11 ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Prologue S0 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 CHAIRMAN’S VIEWS An important accomplishment for Malaysia Airports was obtaining the Airport Health Accreditation certification from Airports Council International for six airports – KUL, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (IATA Code: BKI), Kuching International Airport (IATA Code: KCH), LGK, Penang International Airport (IATA Code: PEN) and SAW. This global certification for airports is recognition that the health and safety measures which have been put in place are in accordance with the guidelines and standards for safe travel as determined by ACI and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as well as industry best practices. In the area of environmental protection, we received recognition from ACI, which renewed our Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3 certification following their independent assessment under the global carbon management certification programme for airports. This is an acknowledgment of our efforts in transitioning towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. We also received a Gold Recognition from ACI for our efforts on sustainable carbon management by utilising green energy Ground Power Units (GPUs) at KUL. The project integrates the generation of solar energy from rooftops of the terminal building with new GPUs to supply aircrafts at the apron with power, simultaneously reducing the use of diesel-powered GPUs and of the aircrafts’ Auxiliary Power Units. It is estimated that the amount of 1,970 tCO2 reduction from using the green energy GPUs over three years from 2018-2020 is equivalent to planting 50,520 trees to absorb CO2 emissions which would have otherwise been emitted. Our people have been at the frontlines of the pandemic, and it was important for them to be protected. We collaborated with the Malaysian Ministry of Health to set up a vaccination centre at KUL to prioritise the vaccinations for our employees and the airport community. This has also prepared the airport community for increased traffic while passengers can be more assured of their safety. A CORPORATION WITH A HEART Amidst the business challenges that we faced, I am heartened by the positive impact that Malaysia Airports is making in the community. Throughout 2021, we continued to lend a helping hand to the community, particularly to those whose lives had been impacted by the pandemic. Through our MYAirportCARES initiative, we have provided relief and support to about 4,000 households that either belonged to the B40 group or those affected by natural disasters. The support were in the form of food aid as well as rescue services, temporary shelter and other basic necessities. The Group had distributed RM3.7 million in financial aid to 1,034 employees who were impacted by the floods to help them rebuild their lives. My fellow board members and I are proud that Malaysia Airports employees continue to think of ways to give back to the community. During the fasting month of Ramadan, our staff pooled their contributions to provide breaking of fast meals for 3,100 frontline staff from the airport community showing our appreciation for dedication and service by the frontliners. Recently at an event in which Malaysia Airports provided backto-school kits to children from B40 families, we could see how moved and encouraged the children and their parents were by Malaysia Airports’ contribution of school uniforms, shoes, bags and stationery to equip them for the new school year.
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