Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad Sustainability Report 2019

Fast-forward to the year 2019 where CCM continued to reinforce the spirit of integrity across the Group by implementing key programmes pertaining to anti-bribery and anti-corruption matters at the Board, Senior Management and employee levels. The year in review saw the following key activities being implemented: Corporate Liability Training for the Board and Senior Management A training session titled “Corporate Liability – The Act, The Defence and The Reality” was conducted for 22 members of both CCM’s Board of Directors and its Senior Management. Placing an emphasis on the Corporate Liability Provision under Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act) the session saw participants garnering insights into the upcoming Corporate Liability Act (which takes effect on 1 June 2020) and the National Anti-Corruption Plan. Participants also discussed the effectiveness of the defence and the implications of the MACC Act and the related Guidelines on Adequate Procedures for the Company, its Board of Directors, Senior Management and staff. Refresher Course on Integrity-related Policies for Employees In conjunction with its review of the policies related to Anti-Bribery and Corruption matters, CCM’s Group Integrity Unit (GIU) conducted refresher courses for 180 permanent staff. The courses sought to create awareness and reinforce participants’ knowledge of the Group’s policies relating to gifts, entertainment and hospitality as well as the Whistle Blowing Policy. Integrity Roadshows for Employees The Group rolled out integrity roadshows in Klang Valley and Pasir Gudang to raise awareness about and educate employees on all of the Group’s integrity policies. Integrity Assessment Programme for Employees The GUI also conducted an Integrity Assessment for a total of 180 employees to benchmark the governance and integrity levels within the Group. The Integrity Assessment Tool (IAT) training – developed by the Malaysian Institute of Integrity covering 12 dimensions such as Leadership, Organisational Structure, Whistle Blowing and others – was brought into play for this exercise. Employee Briefing on Anti-Competitive Behaviour The Company conducted a briefing session focused on anti-competitive behaviour for more than 20 employees across the Group. The briefing served to educate our employees on the basic rules of engagement under competition law and how this law helps to ensure that consumers enjoy lower prices, better products and more choice. The most common stated objective of competition law is the maintenance of free and fair competition protecting customers from unfair business practices. 37 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2019