MKH Berhad 39 Towards the Society (Cont’d) The Property Development and Construction Division supervises site safety by following specific project safety plans which are drawn up by the appointed contractors before commencement of any construction activities at site as well as in compliance with the standard operating procedure for construction issued by the Ministry of Works to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. In FY2021, the Group implemented the work from home arrangement with not more than 50% employees working from office on a rotational basis. MKH cares about the welfare of its employee. We progressively create an integrated work culture that emphasises on providing various welfare benefits such as dental and health care in recognition and appreciation of the dedicated hard work by fellow employees. Special arrangements such as designated parking for pregnant employees are also provided for mobility convenience, and birthdays are celebrated with the giving of gift vouchers. Promoting a harmonious work culture is always a priority for the Group. The Group respects and appreciates diversity in our workforce and does not tolerate discrimination against anyone on the basis of race, religion, and gender. We strongly encourage employees to attend trainings which provide equal opportunities of personal and career enhancement within the Group. A total of 180 trainings and workshops amounting to 2,517 training hours were organised within the reporting year to educate and enhance employees’ knowledge and skills. For the year ended 30 September 2021, a total of 1,260 training hours were conducted virtually either is in self-learning mode or organised by training providers while 1,257 training hours were carried out in the headquarters. The Group greatly appreciate the employees who have consistently shown high level of commitment and achievement throughout the year. To provide fair remuneration to our employees, we determine their annual performance through the evaluation of Key Performance Indicators (“KPI”) and practise the internal promotions for eligible employees to assume greater responsibility. In the social realm, we strive to foster a high quality of working relationship with local authorities, interest groups, joint-venture partners, bankers, suppliers, contractors, and also agencies in our mission to create and deliver sustainable value to all our stakeholders. We work closely with industry associations, participate in multi-sector forums, and meet with socially responsible investors to gain diverse and valuable perspectives as we continuously improve our sustainable development programs and initiatives. Our key management members also play active roles in advocating the growth and advancement of the industry with present memberships in nongovernmental organisations that also contribute to improving the welfare of the greater community. We recognise that the journey towards a sustainable future begins with ourselves therefore we are committed to fulfill our role as a responsible corporate citizen in our mission to generate long-term growth for our businesses and also ensure value creation for our immediate communities. In supporting and adding value to the communities-inneed where our employees live and work in, we ensure that our residential developments are ideal for multigenerational living with the adoption of universal designs, recreational and landscape creation as well as provision of various outdoor exercise facilities. In enhancing the living experience for residents of our projects, we set up online portals for certain newly handed over projects that provide communication channels to the building management and various residence services, such as monthly maintenance payments and booking of common facilities. Initially a mobile app pilot programme that has evolved to include a website platform for residents’ convenience. Distribution of food pack to students from various schools Sustainability Report
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