Annual Report 2023 53 Compliance with ABAC Policy FY2022 FY2023 No. of Datasonic’s staff disciplined or dismissed due to non-compliance with ABAC Policy 0 0 Fines, penalties or settlements from regulatory authorities in relation to corruption (RM) 0 0 Political contributions (RM) 0 0 Whistleblowing Policy Datasonic has established a Whistleblowing Policy that encourages and protects individuals who report concerns of misconduct. The whistleblower’s identity is kept private and confidential, without fear of disciplinary action or reprisal. All reports are thoroughly investigated, and appropriate remedial action is taken in cases of confirmed wrongdoing. In FY2023, there were zero (0) whistleblowing reports received by Datasonic. The Group’s Whistleblowing Policy is updated from time to time to maintain relevancy. It is available for reference on Datasonic’s corporate website. ETHICS & INTEGRITY We believe that strong corporate governance is essential in preserving the interest of our stakeholders and ensuring long-term sustainability of Datasonic. Guided by industry best practices, we remain steadfast to maintaining an effective governance system while upholding high standards of integrity in our business dealings. Our commitment is set out in the Employee Handbook and the Group’s Code of Conduct, which is communicated to all employees and stakeholders. The Board oversees the Group’s compliance with anticorruption policies, while the Group’s Integrity and Governance Unit (“IGU”) manages integrity and governance-related matters across the Group. Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (“ABAC”) Policy We have a zero-tolerance approach to unethical business practices including all forms of bribery and corruption. This is in accordance with the Group’s ABAC Policy, which complies with Section17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009. The policy, which is in English, is applicable to Datasonic’s directors, employees, business associates, and other third-party intermediaries, and is made available to internal and external stakeholders through various means, such as the corporate website, and through internal communication, among others. Any external providers who are found to be in breach of the ABAC Policy will result in termination. Training on anti-bribery anti-corruption is conducted to raise awareness across the Group. In FY2023, Datasonic’s Board members and employees underwent anti-corruption education and awareness training. Furthermore, our personnel are required to declare that they have understood and abide by the guidelines in the ABAC Policy. As-of-date, 85% of the employees have undergone the anti-corruption training. The remaining individuals are unable to attend due to other work-related commitments. However, we have taken measures to ensure their understanding of the policies. A briefing on the ABAC policy and Whistleblowing policy is also incorporated as part of induction process for the new employees to ensure their awareness and understanding of these important policies from the beginning of their employment. Corruption risk assessment is also embedded in the Group’s risk management process, with 100% of our operations assessed for corruption-related risks in FY2023. 100% Operations Assessed for Corruption-Related Risks ZERO Whistleblowing Reports Received SUSTAINABILITY REPORT ZERO Reported Cases of Bribery and Corruption
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