2020 UEM Edgenta Annual Report

social: caring for our communities We believe in creating a positive impact on all the lives that we touch, particularly our employees and local communities. During the year, much of our resources were focused on helping our stakeholders to cope with the challenges brought about by the pandemic. OUR PEOPLE, OUR HEROES Given the nature of what we do, many UEM Edgenta employees were at the front lines serving to protect our nation and people from COVID-19. Employees from Healthcare Support joined forces with other healthcare workers nationwide to lead the charge in fighting the pandemic. Meanwhile, employees from our other businesses continued to work hard to keep the nation’s roads and highways well-functioning, and our buildings properly maintained. The work of our highway maintenance teams continued to be exemplary, inspiring numerous instances of actions that went beyond the call of duty to be shared by highway users online. In recognition of the immense services from all our essential front line employees, as well as to help them cope with emotional challenges, we took the following steps to enhance their safety and well-being: Financial Support • One-off special recognition • Free meals • Free COVID-19 screening • Appreciation vouchers • Transportation subsidy • Free masks, PPE, sanitisers & workplace sanitisation • Back-to-school programme for their children Emotional & Mental Support • Mental health awareness programme • Online depression anxiety and stress skill assessment • Counselling services • Appreciation certificates & talks UEM EDGENTA BERHAD 158 Sustainability Report SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT