01 | ABOUT NEXG 02 | OUR LEADERSHIP 03| OUR PERSPECTIVE 04 | SUSTAINABILITY 05 | GOVERNANCE 06 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 07 | OTHER INFORMATION Governance Corporate Governance OVERVIEW STATEMENT (Cont’d) The Board has in place the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors which provides guidance on the standards of conduct and ethical behaviour for Directors in the performance and exercise of their duties and responsibilities as Directors of the Company or when representing the Company. As part of the Group’s commitment against all forms of bribery and corruption, the Company has in place the AntiBribery and Anti-Corruption (“ABAC”) Policy in compliance with the Section 17A of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”) Act, 2009 on corporate liability for corruption offences. The Company has in place the Whistleblowing (“WB”) Policy for its Directors and employees of the Group and is designed to provide them with proper internal reporting channels and guidance to disclose any wrongdoing or improper conduct relating to unlawful conducts, inappropriate behaviour, malpractices, any violation of established written policies and procedures within the Group or any action that is or could be harmful to the reputation of the Company and/or compromise the interests of the shareholders, clients and the public without fear of reprisal, victimisation, harassment or subsequent discrimination. In January 2026, the Board and Management attended the training on the topic of Anti-Bribery Management System and Enterprise Risk Management to stay updated on the developments, stability and fairness related to the importance of combating the issues and various offenses including bribery, abuse of power, money laundering, and corrupt practices involving public officials and private individuals. The Group’s Employee Handbook and Employees Business Conduct guidelines serve as guidelines for its employees to adhere in order to comply with the applicable laws and ethical standards to govern and ensure long-term growth, development and sustenance of the Group. The Company has established the Directors’ Fit and Proper Policy to ensure that individuals of high calibre who possess the right character, experience, expertise, integrity, track record and qualifications are appointed on the Board of the Company and its subsidiaries. All candidates to be appointed to the Board of the Company, including those seeking for re-election/re-appointment, shall undergo a review of fit and properness by the Board in accordance with the Directors’ Fit and Proper Policy. The Company has implemented the Conflict of Interest Policy to establish and maintain a robust framework consisting of well-defined processes and procedures that are diligently adhered to within the Group. This Policy aims to effectively identify, address, and manage a wide range of conflicts of interest or potential conflict of interest, including those that are actual, potential, or perceived in nature. All Directors and Key Senior Management of the Group are required to declare and disclose all conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest on quarterly basis and the same were tabled to the ARMC for its review at its quarterly meeting. The details of the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors, ABAC Policy, WB Policy, Directors’ Fit and Proper Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy are available on the Company’s website at www.nexg.com.my. Promoting Good Business Conduct PRINCIPLE A - BOARD LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVENESS (CONT'D) I. BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT'D) 101
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