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Stakeholder Engagement

Building Connections, Creating Shared Value

Creating Long-Term Value Through Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement

Meaningful stakeholder engagement enables WTK to understand stakeholder expectations, manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities, and strengthen long-term relationships. Through open dialogue and transparent communication, we gather valuable insights that support responsible decision-making, improve business performance, and contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and the communities where we operate.

Our Engagement

Principles

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UNDERSTAND

Listen to stakeholder perspectives and identify their needs and expectations

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RESPOND

Address concerns, manage impacts and take appropriate actions

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IMPROVE

Continuously strengthen our sustainability performance through stakeholder feedback

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ENGAGE

Maintain open, regular and transparent communication across our operations

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COLLABORATE

Work together with stakeholders to create shared values and positive outcomes

Who We Engage

Investors and Shareholders

We maintain transparent communication to enhance confidence and create long-term shareholder value.

Employees

Our people are our greatest strength. We value their wellbeing, growth and contributions.

Customers

We strive to deliver quality products and services that meet customer expectations and build lasting trust.

Government and Regulatory Authorities

We work closely with authorities to ensure compliance and support sustainable development.

Local Communities

We support community development and respect the rights, culture and aspirations of local communities.

Business Associate, Suppliers and Contractors

We collaborate with our partners to build a responsible, resilient and sustainable supply chain.

Investors and Shareholders

Engagement approach
  • Annual General Meeting (“AGM”)
  • Financial results briefings and announcements
  • Annual Report and Sustainability disclosures
  • Corporate website
  • Bursa announcements
AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Financial and operational performance
  • Business strategy, growth plans and risk management
  • Corporate governance practices
  • Sustainability performance and disclosures
OUTCOMES/VALUE CREATED
  • Transparent, timely and consistent communication
  • Improved understanding of the Group’s strategy, risks and performance
  • Strengthened investor confidence and long-term value creation

Employees

Engagement approach
  • Training programmes, workshops and internal awareness initiatives
  • Performance appraisals and feedback mechanisms
  • Sports, wellness and recreational activities
  • Grievance and whistleblowing channels

 

AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Respect for human rights and fair labour practices
  • Occupational safety and health
  • Training, skills development and career progression
  • Job security, welfare, remuneration and benefits
  • Workplace wellbeing and engagement
OUTCOMES/VALUE CREATED
  • Improved understanding of Group policies, values and organisational direction
  • Enhanced teamwork, morale and organisational culture
  • Strengthened workforce capability through training and certification
  • Improved employee wellbeing, engagement and retention

CUSTOMERS

Engagement approach
    • Formal and informal meetings
    • Face-to-face engagements and site visits
    • Corporate website and digital platforms
    • Social media, phone calls, emails and messaging platforms
    AREAS OF INTEREST
    • Product quality, safety and certification
    • Customer service standards and reliability
    • Compliance with sustainability and regulatory requirements
    • Ethical business conduct and corporate governance
    OUTCOMES/VALUE CREATED
    • Strengthened customer relationships and trust
    • Improved customer satisfaction and retention
    • Enhanced corporate reputation and brand credibility
    • Better alignment with customer sustainability expectations

    Government and Regulatory Authorities

    Engagement approach
      • Site inspections and official visits
      • Meetings, dialogues and consultations
      • Industry workshops and briefings
      • Collaboration and partnerships
      AREAS OF INTEREST
      • Regulatory compliance and reporting
      • Environmental management and protection
      • Labour practices, occupational safety and security
      • Responsible and ethical business conduct
      OUTCOMES/VALUE CREATED
      • Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
      • Improved understanding of regulatory requirements
      • Enhanced environmental, safety and operational practices
      • Constructive engagement with regulators

      Local Communities

      Engagement approach
        • Community engagement programmes and dialogues
        • Corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) initiatives
        • Grievance and whistleblowing channels
        AREAS OF INTEREST
        • Community development and social wellbeing
        • Employment and economic opportunities
        • Environmental and social impacts
        • Complaints and grievance resolution
        OUTCOMES/VALUE CREATED
        • Stronger and more constructive community relationships
        • Support for local development and social needs
        • Increased local employment opportunities
        • Improved grievance management and community trust

        Business Associates, Suppliers and Contractors

        Engagement approach
          • Meetings, briefings and tender processes
          • Contractual engagements and supplier evaluations
          • Whistleblowing channels
          AREAS OF INTEREST
          • Business continuity and reliability
          • Regulatory and contractual compliance
          • Sustainable and responsible supply chain practices
          • Fair pricing, service quality and ethical conduct
          • Transparency in procurement
          OUTCOMES/VALUE CREATED
          • Improved supply chain reliability and performance
          • Increased awareness of Group sustainability and compliance expectations
          • Enhanced alignment with Group policies and standards
          • Strengthened long-term business relationships

          STAKEHOLDER SURVEY l Your Voice Matters

          Double Materiality Assessment FY2026

          WTK is conducting its Double Materiality Assessment FY2026 to understand the sustainability impacts of our operations and how sustainability-related risks and opportunities may affect the Group. Stakeholders are invited to share their views to help identify and assess material sustainability topics.

          Our Membership of Association

          The Group engages with relevant industry stakeholders to support responsible business practices and enhance sustainability performance across its value chain.

          • Sarawak Timber Association (“STA”)
          • Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (“SOPPOA”)
          • Association of Importers and Exporters of Frozen Food Sarawak (“AIAEFFS”)
          • Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (“ACCCIM”)

          We value your feedback.

          If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, we would love to hear from you.

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          GOVERNANCE

          Upholding good governance, ethics and accountability in everything we do.

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          ECONOMY

          Driving sustainable growth and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.

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          ENVIRONMENT

          Protecting our environment and managing natural resources responsibly.

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          SOCIAL

          Empowering our people and strengthening communities for a better tomorrow.