PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) regularly evaluates the Internal Control System effectiveness, to assess the reliability of the PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Internal Control System and the consistency in its application. The internal control system evaluation in 2021 was carried out through self-assessment with the results showing that the entire PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Internal Control System was effective. This shows that PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) has complied with the predetermined internal control elements.
The Board of Commissioners is of the view that the internal control system has been running properly. The Board of Commissioners would also like to express its appreciation for the performance achieved by the Internal Audit Unit (IAU) in 2021. The internal control adequacy is reflected in the audit report submitted by IAU to the Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners.
WHISTLEBLOWING SYSTEM
A Whistleblowing system (WBS), called Pelindo Bersih, was introduced to provide opportunities for all Pelindo personnel and other stakeholders to report any indications of violations of applicable ethical values, based on accountable evidence and with good intentions. Pelindo established the application/ system to receive reports related to fraudulent acts, corruption, and extortion, from all stakeholders who have information and wish to report an act indicating a violation committed by Pelindo, port branches, and company group personnel through an independent system. Through this system, Pelindo will become a better Company making it more competitive at the national and international levels. Pelindo personnel or stakeholders who report will be given protection, in terms of identity confidentiality and from possible retaliation by the reported party.
The Company will guarantee the whistleblower’s identity confidentiality, except when the authorities require such disclosure. Reports made without any identity will still be processed, however, the seriousness of the report content, credibility, and evidence submitted will be considered, as well as the possibility to confirm the report. The Company will protect the whistleblowers against all lawsuits, both criminal and civil, intimidation, punishment or unpleasant actions from any
