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Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy.

A zero-tolerance approach to all forms of bribery and corruption — aligned with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and applicable to every director, employee, contractor, and business partner.

Effective Date: 18 December 2025
Section 01

Policy statement.

Malaysian Pest Control Sdn. Bhd. (“the Company”) is committed to conducting its business with integrity, transparency, and the highest ethical standards. The Company adopts a zero-tolerance approach towards all forms of bribery and corruption and is committed to complying with all applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws in Malaysia, including but not limited to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act).

This policy sets out the Company’s principles and requirements in preventing bribery and corruption in all business dealings and activities.

Section 02

Scope and applicability.

This policy applies to:

  • All directors, officers, and employees of the Company (whether permanent, contract, or temporary)
  • All third parties acting on behalf of the Company, including agents, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and business partners

Compliance with this policy is mandatory.

Section 03

Definition of bribery and corruption.

Bribery refers to offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting anything of value (whether directly or indirectly) with the intention of influencing a business decision or securing an improper advantage.

Corruption includes bribery, abuse of power, conflict of interest, and any dishonest conduct for personal or corporate gain.

Section 04

Prohibited conduct.

Strictly Prohibited

Employees and associated persons are strictly prohibited from:

  • Offering, promising, giving, requesting, or accepting bribes in any form
  • Using intermediaries or third parties to carry out bribery on the Company’s behalf
  • Making facilitation payments or kickbacks
  • Engaging in any conduct that may give rise to the appearance of bribery or corruption
Section 05

Gifts, entertainment and hospitality.

5.1 General Principle

The Company prohibits employees from soliciting or accepting gifts, entertainment, or benefits that may influence, or be perceived to influence, their judgment or decision-making.

5.2 Permitted Gifts

Employees may accept gifts in kind only under the following conditions:

5.2.1
The value of the gift does not exceed RM 100
5.2.2
The gift is provided by a client or business partner as a goodwill gesture, particularly to technicians during service delivery
5.2.3
The gift is not given in exchange for any favour, preferential treatment, or improper advantage
RM 100
Gift Value Ceiling
The maximum permitted gift value.

Any gift exceeding this threshold must be declined, returned, or escalated to management.

5.3 Reporting of Gifts

All gifts received, regardless of value, must be reported to the employee’s immediate superior.

The Company reserves the right to exercise discretion on the treatment of such gifts, including:

  • Allowing the gift to be retained by the employee
  • Requiring the gift to be shared or distributed among employees
  • Donating the gift to a charitable organisation

Failure to declare gifts may be treated as a disciplinary matter.

Section 06

Facilitation payments.

The Company strictly prohibits facilitation payments, regardless of amount, to expedite or secure routine governmental or business actions.

Section 07

Conflict of interest.

Employees must avoid situations where personal interests conflict, or appear to conflict, with the interests of the Company. Any actual or potential conflict of interest must be declared promptly to management.

Section 08

Whistleblowing policy.

8.1 Reporting Channel

The Company encourages employees and external parties to report any suspected or actual bribery, corruption, or unethical conduct.

Reports should be made via email to: lowchinann@msianpestcontrol.com

8.2 Non-Anonymous Reporting

Whistleblowers must provide their personal details when making a report. Anonymous reports will not be accepted. Reports shall contain relevant and detailed information pertaining to the alleged, suspected, or actual corruption practice (e.g. time of incident, parties involved, location, detail of the transactions).

All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for investigation purposes.

8.3 Protection of Whistleblowers

The Company will not tolerate retaliation, harassment, or discrimination against any whistleblower who reports in good faith. Any act of retaliation will result in disciplinary action.

For broader whistle-blowing procedures including investigation panel and acknowledgment timelines, see our Whistle Blowing Policy.

Section 09

Investigation and disciplinary action.

All reported cases will be assessed and investigated fairly and promptly. Where misconduct is proven, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken, which may include:

  • Disciplinary sanctions
  • Termination of employment or contract
  • Reporting to relevant authorities
Section 10

Responsibilities.

  • Board of Directors: Overall oversight and commitment to this policy
  • Management: Implementation, monitoring, and enforcement
  • Employees: Compliance with this policy and reporting of any suspected breaches
Section 11

Training and awareness.

The Company may provide training and communications to ensure employees understand their obligations under this policy.

Section 12

Review of policy.

This policy shall be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to ensure continued relevance and compliance with applicable laws.

Document Authority
Approved By
Management of Malaysian Pest Control Sdn. Bhd.
Effective Date
18 December 2025

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