Annual Report 2012, PDF - Axiata Group Berhad - Investor Relations

NOTES TO THEFINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 (CONTINUED)25. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)(a) During the financial year, the Group incurred net impairment of RM148.5 million (2011: RM7.6 million). Theimpairment are primarily related to variance on physical sighting of assets at the sites and write down ofcertain telecommunication network assets and long outstanding projects which had been written down toits recoverable values, net of reversal of impairment of RM1.3 million (2011: RM7.8 million) in relation tocapital work-in-progress made on a subsidiary’s long outstanding projects which are now completed.(b) Net book value of PPE of certain subsidiaries pledged as security for borrowings (Note 16(a) and (b) to thefinancial statements) are as follows:31.12.2012 31.12.2011 1.1.2011Group RM’000 RM’000 RM’000Telecommunication network 1,764,442 1,693,698 1,656,038Movable plant and equipment 92,920 112,444 75,474Computer support systems 3,909 2,834 3,116Land 5,098 5,148 5,812Buildings 16,252 16,706 17,4901,882,621 1,830,830 1,757,930(c) There had been a change in the expected pattern of consumptions of future economic benefits embodiedin certain telecommunication network equipment of subsidiaries within the Group due to physical verificationexercise and assets replacement plans. The revision was accounted for as a change in accounting estimateand has increased the depreciation charge during the financial year by the Group by RM186.2 million (2011:RM171.8 million).(d) XL owns land located throughout Indonesia with Building Use Rights (Hak Guna Bangunan or “HGB”) forperiods of 20-30 years which will expire between 2013 and 2042.As at 31 December 2012, there are 658 locations (31.12.2011: 83 locations, 1.1.2011: 88 locations) with a totalbook value of RM42.6 million (31.12.2011: RM13.7 million, 1.1.2011: RM13.3 million) and for which HGB certificatesare in the process.(e) The Group’s carrying amount of land including:31.12.2012 31.12.2011 1.1.2011Group RM’000 RM’000 RM’000Freehold 23,149 24,007 24,821Short term leasehold 81,060 78,422 57,514Long term leasehold 398,981 393,531 291,097503,190 495,960 373,432260