KUALA LUMPUR, October 11 – Maxis Berhad, a leading telecommunications company, has achieved a significant milestone as its Subang Hi-Tech Technical Operations Centre (“TOC”) becomes the first telco network site in Malaysia to be awarded the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems (“EMS”) certification by SIRIM QAS International. This certification reflects Maxis’ commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, optimizing resource utilization, and minimizing waste. ISO 14001:2015 outlines the requirements for an EMS that organizations can employ to enhance their environmental performance.
It facilitates the systematic management of environmental responsibilities and the achievement of environmental objectives. Moreover, it encourages companies to improve their environmental performance by considering their entire supply chain of goods and services. During a ceremony held at the Maxis Business Innovation Centre in Menara Maxis, the certification was presented to Abdul Karim Ali, Chief Network Officer of Maxis, by Hjh. Nur Fadhilah Muhammad, Chief Executive Officer of SIRIM QAS International.
Hjh. Nur Fadhilah Muhammad congratulated Maxis on this significant achievement and commended the company for taking proactive steps to enhance its environmental performance, thus gaining a competitive advantage in the market. She expressed her hope that more organizations would follow suit in adopting strategic approaches to environmental responsibility. Abdul Karim Ali emphasized Maxis’ commitment to sustainability, stating that the company consistently integrates sustainable practices into its business operations to make a positive impact on both people and the planet.
He expressed pride in the certification, underlining its importance as a signal that Maxis is on the right path regarding EMS implementation at the Subang Hi-Tech TOC. He added that the company would replicate these controls across other Maxis TOCs throughout Malaysia. Maxis aims to maintain sustainable operations, enhance operational efficiency, meet compliance requirements, and foster stakeholder trust in its business.
