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SLT-MOBITEL Announces New Whistleblowing Procedure, Fortifying Corporate Governance
Independent Panel and Transparent Reporting Channels for Robust ESG Policies
SLT-MOBITEL introduces an enhanced Whistleblowing Procedure to further strengthen the Organisation’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Policies. A key component of the upgraded procedure is the impartial Whistleblowing Unit, which comprises a panel completely independent from SLT-MOBITEL to conduct preliminary investigations into reported incidents.
The improved SLT-MOBITEL Group Whistleblowing Procedure enables company employees,any stakeholder connected to the organization or the public to report concerns about suspected serious misconduct that may adversely affect the Company, the Company’s customers, shareholders, employees, investors, or the public at large. This independent panel of the Whistleblowing Unit will conduct a preliminary investigation into reported incidents and submit their report to the Audit Committee, which will direct the Chief Internal Auditor and CEO to take appropriate action.
Reyaz Mihular, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Telecom Board, said “The Independent Whistleblower Panel is a testament to Sri Lanka Telecom’s commitment to best-in-class corporate governance practices. We believe that ethical governance and responsible corporate citizenship are fundamental to how we conduct business. This revised Whistleblowing Procedure is designed to provide safe channels for whistleblowers to report concerns on serious misconduct within the company, without fear of punishment or unfair treatment. Along with this latest initiative, SLT-MOBITEL will continue to embed robust ESG practices and policies in every business vertical within the organization as an essential component for sustainable business growth.”
The panel of the impartial Whistleblowing Unit comprises of Prof. Pavithra Kailasapathy, Professor, Department of Human Resources Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo; Gotabaya Dissanayake, Attorney at Law, and former Director General of the Employers’ Federation; Mohamed Awad, Chartered Accountant practicing as an Independent Consultant; and Rita Kern who functions as Secretary of the Unit.
The Whistleblowing Unit can be reached through various reporting channels including via Voice Mail Service/WhatsApp on the Ethics Hotline on 070 568 2121, through email on whistleblower@sltnet.lk or by sending letters and documents addressed to P.O Box 2323, Colombo 10.
ESG is a global framework for how corporates can create a better future for both current and future generations by balancing Environmental, Social and Governance concerns, transforming the way we work and going beyond our corporate social responsibilities. SLT MOBITEL’s ESG initiatives are setting new benchmarks, with a more holistic approach towards creating a brighter tomorrow
A heated argument broke out between Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan and Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar during the Kilinochchi District Coordination Committee meeting held yesterday (16).
A video footage of the incident shows the MP and the Minister engaging in a heated verbal exchange, following which a physical confrontation appeared to develop when the Minister attempted to grab files reportedly in the possession of MP Ramanathan.
“If you lay a hand on me, I’ll lay a hand on you too… got it?” Ramanathan is heard telling the Minister during the exchange.
Police and officials present at the meeting intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation were not immediately clear.
Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has filed an intervening petition before the Court of Appeal in connection with a petition filed by former head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act over investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks.
The Cardinal has sought permission from the court to make submissions in relation to Sallay’s petition and requested that it be dismissed.
The Colombo High Court yesterday fixed for Aug. 31 the pre-trial conference in the money laundering case filed by the Attorney General against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, and his great-aunt Daisy Forrest.
The case was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Rashmi Singappuli.
State Counsel Oswald Perera requested court to fix a date for the pre-trial conference and informed the judge that the prosecution would announce its position regarding the second accused, Daisy Forrest, at the conference. He also said the prosecution intended to notify court of amendments to the indictment.
After considering the submissions, Judge Singappuli ordered that the pre-trial conference be held on Aug. 31.
The Attorney General has indicted Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, alleging that they deposited nearly Rs. 59 million in bank accounts knowing, or having reason to believe, that the funds had been unlawfully acquired.
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