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ICT Zone wins Sustainability Partner of 2025 award

CYBERJAYA: DXN Holdings Bhd, a global nutraceutical manufacturer, was recognised as the winner of the Social Category Award at The Exchange Asia ESG PLUS Awards 2025. This recognition reflects DXN’s long-standing commitment to empowering communities, ad vancing social inclusion and supp orting long-term societal well-being across the markets in which it operates. The Exchange Asia ESG PLUS Awards celebrate organisations that demonstrate measurable progress and leadership in the areas of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). The recognition reflects DXN’s sustained commitment to fostering a compassionate and inclusive global KUALA LUMPUR: ICT Zone Asia Bhd, Malaysia’s pioneer in Technology Financing (TechFin) solutions, has been honoured with the Sustainability Partner of the Year 2025 Award at the Canalys Forum APAC 2025, held recently in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Canalys Forum APAC is one of the region’s most influential IT channel events, bringing together resellers, MSPs, systems integrators, distributors, and global technology vendors from across the Asia-Pacific region. Organised by Canalys, the leading global IT channel analyst firm (now under Omdia, part of Informa), the forum provides independent market intelligence, partner ecosystem insights, and high-level networking for the region’s most established ICT players. The Sustainability Partner of the Year Award – also known in some regions as a Candefero Sustainability Award – recognises channel partners demonstrating outstanding achievement in ESG integration, carbon reduction initiatives, lifecycle and circular-economy services, and sustainability-aligned customer solutions. Winners are selected based on clear ESG outcomes, credible climate commitments, and the ability to weave sustainability into their core business model rather than treating it as a standalone CSR effort. ICT Zone Asia Berhad managing director and CEO Tommy Lim Kok Kwang said: “We are truly honoured to receive this recognition at Canalys Forum APAC. For us, sustainability has never been a side initiative – it has shaped the way we think about technology, partnerships, and long term value creation from day one.” He added: “This award is a meaningful reminder that doing the right things consistently does get noticed. “It encourages us to push further – to design smarter lifecycle models, deepen our regional collaborations, and help more organisations transition into a low-carbon digital future. “We are proud to carry Malaysia’s name on this regional platform, and we remain committed to contributing positively to the broader APAC ecosystem.” ICT Zone’s recognition is a testament to its long-term

society grounded in wellness, edu cation, dignity and empowerment. DXN’s social impact initiatives span a wide spectrum, including poverty alleviation, education support, healthcare access, nutrition pro grammes and global mindfulness development. Central to these efforts is the belief that businesses have a responsibility to uplift society while creating sustainable value. In the financial year ended Feb 28, 2023 (FY2023”, DXN channelled more than RM5.3 million into community programmes, followed by RM11.9 million in the following year, enabling meaningful outreach through partnerships with Yayasan Prihatin, public institutions such as Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), and regional community networks. Banking & Finance commitment embedding sustainability into the group’s integrated Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS) and TechFin ecosystem. Through initiatives such as its flagship Carbon Neutral Computing Services (CNCS) – Malaysia’s first comprehensive carbon-neutral IT lifecycle programme – and its Device-as-a-Service (DaaS 360) solution, ICT Zone supports organisations in reducing e-waste, extending device lifespans, and minimising ICT-related carbon emissions. These sustainability-driven services have enabled ICT Zone’s clients across the public and private sectors to measure and meaningfully reduce their environmental footprint, while modernising their ICT infrastructure in a more responsible and cost-efficient way. Canalys’ recognition further strengthens ICT Zone’s position as a leading sustainable technology enabler in APAC, complementing its existing achievements in ESG excellence – including MyHIJAU certification, ISO 14001:2015 environmental management accreditation, and multiple national sustainability awards. As Malaysia moves towards carbon accountability frameworks – such as carbon pricing, circular economy adoption, and low-carbon ICT initiatives – ICT Zone continues to lead with solutions that reflect both regulatory expectations and global sustainability trends. to o Recognition positions firm as leading sustainable TechFin enabler in Asia-Pacific

Lim receiving the award at the Canalys Forum APAC 2025 in Da Nang.

DXN Holdings recognised as regional social impact leader

engagement protection mechanisms designed to ensure transparency, dignity and respect for all workers across its operations. This initiative underscores DXN’s belief that listening to workers is essential to building ethical, resilient and future-ready supply chains. It also aligns with international labour standards and complements DXN’s broader ESG commitments. DXN’s performance in the Social Category reflects its structured ESG strategy and its commitment to creating long-term positive impact for communities worldwide. The company will continue strengthening its social initiatives, expanding global partnerships and driving responsible value creation across all markets in which it operates. and

comes into contact with our work. “This award is a meaningful recognition of the many communities, volunteers, partners and DXN members who have walked this journey with us. We believe true social impact is created when compassion is translated into action, and when people are empowered to improve their own lives. “This award motivates us to expand our efforts further, so that our work continues to bring tangible change to families and communities around the world.” DXN’s strong showing in the Social Category also reflects its deep commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of its global workforce. As part of its ongoing human rights journey, the company has introduced enhanced worker

DXN promotes children’s health through its One Dollar One Child (ODOC) campaign, supporting undernourished children with health check-ups, nutrition guidance, and medical care, across Malaysia, India, and other countries by June 2025. In Malaysia, the Company partners with government-linked and charitable organisations to deliver impact through initiatives like Malaysia Madani, MYGrocer mobile markets, school programmes, and a RM3.5 million donation to UTAR for an Ayurvedic clinic that advances holistic healthcare. On receiving the Social Category Award, executive chairman and founder Datuk Lim Siow Jin said: “At DXN, our philosophy has always been to inspire health, dignity and opportunity for every individual who

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