Datasonic Group Berhad Annual Report 2019

SHAREHOLDERS/STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT (CONT’D) In line with the Group’s commitment towards transparency to build trust, the Company has continued to engage with its significant shareholders/stakeholders through various methods and channels to communicate developments within the Group and its strategies. This exercise has been instrumental in helping to highlight material sustainability issues. We will continue to engage and value the priorities and concerns of our shareholders/stakeholders in our pursuit to inculcate innovation and a customer-centric culture within the Group. The feedback and input received from the engagement process have been taken into consideration in the formulation of the Company’s strategies. OUR PEOPLE AND VALUES Here at Datasonic, we continuously invest in developing our people as we strongly believe that they are one of the main driving forces in propelling Datasonic to greater heights. During the year, we have explored on ways to build synergy and create a more conducive work environment for long- term collegial relationships, mutual development and growth, as well as sustainability for our 700-odd employees. Our plans for Human Resources Development (HRD) include: • Embarking on impactful employee engagement programmes • Improving staff development and welfare • Improving internal communication • Rebranding into Human Capital Development (HCD) OUR FUTURE The Board and management of Datasonic is cautiously optimistic on the outlook and future prospects as we are expected to continue to deliver reasonable profits based on our existing order book. The prospects for growth are expected to be satisfactory in the financial year ending 31 March 2020, barring any unforeseen circumstances. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In conclusion, the Group encountered an onset of uncertainties and unforeseen changes in FY19. Nevertheless, the Group was able to navigate through the challenging business conditions with optimism, persistence and resilience. On behalf of the Board, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to my fellow colleagues for their invaluable contribution and outstanding achievements despite the extremely challenging business environment. I would also like to thank our valued shareholders/stakeholders for their continuous support, trust and confidence in our Group. My heartfelt gratitude also goes out to the management team and everyone in Datasonic for their outstanding commitment and performance, particularly during this challenging period. I believe Datasonic is well positioned to continuously grow and improve its performance with your unwavering support. JENERAL TAN SRI (DR) MOHAMED HASHIMBINMOHD ALI (B) Independent Non-Executive Chairman Chairman’s Statement (Cont’d) DATASONIC GROUP BERHAD (Company No. 809759-X) ANNUAL REPORT 2019 21