Kenanga Sustainability Report 2023

70 ABOUT THIS REPORT WE ARE KENANGA LEADERSHIP STATEMENTS SUSTAINABILITY AT KENANGA KENANGA INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023 As an official partner of LeadWomen, an organisation founded in 2011 to advance the presence of women in senior leadership and corporate boards in Malaysia, Kenanga reinforced our commitment towards promoting gender equality and women empowerment. Through the partnership, we supported LeadWomen’s dialogue session on “Women on Boards,” where our Board member participated as one of the panellist speakers, sharing her experience and insights on driving meaningful change towards a more equitable future. The session covered leadership development, representation and inclusion, offering attendees with an opportunity to learn from influential leaders. Additionally, through LeadWomen, we conducted a webinar on the “Introduction to DEI and Allyship at the Workplace”. The one (1)-hour session, tailored for Kenanga employees, provided an understanding of the various aspects of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). A total of 159 employees benefitted from the session. Kenanga is Officially a Partner of LeadWomen Employee Engagement on Diversity and Inclusion Kenanga continuously strives to encourage two (2)-way, open communication with our employees through dialogues and discussions. Our employee engagement programmes seek to promote the sharing of knowledge amongst our employees, celebrate diversity, and foster a sense of belonging. Every year, we commemorate Founder’s Day alongside the birthday of our esteemed Founder Emeritus and Adviser, YM Tan Sri Dato’ Paduka Tengku Noor Zakiah Tengku Ismail, a pioneering female stockbroker in the country. This tradition serves as a tribute to our heritage and is an annual celebration of Kenanga’s success. In 2023, Founder’s Day activities included a nationwide celebration of virtual games via myKenanga Intranet portal. Total participation from employees in all activities conducted were 1,897. Employee Engagement Activities Celebrating Our Founder’s Day EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES

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