Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) in collaboration with AwanBiru Technology Berhad (Awantec) and Ministry of Finance (MOF), convened the Public Sector Digital Conference (PDiSA) 2021 which for the first time ever, was held virtually. Themed ‘New Norms of Digitalisation: Empowering People-Centric Services’, the virtual conference rallied key digital leaders and local experts, from both public and private sectors in discussing possible initiatives and improvements for the Government to deliver highest quality of services - especially to the citizens. Officiated by the Chief Secretary to the Government, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Zuki bin Ali, PDiSA was graced by the attendance of MAMPU Director General, YBhg. Datuk Seri Dr. Yusof bin Ismail, and the former Special Adviser to the Prime Minister, YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah binti Mahmood. Key person from both public and private sectors, among others, President and CEO of Awantec, YBrs. Dr. Abu Hasan bin Ismail, Managing Director of Telekom Malaysia Berhad, YBrs. Encik Imri bin Mokhtar, Chairman of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, YBrs. Dr. Fadhlullah Suhaimi bin Abdul Malek and Managing Director of PLANMalaysia, YBrs. TPr Gs Dr. Shamsaini binti Shamsuddin, also participated in the conference. Recording a staggering 4,000 plus virtual visitors, and more than 2,000 live stream viewers, PDiSA witnessed four vital focus areas being communicated in facing the digitalisation head on, namely Human, Process, Technology and Data. Fully aware that digital transformation is no longer a choice, but rather a necessity, the Government urged for the technology players and digital leaders to double down on their efforts to ride the digitalisation wave with the nation. With the idea of Digital Future, where all Government services are securely operated - both digitally and online, capabilities and competencies are to be developed within the public sector to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. As a Digital Transformer, Awantec is more than ready to underpin the idea into reality. Dr. Abu Hasan, expressed the Group commitment to foster digital competencies in addressing the new digitalisation demand. “As we pivot ourselves to a Multi-Cloud environment and realising the national digitalisation aspiration, the way forward is to equip all talents, young and old, with in-demand skills, and integrate new competencies, to ensure we are ready to address the demands of Industrial 4.0. However, in the name of realising the national aspiration of a trusted, secure and ethical digital environment, Awantec are more than ready to assist and underpin these efforts, in the spirit of public-private Partnership,” he added.

AwanBiru Technology Berhad's (Awantec) was nominated as the winner of Minority Shareholders Watch Group’s (MSWG) Excellence Award for Corporate Governance (CG) Disclosure in the category of Market Cap below RM100 Million. The recognition was given based on MSWG’s assessment of Awantec’s CG disclosure as one of Malaysian public listed companies, with ASEAN CG Scorecard as a metric. Aspiring to be consistent with the current CG practices and to better the Group with more emerging practices in years to come, Dr. Abu Hasan Ismail, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Awantec, expressed the Group’s commitment in maintaining good Corporate Governance. “The recognition by MSWG is a reflection of Awantec’s commitment in upholding the highest standard of corporate governance. Guided by our Corporate Governance framework and strategies, we will continue to create more values for all of our stakeholders, moving forward”, said Dr. Abu Hasan.

AwanBiru Technology Berhad (Awantec) celebrated its tenth-year anniversary since it first traded on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Board, back on 27 July 2011 as a public listed company. Awantec, which was previously known as Prestariang, had its humble beginnings as an ICT services and education trading company. Established in 2003, the Company sprouted from a seed of aspiration to create its very own blue ocean, and have since grown from strength to strength. Fully aware of the Company’s potential and backed by an unwavering belief in the impending digital future, Dr. Abu Hasan Ismail, the Company’s Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, along with a handful of the right people with value-creation mindset and passion, took the Company public, into the Leading Digital Transformer it is today, and the rest are history. The heart-warming virtual celebration that was done earlier today, witnessed participation by the entire Group, across all of its subsidiaries. Not missing out from being part of the momentous moment were Awantec’s Board of Directors, Mr. Syed Naqiz Shahabuddin, Mr. Paul Chan Wan Siew, Mr. Ramanathan A/L Sathiamutty, Ms. Ginny Yeow Mei Ying, Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr Hassan bin Said, Dato' Tharuma Rajah and YM Tunku Abang Faisal Amir Abang Abu Bakar, along with Awantec’s Executive Leadership, Including Dr. Abu Hasan Ismail and Mr. Baldesh Singh A/L Manmohan Singh. With eyes glistening on recollections of the past and future promises, Dr. Abu Hasan Ismail’s positive note on the Company’s current position was clearly heard in his speech. “We have been through (various) ups and downs. I remember the advice that I got from Dato’ Larry Gan (back) when we launched our prospectus. He told me, ‘Abu, remember, when you run a company, it replicates much of what life is all about. There will be time for feast, and there will be time for famine. Enjoy when there is a feast, but remember that famine is just around the corner’. And boy, he is absolutely right. We have gone through feasts, as well as famine. Thanks to the trust and faith of our shareholders, and everyone’s efforts, alhamdulillah, we are now in a much better position than before”, he reminisced. Echoing Dr. Abu Hasan Ismail’s speech, Chairman of Awantec’s Board of Directors, Mr. Syed Naqiz Shahabuddin expressed his confidence in the Company’s capabilities, and his optimism on its outlook. “The pivot that has been achieved recently is something of a big achievement, in my eyes and in (the eyes) many others as well. We have experienced board members, like Paul Chan (Wan Siew) who has been around since IPO, that can continue to lend his wisdom to the Board. Then, there are new board members that have come on board, bringing with them new perspectives, assistance and wisdom to the senior management as well”, explains Syed Naqiz. “I am optimistic, with the new projects and programmes that we have in the pipelines, and I hope we can leave the famine behind us all to start feasting once again. Here’s to another good decade ahead of us”, he added. The celebration then continued with the announcement of the winners for “I Grew with Awantec”, which is an internal contest for the employees to showcase their growth with the Company, and then concluded with a selfie session and a happy note. Ten years ago, on Prestariang Berhad's Listing Day: Click to view our Celebratory Video Click to view our President/Group CEO’s message

AwanBiru Technology Berhad's (Awantec) stretched its digitalisation wings further as Pejabat Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan (SUKNS) virtually launched its online learning platform, SUKNS Learning Hub, earlier today. Underpinned by SUKNS's aspiration of continuous improvements, in the aspects of public services and good governance, SUKNS Learning Hub will be the catalyst for upskilling and reskilling of public servants within the state. Facing the headwind of the pandemic which has limited SUKNS’s effort to drive core competencies of its members, across various agencies within Negeri Sembilan, SUKNS Learning Hub will also ensure uninterrupted learning process from the safety and comfort of their respective homes. Committed to the notion, Awantec via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Prestariang Systems Sdn Bhd will be supplying an estimated amount of 600 online learning licenses as a pilot project for PSUKNS. Awantec will also be playing a pivotal role to support SUKNS’s shift to a fully online learning platform, throughout the one year contract period. Officiated by the Deputy Government Secretary (Management) of Negeri Sembilan, YBhg. Dato' Masri Bin Haji Razali, the virtual launch was witnessed by more than 250 members, logged in from various agencies within Negeri Sembilan. Representing Awantec in the launch, Dr. Peter Lee Fuei Siong, Director, Talent and Development, made it clear that Awantec is all in to ensure the shift towards digital learning for SUKNS a success. “As we progress through the pandemic, more and more organisations are intrigued with the idea of online learning as a mean to progress and upskilling themselves, as this option provides unrivalled flexibility for learners to progress within their individual paces, at any time of their choice, and anywhere they like the session to be, on any devices,” says Dr. Peter. “SUKNS encapsulates a multifunctional team, across the state that are serving the interest of Negeri Sembilan people within various sectors. This translates into wide variants of skill requirements and numerous core competencies to be driven to ensure a holistic advancement of the state’s public servants. Given the capability of SUKNS Learning Hub to provide highly customised learning contents and experiences for each unique individuals, we are certain that the development of SUKNS’s team will be optimal - and we are more than happy to support the journey,” he added. The contract is valued at RM 75,000.00 and is expected to drive fair revenue for Awantec Group.

For the 8th consecutive year, FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company (“FTSE Russell”) confirms that AwanBiru Technology Berhad (“Awantec” or the “Group”) has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirement to remain a constituent of the FTSE4Good index series. The index, which is designed by FTSE Russell to measure the performance of companies in demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) practices, is used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products. Since the inclusion of Awantec in the index in 2014, the Group remains committed to ‘Doing Well by Doing Good’ in keeping its operations sustainable to continue delivering values for all stakeholders.

Rebuilding Revenue Base with Multiple Cloud Products and Services AwanBiru Technology Berhad (Awantec or the Group), today reported its current quarter results ended 31 March 2021 for financial year ending 31 June 2021 (FYE21) to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. The Group recorded a revenue of RM28.5 million for the current quarter, which is RM3.3 million higher than the RM25.2 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This was mainly driven by higher revenue contribution from the Software & Services and Talent segment. The Group’s profit before tax (PBT) is RM1.0 million for the current reporting quarter or 133% higher than preceding year loss of RM3.0 million. For the year to date nine [9] months ended 31 March 2021, a substantial portion of the profits reported relate to the exceptional gain arising from the disposal of UNIMY and from the sale of Microsoft products and services which accounted for 94.6% of the Group’s total revenue. Both the expiry of the Master Licensing Agreement (“MLA”) with the Government of Malaysia and the discontinuation by Microsoft of its wholly owned subsidiary, PSSB’s membership in the Microsoft Partner Network effective 31 January 2021 will impact the Group’s performance in the immediate term. However, the Group has shown its capabilities in remaining resilient in trying times, owing to its effective rationalisation plan since 2019 and its transformational plan to pivot to digitalisation. The strong cash position from the fund-raising exercise, monetisation of non-core assets and cash from operations will enable the Group to continue to remain resilient as it rebuilds its business with new product lines and services in the coming quarters. Awantec is currently rebuilding its revenue base with more products and service offerings. Positive contribution is seen from its appointment by GOOGLE as their exclusive Managed Service Provider (MSP) to the Government of Malaysia in respect of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) and Anything as a Service (XaaS) for the next three years from 2021 to 2023. The Group have started to roll out implementation to customers and is seeing strong traction from customers towards its new wider range of Cloud-based services. The Company expects to accelerate the transition and adoption of its offering by clients as they pivot towards digitalization underpinned by the Cloud. Armed with a wider range of products and services from its principals, the Group is going deeper in its relationship with customers from mostly managing software licenses into providing multiple Cloud products and services and change management to improve the customers’ operational process and drive innovations into their digital transformation journey. The Group have also expanded its talent business from training to include job placement and upskilling and reskilling, which drives higher profit margins. The Board of Awantec is of the view that the Group is in good position to capitalise on the task of meeting the market requirement for technology and talent services to spearhead its business growth. The Board remarked, “We have laid the groundwork in terms of our capability, financial reserves from the recent corporate exercise and partnerships with leading global technology players like Google, SAP, Adobe and others to access products and services to be a key player in tapping the vast opportunities in the digitalisation process in Malaysia. We will provide our customers with innovative and cost-effective solutions by leveraging the latest technology working together with our global technology partners as well as offering the right talent to drive digital adoption, which is aligned to the MyDigital Initiative and Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint.”.

Embracing the spirit of Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) in digitalising Malaysia’s public sector, Google Cloud Malaysia and AwanBiru Technology Berhad (Awantec), along with other Cloud Service Providers (CSP) and Managed Service Providers (MSP) rallied in the nation’s very first cloud rendezvous. The rendezvous which was held virtually by Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) is a call to uplift and solidify Malaysia’s position as a cloud service hub across ASEAN region via the execution of Cloud First Policy. In response to the call for digitalisation, Google Cloud Malaysia and Awantec engaged with various public sector agencies to lay down propositions of cloud-based business transformation with the reassurance of unrivalled data security, and tailored cloud adoption strategy in getting Malaysia up to speed. With the offer of seamless and integrated cloud experience, Google Cloud Malaysia, represented by its Public Sector Director, Mr. Raja Azmi Adam and Customer Solutions Consultant (Government), Ms. Lee Wai Theng, brought key offerings such as Productivity and Collaboration, Smart Analytics and Artificial Intelligence and e-Government Services as means in realising the digital government aspiration. Awantec, which was represented by its Senior Manager, Cloud Adoption and Implementation, Mr. Azrin Akil, Senior Manager, Pre-Sales and Technology, Mr. Sritharan Krishnasamy, and Director, Talent and Development, Dr. Peter Lee FS, on the other hand carried with them their experiences in working with Government of Malaysia, that are translated into cloud adoption strategy, change management components and cloud management platform, built around the Government’s need. True to their tagline of ‘Bersama Menjayakan Aspirasi Pengkomputeran Awan Kerajaan’, it is an all systems go for Google Cloud Malaysia and Awantec as the appointed CSP and MSP for #MyDIGITAL in underpinning and enabling Malaysia to make the quantum leap by capitalizing on cloud to advance as a nation.

AwanBiru Technology Berhad’s (Awantec) saga of driving the nation’s digitalisation continues as Kementerian Pembangunan Luar Bandar (KPLB) went live with its Learning Hub, today at the Institute for Rural Advancement in Kajang, Selangor. The initiative is brought upon by KPLB’s aspiration to increase the well-being of rural communities holistically, by imparting the best of digital learning in upskilling and reskilling of KPLB and all its agencies to serve the people better. In extension, it is a manifestation of Awantec’s commitment to be part of the driving force behind the noble effort. Lined up as a one-year contract which was awarded by KPLB to Awantec via its wholly-owned subsidiary Prestariang Systems Sdn Bhd (PSSB) on 2 January 2021, Awantec will be supplying an estimated amount of 1,300 online learning licenses for the initiative, whilst playing a pivotal role to support the ministry’s change management via customised strategies and road maps. Awantec will also be supporting the content curation for KPLB Learning Hub competency based course and curriculum, with the flexibility and accessibility of online learning as the cornerstones. Officiated by KPLB’s Deputy Minister II, YB. Dato Henry Sum Agong, the launch was graced with the attendance of KPLB’s Chief Secretary, YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Agmad Jailani Bin Muhamed Yunus, its Deputy Chief Secretary, YBhg. Datuk Che Murad Sayang Bin Ramjan and its Senior Division Secretary, YBrs. Tuan Mohd Kamal Bin Husin. Representing Awantec in the workshop, Dr. Peter Lee Fuei Siong, Director, Talent and Development expressed the Group’s intention to underpin KPLB digital transformation in upskilling and reskilling KPLB via digital learning. “In championing the advancement of rural communities, KPLB and all of its agencies have been doing their best with only the people in mind. We intend to keep it that way, and KPLB Learning Hub is designed in such a way that it addresses the modern learners demand with such flexibility that it will not get in the way. It will instead supplement the effort to ultimately enable KPLB to realise its vision of a well-developed rural communities,” explain Dr. Peter. “Awantec will deliver our best with the help of our partners to map, curate customised learning contents and experiences to provide a quality learning experiences to all KPLB, in delivering better services to the public,” he added. The contract is valued at RM179,000.00 and is expected to drive fair revenue for Awantec Group.

As the focus and tempo shifted with the arrival of Ramadhan Al-mubarak, AwanBiru Technology Berhad (Awantec) held yet another virtual talk session to rekindle the spirit of worship and observance in welcoming the blessed month of forgiveness and blessings. This time, Awantec invited a celebrated local freelance speaker, celebrity and actor, Azman Syah Bin Alias or better known by Malaysians as PU Azman or ‘Cik Man’ to pep Awantec’s employees in revving not only their good deeds and charity, but as well as to keep their productivity level high for a truly meaningful Ramadhan. The winner of season two Pencetus Ummah engaged the employees of Awantec in an informal virtual chat session, sharing his input on fasting and its benefits whilst in the same time, addressing all the casual questions and queries by employees, which covered a wide range of topics – from aqidah, ibadah, all the way to fiqh. The third virtual talk series witnessed a healthy group-wide participation from 40 Awantec employees, from various ethnicities and backgrounds, streaming live from their respective locations. While the non-muslim employee participated to understand the holy month better, the muslim employees on the other hand were all in with the determination to make the best out of this Ramadhan. The virtual talk session came into conclusion with a virtual selfie by participating employees and PU Azman himself.

AwanBiru Technology Berhad’s (Awantec) partnership with Human Resource Development Corporation (HRDC) hit a new high, as the agency under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resources awarded one of its wholly-owned subsidiary Prestariang Systems Sdn Bhd, with the Platinum Supplier status to commemorate Awantec’s excellent performance throughout year 2020. This recognition is a testament to Awantec’s unwavering dedication in delivering quality services that are built around its stakeholders’ needs. We at Awantec are truly honoured to receive such recognition. We strongly believe that driving the nation’s talent development is key to our pursuit in realising the aspiration of digital economy, and Awantec will continue to give our best in equipping them to face the future demands. The Platinum Supplier status is given as part of HRDC’s annual supplier evaluation process to merit deserving vendor’s dedication in driving the development of Malaysian workforce.

AwanBiru Technology Berhad (Awantec) banded together with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) to drive the upskilling of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within UiTM campuses across the nation. The fruit of the collaboration, nicknamed No One Left Behind is a programme that is very much focused on effective upskilling and self-development of PWDs to address economic disparities across the said group – in line with both the Government’s Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 and UiTM primary focus of inclusivity. Capitalising on state-of-the-art profiling systems, Awantec will play a pivotal part to accurately and systematically appraise PWDs primarily, along with the B40 group across UiTM to propel holistic upskilling and development of the said groups. This includes future proofing them for the Industry 4.0 via online learning to keep them ahead of the curve. The pilot initiative which spans across 12-month, is a pure manifestation of commitment by both Awantec and UiTM towards addressing PWDs limited access to employment, by leveraging on digital learning’s cornerstone of multi-modality to institute equal academic footing, giving PWDs a fighting chance to prosper like everybody else. In a small ceremony held this morning at UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, the Deputy Rector (Student Affairs), Associate Professor Dr. Badrul Isa disclosed the starting point of the initiative and the university’s aspiration towards realising the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030. “The recent statistic revealed that we have more than 150 PWD students, studying in UiTM across 16 of our campuses nationwide,” he highlighted. “UiTM is the very first public university in Malaysia that prioritized the PWD Service Unit by placing it right under the supervision of the Vice Chancellor’s Office. The establishment of the PWD Service Unit itself is very much aligned with the foundation of the PWD Inclusivity Guideline for Institutions of Higher Education, which was launched back in September 2019. It is my wish for this initiative to be the stepping stone towards the bright future of equal and holistic development for all, with no one left behind, as per outlined in the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030,” he added. Representing Awantec, Dr. Peter Lee Fuei Siong, Director, Talent and Development expressed the Group’s full, undivided commitment towards achieving the same goal. “Changes are taking place. The way of everything being done is evolving rapidly. There is no other way around, other than future-proofing the PWDs to give them the same edge to be able to stay ahead. As the nation’s leading Technology and Talent provider, we are all in to ensure the PWDs are able to benefit from online learning and all of its advantages to accommodate for their needs, in ensuring our vision of holistic society growth to become a reality,” said Dr Peter Lee.

Aspiring to celebrate employees’ collective interest and to address on key topics, AwanBiru Technology Berhad (Awantec) has launched its first virtual talk session. The first out of many more to come, encapsulate the topical issue of back pain at workplace and on methods to overcome it. While the employees are given ergonomic chairs to match with the ideal working desks in the office, working from home (WFH) poses different set of challenges altogether as the setups vary – from makeshift computer table to repurposed dining table. As the comfort level drops, health problems ensues, followed by a dip in productivity. Aware of the WFH’s obstacle, Awantec seek some professional guide from physiotherapist duo, Ms. Amirah Husna Abdullah Sharwani and Ms. Siti Nurhanifa Abdul Rahim to shed some light in order for the Group to combat work-related musculoskeletal disorders and back pain. The virtual talk session witnessed encouraging Group-wide participations, as the employees were raring to remedy and where possible, to avoid the issues altogether from impacting their quality of life and work productivity. While explaining in detail of the human body and its anatomy, Ms. Amirah touched on the general ruling where one should avoid staying in a static posture for two consecutive hours. “Prolonged, static sitting position and bad heavy loading movement are two major contributors of work-related muscle injuries. However, the risk can be mitigated by paying more attention on postural care and regular stretching,” Ms. Amirah highlighted. With the Group elucidated on their anatomy, along with proper sitting and working posture, the professional duo left the employees with proper stretching techniques as demonstrations were given from the neck, all the way to hamstring to impart correct stretching methods – with a quip reminder that it will take more than one or two sessions for the body to be flexible again.