Section 6 UEM Edgenta Berhad ENHANCING VALUE THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY 128 EMPOWERING LOCAL SUPPLIERS SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH We recognise the impact that supporting local suppliers has on regional economies and communities. By prioritising local sourcing, we are committed to fostering economic growth within the locales we operate, ensuring that our business practices contribute positively to local business development and sustainability. LOCAL SUPPLIERS (%) 2023 98.47 2020 99.54 2021 99.73 2022 99.20 CONTRACTS OUTSOURCED TO BUMIPUTERA VENDORS OVER TOTAL PROCUREMENT (%) 2023 46.70 2020 41.80 2021 65.00 2022 47.30 PROCUREMENT BUDGET USED FOR LOCAL SUPPLIERS (%) The percentages indicate the proportion of the procurement budget allocated to products and services purchased from local suppliers within Malaysia. 2023 98.88 2020 99.67 2021 99.95 2022 99.40 TOTAL NUMBER OF SUPPLIERS 2023 1,900 2020 1,742 2021 1,116 2022 1,751 The number disclosed in the AR 2022 only covered Bumiputra suppliers. The correct number of total suppliers for 2022 should read 1,751.
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