UEM EDGENTA BERHAD Integrated Annual Report 2025 258 • Detection and Verification The Detection and Verification function as mandated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”), ensures a systematic approach to identifying and authenticating reports of potential misconduct, malpractice, or corruption and criminal offence. This crucial function is designed to ensure the accuracy and validity of each reported case by conducting thorough investigations, aligning with the highest standards of integrity and governance. Key initiatives include: - Dedicated Investigation Team: Established a dedicated team to investigate grievances related to the complaint channeled to the Speak Up channel. - Investigation Intelligence Tools: Subscription to investigation intelligence tools that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in data analysis and decision-making processes of our investigation processes. - E-Declaration Portal: The e-declaration portal streamlines declaration process related to Conflict of Interest, Political Involvement, Bankruptcy, and Corruption-Free Pledge, fostering transparency and compliance. • Integrity Strengthening UEM Edgenta is committed to fostering a culture of integrity by institutionalising ethical practices and enhancing employee awareness through continuous engagement, training, and collaborations. We have continuously disseminated information regarding anti-bribery and anti-corruption through provision of awareness programmes, training, seminars, and periodical communication. These efforts aim to enhance the practice of core values, ethics, and integrity among employees of UEM Edgenta. Key initiatives include: - Edgenta Integrity Day 2025: Organising Edgenta Integrity Day as a key annual platform to strengthen integrity culture and ethical accountability among Edgenta Stars. The programme includes integrity talks, sharing sessions, exhibitions, interactive activities, and engagement with relevant authorities and strategic partners to reinforce the importance of integrity, transparency, and good governance across the Group. - Employee Engagement: Conducting periodic engagement with employees through Meet and Greet activities to instil and cultivate the adoption of Integrity & Compliance into the daily operation of Edgenta Stars. - Vendor engagement: Engaging with vendors through awareness programmes and ongoing communication on the Group integrity and compliance requirements, including the Code of Conduct for Business Partners and ABAC expectations, to reinforce ethical business practices. in external engagement activities on anti-bribery and anti-corruption 9 Participations site visits and engagements conducted for risk awareness 21 of total employees attended the integrity awareness programme 80% of total employees completed the e-learning programme 89% total internal periodic communication through Edgenta Connect message 5 external communications through local media 11 - e-Learning Programmes: Providing employees with an anti-corruption training programme conducted through e-learning platform to promote continuous learning. The e-learning module consists of Bribery and corruption offences, Conflict of Interest, and Whistleblowing. - Integrity Awareness Programmes: Conduct integrity awareness programmes to enhance the understanding and commitment of employees, fostering a culture of ethical behavior, and promoting compliance with standards. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with organisations like NGOs, and relevant authorities such as Rasuah Busters, Bahagian Pendidikan Masyarakat (“PENMAS”) of MACC, Bahagian Pembagunan Governans Nasional (“BPGN”) of MACC, Royal Malaysia Police (“PDRM”), Agensi Anti-Dadah Kebangsaan (“AADK”), SUHAKAM and Transparency International (“TI”) Malaysia. - Periodic Communication: Disseminating integrity-themed communications through poster communications to Edgenta Stars through internal channels Edgenta Connect message. CORPORATE INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT
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