{"id":1653,"date":"2026-09-24T18:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T10:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estechs.com\/?page_id=1653"},"modified":"2026-09-24T18:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T10:13:33","slug":"corporate-governance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/estechs.com\/?page_id=1653","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Governance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* Hide WordPress auto-generated page title *\/\n.entry-title,.page-title,.uk-article-title,.uk-h1{display:none!important}\n\n\/* Remove top padding from WordPress\/YOOtheme content wrapper *\/\n.uk-section,.tm-main,.entry-content,.uk-article{padding-top:0!important;margin-top:0!important}\n\n\/* Hero Banner *\/\n.cg-hero{\n  width:100vw;\n  position:relative;\n  left:50%;\n  right:50%;\n  margin-left:-50vw;\n  margin-right:-50vw;\n  margin-top:-40px;\n  height:450px;\n  background:url('https:\/\/estechs.com\/wp-content\/themes\/yootheme\/cache\/estek-slide-01-6b200864.jpeg') center center\/cover 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Raising a genuine concern will never disadvantage the reporter, even if the concern is not substantiated.\",\"Applies to Estek Automation Sdn Bhd and Estek Manufacturing Sdn Bhd. Directors, employees, temporary staff, interns, consultants, contractors, suppliers, customers, business partners and any person dealing with the Company may report.\"]},\n    {h:\"Reportable Concerns\",i:[\"<strong>Covered<\/strong> \u2014 Fraud and falsification of records; bribery and corruption; undisclosed conflicts of interest; financial misconduct; breaches of law, regulation or Company policy; abuse of authority; personal data breaches; serious health, safety or environmental risks.\",\"<strong>Not covered<\/strong> \u2014 Salary disputes, performance evaluations, promotion decisions, leave matters and personal grievances not involving misconduct \u2014 these follow normal HR procedures.\"]},\n    {h:\"Where to Report\",i:[\"<strong>Financial misconduct, fraud, bribery or corruption:<\/strong> Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Estek_Whistle@gmail.com\",\"<strong>HR matters \u2014 harassment, discrimination, abuse of authority:<\/strong> HR Officer or Careline@estechs.com\",\"<strong>Safety or environmental risks:<\/strong> OSH Coordinator or Careline@estechs.com\",\"<strong>Personal data breaches:<\/strong> COO as PDPA owner or Privacy@estechs.com\",\"<strong>Matters not clearly categorised, or where a named recipient is the subject:<\/strong> Internal Control Manager \u2014 Estek_IC@gmail.com or Estek_Whistle@gmail.com\",\"<strong>Escalation<\/strong> \u2014 If the primary recipient does not acknowledge within the stipulated timeline, is implicated, or the reporter is dissatisfied, escalate to the Internal Control Manager.\",\"<strong>Anonymous reports<\/strong> \u2014 Reports may be made anonymously and will be assessed on their merits. Reporters are encouraged, but never required, to identify themselves.\"]},\n    {h:\"What to Include\",i:[\"Description of the incident; date and location; persons involved; how the reporter became aware; supporting evidence where available; witnesses if any.\",\"Reports should be made in good faith on reasonable grounds.\"]},\n    {h:\"Handling & Timelines\",i:[\"<strong>Acknowledgment<\/strong> \u2014 Reports are acknowledged within 5 working days of receipt.\",\"<strong>Assessment<\/strong> \u2014 The recipient decides the investigation approach within 10 working days.\",\"<strong>Investigation<\/strong> \u2014 Conducted fairly and objectively by persons free of conflict; may include interviews, document review and external expertise. The subject of a report is informed and heard at the appropriate stage.\",\"<strong>Outcome<\/strong> \u2014 Where misconduct is substantiated: process improvements, disciplinary action up to dismissal, recovery of losses, termination of business relationships, and\/or referral to authorities.\"]},\n    {h:\"Confidentiality & Protection\",i:[\"<strong>Confidentiality<\/strong> \u2014 The reporter's identity and the report's contents are disclosed only on a strict need-to-know basis or where required by law.\",\"<strong>Statutory protection<\/strong> \u2014 The Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 protects disclosures of improper conduct made to enforcement agencies (e.g. the MACC, the police).\",\"<strong>False reports<\/strong> \u2014 Knowingly false or malicious allegations are a disciplinary matter. 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Directors must additionally declare interests in contracts and transactions as required by the Companies Act 2016.\",\"<strong>Related party transactions<\/strong> \u2014 RPTs must be declared, reviewed and approved by non-interested authority.\"]},\n    {h:\"Anti-Bribery, Gifts & Hospitality\",i:[\"<strong>Zero tolerance<\/strong> \u2014 We do not offer, promise, give, solicit or accept anything of value to improperly influence a decision, directly or through intermediaries.\",\"<strong>Gifts & hospitality<\/strong> \u2014 May only be given or accepted within the limits and registration requirements of the ABAC Policy.\",\"<strong>Corporate liability<\/strong> \u2014 Under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009 the Company can be criminally liable for corruption by persons associated with it. 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