Datasonic Group Berhad Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2022 55 ABOUT US LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Other Information Corporate Governance Overview Statement PRINCIPLE A - BOARD LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVENESS II. BOARD COMPOSITION (Cont’d) Board Assessment In April 2022, the Company Secretary facilitated the NRC in carrying out the annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board, Board Committees and individual Directors. The evaluation form had been revised and incorporated with the relevant sustainability-related performance measures and questions in addressing the Company’s material sustainability risks and opportunities. In May 2022, the NRC assessed the effectiveness of the Board, the Board Committees and the contributions of the Directors. The results indicated that the Board and the Board Committees had been effective in discharging their functions, roles and responsibilities. The comments given by the Board members on the areas for continuous improvement were duly noted by the Board. The results of the evaluation exercise will form the basis of recommending for the re-election of Directors. The NRC also reviewed the tenure of each Director. Directors’ Retirement and Re-election In May 2022, the NRC assessed the performance, contribution and time commitment of those Directors who are due to retire and eligible to stand for re-election at the Fourteenth AGM, taking into consideration the results of the evaluation on the effectiveness of the Board, the Board Committees and the Directors’ self-assessment; time commitments in discharging their roles and responsibilities, including attendance at Board or Board Committees meetings, briefings and site visitations; participation in continuing training programmes and contribution to the Board through their skills, knowledge, expertise and experience; and directorships in other public listed companies, public companies and corporations. The NRC is satisfied with the performance and contribution of the Directors, namely General Tan Sri (Dr) Mohamed Hashim bin Mohd Ali (Rtd), Dato’ Wan Ibrahim bin Wan Ahmad, Dato’ Sri Sharifuddin bin Ab Ghani and Cik Noor Suhaila binti Saad who are retiring in accordance with Clause 165 of the Constitution of the Company at the forthcoming Fourteenth AGM. The NRC recommended to the Board for the re-election of the concerned Directors. Succession Planning The Board recognises the importance of identifying and retaining talent as key factor to the Group’s continued growth and success. The Succession Planning Guidelines adopted by the Board are intended to provide a general method to help the Group develop and implement its own succession planning process. The Guidelines are to ensure continuity of key management positions that exert critical influence on organisational activities, either operationally or strategically, or both. Commitment of the Board The Board is satisfied that its members have devoted sufficient time towards fulfilling their roles and responsibilities as Directors of the Company. Details of the Directors’ attendance at Board, AC, NRC and RMC meetings held during the financial year ended 31 March 2022 are set out below:- Number of meetings attended Name of Director Board AC NRC RMC General Tan Sri (Dr) Mohamed Hashim bin Mohd Ali (Rtd) (Chairman) 4/4 - - - Dato’ Wan Mohd Safiain bin Wan Hasan 4/4 4/4 - 3/3 Encik Wan Zalizan bin Wan Jusoh 4/4 - - - Mr Chia Kok Khuang 4/4 - - - Encik Safian bin Mohd Yunus 4/4 - - - Dato’ Sri Sharifuddin bin Ab Ghani 4/4 - 2/2 3/3 Dato’ Wan Ibrahim bin Wan Ahmad 4/4 4/4 - - Dato’ Ibrahim bin Abdullah 4/4 - 2/2 - Mr Yee Kim Shing @ Yew Kim Sing 4/4 4/4 - - Cik Noor Suhaila binti Saad 4/4 - 2/2 3/3 Encik Azrul bin Yahaya 3/3(1) 1/1(2) - - (1) Appointed as Director on 31 May 2021. (2) Appointed as AC member on 30 November 2021.

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