The Company believes that a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture are fundamental to the Company’s sustainable growth and operational success, driving high performance and promoting innovation.

 

The Workforce Diversity Policy (“this Policy”) outlines our approach and commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workforce (including senior management and staff).

 

1) The Company is dedicated to upholding diversity and inclusion in our employment-related practices and decisions by complying with all applicable equal opportunities and related legislation and good management practices;

 

2) The Company is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where all employees, regardless of gender, age, family status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability or other characteristics protected by applicable laws, are valued, respected, and treated fairly with equal access to opportunities at the workplace for all staff;

 

3) The Company is also committed to providing equal opportunities in relation to recruitment, training and development, performance and compensation evaluation, and career and promotion opportunities. All employment-related decisions are made based on merit, free from any form of bias or discrimination. Qualifications, experience, skills and performance are the primary factors considered by the Company when making such decisions.

 

4) The Company does not tolerate and take appropriate actions (including disciplinary action) in case of any form of bias, discrimination, harassment, vilification, victimisation or violence in the workplace and in any work-related circumstances. The grievance procedure and the whistleblowing policy of the Company have been put in place through which employees, in confidence, to raise their concerns relating to the workplace and/or in any work-related circumstances.

 

5) The Company will provide orientation for every new recruit to ensure that all our staff are aware of the equal opportunities and this Policy.

 

6) This Policy applies to all group companies (including the Company and its subsidiaries) and will be disclosed on the website of the Company. The nomination committee of the Company (the “Nomination Committee”) will review this Policy from time to time to ensure its appropriateness and compliance with the applicable laws and/or regulations. Any revision to this Policy as recommended by the Nomination Committee will be submitted to the board of directors of the Company for consideration and approval.