INTRODUCTION

The Eksons Corporation Berhad Group is committed to the highest standard of integrity, openness and accountability in the conduct of its businesses and its operations. Recognising this, Eksons Corporation Berhad lays out a Whistleblower Policy for all employees of the Group to disclose any improper conduct within the Eksons Group.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of this policy and procedure is to provide and facilitate a mechanism for any Whistleblower to report concerns about any suspected and/or known misconduct, wrongdoings, corruption, fraud, waste and/or abuse and to protect the Whistleblower from detrimental action, to provide for the matters disclosed to be investigated and dealt with.

SCOPE

This Whistleblower Policy applies to all employees of the Group to disclose any improper conduct and wrongdoing that may adversely impact the Company. The list of concerns includes, but not limited to following:-

1. 1. Any dishonest of fraudulent act
   2. Corruption or Bribery
   3. Abuse of power
   4. Conflict of interest
   5. Theft or embezzlement
   6. Misuse of company property
   7. No compliance with procedures

WHISTLEBLOWER’S PROTECTION

1. 1. Acting in Good Faith

      The Whistleblower must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates wrongful conduct. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offence, subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

   2. Request for Anonymit

      yAny Whistleblower that reports a violation or suspected violation may do so anonymously. The Whistleblower may choose to either identify themselves, or to remain anonymous when reporting suspected and/or known instances of misconduct, wrongdoings, corruption, fraud, waste and/or abuse.

   3. Assurance Against Retaliation

      The Whistleblower who acts in good faith shall be protected from any adverse employment action or harassment for reporting their concerns. Any retaliatory action against the Whistleblower is strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

   4. Confidentiality

      The identity and particulars of the Whistleblower and reports or disclosures shall be treated strictly confidential, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation.

   5. Immunity

      A Whistleblower shall not be subject to any civil or criminal liability or any liability arising by way of administrative process, including disciplinary action, and no action, claim or demand may be taken or made against the Whistleblower for making such disclosure.

   6. Protection

      The Whistleblower shall also be protected against:-

      1. the Whistleblower himself has participated in the improper conduct, wrongdoings, corruption, fraud, waste and abuse disclosed;
      2. the Whistleblower wilfully made in his disclosure of improper conduct a material statement which he knew or believed to be false or did not believe to be true;
      3. the disclosure is frivolous or vexatious; and
      4. the disclosure is made solely or substantially with the motive of avoiding dismissal or other disciplinary action.

REVOCATION OF POLICY & PROTECTION

The protection conferred under section (4) above shall be revoked by the Company if:-

1. 1. the Whistleblower himself has participated in the improper conduct, wrongdoings, corruption, fraud, waste and abuse disclosed;
   2. the Whistleblower wilfully made in his disclosure of improper conduct a material statement which he knew or believed to be false or did not believe to be true;
   3. the disclosure is frivolous or vexatious; and
   4. the disclosure is made solely or substantially with the motive of avoiding dismissal or other disciplinary action.

PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING

If a Whistleblower suspects that improper conduct, wrongdoings, corruption, fraud, waste, or abuse has occurred, the Whistleblower may report directly to Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The disclosure can be in writing and posted or email to:-

Hew Mei Ying 
Independent Director

Eksons Corporation Berhad 
15th Floor, Unit 5, Block B 
Megan Avenue II 
12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng 
50450 Kuala Lumpur 
Tel: +603 21611223 
Fax: +603 21611123 
Email: elainehew@eksons.com.my