Datasonic Group Berhad 50 Code of Conduct and Ethics, Anti-Bribery and AntiCorruption (“ABAC”) Policy and Whistleblowing System (“WBS”) Policy The Board has established the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors (Executive and Non-Executive Directors), describes the standards of business undertaking 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’s Employee Handbook and Employees Business Conduct guidelines serve as guidelines for its employees to adhere in order to comply with the applicable laws and ethical standards to govern and ensure long-term growth, development and sustenance of the Group. The ABAC Policy had been established in compliance with Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 on corporate liability for corruption offences and as part of the Group’s commitment against all forms of bribery and corruption. In August 2021, the Anti-Bribery Management System (“ABMS”) and Guidelines on Adequate Procedures (“GAP”) have been developed and adopted to ensure effective implementation of the ABAC Policy groupwide. The WBS Policy established by the Board applies to all Directors and employees of the Group and is designed to provide them with proper internal reporting channels and guidance to disclose any wrongdoing or improper conduct relating to unlawful conducts, inappropriate behaviour, malpractices, any violation of established written policies and procedures within the Group or any action that is or could be harmful to the reputation of the Company and/or compromise the interests of the shareholders, clients and the public without fear of reprisal, victimisation, harassment or subsequent discrimination. Corporate Governance Overview Statement In August 2021, the Board approved the revision to the ABAC Policy and WBS Policy of the Group with various improvement and new clauses added. The Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors, ABAC Policy and WBS Policy are published on the Company’s website at www.datasonic.com.my. Sustainability The Company is committed to operate in a sustainable manner, as this will not only create value to the Company, but also to our employees, business communities and society surrounding us. The Company will continuously ensure that its sustainability strategies, priorities and targets as well as performance against targets are communicated to all its stakeholders. During the year under review, the Board through the NRC reviewed the training programmes attended by each Director to ensure they are keep abreast with and understand the sustainability issues relevant to the Company and its business. The NRC also undertook an evaluation of the performance of the Board and the Senior Management in addressing the Company’s material sustainability risks and opportunities. The Board will identify a designated person within the Management to provide dedicated focus to manage sustainability strategically. The details of the Group’s sustainability strategies, priorities and performance against targets are set out separately in the Sustainability Statement of this Annual Report. PRINCIPLE A - BOARD LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVENESS I. BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES (Cont’d)
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