A key element in Bernard Business Consulting Sdn. Bhd. (“BBC”) is our Code of Business Ethics (“COBE”). We implement responsible and ethical business policies and practices in all aspects of our operations:   

1. Standard of Conduct 

We conduct our operations with honesty, integrity and openness, and with respect for the human rights and interests of our employees. We shall similarly respect the legitimate interests of those with whom we have relationships.   

2. Obeying the Law 

BBC Group, directors and our employees are required to comply with the laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate. BBC will promote and defend our legitimate business interests. BBC will cooperate with governments and other organisations, both direct and indirect, in the development of proposed legislation and other regulations which may affect our legitimate business interests.   

3. Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption 

BBC has a Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy which demonstrate our commitment to never offer, give, request, or receive whether directly or indirectly bribes or other improper advantages for business or financial gain. Similarly, such unhealthy practices by its employees are not tolerated. We commit to the principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent and adhere to these principles in all our negotiations and interactions with stakeholders.  

4. Conflicts of Interests 

All BBC directors and employees are expected to avoid personal activities and financial interests which would be in conflict with their responsibilities to the Group. BBC directors and employees must not seek gain for themselves or others through misuse of their positions.   

5. Customers 

BBC is committed to providing quality products and services which consistently offer value in terms of price and collaborative opportunity. Products or services will be accurately and properly agreed by BBC and customers.   

6. Business Partners 

BBC is committed to establishing mutually beneficial relations with our suppliers, customers, and business partners. In our business dealings, we expect our business partners to adhere to business ethics consistent with ours. BBC strives to be a trusted corporate citizen and as an integral part of society, to fulfil its responsibilities to the societies and communities in which we operate.   

7. Competition 

BBC believes in vigorous yet fair competition and supports the development of appropriate competition laws. BBC and its employees will conduct their operations in accordance with the principles of fair competition and all applicable regulations. 

8. The Environment 

BBC is committed to making continuous improvements in the management of our environmental impact and to the longer-term goal of developing a sustainable business.   

9. Privacy  

BBC has a Privacy Policy to regulate the collection, processing and usage of personal data in the ordinary course of its business. This is to ensure that personal information whether such information is collected on paper, stored in a computer database system or recorded on other materials are dealt with appropriately, and adequate security measures are accorded to such personal information under the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.  

Issue date: March 2016