PRG Holdings Berhad Annual Report 2019

PRG HOLDINGS BERHAD 42 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT cont’d 3.2 Anti-Corruption A series of policies, operating manuals and handbooks are in place which allow the Group to maintain high ethical standards and a workplace free from corruption. All employees are expected to discharge their duties with integrity and to follow relevant local laws and regulations. The Group monitors closely the conduct of its management staff to prevent wrong-doings among the Board, senior management and staff, such as prohibiting transfer of benefits while considering new customers, suppliers or any project investment. The Group has implemented the whistle blowing reporting procedures through the adoption of Whistle Blowing Policies and Procedures. Any person may report allegations of suspected serious misconduct or any breach or suspected breach of law or regulation that may adversely impact the Group, the Group’s customers, shareholders, employees, investors or the public at large. On 20 March 2019, the Group adopted the Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy pursuant to subsection (5) of Section 17A under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 that set out the Company’s responsibilities, and the responsibilities of those working for or with the Company including all directors, officers, employees, consultants and contractors in observing and upholding the Company’s position on bribery and corruption. 3.3 Corporate Social Responsibility As a continuous effort in giving back to the society, the Group would seek opportunities to get involved in various community programmes. The Group’s approaches towards community involvement are as follows: • foster collaboration with local authorities in the areas of charity work; • engage with the community and ensure the Group’s business activities are always carried out in the interests of the community; and • provision of career opportunities to the locals and promoting the development of the community’s economy. Apart from that, the Group also involves in charity programmes devised to provide support to the organisations or institutions that are involved in welfare, health and educational activities aimed at improving quality of life of the society.