My EG Services Berhad Annual Report 2019

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 69 A. BOARD LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVENESS (CONT’D) I. Board Responsibilities (cont’d) 3. Supply of and Access to Information (cont’d) The external auditors would brief the Board members on the financial reporting standards that would affect the Group’s financial statements during the period. As and when necessary, the Board may obtain independent professional advice, at the Group’s expense, in the furtherance of their duties. Technology is effectively used in the Board and board committees’ meetings. The agenda and meeting materials are sent online to the Directors before the hardcopy versions of the same. Where the Directors are in remote areas or overseas, they are encouraged to participate in meetings via audio or video conferencing. 4. Commitment of the Board The Board would meet at least five (5) times a year, at quarterly intervals which are scheduled at the onset of the financial period to help facilitate the Directors in planning their meeting schedule for the period. Additional meetings are convened where necessary to deal with urgent and important matters that require the attention of the Board. All pertinent issues discussed in Board meetings are properly recorded by the Company Secretaries. The Board met six (6) times during the FP2019. Details of attendance are as follows: Directors Number of meetings attended % Dato’ Dr Norraesah Binti Haji Mohamad 6/6 100% Mr Wong Thean Soon 6/6 100% Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Muhammad Rais Bin Abdul Karim 6/6 100% %BUVL .PIE +JNNZ 8POH #JO "CEVMMBI 6/6 100% Mr Wong Kok Chau 6/6 100% The Board is satisfied with the level of time commitment given by each Director towards fulfilling their roles and responsibilities as evidenced by the satisfactory attendance recorded. It is the Directors’ duty to notify the Board before accepting any new directorship notwithstanding that the MMLR of Bursa Securities allows a Director to sit on the Board of a maximum of five (5) listed issuers. Such notification is expected to include an indication of time that will be spent on the new appointment. At present, all Directors of the Company have complied with the MMLR of Bursa Securities where they do not sit on the board of more than five (5) listed issuers. 5. Continuous Development of the Board The Board acknowledges the importance of constantly updating itself on the industry’s directions and developments. The Board is provided with the opportunity for training in areas such as new laws and regulations, financial reporting, risk management and investor relations in order to equip themselves with the knowledge to effectively discharge their duties. All Directors have completed the Mandatory Accreditation Programme. The Directors are mindful that they shall continue to enhance their skills and knowledge to maximize their effectiveness as Directors during their tenure. During the financial period under review, the Directors have attended seminar(s), conference(s) and/or training(s) individually or collectively as set out below to continuously upgrade their skills and to keep abreast of current developments:- CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (CONT’D) GOVERNANCE