We will be expanding into other therapeutic fields to strengthen its capacity as a holistic medical center to meet the needs of the local community. In serving a humanitarian cause, Mawar has provided much needed dialysis and welfare subsidies to 116 deserving patients in FY2023. TALENTED WORKFORCE At the core of our operations lie our most valuable asset, our workforce, numbering 912 staff across the Group and Mawar. To meet their development needs and assist them reach their fullest potential, we have invested into various training programmes, totalling RM0.31 million in FY2023. Such capacity building programmes serve an intrinsic benefit – it strengthens succession planning and hence, minimises disruption to business operations in the event of staff movement. A surgical procedure in progress at Mawar Matrix remains one of the top dividend yielding companies listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. COMMITMENT TO SHAREHOLDER REWARD The Group’s healthy financial position and sound cashflow management is attributable to its strong focus on operational sustainability and financial prudence, all designed to bring about value creation for our stakeholders. This financial approach has been instrumental in keeping the Group’s 9-year tradition of issuing dividends on a quarterly basis, the first company in Malaysia to adopt such a policy. This is accompanied by quarterly analyst briefings to reinforce the Group’s governance and transparency of disclosure. The Group’s total dividend payout for FY2023 was RM103.2 million, compared to RM104.3 million in FY2022. This represents a 50.9% payout of profit after tax, making Matrix one of the top dividend yielding companies listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. This further aligns with our commitment to deliver sustainable returns to shareholders with consistent dividends. ACCOLADES I am pleased to share that the Group’s commitment to firmly drive an ESG mindset throughout its operations has resulted in consistent award recognition from various esteemed bodies. The ACES Awards Council and MORS Group has awarded Matrix the Sustainability Rising Star Award in recognition of the mindful corporate action and encompassing sustainable perspectives. CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2023 MATRIX CONCEPTS HOLDINGS BERHAD 32 KEY MESSAGES
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