C&A Machinery Sdn Bhd (“C&A Machinery”, “the Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”) affirms its unequivocal commitment to conduct business lawfully, ethically, and with respect for fundamental human rights. The Company maintains a zero-tolerance position towards modern slavery in all forms, including forced or compulsory labour, human trafficking, servitude, debt bondage, and child labour. Such practices are wholly unacceptable and have no place in our operations, our business relationships, or our supply chain. 

This Statement sets out the principles and measures adopted by the Company to prevent, identify, and address risks of modern slavery and related labour abuses. 

1. Company Profile 

C&A Machinery Sdn Bhd is a Malaysia-based manufacturer of plastic bag machinery and an industrial spare parts supplier. Our activities may require the procurement of materials, components, and services from external parties and may involve third-party contractors supporting logistics, maintenance, and other operational needs. 

2. Policy Position and Core Principles 

The Company’s expectations are clear: 

• Employment must be freely chosen. No person shall be required to work through coercion, intimidation, threats, deception, or abuse of vulnerability. 

• No forced labour or human trafficking. The Company prohibits any practice that facilitates forced labour, trafficking, or exploitation. 

• No unlawful child labour. The Company does not permit child labour in breach of applicable laws and regulations. 

• Respect, dignity, and lawful treatment. All individuals working for or on behalf of the Company must be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and in accordance with applicable labour requirements. 

3. Governance and Accountability 

Overall responsibility for this Statement and the Company’s approach to preventing modern slavery rests with senior management. The Company expects managers and personnel with responsibilities in human resources, procurement, and contractor engagement to implement these principles in practice, identify indicators of risk, and escalate concerns promptly and appropriately. 

4. Operational Controls and Employment Standards 

To give effect to our zero-tolerance position, the Company seeks to maintain the following standards, as applicable to our operations: 

• Transparent employment terms: Employees should receive clear information regarding employment terms, including job scope, wages, working hours, overtime arrangements, and lawful deductions. 

• Wages and working hours: The Company is committed to lawful wage practices and accurate recording of working hours and payroll. 

• Freedom of movement and resignation: Employees must be free to leave employment in accordance with applicable notice requirements and without unlawful penalties.

• Prohibition of exploitative practices: The Company does not condone practices associated with forced labour risk, including but not limited to: 

a. charging recruitment fees or related costs to workers by recruitment intermediaries; 

b. confiscation or retention of passports, identity documents, or permits, except where strictly required for lawful administrative purposes and with the worker’s knowledge and consent; 

c. restrictions on workers’ movement or personal liberty not required by law, safety, or legitimate operational necessity. 

Worker voice and grievance: The Company supports the ability of workers to raise concerns without fear of retaliation and seeks to handle complaints sensitively, fairly, and, where possible, confidentially. 

5. Supply Chain and Third-Party Expectations 

The Company recognises that modern slavery risks may arise beyond direct employment, including in supply chains and through contractors. Accordingly, we expect suppliers, contractors, and service providers to uphold standards consistent with this Statement, including: 

• prohibition of forced labour, human trafficking, and unlawful child labour; 

• ethical recruitment practices, including the prohibition of recruitment fees charged to workers; 

• non-retention of passports or identity documents; and lawful and humane working conditions. 

Where appropriate, the Company may communicate these expectations through contractual terms, purchase documentation, supplier onboarding, and engagement processes. Where credible concerns are identified, the Company may seek clarification, require corrective action, and/or reconsider the continuation of the business relationship. 

6. Reporting, Investigation, and Remediation 

The Company encourages any employee, contractor, or stakeholder to report suspected or actual incidents of modern slavery, forced labour, or related abuses connected to our operations or supply chain. The Company will treat such reports seriously and will, where appropriate: 

• assess and investigate the matter promptly; 

• take corrective and preventative action; 

• engage relevant business partners to remedy identified issues; and 

• consider reporting to relevant authorities where required by applicable law. 

The Company will not tolerate retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith. 

7. Continuous Improvement 

The Company acknowledges that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to continuous improvement through periodic review of our practices and, where appropriate, strengthening internal awareness and third-party engagement to reduce risk over time. 

8. Approval and Sign-Off 

This Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking Statement is approved by the Director of C&A Machinery Sdn Bhd. 

Signed for and on behalf of C&A Machinery Sdn Bhd: Aw Shiaw Ching

C&A Machinery Sdn Bhd (“C&A Machinery”, “the Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to responsible business conduct, ethical governance, and sustainable value creation. We recognise that ESG performance is increasingly essential to long-term resilience, customer confidence, access to finance, and employee wellbeing. 

This Statement sets out our ESG commitments, and the governance measures we apply to manage ESG-related risks and opportunities across our operations as a Malaysia-based manufacturer of plastic bag machinery and an industrial spare parts supplier. 

1. Basis and Reference Frameworks (SME-Appropriate) 

As a small-to-medium enterprise, we adopt a practical and proportionate ESG approach. Our ESG programme and disclosures are informed by credible Malaysia-relevant guidance and recognised good practices, including: 

• SME-focused ESG guidance for Malaysian enterprises and capacity-building resources; smecorp.gov.my+1  

• applicable Malaysian governance and compliance expectations, including anti-corruption and data protection requirements. sprm.gov.my+1 

2. Governance, Accountability and Oversight 

C&A Machinery treats ESG as a governance matter. Accordingly: 

• The Director provides oversight of ESG direction, priorities, and integrity of ESG disclosures. 

• Management is responsible for implementing ESG controls within operations, procurement, human resources, and contractor management. 

• ESG risks (including operational, labour, supply chain, environmental, and compliance risks) are expected to be identified, recorded, and addressed through corrective actions and periodic reviews. 

3. Material ESG Topics (What We Focus On) 

We recognise that ESG should focus on what is material to the business and stakeholders. For our activities, key themes may include: 

• Environment: energy use, material efficiency, waste management, and safe handling of oils/chemicals. 

• Social: occupational safety and health, fair employment, worker welfare (including any migrant worker considerations), and responsible recruitment. 

• Governance: business integrity and anti-corruption, ethical procurement, confidentiality and data protection, and responsible supplier/contractor management. bursamalaysia.com+1 

4. Environmental Commitments 

We are committed to responsible environmental management and continuous improvement. We aim to: 

• comply with applicable environmental legal and regulatory requirements; 

• improve resource efficiency (electricity, materials, and consumables) through preventive maintenance, process discipline, and reduction of avoidable waste; 

• manage waste responsibly, prioritising reduction, reuse and recycling where feasible, and safe disposal through appropriate parties; and 

• prevent pollution risks through proper storage, handling, and housekeeping practices for industrial materials. 

Where practicable, we will strengthen our environmental management in line with recognised frameworks (e.g., environmental management system principles). ISO 

5. Social Commitments (People, Safety, and Human Rights) 

We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is safe, respectful, and lawful. We will: 

• uphold fair employment practices consistent with applicable labour requirements (wages, working hours, lawful deductions, and clear employment terms); 

• maintain a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, bullying, and retaliation; and 

• maintain zero tolerance for forced labour, human trafficking, and unlawful child labour. 

We encourage employees and relevant stakeholders to raise concerns in good faith. We will treat concerns seriously and seek to address them fairly and without retaliation. 

6. Governance and Business Integrity 

C&A Machinery is committed to high standards of integrity and compliance. We aim to: 

• prohibit bribery and corruption in any form and maintain controls appropriate to our size and risk profile, taking reference from Malaysia’s corporate liability expectations under MACC Act Section 17A; sprm.gov.my+1 

• manage conflicts of interest and promote ethical decision-making in sales, procurement, tendering, and contracting; 

• safeguard customer and business information and handle personal data responsibly in line with Malaysia’s PDPA; pdp.gov.my 

• apply responsible procurement practices, including communicating ESG expectations to suppliers and contractors where relevant

• maintain accurate records to support accountability (finance, procurement, HR, and safety records). 

We may adopt elements of recognised good-practice standards (e.g., anti-bribery and compliance management system principles) as our capabilities evolve. ISO+1 

7. Supplier and Contractor Expectations 

We recognise that ESG risks can arise through third parties. We expect suppliers, contractors, and service providers to: 

• comply with applicable laws and operate ethically; 

• prohibit forced labour, human trafficking, and unlawful child labour; and 

• maintain safe and lawful working conditions. 

Where credible concerns are identified, we may seek clarification, require corrective action, and/or review the continuation of the business relationship. 

8. Continuous Improvement and Review 

ESG is a continuous improvement journey. We will periodically review our ESG priorities, strengthen internal awareness, and improve the quality of our ESG practices and communication over time, taking reference from SME-oriented ESG resources and recognised reporting concepts such as materiality and performance indicators. JC3+2bursamalaysia.com+2 

9. Approval 

This ESG Statement is approved by the Director of C&A Machinery Sdn Bhd. 

Signed for and on behalf of C&A Machinery Sdn Bhd:  Aw Shiaw Ching