DESTINI Annual Report 2019

04 SUSTAINABILITY The Group is regularly engaging and educating employees to inculcate a culture of safety and compliance through safety and health training. In this context, the Group places utmost importance on compliance with all relevant health and safety laws and regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1994 and Factory and Machinery Act, 1997, as well as Integrated Safety Management Manual approved by the Board of the Company. Safety Induction Training was conducted for all of our newly joined employees. The programme is designed to train employees to become fully aware of the safety and health measures and to meet the Department of Occupational Safety and Health’s guidelines. Workers are equipped with safety protective wear and equipment such as ear muffs for protection against noise pollution, goggles for protection against glare, dust, water and other particles, and gloves for the handling of chemicals or other potentially hazardous materials. Furthermore, safety briefings are compulsorily conducted to all factory visitors on the awareness of safety and health before entering to the factory. In the appointment and recruitment process, we pride ourselves on being an employer that provides equal opportunities and continuously seek to promote it regardless of religious belief, age, marital status, gender, family status or any disability. Our commitment in that respect applies to all areas of the working environment, all employment activities, resource allocation and all employment terms and conditions. Every employee is given an equal opportunity to rise up in their careers through hard work and dedication. We draw strength from the diversity and inclusiveness that is prevalent in our workplace. As at 31 December 2019, the total number of employees stood at 971 employees (2018: 651 employees), of which 18% (2018: 18.7%) are female and the remaining 82% (2018: 81.3%) are male. Having a diverse team of employees, across age, gender and industry experience, encourages open-minded dialogues, broadens our positive influence and reach, helps bridge gaps, and brings in new perspectives and strategies. Apart from safety and promoting good health, motivation is an essential part of the Group’s responsibility to our employees. With that, the Group had in 2019 organised several staff engagement activities such as bowling and futsal tournaments and a hiking trip at Chimney Hiking Trail in Labuan, Sabah. Aside to that, the Group has also organised two treasure hunts in 2019. the first was done is Kemaman, Terengganu and another at a larger scale that saw the activity take place to the Northern side of West Malaysia from Central Malaysia. These were leadership development programme that provides a highly personal experience that is tailored to help each leader and the subordinate get the most out of sessions by providing a safe environment for learning and skill practice and to be able to recognise stress levels amongst the staff and to drive a motivated harmonious culture in the workplace. In addition to the day-to-day motivation measures, it is the Group’s tradition to have a monthly lunch for its employees to mingle around. Given that our Group comprised multi-racial employees, as with previous years, our Group held a Majlis Berbuka Puasa, a ceremony to commemorate Muslim’s breaking of fast during the holy month of Ramadhan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas and New Year celebrations and its represented a big part of our culture to foster stronger relationships amongst the staff across generations while celebrating the festival. Talent Motivation and Skill Development The Group also recognises that the Industrial Revolution 4.0 will place pressure in organisations to continuously upskill and reskill their workforce, to stay relevant and productive. Employees are encouraged to attend internal or external training or pursue professional development to enhance their knowledge and skill for career enhancement and personal development, in the field of aviation and marine development, human resource management, technical skills, and others. SUSTAINABILITY REPORT MATERIAL SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS (CONT’D) DESTINI BERHAD 058