OUR BUSINESS AND STRATEGY STRATEGIES TO SUSTAIN VALUE CREATION (cont’d) CONTINUED PIVOT TO ESG-DRIVEN PROJECTS / OPPORTUNITIES The increasing scrutiny of social, legal and market requirements regarding labour conditions has always been viewed as a strategic and timely opportunity for Zetrix AI’s further expansion into the niche segment of construction of foreign workers’ accommodation. There continues to be a clear shortage of such accommodation in Malaysia, and Zetrix AI is well positioned to contribute to the development of workers’ housing given its existing track record in building and managing worker dormitories which are running at full occupancy rates. Provision of foreign workers’ hostels that meet local regulatory requirements and the standards set by international buyers. Satisfied, healthy workers, reduced incidences of labour and human rights infringements and OSH incidents. Businesses can continue to operate without risks of fines, site closures, damaged reputation or loss of international buyers. An artist’s illustration of Zetrix AI’s future workers’ accommodation. Zetrix AI’s role in designing and developing workers’ villages and related facilities at Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 in Penang, Tanjung Langsat in Johor and Sungai Buloh in Selangor demonstrates the importance of providing workers’ housing as well as related facilities and amenities that are in accordance with international best practices. It paves the way for similar projects in the future and, importantly, will play a pivotal role in enabling many companies, especially small-to-medium enterprises, to ensure regulatory compliant living conditions for workers and thus support businesses in becoming more socially responsible. The purpose-built workers’ quarters will undoubtedly play a part in helping resolve long-standing issues, such as foreign workers being placed in inadequate housing or in inappropriate residential areas, that may cause unease among existing residents. Furthermore, as part of its larger climate change strategic response, Zetrix AI introduced the Yooride portal to support the uptake of green micromobility solutions, particularly low-emission electric two-wheelers for short-distance travel. Enabling more sustainable mobility choices like this initiative helps reduce reliance on private vehicles and contributes to lower transport-related emissions, improving urban accessibility along the way. Kindly refer to the Group’s Management Discussion and Analysis section of this report for specific information on this strategic priority. 59
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