Annual Report 2023 37 In the meantime, we will also step-up efforts on our pursuit of various new programmes and initiatives with international travel returning to normalcy. This forms part of Datasonic’s plan to diversify our revenue streams. Our team has been travelling overseas to meet with existing and potential partners/customers to scale our business. Lastly, Datasonic will continue to invest in our research and development (“R&D”) and talent to preserve and boost our competitive edge in order to maintain our position as one of the most prominent security-related integrated ICT solutions providers in Malaysia. Overall, we are thrilled with the progress we have made in recovering from the pandemic-related downturn and we look forward to continuing to break new ground and achieve new highs in the years to come barring any unforeseen circumstances. APPRECIATION As I conclude, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional team at Datasonic for their unwavering dedication, hard work and adaptability. I am immensely proud of all the achievements and efforts made by our team, especially in the face of an increasingly challenging environment. I also wish to extend my deepest appreciation to all our stakeholders, including our customers, business partners, bankers and suppliers, for their invaluable support. Your assistance and trust in the Group have played a crucial role in achieving our goals and driving our growth forward. To our shareholders, we thank you for your steadfast support as we navigated through the challenging times and emerged victorious. Next, there were a series of changes to the Board following the retirement of several members. Firstly, I would like to give a warm welcome to Dato’ Roseleen binti Buyong who joined the Board as our Non-Independent Non-Executive Director as well as Datin Normaliza binti Kairon, Tan Sri Borhan bin Dolah, Tan Sri Ahmad Zaki Ansore bin Mohd Yusof, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Khalid bin Abu Bakar and CP (R) Datuk Mohd Khalil bin Kader Mohd who are our new Independent Non-Executive Directors. They bring on board with them a wealth of experience across different fields and spurring further diversity, which has been contributing positively to the Group. At the same time, we are delighted to have Mr Chew Chi Hong (Danny) as our new Executive Director. Danny has been with the Group for more than 15 years and was our Chief Operating Officer before assuming the position of Chief Corporate Officer prior to the role as Executive Director. On the other hand, Mr Chia Kok Khuang was redesignated as Executive Director while Encik Safian bin Mohd Yunus was redesignated as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director from Executive Director. Besides, I would like to take this opportunity to convey my gratefulness to everyone at Datasonic for welcoming me back as your Executive Chairman following the retirement of General Tun (Dr) Mohamed Hashim bin Mohd Ali (Rtd). On that note, my heartfelt recognition to General Tun (Dr) Mohamed Hashim bin Mohd Ali (Rtd.), Cik Noor Suhaila binti Saad and Dato’ Sri Sharifuddin bin Ab Ghani who retired from the Board for their immense contribution and invaluable advice to Datasonic. Finally, I would like to record my appreciation to my fellow Board members for their professionalism and for being such a joy to work with. Your insightful counsel and guidance to the Board have been invaluable. With a refreshed Board and our strong management team, I am confident that Datasonic will continue to flourish and achieve even greater heights. Datuk Haji Abu Hanifah bin Noordin Executive Chairman SPEECH FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
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