Baiduri Bank Sendirian Berhad and its subsidiaries, Baiduri Finance Berhad and Baiduri Capital Sendirian Berhad (collectively referred to as the “Group”) is committed to the highest standard of integrity, transparency and accountability in the conduct of its business and operations.
The Group has established its Group Whistleblowing Policy to provide a safe and confidential channel for reporting illegal, unethical or questionable practices.
The Group has established its Group Whistleblowing Policy to provide a safe and confidential channel for reporting illegal, unethical or questionable practices.
What constitutes whistleblowing?
While there is no definitive list of what should be reported, examples of what types of concerns can be reported include, but are not limited to:
- Criminal activities including corruption, bribery, fraud, theft, embezzlement, or dishonesty;
- Forgery or alteration of any documents belonging to the Group or its customers;
- Non-compliance with the Group’s policies, procedures, legal or regulatory requirements;
- Misuse of position or confidential information, including insider trading or unauthorized disclosures;
- Any financial irregularities, including misreporting of financial information or unauthorised transactions;
- Discriminatory practices, including bullying and harassment;
- Conflict of interest; or
- Attempts to cover up any of the above concerns.
Who can raise a concern?
The Group encourages all stakeholders including employees, customers, vendors, and members of the public to report concerns in good faith, without fear of retaliation.
Who can be reported?
Reports may be made against any individual or party associated with the Group. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Directors, Senior Management and employees;
- Agents, contractors, subcontractors;
- Vendors, suppliers, and service providers; and
- Consultants and any other individuals performing services for or on behalf of the Group
Reporting channels
Whistleblowers are encouraged to complete the Group Whistleblowing Disclosure Form and submit it through one of the following channels:
To facilitate an effective investigation, whistleblowers are encouraged to include their name and contact details to assist where further follow-up is needed or obtain additional information for the purposes of investigation.
Whistleblowers will receive an acknowledgment email from the Whistleblowing Officer confirming receipt of their concerns. The Whistleblowing Officer will undertake a preliminary review and notify the concern to the Group Audit Committee or the Baiduri Finance Audit Committee.
- Email: [email protected]; or
- Post or hand-delivered in a sealed envelope marked “Strictly Confidential and to be opened by recipient only” and addressed to:
Whistleblowing OfficerCEO OfficeBaiduri Bank Headquarters,1 Jalan GadongBandar Seri Begawan BA1511Brunei Darussalam
To facilitate an effective investigation, whistleblowers are encouraged to include their name and contact details to assist where further follow-up is needed or obtain additional information for the purposes of investigation.
Whistleblowers will receive an acknowledgment email from the Whistleblowing Officer confirming receipt of their concerns. The Whistleblowing Officer will undertake a preliminary review and notify the concern to the Group Audit Committee or the Baiduri Finance Audit Committee.
Confidentiality and non-retaliation
All whistleblowing concerns are treated with utmost confidentiality. The Group is committed to ensuring that individuals who raise concerns in good faith are protected from retaliation, harassment, or any form of adverse treatment.
