2024 2023 RM’000 RM’000 Cash flows from financing activities Drawdown from borrowings 690,319 735,986 Repayment of borrowings (1,697,766) (1,202,840) (Repayment to)/advances from shareholders (119,684) 178,277 Perpetual bond distribution paid (46,715) (44,506) (Placement)/uplift of debt service reserve, escrow accounts and deposits with licensed banks not available for use (60,337) 195,295 Purchase of treasury shares (18,817) – Repayment of principal portion of lease liabilities (2,974) (3,926) Prepaid lease (198) – Payment of borrowing costs (13,024) (22,025) Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (5,200) – Proceeds from issuance of shares to non-controlling interests – 13,572 Net cash used in financing activities (1,274,396) (150,167) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 143,507 45,562 Effects of foreign exchange rate changes (484) 200 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year 308,837 263,075 Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year (Note 26) 451,860 308,837 STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - GROUP FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ANNUAL REPORT 2024 244
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