KENANGA ANNUAL REPORT 2017

SOCIAL Diversity Is Key The Group is a melting-pot of one thousand one hundred and seventy-three (1,173) employees from diverse backgrounds, age groups, ethnicity and cultures. The Group has a healthy gender diverse workforce comprising 52% females and 48% males. We appreciate the contribution and commitment of our employees and will continue to put in place programmes to retain, nurture and grow our talent. Employee Engagement Activities Tengku Noor Zakiah Staff Outreach Fund The Tengku Noor Zakiah Staff Outreach Fund (the Fund) was established to provide financial aid specifically to employees and their family members who are in need of funding for treatment of illnesses, or if they require financial assistance due to disasters or tragedies. In 2017, the Fund provided cash aid to five (5) employees who were personally or whose family member was in need. Tengku Noor Zakiah Cup In its fourth (4 th ) year, our employees were divided into five (5) teams to compete in eight (8) sporting activities that ran throughout the year. This well-received initiative that promotes a healthy lifestyle, friendly competition and team work culminated in a prize-giving ceremony during the Kenanga Family Day on 25 November 2017 at the Sunway Lagoon theme park. At Kenanga Group, our priority is to take into account the needs of our employees and the communities in which we operate in. 52% 48% To foster greater appreciation of cultural diversity and to strengthen the spirit of camaraderie amongst the employees, we celebrate all major festivities such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Deepavali annually with specific events and activities for all employees to participate. Long Service 51% of our employees have been with the Group for over five (5) years with 11% who have been with the Group for over twenty (20) years. In 2017, we had given out long service awards to a total of twelve (12) employees – ten (10) employees who had served twenty (20) years and two (2) employees who had served thirty (30) years with the Group. Annual Report 2017 69 sustainability statement