Integrated Annual Report 2023 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 35 2 3 Secondly, I believe that we need to anchor our growth in markets conducive to building a long-term sustainable asset management business. This includes mature markets like Malaysia, Singapore and further into the Middle East, such as the UAE and the KSA. These regions offer UEM Edgenta the opportunity for long-term engagement in infrastructure asset management and technological capability development. Through our strategic presence in key markets and harnessing our extensive talent pool, UEM Edgenta is not just pursuing global aspirations but setting the pace in IFM and propelling the transformation of expansive infrastructure initiatives beyond traditional boundaries. This expansion not only underscores our leadership but also generates employment opportunities both in Malaysia and internationally. It embodies a deeply held ambition to integrate Malaysians into the global workforce, showcasing their expertise as project managers, engineers and facility managers on a worldwide stage. This global exposure not only enhances their professional growth but also allows them to contribute significantly to our organisation’s development, enriching it with a wealth of international experience and insights. Thirdly, we will continue focusing on continuous improvement in cost optimisation and process re-engineering across UEM Edgenta’s operations. This approach is not solely about managing budget constraints but also about enhancing efficiency in the face of economic pressures, including exchange rates and rising costs. We are relentlessly reducing manual processes through digitalisation, allowing for swifter operations and more effective cost management within our asset management business. This strategic emphasis on cost efficiency and digitalisation ensures the company remains well-positioned in terms of having more headroom to invest in technological and sustainability initiatives, thus giving us a competitive edge as we pursue our global ambitions. In summary, as we sit at the intersection of technology, sustainability and facilities management, I believe UEM Edgenta is uniquely positioned to be the service provider for everything a building needs. The most exciting part is that we do have the capabilities and the expertise. We can provide the entire array of services and infrastructure a building requires – the technology, energy efficiency, the cleaning, the equipment management, IT services and more. Therefore, an ongoing imperative for us is to infuse this concept of UEM Edgenta being the heart and soul of a building into our DNA to ensure we can continue to effectively serve our clients. MD/CEO’S STATEMENT
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