2 LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS 29 HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT Alongside future-proofed solutions, the Group recognises the importance of developing a future-ready workforce. A key initiative during the year was the launch of the First in AI learning roadmap, which aims to drive literacy and practical skills acquisition in artificial intelligence across the organisation. Leadership skills were another important area of focus. Our senior leadership development programmes are personalised to the needs of our leaders and include coaching and professional development components. Tailored development pathways have also been introduced for key roles across the business, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills necessary to lead and drive change within their respective functions. Programmes include the Facility Managers Development Programme (leading to CFFM certifications by CIDB and Professional Masters), as well as the People Managers Essentials programme, which equips people managers with the essential skills to effectively lead, engage, and develop talent. These development initiatives are supported by continuous and meaningful engagement with our employees. The Group maintained a strong cadence of such sessions during the year, including Annual Management Dialogues, town halls, and ongoing day-to-day initiatives. This was complemented by the implementation of an Employee Satisfaction Survey, which aims to measure the overall employee satisfaction and experience, supporting efforts to retain our valued workforce. The Board maintains active oversight of the Group’s people-related policies and practices, developing and overseeing the introduction of a new Human Rights Policy in 2025, which reinforces our commitment to responsible employment practices and the protection of fundamental rights. GOVERNANCE AND STEWARDSHIP Throughout the year, the Board maintained close oversight of risk management, capital allocation and operational resilience across the Group. Particular attention was placed on reinforcing pricing discipline, safeguarding margins and sustainability, and strengthening internal control frameworks in response to the demanding cost environment. The Board also oversaw significant corporate developments affecting the Group, including UEM Edgenta’s proposed delisting from the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. It is the Board’s view that should the proposed delisting proceed, it would not materially affect the Group’s commitments across sustainability, human capital, and other critical focus areas of the business. Furthermore, in navigating these matters, our priority remains the protection of stakeholder interests, adherence to regulatory processes and the preservation of business continuity. We are committed to nurturing talent, strengthening leadership and creating opportunities for our people to grow. We will continue to uphold high standards of governance while positioning the Group to navigate an evolving business landscape. OUTLOOK & APPRECIATION Looking ahead, the Group’s operating environment is expected to remain dynamic in 2026. Asset owners will continue to be affected by cost pressures, which will be passed down to facilities managers such as ourselves, while geopolitical and economic uncertainties will continue to constrain spending. While these factors impacted our financial performance in 2025, demand for our core services remained firm. Thus, with the capabilities built under EoTF2025, the Group is in a strong position to both navigate the evolving landscape and move further up the value chain. Furthermore, with a more diversified portfolio, we retain the flexibility to mitigate country-specific challenges and capture growth opportunities across a wider geographic area. As we stand here today at this important juncture in our journey, the capabilities we have built, the conviction we share and the resilience demonstrated across the organisation give us confidence that this moment can become a turning point towards a stronger and more sustainable future for UEM Edgenta. Tan Sri (Dr.) Azmil Khalid Independent Non-Executive Chairman
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