75 MANAGING OUR KEY ESG RISKS GOOD GOVERNANCE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES APPENDIX Addressing COVID-19 The Ministry of Health (“MOH”) has guided the country’s transition from the COVID-19 pandemic to an endemic phase, implementing several revisions to the standard operating procedures (“SOPs”). Aligning with MOH’s updates, we have consistently reviewed, updated and communicated our internal COVID-19 measures across the entire organisation during the reporting year. In December 2023, there was an increase in COVID-19 cases nationwide. In response, the Group Business Continuity Management Committee shared updated precautionary measures to maintain a safe work environment for all. The Group has been operating at full capacity in the office since November 2022. However, in April 2023, a Hybrid Work Arrangement was implemented to provided employees and Heads of Divisions/ CEOs with greater autonomy and flexibility in planning their work schedules according to business needs and the priorities of respective divisions/ subsidiaries to enhance productivity. Promoting Emotional Wellness At Kenanga, we strive to enhance employees’ overall wellbeing by integrating mental health support into our employee wellness programmes. Thus, Group Human Resources (“GHR”) organises health-related programmes and talks annually. In 2023, we engaged mental health professionals from a reputable wellness organisation, Naluri Hidup Sdn Bhd (“Naluri”) to conduct talks aimed at enhancing mental health awareness for our employees. Additionally, we partnered with Etiqa Insurance Berhad (“Etiqa”), an insurance provider, and MiCare Sdn Bhd (“MiCare”), a third-party medical administrator, to conduct three (3) health talks as follows: EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES C.A.R.E Workshop (Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocacy Workshop for People Managers) 79 employees 155 employees 168 employees Virtual Health Talk - Lower Back Pain and Methods of Prevention Virtual Health Talk – Diabetes Mellitus Partnership with Objectives Number of Participation Programme Naluri The session aimed to facilitate open discussions to reduce mental health stigma and cultivate for a healthy and productive workforce. The programme also encouraged employees to seek guidance on emotional wellness. The session aimed to help participants understand the causes, management and prevention of diabetes. The programme covered the origins of diabetes, effective lifestyle management, the role of medications and focused on identifying and reducing associated risk factors. The session aimed to help participants maintain a healthy lower back, covering topics on body awareness by identifying factors causing back pain and exploring the link between stress and back discomfort. The programme promoted exercise for preventing lower back issues and introduces new approaches for managing pain. MiCare and Etiqa
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