Dagang NeXchange Berhad Annual Report 2023

Capitals UN SDGs Material Matters GOVERNMENTS & REGULATORS VALUE FOR US • Reduced legal risks and potential penalties due to compliance with relevant laws and regulations • Influence on regulatory decisions and policies that affect the industry or market • Access to government contracts, enhancing our reputation and ensuring a steady revenue stream VALUE FOR THEM • Support of national agendas and development plans through alignment with government priorities, such as economic development, sustainability and social welfare • Contribution to national economies through taxes, foreign currency receipts and job creation • Compliance with laws and regulations to protect public interests and maintain order in the marketplace • Access to information and insights from companies to inform policy-making and regulatory decisions RISKS • Fines, penalties or legal actions due to non-compliance with laws and regulations • Any change in the government of Malaysia, potentially resulting in the loss of government contracts • Inability to obtain necessary permits or approvals for business activities due to changes in foreign government policies, hindering our performance • Regulatory scrutiny or investigations into our practices, which may damage our reputation and credibility OPPORTUNITIES • Utilising our diverse industry presence to contribute to shaping Malaysia’s national development blueprint • Leveraging our Information Technology (“IT”) capabilities to secure additional government contracts and propel Malaysia’s digital transformation agenda • Enhancing Malaysia’s global positioning in expanding industries like semiconductor manufacturing • Emerging as a frontrunner in ESG practices within our respective industries • Strengthening our transparency and accountability measures in response to regulatory inquiries BUSINESS INITIATIVES • Alignment of strategies with support for national industry sectors • Sustainable practices and ESG stewardship • Compliance with regulations VALUE CREATION INDICATORS & HIGHLIGHTS • Regulatory compliance track record • Taxes and zakat paid • Reports submitted to Bank Negara Malaysia M1 M10 M4 M5 M6 M8 M9 Value Creation at DNeX DAGANG NeXCHANGE BERHAD 48 VALUE WE CREATE

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