KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata” or “the Group”) yesterday renewed its commitment to creating an operational environment free of bribery, corruption and graft through the signing of a Corruption Free Pledge following its inaugural pledge in 2018.
Representing Axiata was one of the Acting Group CEOs, Vivek Sood, who signed the Corruption Free Pledge in the presence of the Director of the Public Sector Governance Division of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Madam Lim Bee Kean, at the Group’s headquarters.
The Corruption Free Pledge signing reflects the Group’s effort to uphold the National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023 which enshrines the people’s expectation for a corruption-free Malaysia and promotes greater transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels. It also distills the essence of Axiata’s Anti-Corruption Plan, which was formulated and approved by the Board in 2021 underpinned by Axiata’s core value of Uncompromising Integrity Exceptional Performance (UI.EP).
Axiata ensures that the highest standards of governance are upheld through Board Risk and Compliance Committees which have been established at the Corporate Center and in all of its Operating Companies across its regional footprint. Similarly, the Group has also established Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Committees groupwide to uphold the policies in place.
Also present at the signing were Group Chairman, Senior Leadership Team, CEOs and Board members of Operating Companies (OpCos) and their respective compliance representatives. The event is the culmination of Axiata’s Integrity Month, a month-long celebration of the Group’s Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) activities to create awareness, alignment and adoption throughout the organisation.
CommentariesTan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Chairman of Axiata said, “The signing of the Corruption Free Pledge reiterates Axiata’s zero tolerance stance against bribery and corruption and our commitment to uphold the highest levels of integrity and Corporate Governance standards as one of the leading companies in the region.”
“It establishes the foundation of our business and it both stems from and solidifies our purpose for Advancing Asia. In practice, this commitment engenders a cohesive culture of integrity which is vital for success through ethical business practices and the striving for excellence in all areas of business. This in turn gives rise to our vision to become The Next Generation Digital Champion and fuels our ambition as a company, as well as an industry leader,” he said.
Director of the Public Sector Governance Division of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Madam Lim Bee Kean said, “I am pleased to congratulate Axiata for the fresh undertaking by both leadership and individual employees in their daily duties. The transparency and accountability displayed by Axiata demonstrates that the tone from the top has successfully cascaded throughout the organisation and spurs the Group forward as an enabler for its growth ambitions.”
About AxiataIn pursuit of its vision to be The Next Generation Digital Champion by 2024, Axiata is a diversified telecommunications and digital conglomerate operating Digital Telcos, Digital Businesses and Infrastructure businesses across a footprint spanning ASEAN and South Asia.
The Group has controlling stakes in market-leading mobile and fixed operators in the region including 'Celcom' in Malaysia, 'XL’ and ‘Link Net' in Indonesia, 'Dialog' in Sri Lanka, 'Robi' in Bangladesh, 'Smart' in Cambodia and 'Ncell' in Nepal. Axiata’s regional digital business verticals comprise “Boost” a fintech play, and ‘ADA’, a digital analytics and AI company. 'edotco' is among the top 10 independent TowerCos globally, operating in nine countries to deliver telecommunications infrastructure services.
As a committed and long-term investor, the Group actively supports and drives young talent development; community outreach; as well as climate change initiatives. Axiata's broader goal of Advancing Asia aims to piece together the best in the region in terms of innovation, connectivity and talent to drive digital inclusion and sustainable progress across our markets. Find out more at
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