A. BOARD LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVENESS (CONT’D) i. Board Responsibilities (cont’d) 8. Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, Code of Business Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy (cont’d) Directors, officers, and employees of the Group are required to observe, uphold, and maintain high standards of integrity in carrying out their roles and responsibilities. They must comply with relevant laws, regulations, and the Group’s policies. Ongoing training on the Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, Code of Business Ethics, and general workplace behaviour is provided to employees to ensure that they continuously uphold high standards of conduct while performing their duties. In line with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Act 2018, the Group has established an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Framework. This framework outlines the Group’s stance against bribery and corruption and sets out adequate procedures for managing bribery and corruption risks across its businesses, regardless of the country of operation. Following the establishment of this framework, the Group has adopted the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and Anti-Bribery Procedures for Managing Stakeholders. The Company upholds high standards of care, skill and fair dealing to ensure that conflicts of interest are properly managed and mitigated in line with the Group’s business standards. To this end, the Company reviewed its Conflict of Interest Policy on 26 February 2026. This policy outlines the disclosure obligations for each Director and member of Key Senior Management of the Group regarding potential or actual conflicts of interest in an effective manner. The Conflict of Interest Policy is periodically reviewed and updated as and when necessary. In addition, the agenda for quarterly Board meetings includes a fixed item for the disclosure of interests in contracts, conflicts of interests, potential conflicts of interests, proposed contracts and property. This serves as a reminder for Directors to disclose any conflicts of interests or relationships that could affect their role as Director of the Company. Notices regarding the closed period for dealing in Zetrix AI Shares are issued to Directors, Senior Management, and relevant employees on a quarterly basis. These notices specify the timeframe during which they are prohibited from dealing in Zetrix AI Shares, unless they comply with the procedures for dealings during closed period as stipulated in the MMLR of Bursa Securities. Copies of the Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics and Code of Business Ethics, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, Anti-Bribery Procedures for Managing Stakeholders and Conflict of Interest Policy are available on the Group’s website at https://www.zetrix.com/investor-relations/governance/ 9. Whistle Blowing Policy and Procedures The Group has adopted a Whistle Blowing Policy, recognising that a robust whistle blowing framework enhances good governance, reinforces accountability, strengthens risk management, and promotes ethical corporate practices. This policy encourages the reporting of serious concerns regarding any wrongdoings within the Group. The policy outlines clear procedures, including when, how, and to whom concerns about actual or suspected misconduct should be reported. The identity of the whistleblower is kept strictly confidential, and protection is accorded to the whistleblower against any form of reprisal or retaliation. All concerns must be submitted in writing and forwarded in a sealed envelope to either the Chairman of the AC, the Group Managing Director or the Head of the Human Resource Department. In addition to the Whistle Blowing Policy, the Group has implemented the following policies: • Corporate Disclosure Policies and Procedures • Directors and Senior Management’s Remuneration Policy • Directors’ Assessment Policy • Human Rights Policy • Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy • Insider Dealing Policy • Risk Management Policy • Safety and Health Policy • Directors’ Fit and Proper Policy • Succession Planning Policy • Independent Director Tenure Policy • Conflict of Interest Policy CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (cont’d) 172
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