RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL Paragraph 15.26(b) of the Listing Requirements of Bursa Securities specified that the Board of Directors is to provide a Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control for the Group. The Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance requires listed companies to maintain a sound system of internal controls to safeguard shareholders' investments and the Group's assets. The Board is pleased to include a statement on the state of the Group's risk management and internal control during the period under review. The statement is prepared in accordance with the Listing Requirements and as guided by the "Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control: Guidelines for Directors of Listed Issuers". 3. T he Board of Directors and Audit Committee meets at least once on a quarterly basis to review and deliberate on financial reports, annual financial statements, internal audit reports and etc. Discussions with management were held to deliberate on the actions that are required to be taken to address internal control issues identified. 4. I nternal policies and procedures have been established for key business units within the Group. 5. C omprehensive guidelines on employment and retention of employees are in place to ensure that the Group has a team of employees who are qualified and equipped with all the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to carry out their responsibilities effectively. 6. S cheduled operational and management meetings are held to discuss and review the business plans, budgets, financial and operational performances of the Group. Monthly management accounts containing key financial results, operational performances and comparison of actual performance against budgets are presented to the management team for monitoring and review. The quarterly financial statements are presented to the Audit Committee and Board for their review and approval. The Board also plays an active role in discussing and reviewing the business plans, strategies, performance and risks faced by the Group. The Board of Directors does not regularly review the internal control system of its associates and joint venture, as the Board of Directors does not have any direct control over their operations. The Group's interests are served through representations on the Boards of the respective associates and joint ventures and the review of their management accounts, and enquiries thereon. These representatives also provide the Board with information and timely decision making on the continuity of the Group's investment based on the performance of the associates and joint venture. Risk Management The function of Risk Management was included under the Audit Committee scope of reference. The Group has established the Risk Management Committee (“RMC”) with the primary responsibility of ensuring the effective functioning of the integrated risk management function within Destini Group. The RMC will assist the Board to see overall management of all risks covering industry risk, country risk, strategic risk, financial risk, product risk, internal processes risk, people risk and information technology risks. The RMC will also review and evaluate the adequacy of overall risk management policies and procedures and ensure that there is adequate risk reporting of core business activities. Internal Control The Group's system of internal control includes, among others: 1. A well-defined organisational structure with clear lines of accountability and responsibilities provides a sound framework within the organisation in facilitating check and balance for proper decision making at the appropriate authority levels of management including matters that require the Board 's approval. 2. A documented delegation of authority that sets out decisions that need to be taken and the appropriate levels of management involved include matters that require the Board 's approval. GOVERNANCE 68 DESTINI BERHAD ANNUAL REPORT 2024
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