Kuala lumpur: UEM Edgenta Berhad ('UEM Edgenta' or 'the Company'), Malaysia's leading Asset Management and Infrastructure Solutions company, celebrated the graduation of 15 Bumiputera vendors under its Vendor Development Programme (VDP) and welcomed six new participants under its third cohort during a ceremony held at the UEM Edgenta Learning Centre.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the event was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (MECD) and key industry partners. It marked a significant milestone in UEM Edgenta's mission to enhance local entrepreneurship and establish a competitive, sustainable vendor ecosystem. UEM Edgenta's VDP, introduced in 2021, aims to cultivate resilient and capable Bumiputera vendors through structured training, mentorship, and performance assessments. The programme aligns with Malaysia's broader economic goals outlined in the 12th and upcoming 13th Malaysia Plans, Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (Wawasan Kemakmuran Bersama 2030), and the National Entrepreneurship Policy 2030, focusing on developing strong, future-ready local enterprises.