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Vital records are essential documents and information assets that are critical to the continued operation and recovery of Bandtree’s business functions during and after a disruption.

These records support operational continuity, regulatory compliance, legal obligations, and the protection of stakeholder interests.

The identification, protection, and accessibility of these vital records are crucial to ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and safeguarding the company's reputation and responsibilities under the regulations of Darussalam Assets.

Dr Goh Moh Heng
Business Continuity Management Certified Planner-Specialist-Expert

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Part 6_ Vital Records

Consolidated Report for Vital Records for CBF-1 to CBF-12

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[BCM] [SHINE] [E4] [BIA] [CR] [P6] Vital Records for CBF that are critical to the continued operation and recovery of Bandtree’s business functions during and after a disruption.

These records support operational continuity, regulatory compliance, legal obligations, and the protection of stakeholder interests.

As a government-linked company specialising in corporate property and facilities management, Bandtree relies heavily on records that document asset integrity, vendor relationships, safety compliance, emergency response, and infrastructure management.

The identification, protection, and accessibility of these vital records are crucial to ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and safeguarding the company's reputation and responsibilities under the regulations of Darussalam Assets.

 

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Table P6: Vital Records for CBF-1 to CBF-12

Sub-CBF Code

Sub-CBF

Name of Business Unit / Vendor / Partner

Type of Dependency – Internal

Type of Dependency – External

Type of Dependency – Upstream / Downstream

Description of the Nature of Dependency

1.1

Psycho-educational Assessment & Diagnosis

Clinical Team, Schools, Diagnostic Tool Vendors

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Assessments depend on referrals, qualified psychologists, and licensed tools.

1.2

Reassessment & Educational Needs Review

Clinical Team, Parents, Schools

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Reviews rely on updated feedback from schools and families.

1.3

Learning Intervention Programmes

Therapists, Schools, Programme Vendors

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Intervention delivery depends on completed assessments and school coordination.

1.4

Consultation & Stakeholder Engagement

Parents, Schools, Volunteers

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Two-way communication is required for planning and service alignment.

1.5

Intake & Referral Management

Admin Team, Referral Agencies

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Service initiation depends on timely intake and referral processing.

1.6

Progress Monitoring, Review & Exit Planning

Clinical Team, Parents, Schools

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Exit decisions rely on monitoring data and stakeholder feedback.

1.7

Documentation, Reporting & Compliance

Compliance Unit, Regulators

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Accurate documentation supports compliance and audit requirements.

1.8

Capacity Building & Volunteer / Community Programmes

Volunteer Organisations, Trainers

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Programme sustainability depends on trained volunteers and partners.

2.1

Community Engagement & Development

Community Partners, Grassroots Orgs

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Engagement success depends on trusted community relationships.

2.2

Family Support & Coaching

Families, Social Service Agencies

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Coaching effectiveness depends on family participation.

2.3

In-School Social Work & Student Support

Schools, Teachers

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Student support relies on school access and coordination.

2.4

Preventive & Developmental Programmes

Schools, Facilitators

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Programme delivery depends on school scheduling and participation.

2.5

Casework & Counselling Support

Counsellors, Families, Schools

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Case outcomes depend on multi-party coordination.

2.6

Collaboration & Partnership Management

NGOs, Government Agencies

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Service reach depends on active partnerships and MOUs.

2.7

Volunteer & Youth Engagement

Volunteers, Youth Groups

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Engagement levels affect programme continuity.

2.8

Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Practice

Research Partners, Funders

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Evaluation relies on data collection and research inputs.

3.1

Case Identification & Assessment

Referral Agencies, Schools

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Identification relies on referrals and screening information.

3.2

Individualised Intervention Planning

Case Workers, Therapists

Yes

No

Downstream

Planning depends on completed assessments.

3.3

Programme Delivery & Monitoring

Programme Facilitators

Yes

No

Mutual

Delivery and monitoring inform each other.

3.4

Stakeholder Collaboration & Coordination

Schools, Community Partners

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Intervention success depends on aligned stakeholder actions.

3.5

Crisis Management & Emergency Support

Emergency Services, Hotlines

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Crisis response depends on external emergency escalation.

3.6

Evaluation & Adjustment of Plans

Clinical Supervisors

Yes

No

Downstream

Adjustments depend on monitoring results.

3.7

Post-Intervention Follow-Up

Families, Community Services

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Follow-up relies on ongoing community support.

4.1

Assessment & Intake Services

Intake Team, Referral Agencies

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Therapy initiation depends on referral accuracy.

4.2

Individual Counselling Sessions

Therapists

Yes

No

Downstream

Sessions depend on assessment outcomes and availability.

4.3

Group Therapy Sessions

Therapists, Facilities Providers

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Requires coordination of space, facilitators, and participants.

4.4

Crisis Intervention & Immediate Support

Emergency Services

Yes

Yes

Upstream

The immediate response depends on the crisis escalation pathways.

4.5

Therapeutic Programme Development

Clinical Leads, Research Bodies

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Programme design depends on evidence-based inputs.

4.6

Family Therapy & Support

Families, Social Services

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Outcomes depend on family engagement.

4.7

Referrals & External Collaboration

Hospitals, NGOs

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Continuity of care relies on partner responsiveness.

4.8

Monitoring & Evaluation of Effectiveness

Clinical Supervisors

Yes

No

Downstream

Evaluation depends on therapy outcomes data.

4.9

Case Documentation & Record-Keeping

Records Management Unit

Yes

No

Upstream

Documentation underpins compliance and continuity.

5.1

Client Intake & Assessment

Intake Officers

Yes

No

Upstream

Case management begins with accurate intake.

5.2

Case Management Planning

Case Managers

Yes

No

Downstream

Planning depends on assessment findings.

5.3

Coordination of Support Services

NGOs, Service Providers

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Service delivery relies on external providers.

5.4

Monitoring & Follow-up

Clients, Providers

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Follow-up depends on feedback and engagement.

5.5

Documentation & Reporting

Compliance Unit

Yes

No

Upstream

Reporting supports audit and governance.

5.6

Client Discharge & Transition

Community Services

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Successful transition relies on follow-on services.

6.1

Client Information Collection

Intake Systems

Yes

No

Upstream

Accurate data capture underpins all records.

6.2

Client Records Maintenance

IT Systems

Yes

No

Mutual

Continuous updates maintain record integrity.

6.3

Confidentiality & Privacy

Legal, Compliance

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Controls depend on regulatory requirements.

6.4

Document Management

EDMS Vendors

Yes

Yes

Mutual

System availability affects document access.

6.5

Record Retrieval & Access Control

IT Security

Yes

No

Downstream

Access depends on role-based permissions.

6.6

Record Disposal

Certified Disposal Vendors

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Disposal depends on compliant vendors and schedules.

6.7

Compliance Monitoring

Regulators, Internal Audit

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Monitoring ensures adherence to laws and policies.

7.1

Stakeholder Identification

Senior Management, Programme Heads; Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Schools, Community Partners

Yes

Yes

Upstream / Mutual

Programme heads and management provide authoritative stakeholder lists; external stakeholders provide updates to contact points and engagement expectations.

7.2

Communication Planning

Crisis Management Team, Programme Management; Communications Consultants / Media Advisors

Yes

Yes

Upstream / Mutual

Communication strategies depend on internal incident and response decisions; external advisers support messaging and media strategy.

7.3

Crisis Communication Execution

IT & Systems Support; Media Outlets, Social Media Platforms

Yes

Yes

Upstream / Downstream

Internal IT systems are required for dissemination; external media channels are used to broadcast messages.

7.4

Internal Communications

Human Resources, Programme Teams; Internal Collaboration Platforms

Yes

Yes

Mutual / Upstream

Internal teams exchange updates; third-party communication platforms support internal communications.

7.5

External Communications

Management, Legal / Governance Function; Donors, Funders, Schools, Community Partners

Yes

Yes

Upstream / Downstream

External messages require internal approvals and governance input; stakeholders depend on timely updates.

7.6

Stakeholder Feedback Collection

Programme Teams, Case Management; Clients, Families, Volunteers, Community Partners

Yes

Yes

Upstream / Mutual

Internal teams collect frontline feedback while stakeholders provide and expect acknowledgement and follow-up.

7.7

Stakeholder Coordination

Case Management, Community Outreach Teams; Schools, Social Service Agencies, Healthcare Providers

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Coordination activities require internal alignment with external partner expectations.

7.8

Post-Crisis Communication Review

Crisis Management Team, Quality & Governance; External Auditors, Regulators

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Internal teams provide review inputs; external parties may review findings.

8.1

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Recruitment Agencies, Job Portals, HR Department

Yes

Yes

Upstream

External sources provide candidates; internal HR conducts selection and hiring.

8.2

Staff Training & Development

Training Providers, Educational Institutions, HR, Department Heads

Yes

Yes

Downstream

External trainers provide courses; internal teams align training with needs.

8.3

Performance Management & Appraisal

Department Heads, Performance Review Systems; External HR consultants

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Internal and external parties collaborate on appraisal practices.

8.4

Succession Planning

HR, Leadership Team; External leadership coaches

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Internal teams develop strategies with external coaching support.

8.5

Employee Well-being & Support

Employee Assistance Program Providers, Health Insurers, HR Department

Yes

Yes

Upstream

External providers offer wellbeing services coordinated by HR.

8.6

Workforce Planning

Department Heads, External Labour Market Analysts; HR, Department Heads

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Internal planning with insights from external analysts and consultants.

9.1

Fundraising & Grant Applications

Fundraising Team, Communications & Marketing Team; Grant Agencies, Corporate Sponsors

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Internal teams prepare proposals supported by external grant/funding partners.

9.2

Donor Management

Donor Relations Team, IT/Data Management; Individual Donors, CSR Partners

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Internal systems and external donation platforms support donor engagement processes.

9.3

Resource Allocation & Budgeting

Finance Team, Program Managers; Vendors, Service Providers

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Budgeting affects program resources; external vendors provide services.

9.4

Financial Reporting & Accountability

Finance Team, Audit & Compliance; Regulatory Authorities, Funding Bodies

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Internal finance records and external requirements shape reporting.

9.5

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

Partnerships & Collaboration Team; Community Partners, NGOs, Government Agencies

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Internal coordination with external partners for engagement activities.

9.6

Emergency Fund Management

Finance Team, Program Leadership; External Donors, Relief Organisations

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Internal planning and external contributions inform emergency deployments.

10.1

Partnership Development

Programme Teams, Senior Management, Corporate Partners, Government Agencies

Yes

Yes

Upstream & Mutual

Internal leadership defines needs; external partners provide collaboration and policy alignment.

10.2

Stakeholder Engagement

Communications Unit, Service Centres, Schools, Community Leaders

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Internal engagement support and external stakeholder participation build trust.

10.3

Community Outreach

Programme Teams, Volunteers, Community Organisations, Grassroots Groups

Yes

Yes

Downstream & Mutual

Internal programmes and external groups enable outreach delivery.

10.4

Network Maintenance and Coordination

Programme Management Office, IT Support; Partner Organisations

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Internal tracking and partner coordination enable shared network operations.

10.5

Resource Sharing and Collaboration

Finance Unit, HR; Donors, Corporate Sponsors, Partner Agencies

Yes

Yes

Upstream & Downstream

Internal governance and budgeting support external resource contributions.

10.6

Partnership Monitoring and Evaluation

Quality Assurance, Management, Funding Agencies, Partners

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Internal monitoring and external outcome feedback inform evaluations.

10.7

Conflict Resolution and Mediation

Senior Management, Legal/HR; Partner Organisations

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Internal governance works with external partners to resolve disputes.

11.1

Facility Management

Facilities Management Team; Property Management Vendors

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Internal and external teams collaborate on maintenance and repairs.

11.2

IT Systems Management

IT Department, External IT Service Providers

Yes

Yes

Upstream

IT systems depend on external vendors for updates, patches, and maintenance.

11.3

Telecommunication Services

Telecom Team; Telecom Service Providers

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Telecom services depend on external connectivity while internal teams manage operations.

11.4

Data Centre Management

IT Department, External Data Centre Providers

Yes

Yes

Upstream

Data centres rely on external providers for space, power, and support.

11.5

Service Support and Vendor Management

Procurement Team, IT Support Partners, Vendors & Service Providers

Yes

Yes

Mutual

Internal coordination ensures service levels while external vendors provide support.

11.6

Business Continuity Planning for IT Infrastructure

BCM Team, IT Team, Backup Service Providers

Yes

Yes

Downstream

Internal continuity planning aligns external backup services and recovery processes.

12.1

Compliance Monitoring

Programme Operations Teams; National Council of Social Service (NCSS)

Yes

Yes

Upstream / Downstream

Operational data feed internal monitoring; compliance with external standards supports sector accreditation.

12.2

Regulatory Reporting

Finance & Administration; Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)

Yes

Yes

Upstream / Downstream

Internal financial data supports reporting; external authorities receive mandatory reports.

12.3

Governance Oversight

Board of Directors, Internal Audit/Risk Committee; External Legal Advisors

Yes

Yes

Mutual / Upstream

Internal performance reporting and external legal advice shape governance decisions.

12.4

Policy Development & Review

Human Resources; External Consultants / Sector Bodies

Yes

Yes

Mutual / Upstream

Internal HR organizes policies informed by best-practice guidance from external sources.

12.5

Audit and Risk Management

Internal Audit/Risk Committee; External Auditors

Yes

Yes

Mutual / Downstream

Audit findings inform risk actions while external audits assure stakeholders on controls.

 

 
 

Banner [BCM] [E3] [BIA] [Summing Up] [P6] Vital Records [BIAQ]

The preservation and management of vital records are integral to Bandtree’s ability to recover from disruptions and continue providing critical services to clients, government stakeholders, and the wider community.

The structured identification and protection of these records ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal governance standards while supporting business continuity objectives.

By maintaining up-to-date inventories, ensuring secure and redundant storage, and assigning clear custodial responsibilities, Bandtree reinforces its commitment to operational excellence and resilience.

Moving forward, regular audits and reviews of vital records management practices will remain a priority, ensuring these records continue to serve as a strong foundation for the company's preparedness and response strategies.

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