2023 UEM Edgenta Annual Report

Section 5 UEM Edgenta Berhad STRATEGIC BUSINESS 88 BUSINESS REVIEW As Malaysia’s foremost infrastructure maintenance specialist, Edgenta Infrastructure Services offers industry leading expertise on Highway Network Maintenance and Asset Management, including innovative Pavement Works and Solutions services. With over 35 years of experience in highway maintenance, we provide strategic advisory services, design, development, maintenance and management of major transport projects and infrastructure assets. To further strengthen our forte in linear asset maintenance, we strive for continuous performance improvement through the implementation of technology systems and process improvement concept for quality project delivery in an effective and efficient manner. With a team of experienced and talented personnel, we carry out extensive study in understanding our clients’ pain points to provide smart, tailored optimal solutions that make us the ideal partner to the client and embark together in smart delivery model addressing our client’s needs. Today, we have expanded our capabilities beyond roads, servicing multiple industries including rail, airports, ports, oil & gas, plantation roads and other commercial and industrial sectors. Overview In 2023, the Infrastructure Services division of UEM Edgenta achieved substantial progress in a challenging operating environment. The division maintained operational excellence including initiatives to enhance road infrastructure maintenance and operational standards with Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan Berhad (“PLUS”). We have also seen higher adoption of our Road Asset Management System (“RAMS”) which aims to enhance operational efficiency for our clients and ourselves. In addition, we continue to embed Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) practices in our operations. The highlight of this year was the completion of the Hot Premix Plant (“Plant”) with Recycling Facility which enables us to produce Recycled Asphalt Pavement (“RAP”). RAP is a sustainable product that is derived from recycled milling waste and will help to decrease reliance on virgin materials and promote circularity within our business operations. Furthermore, the division continued to uphold socially responsible principles in our operations by advocating the safety of road users and contributing back to society through various communityrelated initiatives.

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