UEM EDGENTA BERHAD ANNUAL REPORT 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GOVERNANCE 161 160 CORPORATE INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT At UEM Edgenta, we envision the inculcation of a culture and believe in our DNA which is anchored on shared values across all our businesses and operations, as the foundation of our daily work. As we actively lay solid foundations across all businesses and remain steadfast in pursuing our growth plans through geographical expansion, new products & services, cost optimisation and tech-enabled solutions, upholding these values and presenting ourselves with integrity, ethics and accountability are essential components which we must harness at both a professional and personal level. As a public listed company, we are adamant that all our business undertakings and proceedings are in strict adherence to good corporate governance practices. The Board continuously ensures that UEM Edgenta’s Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Guide is appropriately maintained and updated. As a yardstick in terms of ABAC, we are guided by the following legal and regulatory requirements that relates to the ABAC Guide: ABAC Guide The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 The Guideline for the Management of Integrity & Governance Unit issued by MACC Directive of The Prime Minister No.1 Series 1 issued in October 2018 The Guidelines on Adequate Procedures issued by the Prime Minister’s Department UEM Edgenta has the following existing Framework, Policy and Procedures in place to curb bribery and corruption: Framework, Codes, Policies & Procedures Code of Conduct for Directors & Employees 1 Code of Conduct for Business Partners 2 Compliance Framework 3 Third Party Risk Management Framework 4 Whistleblowing Policy 5 ABAC Policy Statement 6 Whistleblowing Procedures 7 Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Guide 8 Business Partner’s Letter of Declaration 9 Conflict of Interest Procedures 11 Authorities Raid Procedures 12 No Gift Policy 13 Investigation Procedures 10 INTEGRITY & COMPLIANCE CORPORATE INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT In 2021, UEM Edgenta undertook the following initiatives to drive better governance and integrity culture under four strategic pillars, namely: • Complaint Management - A Whistleblowing Committee was formed to develop, implement, and maintain an effective Whistleblowing policy and procedure • Detection and Verification - Established a dedicated team to investigate grievances related to the breach of Code of Conduct (“COC”) channeled to Whistleblowing Platform • Integrity Enhancement - Conducted Integrity Dialogue session as well as “Corruption-Free Pledge” ceremony - Tone from the Top Video on Integrity – Doing the right Thing - Shared Integrity messages during Annual Management Dialogue 2021 - Hosted a knowledge sharing session with the Agency Integrity Management Division (“BPIA”) and MACC to discuss on Adequate Procedure and BPIA function - Organised an Integrity Day 2021 to inculcate and cultivate awareness to UEM Edgenta employees • Compliance and Governance - Reviewed and revised existing Policies and Procedure according to MS ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System certifications requirements - Translated the existing Risk, Integrity & Compliance Department modules to Bahasa Malaysia - Instilling a culture of integrity and compliance at the workplace through educational awareness sessions such as engagement session and periodic communications UEM Edgenta is committed towards addressing any violations to the Code of Conduct, as well as any applicable law, regulations or policies. We have put in place several procedures to meet out specific and appropriate disciplinary actions against any unethical or improper practices. All whistleblowing cases are reported to the Board of Directors in ensuring a supervisory overview of the ethical environment within UEM Edgenta. You can email your concern to whistleblowing@edgenta.com or write to the Chairman of the Board of Directors or Chairman of the Board Governance and Risk Committee, UEM Edgenta Berhad using the prescribed Whistleblowing Lodgment Form. OUR CORE VALUES
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