6 GOVERNANCE 259 Governance and Compliance Our Governance and Compliance function is essential in fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across UEM Edgenta. This function ensures the Group adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards while proactively mitigating risks associated with non-compliance. By establishing robust frameworks, monitoring mechanisms, and effective reporting processes, the Governance and Compliance function contributes to operational excellence and reinforces stakeholder confidence. • Integrity Governance In alignment with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”) mandate, our governance function is focused on implementing and strengthening best practices to uphold integrity, prevent corruption, and ensure compliance with ethical standards. Through governance oversight, UEM Edgenta fosters a culture of transparency and accountability by establishing comprehensive policies, procedures, and rigorous monitoring mechanisms. Key initiatives include: - Policy and Procedure Review: Continuously reviewing and revising relevant Policies and Procedures to ensure alignment with evolving laws, regulations, and standards. - MS ISO 37001:2016 Certification: Managing the Anti-Bribery Management System, demonstrating our commitment to preventing bribery and promoting ethical business conduct. - Corruption Risk Management: Refining the corruption risk assessment process by systematic identification, analysis, and mitigation of potential corruption risks within our organisation. The Group conducts periodic corruption risk assessments across its operations to systematically identify, analyse and mitigate potential corruption risks. These assessments cover risks relating to bribery, corruption, fraud and other forms of unethical conduct, ensuring that appropriate controls and mitigation measures are implemented across the organisation. - Edgenta Integrity Plan (EIP): During the financial year 2025, the Group successfully launched the Edgenta Integrity Plan (EIP) that is equivalent to the Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (“OACP”) to institutionalise anti-corruption strategies and align with national guidelines. The EIP is structured according to the T.R.U.S.T. principles, with specific objectives and initiatives designed to enhance the Plan’s overall effectiveness in combatting corruption. • Compliance UEM Edgenta is dedicated to maintaining an effective compliance programme that safeguards the organisation’s integrity and reputation. The Compliance function ensures adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and operational best practices through a well-defined Compliance Framework. Key initiatives include: - Compliance Framework: Establishing a comprehensive framework that outlines the principles, controls, and monitoring mechanisms for compliance management. - Quarterly Compliance Checks and Monitoring: Conducting regular compliance assessments and tracking regulatory updates to ensure ongoing adherence. - Business License Management System (BLMS): A digital platform that streamlines the tracking and monitoring of business licences and accreditations across UEM Edgenta Berhad, ensuring timely renewals through a structured and systematic monitoring process. - Non-Compliance Incident Reporting (“NCIR”): Developing procedures and an online platform to capture, report, and address non-compliance incidents effectively. - Compliance Dashboard Reporting: Managing a real-time dashboard for tracking compliance metrics and providing quarterly updates to the Management and Board.
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