Full Release: Kuala Lumpur, 26 March 2020 – UEM Edgenta Berhad’s (“UEM Edgenta” or “the Company”) wholly owned subsidiary operating under the Company’s Healthcare Support Division, Edgenta UEMS Sdn. Bhd. (“Edgenta UEMS”) would like to confirm that seven of its Hospital Support Services employees stationed at Teluk Intan Hospital in Perak have either completed or awaiting to undergo testing after coming in close contact with the hospital’s staff who are confirmed to have coronavirus (“COVID-19”).

The Company is adhering to the application of infection control procedures and protocols set by each hospital’s Operations Team (Bilik Gerakan), as well as the Infection Control personnel in charge in determining isolation and testing requirements of its employees at the hospitals which Edgenta UEMS continues to serve throughout this pandemic.

All seven employees are currently being monitored by the authorities according to protocols. Their test results are pending. Currently none of the Company’s employees have been confirmed with COVID-19.

Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, UEM Edgenta has progressively implemented strict procedures to safeguard the health and safety of its employees delivering hospital support services to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, including the use of prescribed personal protective equipment. The Company provides services to a wide range of sectors and industries, including hospital support services, highway & roads maintenance, and integrated facility management, among others.

Any further updates related to this matter will be communicated through our website (www.uemedgenta.com).

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