PRINCIPLE A: BOARD LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVENESS (CONT’D) I. BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT’D) 5. Access to Information and Advice T he Board has access to all information within the Company on matters requiring information for deliberation. The Board may seek independent professional advice, at the Company’s expense, if required in furtherance of their duties. T he Notice of Board meeting and the board papers are circulated at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. T he board papers are issued in advance thus given sufficient time for the Board members to peruse the matters that will be tabled at the Board meeting and this enhances the overall decision-making process. The MD, Chief Financial Officer and Group Company Secretary would lead the presentation of board papers and provide comprehensive explanations of business plans, business performance, corporate proposals (if any), progress reports on operations in relation to the risk management and other pertinent issues. T he Board has full access to both internal and external auditors and received reports on audit findings via the Audit Committee. All matters raised, discussions, deliberations, decisions and conclusions including dissenting views made at the meeting are recorded in the minutes of meeting. T he Board is also regularly updated and kept informed by the Company Secretary and the management on corporate disclosures and compliance with company and securities regulations and listing requirements such as restriction in dealing with the securities of the Company and updates on the latest developments in legislations and regulatory framework affecting the Group issued by the various regulatory authorities. 6. Board Charter T he Board has adopted a Board Charter, which sets out the Board’s strategic intent and outlines the Board’s roles and responsibilities including the vision and mission and principles of the Company and the policies and strategy development of the Group. The Board Charter also serves as a source of reference and primary induction literature, providing insights to new Board members and matters specifically reserved for collective decision of the Board. T he Board Charter will be periodically reviewed and updated in accordance with the objectives and responsibilities of the Board and any new regulations that may have an impact on the discharge of the Board’s responsibilities. T he Board had reviewed and approved the Board Charter to enhance governance practices by the Board in line with the principles of good corporate governance of the Code and requirements of MMLR of Bursa Securities. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OVERVIEW STATEMENT 88 MKH BERHAD | ANNUAL REPORT 2023
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