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ISO 9001:2008 Certifications
In April 2015, the Manufacturing & Quality Control division of Datasonic Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (“DMSB”)
based in Petaling Jaya which undertakes the manufacturing of Smart Cards have been awarded the ISO
9001:2008 certifications by SGS UK and SGS Malaysia respectively. Both ISO certifications are valid for 3
years period and will remain valid subject to satisfactory surveillance audits.
The implementation of the ISO 9001: 2008 will help to transform the Quality Management Systems of the
manufacturing arm into an effective set-up that are of International Standards which are aligned with
the Group’s objectives, besides creating a more conducive operating environment for the Management
and employees. The internal benefits gained continually from the certifications granted will drive better
financial results, hence creating more value for the business and stakeholders.
Group Disaster Recovery Plan
The Group’s disaster recovery plan has been developed and the implementation has been put in place
during the financial year. The plan will help to minimise downtime and data loss as well as to ensure the
continuity of business operations in the unfortunate event of management systems breakdown and other
potential hazards such as fire and flood. Data back-ups are systematically performed on a periodical basis.
Risk Management
Risk Management Framework
The Enterprise Risk Management Framework (“ERM Framework”) was approved by the Board in February
2014. This ERM Framework aims to provide an integrated and organised approach to proactively identify,
evaluate and manage the key risks. The risk management framework and methodology is compliant
with and based largely on the ISO 31000 ‘Risk Management- Principles and Guidelines’ represented
in brief, as follows:-
STATEMENT ON RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL
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