Annual Report 2022 35 ABOUT US LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Other Information Sustainability Statement ETHICS AND INTEGRITY We remain steadfast in maintaining good corporate governance practices across Datasonic to preserve the Group’s integrity. This is echoed in the Group’s Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct. An Integrity and Governance Committee and Department were established to ensure the proper implementation and effectiveness of the Group’s governance-related initiatives in line with Section 17A (Corporate Liability) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”) Act 2009. Whistleblowing Policy Datasonic’s Whistleblowing Policy applies to all employees and business associates. It acts as a formal and confidential platform to disclose or report any suspected questionable or improper conducts without fear of disciplinary action or reprisal, providing protection for the whistle-blower. All whistleblowing reports will be investigated thoroughly. As at end of FY2022, our employees and BOD members have undergone anti-corruption training including:- No. Training Topics Elements 1. ABAC Policy associated with Section 17A (Corporate Liability) of the MACC Act 2009 The importance and implication of Section 17A MACC Act 2009 on the company’s operations. 2. Anti-Bribery Risk Assessment Awareness Training The importance of identifying the risk of bribery in daily work processes and how to manage such incidences. 3. Anti-Bribery Risk Assessment Workshop Identification of the risk of bribery in daily work process and how to manage such incidences. 4. Awareness Training on ABAC and Whistleblowing Policy associated with the MACC Act 2009 Section 17A Communicated the importance and details of the following policies to all employees: 1. ABAC Policy 2. Whistleblowing (“WB”) Policy 5. MACC Act 2009 Section 17A Corporate Liability The importance and implication of Section 17A MACC Act 2009 on the company’s operations. More information on the Group’s policies can be found on Datasonic’s corporate website at https://datasonic.com.my/ welcome/investors.php. In FY2022, there was zero (0) whistleblowing report received by Datasonic. Our Whistleblowing Policy is regularly reviewed and updated to maintain relevancy. The policy is available for reference on Datasonic’s corporate website at https://datasonic.com.my/ welcome/investors.php. Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (“ABAC”) Policy We adopt a zero-tolerance approach against all forms of bribery and corruption. Our commitment in this respect is set out in the Group’s Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (“ABAC”) Policy, which was enforced in 2020. Our ABAC Policy fulfils the requirements in the Guidelines on Adequate Procedures pursuant to Subsection (5) of Section 17A under the MACC Act, and applies to the Group’s directors, employees and business associates.
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