UEM EDGENTA BERHAD ANNUAL REPORT 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS 105 104 In 2021, UEM Edgenta organised the following key CSR programmes for the communities: 1. Virtual STEM Mobile Apps Workshop with SMK Jenjarom, Selangor In line with our objective to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (“STEM”) and digital skills among schools and students, UEM Edgenta collaborated with SMK Jenjarom’s STEM club to organise a two-day virtual workshop on developing mobile app games in hope to motivate and inspire the students. About 20 STEM club students participated and learned to develop their own demo of a mobile app game at the workshop. 2. Tree Adoption with Taman Tugu Project An initiative in partnership with Taman Tugu Project, UEM Edgenta adopted the Mersawa Paya tree, to do its part in conserving the environment. The tree adoption is significant as it falls under the vulnerable category in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List and is classified as endangered in the Malaysia Plant Red List since 2010. 3. Animal Adoption Programme at Zoo Negara In collaboration with Zoo Negara’s ‘Adopt an Animal’ programme, UEM Edgenta is supporting this initiative for the second consecutive year. Through the programme we continued our adoption of a Nubian giraffe pair, ‘Mas Boy’ and ‘Mas Kira’ for another year, contributing to their healthcare and food. We also provided 10 units of visitor benches which will offer rest and support to visitors. 4. Zakat Wakalah Disbursement As many of our stakeholders are entitled to receive zakat funds in accordance with Majlis Agama’s requirements, we organised various programmes that benefited 2,500 of Asnaf under the Al-Gharimin, Fisabilillah and Asnaf Miskin categories. The recipients also included deserving UEM Edgenta’s employees and B40 local communities. Our Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, UEM Edgenta supported the local communities and the Government through the following initiatives: Our organisation will continue to make improvements to ensure its initiatives for sustainability and community investment are in alignment with our Corporate Responsibility Policy. Moving forward, UEM Edgenta will commit to: • Contribute to the development of the local community to create a positive socio-economic impact • Continue in our commitment to support local communities under B40 groups through various community engagements and programmes • Strengthen our support for education for all – particularly in STEM initiatives, schools and university programmes • Reinforce efforts in creating impactful community programmes through collaborations with non-governmental organisation and local community members • Evaluate our physical volunteering programmes and explore online volunteering initiatives in view of the COVID-19 pandemic Malaysian and non-Malaysian international travellers arriving in Malaysia from highrisk countries are required to wear the e-Bracelet for home quarantine. This allows for real-time monitoring through the HQMS. Integrated with GPS technology, it will trigger alerts and notify authorities of any violations. UEM Edgenta repurposed its learning centre into a private COVID-19 Assessment & Vaccination Centre for adolescents and booster vaccinations in partnership with ProtectHealth, MOH and U.N.I Clinic. We supplied food baskets worth RM200 to employees who were affected by COVID-19 as a way of showing our concern. To lighten the burden of the community during the pandemic, UEM Edgenta carried out its annual Ramadan programme to enable Asnaf families to celebrate the month of Ramadan during COVID-19. We distributed Iftar packs at the Ar-Rahah Mosque located in Pantai Dalam which benefited 400 Asnaf recipients for a week. RFID e-Bracelet Converted UEM Edgenta Learning Centre as a private COVID-19 Assessment & Vaccination Centre Distribution of Food Basket to Employees UEM Edgenta Ramadan Programme Food Basket Programme with PPR Pantai Ria, Pantai Dalam, Selangor As many communities around us were impacted by COVID-19, we distributed 300 food packs to B40 families residing in PPR Pantai Ria in Pantai Dalam, Selangor, which was one of the areas affected by the Enhanced Movement Control Order in July 2021. SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
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