KENANGA ANNUAL REPORT 2020

98 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT Focusing on Diversity and Inclusion We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce comprising individuals with different backgrounds, strengths and views, helps uncover new ideas and engenders innovation. We are committed to fostering a positive and thriving work environment where employees, regardless of their circumstances, are valued and treated with respect. Empowering Women in the Workforce Founded in 1973 by YM Tan Sri Tengku Dato’ Paduka Noor Zakiah Binti Tengku Ismail, the Group, since inception, has embraced equal opportunities. YM Tan Sri, was the first woman to join Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) in 1964 and was one of the founders of the Association of Stockbroking Companies in Malaysia. * Senior Management are employees at the director level and above, Middle Management indicates employees at the Senior Vice President and Assistant Vice President level, while Junior Employees encompass Senior Executives and below. Our Workplace in Figures 2020 617 48% 665 52% Female Male 600 48% 649 52% 2019 Gender 2017 2019 2018 2020 Workplace Composition Total number of employees 1,282 151 176 161 1,249 1,186 1,173 Non- Executive >50 30-39 40-50 <30 257 20% 257 20% 368 29% 400 31% Employees by Age Group Others Chinese Indian Other Bumiputera Malay Total Staff as at 31 Dec 2020 1,282 531 41.42% 10 0.78% 56 4.37% 19 1.48% 666 51.95% Ethnic Composition 2019 2020 Voluntary Attrition Rate Kenanga 9.56% 11.75% 12.10% 13.00% Industry standard Senior Management* 38.64% 51.76% 52.99% Representation of Women in: Representation of Women in: Representation of Women in: Middle Management* Junior Management* 154 SUSTAINABI L I TY STATEMENT Executive 1,131 1,095 1,025 997