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Annual Report 2015
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ESTABLISH CLEAR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT’D)
1.3 Formalise ethical standards through a Code of Conduct
The Group is committed to promoting and maintaining high standards of transparency,
accountability and ethics in the conduct of its business and operations.
The Group’s Employee Handbook governs the terms and conditions of employment and the
standards of ethics and good conduct expected of the Executive Directors and employees.
The Board has established the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors (Executive and Non-
Executive Directors) which describes the standards of business conduct and ethical behaviour
for Directors in the performance and exercise of their duties and responsibilities as Directors of
the Company or when representing the Company.
In addition, the Whistleblowing Policy and Procedures established by the Board applies to the
Directors and employees of the Group and is designed to provide them with proper internal
reporting channels and guidance to disclose any wrongdoing or improper conduct relating to
unlawful conduct, inappropriate behaviour, malpractices, any violation of established written
policies and procedures within the Group or any action that is or could be harmful to the
reputation of the Group and/or compromise the interests of the shareholders, clients and the
public without fear of reprisal, victimisation, harassment or subsequent discrimination.
The Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors and the Whistleblowing Policy and Procedures
are made available for reference on the Company’s website at
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1.4 Strategies Promoting Sustainability
The Group acknowledges the importance of promoting sustainability and is cognisant of the
business impact of the Group’s operations on the environmental, social and governance
aspects.
The Board will continue to review and oversee the Group’s key sustainability issues include
conservation of energy and resources, reusing and recycling of machineries, security over the
use of information technology and confidential data in relation to the clients’ personal data
and privacy.
1.5 Access to Information and Advice
The Board members collectively and individually have direct access to the advice and services
of the Company Secretary and senior management personnel. The Board members also have
direct access, to all relevant Company’s information and to the senior management personnel to
assist them in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities to enable them to make informed
decisions. The Board also has direct communication channels with the External, Internal Auditors
of the Group and Board Committees.
Additionally, the Boardmembers collectively and individuallymay take independent professional
advice for the furtherance of their duties if so required. Such professional advice may be
obtained at the Company’s expense with prior approval of the Chairman or Managing Director.
The above access to information and advice demonstrates that the Board is fully aware of,
and acts on, any matters for decision to ensure proper direction and control of the Group.
STATEMENT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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