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Techno
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ANNUAL REPORT 2016
viii. Evaluation of the performance of the Directors and the Board as a whole
The Board recognises the importance of assessing the effectiveness of individual Directors, the Board as a
whole and its Board Committees. The Nomination Committee is entrusted the task to review and evaluate the
Directors’ performance and the effectiveness of the Board and the Board Committees on an annual basis.
The Nomination Committee is required to report annually to the Board an assessment of the performance of
the Board and the Board Committees. This will be discussed with the Board. The Nomination Committee will
also evaluate each individual Director’s contributions to the effectiveness of the Board and the relevant Board
Committees.
ix. Annual Assessment of Independence
The Board had through the Nomination Committee of the Company, conducted an evaluation of level of
independence of the three (3) Independent Directors of the Company against the criteria as set out in the
annual assessment form, amongst others, the Independent Director’s background, economic and family
relationships and consider whether the Independent Director can continue to bring independent and objective
judgment to Board deliberations.
The Board is satisfied with the level of independence demonstrated by the Independent Directors and their
ability to act in the best interest of the Company and/or the Group.
x. Directors’ Training
The Board acknowledges that continuous education is vital for the Board members to gain insight into the
state of economy, technological advances, regulatory update and management strategies to enhance the
Board’s skills and knowledge in discharging its responsibilities.
The Directors are encouraged to attend relevant seminars and training programmes to equip themselves
with the knowledge to effectively discharge their duties as Directors. In addition, Directors are responsible for
determining their continuous training needs to keep abreast of changes in both the regulatory and business
environments as well as with new developments within the industry which the Group operates.
The Board will assess the training needs of the Directors and ensure Directors have access to continuing
education programmes.
Programmes and seminars attended by Directors during the financial year ended 30 April 2016 include the
following:
Name of Directors
Programmes / Seminars Attended
Tan Sze Chong
• The Program of Life Manual
Koo Teck Seong
• How to Help SMEs Reduce Business Risk
• Financing Channel for SMEs
• How MIDA Assist in Your Business Development
Steven Wong Chin Fung
• Arbitrator in the Novice Arbitration Mooting Competition
Tan Tian Wooi
• MIA International Accountants Conference 2015
• Changing Scope of Capital Market Regulations CMAC Outreach
Kuala Lumpur
Tan Boon Wooi
• The 2016 Budget Seminar
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
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