and data visibility, and advancing workforce localisation initiatives, especially in the KSA. These efforts will be supported by responsible procurement practices, strict regulatory compliance and continued attention to worker welfare, which collectively underpin operational stability, retention and productivity. Looking ahead, the Group aims to unlock additional growth through diversification across asset classes and focused capability building. Potential growth avenues include low-carbon and future-ready infrastructure, digital asset solutions and sustainability-led services. To maximise the value of these opportunities, the Group will concurrently strengthen consistency in data, processes and governance standards across markets, reinforcing stakeholder confidence while supporting scalable, long-term value creation. Defined Benefit Plan The company makes voluntary contributions to the pension scheme for eligible employees, beyond what is mandated by national employment laws. These pension assets and liabilities are evaluated annually by an independent actuary. Pension liabilities are determined based on the actuarial present value of benefits, which become payable when employees meet specific conditions, such as retirement age, a predetermined length of service, or death. The valuation considers factors such as estimated salary increases, discount/inflation rates, and mortality rates. This voluntary pension scheme is currently implemented in several UEM Edgenta subsidiaries, including Edgenta Mediserve Sdn. Bhd., EdgentaUEMS Taiwan, Edgenta Arabia Ltd., and MEEM Facility Management Company (MEEM). Defined Benefit Plan (RM million) 2022 2023 2024 2025 2.8 3.2 2.4 2.4 Defined Contribution Plan The Group provides post-employment benefit plans, making fixed contributions to separate entities or funds as required by the employment laws of each country. These contributions are contractually defined, and the Group holds no further legal or financial obligation if the funds lack sufficient assets to cover employee benefits for the current and past financial years. Pension liabilities are determined based on a contractual rate applied to employees’ salaries, as outlined in their employment agreements. Defined Contribution Plan (RM million) 2022 2023 2024 2025 78.0 80.2 87.1 90.6
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