SECTION 06 pg. 104 AL-SALĀM REIT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS (CONT’D) Whistleblowing (Cont’d) The whistleblowing process will generally take several weeks to a few months, depending on the nature, complexity, and severity of the case. Individuals who wish to file a whistleblowing report can utilise the following channels: Email: jlgrm.integrity@jlandgroup.com.my or, by writing or visiting our location at: The Chairman of BARC/Chairman of the Board JLG REIT Managers Sdn Bhd Unit 1-19-02, Level 19, Block 1, V SQUARE, Jalan Utara, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Risk Area Risk Rating Risk Tolerance Level Failure to adopt IFRS S1 (General Sustainability-related Disclosures) and IFRS S2 (Climate-related Disclosures) can be a risk, leading to non-compliance with Bursa Malaysia/SC disclosure requirements. Al-Salām REIT recognises that a harmonious relationship between the REIT and regulatory bodies is necessary to ensure smooth operations with minimal disruptions and negative impacts. Non-compliance with stipulated laws will lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and stoppage of operations due to reasons including revocation of permits and licenses. Thus, the REIT takes actions to maintain compliance and align with regulations as the highest priority, including but not limited to the following laws, regulations, and guidelines: Bursa Malaysia MMLR Guidelines on Islamic Capital Market Products and Services Guidelines on Listed REITs Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (“MCCG”) Employees’ Provident Fund (“EPF”) Act 1991 Guidelines on Corporate Governance for Capital Market Intermediaries The REIT’s regulatory compliance strategies are overseen by the Manager, which includes preparing compliance reports, providing regular regulatory and compliance-related training, acquiring legal advice, and performing periodic audits. The REIT conducts additional monitoring sessions for departments, contractors, and consultants, alongside conducting regulatory awareness sessions to ensure the Board is kept abreast of all legal and secretarial updates. All internal communications related to regulatory compliance are done through meetings and briefings. Operationally, the REIT ensures compliance is cascaded throughout its operations through regular communication of legal obligations to tenants, such as the Uniform By-Laws 1984 and the Fire Services Act 1988, and the continuous monitoring of our activities to identify potential risks or breaches. The REIT also requests insurance cover notes for property protection in addition to the utilisation of a manual notification planner for license renewal, supervised by the Building Manager. Communication is done through Annual General Meetings, analyst briefings, and is accessible online through the REIT’s corporate websites and annual reports. These approaches allow the REIT and the Board to stay updated on legal developments and risks, allowing the REIT to proactively manage compliance concerns before any cases arise. Throughout FY2025, the REIT faced 0 cases of regulatory non-compliance and imposed fines.
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