CAHYA MATA SARAWAK ANNUAL REPORT 2016

www.cmsb .com.my Section 06 Governance Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad 62 Board of Directors Group AC NRC GRC Attended/Held % Attended/Held % Attended/Held % Attended/Held % Y A M Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar Jamalullail 5/5 (Chairman) 100 6/6 100 3/3 (Chairman) 100 - - Dato Sri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib 5/5 (Deputy Chairman) 100 - - 3/3 100 - - Datuk Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree 5/5 100 - - - - 3/4 (Chairman) 75 Dato’ Richard Curtis 5/5 100 - - - - 4/4 100 Gen. Dato’ Seri DiRaja Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohd Zahidi B. Hj Zainuddin (Retired) 4/5 80 - - - - - - Datu Hubert Thian Chong Hui 5/5 100 6/6 100 3/3 100 4/4 100 Datuk Seri Yam Kong Choy 5/5 100 - - 3/3 100 4/4 100 Mr Chin Mui Khiong 5/5 100 6/6 @ (Chairman) 100 - - - - Datuk Kevin How Kow* 2/2 100 2/2 (Chairman) 100 - - 1/1 100 @ Appointed as Chairman with effect from 27 April 2016 * Retired on 27 April 2016 Professional Development The Board is aware of the importance of continuing professional development for its Directors to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the Board. The Board has delegated the responsibility to the NRC to ensure that orientation and education programmes are provided to new Board members and to review and recommend appropriate continuing training programmes for Directors. In 2016, the NRC carried out a Board Skills Assessment Matrix which enabled each Director to identify the area of training that he may require for further personal development as a Director or Board Committee member. Based on the training needs analysis of Directors, the NRC has recommended that the Directors undergo training programmes which concentrate on the focus areas which have been identified. To facilitate identification of appropriate training programmes, many such programmes are made available to the Directors for their attendance. The Group Company Secretary facilitates this and arranges for their attendance at these training programmes. The status of training attended by the Board is tabled to the NRC in August and November of each year. All Directors have attended the required Mandatory Accreditation Programme pursuant to the MMLR. The Directors have participated in training programmes, conferences and seminars to keep abreast of developments in the business environment, as well as new regulatory and statutory requirements. The Board is also updated by the Group Company Secretary on changes to governance practices of the Group and those which affect them as Directors. On appointment, each new Director of the Board will undergo a two to three days’ induction programme in Kuching organised by the Group Company Secretary. This expedites the familiarisation process for new Directors with the Group’s business operations including their range of products or services, the organisation structure and provides an avenue to meet with the Management and staff. The induction programme includes site and/or plant visits to key operating units of the Group including individual departments in the Head Office which gives each new Director a visual first hand perspective of the Group’s operations. The site visits include presentations and briefings by the Management of the Divisions to provide further depth and appreciation of the key drivers behind the Group’s core businesses. Statement on Corporate Governance All Directors have complied with the minimum attendance of at least 50% of Board meetings held in the year 2016 pursuant to the MMLR. All Directors have also attended the 41 st AGM in 2016. This reflects Board members’ commitment and dedication in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. The meeting attendance at the Board and Board Committee meetings is set out in the table.