MKH Annual Report 2018

While the practice to reduce, reuse and recycle is observed, recycle bins are provided at our high-rise residences, shopping malls, and workplace. Organic wastes are periodically collected and recycled into natural composts at our headquarters, which are used as fertilisers in our developments' landscape. Waste paper and plastic materials are collected from headquarters periodically to be sent to respective recycling service providers for further processing. In support to reduce carbon- footprints and encourage public transportation ridership, we have also taken to build transit-oriented developments that are directly connected or well-within walking distances to public transit points. Our employees are encouraged to practise water-saving habits by minimising water wastage in the washrooms and pantries, while at our investment properties, notices and posters encouraging e cient water usage are put up at designated areas to encourage tenants, customers and guests to utilise water responsibly. Towards the Society As a responsible corporate citizen, MKH aspires to foster a stable relationship while creating value for our key stakeholders, comprising customers, shareholders, regulators, and the greater community within the environment where our businesses operate in. We believe respect in the workplace is fundamental to good performance and engagement. The Group respects and appreciate diversity in our workforce, and do not tolerate discrimination against anyone on the basis of race, religion and gender. As at end-September 2018, we have a dedicated workforce of over 4,300 people, comprising 72% male and 28% female employees of respective local origins ethnicity backgrounds. We regard work safety as one of the top priorities for our workforce. Prior to the commencement of any construction works, proper site hoardings are installed as a safety measure. Safety o cers and site managers are tasked to ensure that their site workers are appropriately dressed in safety attires while carrying out their work. 37 MKH Berhad Annual Report 2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Organic wastes such as fruit skins are regularly collected from our headquarters and processed into natural compost for our development's landscape MKH regularly engages with industry peers in e orts to facilitate good relationship through sharing expertise and knowledge Our Group Managing Director Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen is an active committee member in various government-private sector organisations that formulate policies governing the housing and real estate industry