Integrated Annual Report 2023 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 251 CORPORATE INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT • Detection and Verification The Detection and Verification function within the Integrity & Compliance Unit (“I&C”), as mandated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”), involves a systematic process to identify and authenticate reports or information related to potential criminal misconduct, ethical breaches, violations of conduct, and adherence to organisational policies and regulations. This crucial function is designed to ensure the accuracy and validity of each reported case, aligning with the highest standards of integrity and governance. By adhering to the guidelines set forth by the MACC, I&C plays a pivotal role in upholding transparency, accountability, and ethical standards within the organisation. The I&C meticulously investigates and verifies the received complaints, ensuring a thorough and impartial assessment of the allegations. For that reason, we have: • Established a dedicated team to investigate grievances related to the complaint channeled to the Speak Up channel. • Subscribe to investigation intelligence tools and seek assistance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our investigation processes, facilitating thorough analyses, data collation, and informed decision-making. • Establishment of the e-declaration portal with the purpose to streamlining the declaration process, enhancing transparency, and ensuring compliance with regulations, ultimately contributing to an effective and technologically advanced approach to managing declarations related to Conflict of Interest, Political involvement, Bankruptcy declaration, and Corruption Free Pledge. • Integrity Strengthening In line with our commitment to institutionalise the culture of integrity and supports the principles of training and communication as stipulated in the Adequate Procedures Guidelines under subsection (5) of Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, UEM Edgenta has continuously disseminated information regarding anti-bribery and anti-corruption through coordination, execution, provision of awareness programs, training, seminars, periodical communication materials. These efforts aim to enhance the practice of core values, ethics, and integrity among employees of UEM Edgenta. Additionally, we have: - Conducted periodic engagement with employees through Meet and Greet activities to instill and cultivate the adoption of Integrity & Compliance into the daily operation of Edgenta Stars. - Conducted integrity awareness session for business partners during Vendor Day in collaboration with Group Procurement and Contract Management - Conduct integrity awareness and training programs to enhance the understanding and commitment of employees, fostering a culture of ethical behavior, and promoting compliance with standards. - Established collaboration with external stakeholders, NGOs, and relevant authorities such as Rasuah Busters, Bahagian Pendidikan Masyarakat (“PENMAS”) of MACC, Royal Malaysia Police (“PDRM”), and Transparency International (“TI”) Malaysia. - Shared Integrity messages through poster communications to Edgenta Stars via Edgenta Connect message. • Governance In accordance with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”) mandate, we ensure that our governance function encompasses the establishment and fortification of robust governance practices. This involves the implementation of effective governance mechanisms to uphold integrity, prevent corruption, and ensure compliance with ethical standards. Through systematic governance oversight, UEM Edgenta instill a culture of transparency, accountability, and adherence to the highest standards of integrity where we have established comprehensive policies, procedures, and rigorous monitoring mechanisms. As such we have: - Continuously reviewed and revised relevant Policies and Procedures to ensure alignment with relevant laws, regulations, and standards. - Certified by MS ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System signifies our commitment to preventing bribery and promoting ethical business conduct. - Enhancing our Corruption Risk Management and refining the corruption risk assessment process involves the systematic identification, analysis, and mitigation of potential corruption risks within our organisation.
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