Datasonic Group Berhad Annual Report 2021

DATASONIC GROUP BERHAD 84 3. ISO Certifications The implementation of the ISO certifications as part of on-going quality improvement initiatives of the Group help to transform the Quality Management Systems and procedures of the applicable processes and departments / divisions into effective functional units that are of International Standards and aligned with the Group’s objectives, besides creating a more conducive operating environment for the Management and employees. The list of ISO certifications accorded to the Group are available in the Sustainability Statement included in this Annual Report. 4. Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors The Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors describe the standards of 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. The Group strongly believes that the appropriate standards of conduct and ethical behaviour are fundamental to the preservation of the Company’s reputation and the success of its operations and to the exercise of their duties and responsibilities as Directors of the Company. The Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors is published on the Company’s website at www.datasonic.com.my. 5. Employee Business Conduct Guidelines The Employee Business Conduct Guidelines contains the code of conduct on the expected standards of business conduct for every employee who works for the Group or any of its affiliates in order for the Group to comply with the applicable laws and ethical standards to govern and ensure its long-term growth, development and sustenance of the Group. 6. Whistleblower Policy Whistleblower Policy established by the Board applies to the Directors and employees of the Group as part of Group’s commitment to promote and maintain high standards of transparency, accountability and ethics in the conduct of its business and operations, there is an established process for reporting anyone found to be abusing or circumventing processes and controls of the Group. All staff are accorded the opportunity to report via the whistle-blowing mechanism with the assurance that the report will be dealt with confidentially and that the reporter’s identity will be protected. There was one whistleblower report received in the financial year ended 31 March 2021 and the matter had been investigated and concluded in accordance with the procedures stipulated in the Whistleblower Policy. From time to time, the Whistleblower Policy will be reviewed in terms of applicability and compliance with developments in applicable regulatory requirements. The Whistleblowing Policy is published on the Company’s website at www. datasonic.com.my . 7. Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy The Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy sets out the policies and protocols for the Group’s personnel, business associates and third parties intermediaries who perform or shall perform services and act on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries to prevent acts of bribery and corruption. The Group is committed to conduct business dealings, relationships and operations with highest level of ethics and integrity and to comply fully with applicable laws and regulatory requirements related to corporate liability in terms of anti-bribery and anti-corruption. STATEMENT ON RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTROL ACTIVITIES (CONT’D)