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Annual Report 2014
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Annual Report 2014 Cover Rational The name SEGi is known as a regional leader in education. Our institution attracts world- class scholars, some of whom have progressed from being taught at SEGi, to lecturing at SEGi. Our faculty members are passionate individuals who champion the cause of a SEGian. Together, they stand proud and are eager to contribute to the community and
These are real students in a real institution. make a positive impact in the world. Contents 02 Corporate Information 062 Special Projects 03 Financial Highlights 064 Corporate Responsibility Report 071 2014 at a Glance 077 Quotes from the Media 078 Corporate Governance Statement 089 Other information Required by the Bursa Securities Listing Requirements
04 Chairman’s Statement 010 Board of Directors 012 Directors’ Profile
016 Message from The Chancellor 018 Messages from Key Management 090 Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities in 022 Top Management Team respect of the Audited Financial Statements 028 Key Academic Members 030 Key Academic Team 091 Audit Committee Report 094 Statement on Risk Management & Internal Control 032 At Our Heart SEGi Programmes 096 Notice of Annual General Meeting 040 Strong Foundation SEGi Campuses 098 Statement Accompanying Notice 046 Strategic Collaborations University Partners of Annual General Meeting 052 Excellence at SEGi 099 Group Properties 059 Going Global 101 Analysis of Shareholdings & Warrantholdings
106 SEGi Education Network Proxy Form Vision Mission SEGi will place quality To be the premier education within the regional higher education reach of willing minds provider offering quality and natural talents. employability-based international programmes on accessible terms, delivered through the most innovative technologies and student-centric learning techniques. SEGi Annual Report 2014 02 Corporate Information
Board of Directors Registered Office Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin 6th Floor, SEGi University Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas No. 9, Jalan Teknologi Independent Non-Executive Chairman Taman Sains Selangor Kota Damansara, PJU 5 Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok 47810 Petaling Jaya Group Managing Director Selangor Darul Ehsan. Tel : 603 6287 3752 Ms. Hew Moi Lan Fax : 603 6145 2679 Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer Stock Exchange Listing Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong Main Market of Independent Non-Executive Director Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad
Mr. Nicholas Rupert Heylett Bloy Auditors Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Ernst & Young (EY) Level 23A Menara Milenium Mr. Tan Chow Yin Jalan Damanlela Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Pusat Bandar Damansara 50490 Kuala Lumpur Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong Tel : 603 7495 8000 Independent Non-Executive Director Fax : 603 2095 5332
Mr. Goh Leng Chua Registrar Independent Non-Executive Director Symphony Share Registrars Sdn Bhd Level 6, Symphony House Mr. Edwin Fua Chye Jin Pusat Dagangan Dana 1 Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Jalan PJU 1A/46 47301 Petaling Jaya Company Secretaries Selangor Darul Ehsan Ms. Chong Poh Yee Tel : 603 7841 8000 (MIA 7620) Fax : 603 7841 8151/52
Ms. Hew Ling Sze (MAICSA 7010381) 03 SEGi Annual Report 2014 Financial Highlights
Group Five Years Financial Summary
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 Revenue 217,615 278,293 284,863 236,774 242,012
Profit before tax 54,314 88,218 68,383 31,709 24,412
Profit for the year - attibutable to shareholders 43,059 72,314 60,343 32,978 23,363
Share capital 125,623 139,674 166,219 167,0 9 0 175,017
Shareholders’ fund 202,584 183,759 266,872 253,559 221,461
Total assets 263,038 290,107 386,160 355,037 375,479
Basic earnings per share (sen) 17.40 14.11 10.18 5.14 3.63
Net Dividend for the year (sen) 7.00 @ 31.00 @ 5.00 @ 7.50 @ 11.00 @ RM0.50 RM0.25 RM0.25 RM0.25 RM0.25 per share per share per share per share per share
Revenue Profit for the Year Total Assets (RM’000) attributable to shareholders (RM’000) (RM’000)
10 10 14 14 10 217,615 14 43,059 263,038 290,107 278,293 23,363 72,314 242,012 13 375,479 13 13 11 32,978 386,160 236,774 284,863 11 60,343 11 12 355,037
12 12 SEGi Annual Report 2014 04 Chairman’s Statement
Market Outlook Dividends
The Malaysian higher education system The Board maintains a balance approach has grown from strength to strength over to dividend payments, ensuring that the past decades. We also welcome the sufficient funds are maintained for commitment of the Ministry of Education future growth, whilst recognising the to make a quantum leap improvement need to provide a reasonable return with the launch of commitment to to shareholders. With this in mind, the the Malaysia Education Blueprint Board declared two interim dividends 2015 – 2025 (Higher Education). The in respect of the financial year ended government has also emphasised the 31 December 2014. The first interim role of educational institutions to drive dividend of 5.0 sen per ordinary share an economy based on knowledge, high was paid on 8 August 2014 while the skills, expertise and innovation for it to second interim dividend of 6.0 sen per remain resilient and competitive in the ordinary share was paid on 26 January 2015 - 2016 Budget. 2015. This brings the total dividend paid for the year under review to RM72.62 As the demand for highly skilled and million. knowledgeable workers intensifies in the knowledge-based economy, so does Operational Review the demand for higher education. The Group’s growth in 2014 was a Young people are aware that career reflection of our strong branding, success is only possible if they are armed especially in the global market. SEGi with the right skills and knowledge. In has been building up a wide network addition, pursuing higher education is of agents and collaborations with seen as an important pathway to career international partners over the last few success. years. This has resulted in a notable the Group achieved a growth in our international student revenue of Financial Performance enrolment in 2014 and we foresee the trend to continue in the coming years. For the year under review, the Group achieved a revenue of RM242.1 million In the light of the current economic and a profit before taxation of RM24.4 climate, SEGi has stepped forward RM242.1 million. The profit before taxation in to enhance the employability of our million and a 2013 consisted of a gain on sale of students. SEGi has developed the profit before land of RM15.8 million. Comparing talent enhancement programmes to taxation of the profit before taxation for 2014 with enhance their career prospects. Certain the previous financial year before this pre-employment training and internship gain, the Group achieved an increase in placements are already underway to profits of 53%. equip the students with the competitive advantage in the job market. RM24.4 The Group’s balance sheet continues to million for the be healthy, closing the year with cash SEGi has also engaged with a number financial year ended and bank balances of RM102 million of valued corporate partners to create 31 December 2014 and a low gearing ratio of 0.21 times. job opportunities for the students. 05 SEGi Annual Report 2014
Chairman’s Statement
On behalf of the Board of Directors, it gives me pleasure to present to you the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of SEG International Bhd (“SEGi”) and the Group for the year ended 31 December 2014.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas Chairman SEGi Annual Report 2014 06
Chairman’s Statement
SEGi has also emerged as one of adults - Professional and Continuing the best employers in the country as Education (“PACE”). This initiative was evidenced from our listing of among acknowledged by the Malaysia Retail 100 top companies to work in a survey Chain Association (“MRCA”) when it conducted by M100, a leading human awarded the Group with the prestigious capital development publication. Outstanding Innovation Award. Given SEGi’s experience in offering education The Group’s quest for excellence never to this sector and the investment we ceases. In 2014, we received a number have put in for the development of of prestigious awards and accolades, the working adults platform, we see including the Reader’s Digest Trusted PACE as one of our growth areas in the The total dividend Brands Awards 2014, the Putra Brand coming years. paid for the year Awards 2014 and the Brand Excellence Award 2014 – 2015 in the Education The Group continues to forge strong under review category at the World Branding Awards global connections with reputable amounted to in London, United Kingdom. foreign institutions by adding Troy University from the United States of We have also launched new homegrown America to provide quality 4+0 US programmes at the degree and education for students. postgraduate levels. Corporate Developments RM72.62 I am also glad to announce that million SEGi achieved another significant During the year, the Group proposed milestone with our education offering to dispose one of its wholly owned catered specifically for busy working subsidiary company which owns the 07 SEGi Annual Report 2014
Chairman’s Statement
land for the purpose of setting up an and vesting of the share options and as a successful company. The Board international school. The proposed share grants will be subject to certain places great emphasis on ensuring disposal will enable the Group to vesting conditions. and maintaining the highest standards unlock its capital resources from being of corporate governance throughout tied up in long term assets while SEGi As part of the focus on succession the Group to promote the long-term is granted an option to lease back the planning and talent management, interests of all stakeholders. school building. the Group introduced a Leadership Programme to identify and develop Corporate Responsibility This is in line with the Group’s strategy successors for critical positions. This to focus on its core business, which is Leadership Programme provides key Ever mindful of our role in corporate education and training. Property holding talents with the opportunity to grow and responsibility, the Group has actively and property management are not part perform at their highest potential through integrated corporate responsibility of the Group’s forte. guidance given by the professional initiatives as part of our business coach and senior management team operations. The Group believes that Human Capital members. We believe that as the Group effective corporate responsibility seeks sustainable growth through is of benefit to its businesses and, One of the main pillars of the Group is expansions in its business operations, in turn, to its shareholders. We are the dedicated and strong staff force that the development of a strong pool of working towards making corporate we possess. The Board recognises the talents and high potentials will enable responsibility an integral component of importance of the people in the Group the Group to achieve its goals. future strategies to enable the Group to and has approved and launched a Long contribute towards society in ways that Term Incentive Plan to further motivate Corporate Sustainability will create value for shareholders. and reward them. This scheme consists of an employees’ share option scheme Good governance plays a critical role in During the year, the Group continued and a share grant plan. The granting ensuring that SEGi sustains its position with its corporate responsibility SEGi Annual Report 2014 08
Chairman’s Statement
initiatives in education and participated actively encourages its employees to actively in social community. SEGi support and participate in the various SEGi demonstrated participated actively in activities which community service projects and its commitment and included the offering of scholarships, philanthropic activities. bursaries and research funds, participated actively in organising school outreach projects and Future Outlook and Way corporate responsibility public workshops, and promotion of Forward activities which charity, sports and other nation building initiatives. 2015 marks an exciting chapter for the included the offering of Group. The Group launched a number of scholarships, bursaries SEGi is aware of the importance of new initiatives in the last two years which and research funds, health and safety at work place. In our have put us in a strong footing to prepare quest to provide a conducive working the Group for its next phase of growth. organising school environment where the employees’ SEGi will continue to adopt forward- outreach projects and health and safety are treated with thinking strategies which will enable the public workshops, and utmost priority, various health and safety Group to maintain a sustainable growth policies and procedures are adopted rate, profitability, and maximise returns promotion of charity, and implemented. to all stakeholders. With this in place sports and other nation coupled with our strong foundation, the building initiatives. Our contributions go beyond plain Board is confident that the outlook for financial support. The Group also the year 2015 will be promising. 09 SEGi Annual Report 2014
Chairman’s Statement
SEGi is a strong organisation built on years of hard work, innovation and above all, the endeavours and commitment of its people.
Acknowledgements perseverance in facing the challenges the Group during the year under review. I would also SEGi is a strong organisation built on like to extend my sincere appreciation achieved an years of hard work, innovation and above to all our valued shareholders, global increase in all, the endeavours and commitment of partners, students, regulatory authorities, profits of its people. It is my privilege to serve as bankers and business associates for the Company’s Chairman and be part of their unwavering trust and continuous its continued success. support throughout the years.
In closing, I would like to express my gratitude to my fellow Board members who have contributed greatly to the Group with their invaluable expertise 53% and experience. On behalf of my fellow Directors, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr. Edwin Fua TAN SRI DATO’ SERI MEGAT Chye Jin to the Board. NAJMUDDIN BIN DATO’ SERI DR. HAJI MEGAT KHAS My heartfelt appreciation goes Chairman to the management and staff for their commitment, dedication and 30 April 2015 SEGi Annual Report 2014 010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sitting from left to right Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas 011 SEGi Annual Report 2014
Board of directors
Standing from left to right Mr. Nicholas Rupert Heylett Bloy Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong Mr. Edwin Fua Chye Jin Mr. Tan Chow Yin Ms. Hew Moi Lan Mr. Goh Leng Chua Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong SEGi Annual Report 2014 012 DIRECTORS’ Profile
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Hj Megat Najmuddin Bin Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok datuk Seri Dr. Hj Megat Khas Group Managing Director Independent Non-Executive Chairman - Malaysian - - Malaysian -
Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin, aged 70, was appointed to the Board Tan Sri Clement Hii, aged 57, was appointed to the Board on on 2 February 2001 and assumed the position as Chairman on 3 September 2001 as an Executive Director of the Company and 27 August 2008. subsequently assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer on 10 October 2001. On 27 August 2008, he was appointed the A lawyer by profession who obtained his Honours Degree in Law Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and re-designated as from Singapore University in 1970. He started his working life in Group Managing Director in January 2009. Tan Sri Clement Hii is 1970 with First National City Bank (now Citibank) for 2 years and also a member of the Remuneration Committee of the Company. went into law practice with a leading law firm in Kuala Lumpur for another two years, after which he started his own law firm which He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the United flourished. In 1986 he retired from law practice and went headlong Kingdom. He was conferred honorary doctorate degrees by the into politics, ultimately becoming UMNO Chief of Petaling Jaya. He University of Sunderland, University of Southern Queensland and his then served as State Assemblyman of Kelana Jaya in Selangor for alma mater, the University of Wolverhampton. two terms (1986-1995) and as municipal councillor for two decades.
He was the Executive Deputy Chairman of Star Publications (M) Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin is active in Non-Governmental Bhd for two years, until end of December 2010. He was also a Organisations (NGOs). He was elected as Executive Committee Member of the Federation of Public Listed Companies Berhad Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of SYF Resources Berhad (FPLC) in August 1994 and was elected as its President in October from June 2012 to April 2014. Currently, Tan Sri is the Executive 1997. He represented this organisation to the High Level Finance Chairman of HCK Capital Group Bhd. He also holds positions in Committee of the Ministry of Finance until 2000. He was the numerous private limited companies and charitable foundations. President of Kelab Golf Negara Subang and the Malay College Old Boys’ Association (MCOBA). Currently, he is the President Tan Sri Clement Hii attended all the five Board meetings held during of Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG). He is the year ended 31 December 2014. also the current President of Persatuan Darul Ridzuan in Wilayah Persekutuan and Selangor (a welfare organization). Besides, he is He has no family relationship with any director and/or major the Advisor of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Charity Golf; and also a trustee shareholder of the Company. He has not entered into any transaction, of MyKasih (Charity) Foundation and the Vijayaratnam Foundation. whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company, other than those disclosed in the accompanying financial In business, Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin is Chairman of Asian Pac statements and has no conviction for offences within the past ten Holdings Berhad, Omesti Berhad (former Formis Resources years other than traffic offences, if any. Berhad) and MajuPerak Holdings Berhad. He also serves as a Non- Executive Independent Director of PETRONAS.
In SEG International Bhd, Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin also serves as the Chairman of the Nominating and Remuneration Committees and has attended all the five Board meetings held during the year.
He has no family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He has not entered into any transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company, other than those disclosed in the accompanying financial statements, if any, and has no conviction of offences within the past ten years other than traffic offences, if any. 013 SEGi Annual Report 2014
DIRECTORS’ Profile
Ms. Hew Moi Lan Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer Independent Non-Executive Director - Malaysian - - Malaysian -
Hew Moi Lan, aged 54, was appointed to the Board on Dato’ Sri Chee, aged 51, was appointed to the Board on 20 April 2010. She is also a member of the Risk Management 21 February 2011. He is also a member of the Nominating, Committee of the Company. Remuneration and Risk Management Committees of the Company.
She is a fellow member of The Chartered Institute of Management Dato’ Sri Chee graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer) Accountants, United Kingdom and a Chartered Accountant with the in 1987 and Master of Business Administration in 1989, both from Malaysian Institute of Accountants. In 2005, she attained her Master McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. of Business Degree from University of Newcastle, Australia. Dato’ Sri Chee started his career in 1990 coordinating the development Moi Lan was appointed the Chief Operating Officer of the Group on in corporate and annual strategic plans for the Leisure Holidays Group 27 February 2009 and assumed her responsibility as Chief Executive of Companies. In 1992, he ventured into various businesses which Officer of the Group on 1 January 2012. Prior to that, she was the involved designing and building individual bungalows for landowners Vice President of Operations and the Principal of SEGi College Kuala of various housing projects in the Klang Valley as well as building Lumpur, one of the core subsidiary companies of the Group. and operating a 100,000 sq ft Information Technology Incubation Centre in University Putra Malaysia. Subsequently, he joined Tanco Her tenure with the Group dates back to 1986 when she joined Resort Berhad from 1998 – 2002 where he held various positions Systematic Business Training Centre, now known as SEGi College from General Manager to Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer. Kuala Lumpur. With more than 25 years of experience in the education Currently, he is the Chairman of Kiara Susila Sdn Bhd, a property industry, Moi Lan has brought an immense wealth of experience and development company. knowledge into the running of the Group. Dato’ Sri Chee is an Executive Director of SYF Resources Berhad and Moi Lan is also a Board member for Perbadanan Tabung the Independent Non-Executive Director of Priceworth International Pembangunan Kemahiran (PTPK), Ministry of Human Resources. In Bhd, both listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities March 2013, Moi Lan was honoured a Leadership in Education & Bhd. Training Excellence Award at the Global Leadership Awards, 2013. In June 2014, Moi Lan garnered an award for her contribution to the Dato’ Sri Chee attended all five Board meetings held during the year Human Resources Community at the Asia HRD Awards. ended 31 December 2014.
Moi Lan participated in all the five Board meetings held during the year He has no family relationship with any director and/or major ended 31 December 2014 and does not hold any other directorships shareholder of the Company. He has not entered into any transaction, in public companies. whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company, other than those disclosed in the accompanying financial She has no family relationship with any director and/or major statements, if any, and has no conviction for offences within the past shareholder of the Company. She has not entered into any transaction, ten years other than traffic offences, if any. whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company, other than those disclosed in the accompanying financial statements, if any, and has no conviction for offences within the past ten years other than traffic offences, if any. SEGi Annual Report 2014 014
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Mr. Nicholas Rupert Heylett Bloy Mr. Tan Chow Yin Non-Independent & Non-Executive Director Non-Independent & Non-Executive Director -British- - Malaysian -
Nicholas Bloy, aged 53, was appointed to the Board on Tan Chow Yin, aged 42, was appointed to the Board on 2 April 2012. He holds a BA Hons degree from University College 2 April 2012. He holds a Master of Science from Massachusetts London, and an MBA from INSEAD, France. Institute of Technology (MIT), United States and Master of Engineering (1st Class Hons.) from Imperial College, United Kingdom. He is also Nicholas Bloy is one of the three founders of Navis Capital Partners CFA charterholder. (“Navis”). He is currently the Managing Partner of Navis Asia Funds. At Navis, he leads investment teams in making, monitoring Chow Yin is a Senior Partner and Investment Committee member and exiting investments. Nicholas Bloy sits on Navis Investment of Navis Asia Funds (“Navis”). He joined Navis in end 2005 and was Committee and the boards and/or Executive Committees of several made a partner in 2009. In Navis, Chow Yin has led and completed Navis portfolio companies, and is responsible for fundraising. He transactions in Southeast Asia, India, Australia, China and the USA. also sits on the International Advisory Council of CIMB, one of Chow Yin sits on Navis Investment Committee and the Boards and/ Southeast Asia’s largest banking groups. or Executive Committees of several Navis portfolio companies.
Prior to co-founding Navis, Nicholas Bloy was a partner with The Prior to Navis, Chow Yin spent eight years in business development, Boston Consulting Group Asia from 1989 to 1999 after spending management consulting and corporate finance, of which the majority three years with Bain & Co. in London. He does not hold any other of time was spent with The Boston Consulting Group. He does not directorship in public companies. hold any other directorships in public companies.
Nicholas Bloy is the major shareholder of the Company by virtue Chow Yin is also the member of the Nominating and Remuneration of his interest in Pinnacle Heritage Solutions Sdn Bhd pursuant to Committees of the Company. He attended four Board meetings held Section 6A(4) of the Companies Act, 1965. during the year ended 31 December 2014 and does not hold any other directorships in public companies. Nicholas Bloy attended four Board meetings held during the year ended 31 December 2014. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company. He has not entered into Save as disclosed above, he does not have any family relationship transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He has interest with the Company, and has no conviction of any offences not entered into transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has within the past ten years other than traffic offences, if any. a conflict of interest with the Company, and has no conviction of any offences within the past ten years other than traffic offences, if any. 015 SEGi Annual Report 2014
DIRECTORS’ Profile
Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong Mr. Goh Leng Chua Mr. Edwin Fua Chye Jin Independent Non-Executive Director Independent Non-Executive Director Non-Independent & Non-Executive Director - Malaysian - - Malaysian - - Malaysian -
Dato’ Amos Siew, aged 57, was appointed Goh Leng Chua, aged 66, was appointed to Edwin Fua, aged 35, was appointed to the to the Board on 2 February 2001. He qualified the Board on 20 April 2010. He is also member Board on 26 February 2015. He is a Partner as a Certified Public Accountant in 1984 and is of the Audit Committee of the Company. He and an Investment Committee member of currently a member of the Malaysian Institute obtained his Bachelor of Laws (Hons) Degree Navis Asia Funds (“Navis”). He joined Navis of Certified Public Accountants, a Chartered from Victoria University of Wellington, New in 2006 and was promoted to become a partner in 2015. In the last 9 years, he has Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Zealand in 1975 and thereafter in 1977, he been involved in evaluating investments Accountants and an associate member of obtained his Master of Laws. He also holds across South East Asia including in Malaysia, the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia. He a Diploma of Environmental Management Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India and is also a Certified Financial Planner and is a from the University of Auckland, New Zealand Australia. He has investment experience member of the Financial Planning Association specialising in Environmental Law and Policy, that spans across the consumer, retail, of Malaysia. Resource Management Policy and Strategy manufacturing, education and the retirement and Waste Management. sectors and he also sits on and works closely He started his auditing career and professional with the Board of Directors and Executive training with the accounting firm Coopers & Leng Chua started his professional career as Committees of several Navis portfolio Lybrand in 1978 before establishing his own a legal practitioner in 1976 and became the companies. practice in 1988. He is currently the sole Councillor of KMC/MBKS in 1981. He is the Prior to joining Navis, Edwin Fua was practitioner of the public accounting firm Business Advisor in GLC Capital Sdn Bhd involved in investment research, financial Messrs. Siew Boon Yeong & Associates. and Agritech (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, a research analysis and auditing with JP Morgan Chase He has vast experience in auditing, tax and development company in the adoption & Co. and in PricewaterhouseCoopers. planning, corporate finance and financial of hybrid rice seed production in Sarawak. Edwin Fua was raised in Malaysia and planning. He was also involved in numerous He does not hold any other directorships in educated in Malaysia and Australia. He assignments on mergers and acquisitions, public companies. holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting debt restructuring and liquidation. He is also & Finance) from Monash University, is a a Director of EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd and He has extensive experience in various qualified accountant with the Malaysian Perdana Petroleum Berhad. areas of practice including estate planning, Institute of Accountants and a Chartered asset based financing, commercial law, Financial Analyst charterholder. He is the Chairman of both the Audit natural resources and utilities and project Edwin Fua is also the member of the Committee and the Risk Management management. Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee of the Company. Committee of the Company. He does Leng Chua attended all the five Board not hold any other directorships in public Dato’ Amos Siew attended all the five Meetings held during the year ended companies. He has attended a Board Board Meetings held during the year ended 31 December 2014. meeting held during the year ended 31 December 2014. 31 December 2014 as an invitee. Other He has no family relationship with any director than that, he has not attended any He has no family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. Board meetings held during last year and/or major shareholder of the Company. He has not entered into any transaction, as he was appointed to the Board on He has not entered into any transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a 26 February 2015. whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company, other He does not have any family relationship with conflict of interest with the Company, other than those disclosed in the accompanying any director and/or major shareholder of the than those disclosed in the accompanying financial statements and has no convictions Company. He has not entered into transaction, financial statements and has no conviction for for offences within the past ten years other whether directly or indirectly, which has a offences within the past ten years other than than traffic offences, if any. conflict of interest with the Company, and has traffic offences, if any. no conviction of any offences within the past ten years other than traffic offences, if any. SEGi Annual Report 2014 016 Message from the chancellor
“we will continue to lead the way in the education sector. With all these developments, SEGi can only look forward to greater growth in the following year.”
YAM Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar Jamalullail Chancellor 017 SEGi Annual Report 2014
message from the chancellor
SEGi continues to grow from strength to strength
emphasis will be on quality of graduates, institutions and the overall system, in addition to changing the mindset of graduates from being ‘job-seekers’ to ‘job- creators’. SEGi is ready to serve the needs of the nation with its 5 campuses at major townships, in addition to its adult learning division called Professional and Continuing Education (PACE).
We managed to maintain the integrity of our programmes and graduates by developing strong partnerships with reputable industry players and well-known international universities. This has allowed us to provide internationally recognised programmes and produce graduates who are career ready with industry recognised qualifications and that fulfill the needs of the industry.
SEGi continues to grow from strength This year would be With the implementation of new to strength. It feels great to be part of an SEGi’s programmes such as the Post Graduate education institution that is bold and is Diploma in Education, Bachelor of blazing the path of education in Malaysia. Biomedical Science (Hons) and Masters in Medical Science, and by retaining high th This year would be SEGi’s 38 year in standards in our delivery, we will continue providing quality education to young people, to lead the way in the education sector. and in doing so it has been equipping With all these developments, SEGi can students with the necessary skills and th only look forward to greater growth in the knowledge to enable their dreams to gain a following year. successful career. Education is a powerful tool with an impact that is akin to a drop YAM Tan Sri Dato’ Seri of water in a lake – its ripples multiplies Syed Anwar Jamalullail greatly and it can change the landscape Chancellor and dimension of the lake.
The Malaysian government clearly knows this, hence the recently launched Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Higher Education). By 2025, the Ministry year in providing of Education hopes to increase tertiary quality education to enrolment rates from 36% to 53%, and 38 young people SEGi Annual Report 2014 018 Messages from KEY MANAGEMENT
“I am looking forward to the year 2015 to see SEGi continue its winning streak and working with the wonderful team of SEGians to break boundaries and bring positive changes to the Malaysian education sector.”
Hew Moi Lan Group Chief Executive Officer 019 SEGi Annual Report 2014
messages from key management
We faced stiff competition within the education sector, but what tried to bring us down only made us stronger and better !
The past year at SEGi was one akin to a revamped interiors and new infrastructures rollercoaster ride. Just like life itself, the have helped make the campuses a livelier The past year saw SEGi journey was one full of ups and and conducive place, not only as a place downs. We faced stiff competition within of study for these young adults, but also to the education sector, but what tried to bring inspire them in this journey of self-discovery. us down only made us stronger and better! SEGi also welcomed experienced and As a result we have invested much time and talented people to be part of its Academic effort in improving our game and making and Management team to steer SEGi to 27,000 ourselves more resilient to challenges greater heights. in the sector. This includes synergizing resources and talents to end 2014 with To increase the significance of both our students greater success. university and college campuses, we are now known collectively as SEGi University in our campuses in The greatest joy is when we received and Colleges. We are extremely proud to Kota Damansara, accolades from consumer brand award own the University status granted by the Subang Jaya, groups as endorsements that we are on Ministry of Education in 2012, thus enabling the right track to excellence. SEGi won a us to operate and grant one of the widest Kuala Lumpur, second Gold trophy at the Reader’s Digest ranges of undergraduate and postgraduate Penang and Sarawak Trusted Brands Awards 2014 and Silver at programmes among Malaysian private being groomed to be the Putra Brand Awards 2014, making it our universities. Our colleges in Kuala Lumpur, fourth time to be recognised by this premier Subang Jaya, Penang and Sarawak future leaders brand awards committee. We were also continue to offer premier pre-university awarded with the Outstanding Innovation education and also qualifications from Award by the Malaysia Retail Chain our partner universities from the United Association (MRCA) at its inaugural MRCA Kingdom, United States and Australia. Crown Awards. It was a great honour for us to receive the Brand Excellence Award I am looking forward to the year 2015 to 2014 – 2015 in the Education category at see SEGi continue its winning streak and the World Branding Awards in London, working with the wonderful team of SEGians United Kingdom, which put us in the same to break boundaries and bring positive category as University of Oxford, along with changes to the Malaysian education sector. other world-renown consumer names such as Apple, Google, Coca-Cola, Mercedes- Hew Moi Lan Benz and Nestlé. Group Chief Executive Officer
The past year saw 27,000 students in our campuses in Kota Damansara, Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Sarawak being groomed to be future leaders, by enabling them to discover and utilise their talents. New building extensions, SEGi Annual Report 2014 020 Messages from KEY MANAGEMENT
SEGi remains committed to strive for excellence and to ensure quality education is within everyone’s reach. Together, we will be able to achieve just that.
Emeritus Professor Dr. Muhamad Awang SEGi University Vice Chancellor 021 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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As a leading education institution, SEGi continues to develop innovative programmes to cater to the needs of the industry and ultimately, the community at large.
Another year has passed and it means 12 We have continued to attract international months of witnessing exciting milestones university partners to offer broader As a leading for SEGi. It is incredible what SEGi has programme options to students. Now education institution, achieved, thanks to our stellar employees our students have the option to transfer SEGi continues to and students who are proud to be part of to premier universities such as Cardiff the SEGian family. University, Queen’s University Belfast and Swansea University in the United Kingdom, SEGi was ranked on par with the best Auckland University of Technology in develop Malaysian universities in the year 2013 New Kingdom and Shanghai University for the Rating for Higher Education of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Institutions in Malaysia (SETARA ‘13) 2+1 options are also available for selected exercise. SETARA ‘13 measures the programmes with Abertay University in the innovative quality of teaching and learning at level United Kingdom. We have just entered a six (undergraduate level) of the Malaysian new partnership with Troy University from Qualifications Framework (MQF). It is a the United States of America to provide programmes continuation of the 2011 Rating System for quality 4+0 American education to students. Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia to cater to the needs (SETARA ‘11) and the results were released A special programme for high achieving of the industry in November 2014. SEGi was ranked in final year students called the SEGi Talent and ultimately, the Tier 5 as “Excellent”. Enhancement Programme (STEP) was launched to provide them with an edge community at large. As a leading education institution, upon graduation. Upon completion of SEGi continues to develop innovative the STEP programme, graduates are programmes to cater to the needs of the ready to be outstanding employees at the industry and ultimately, the community at workplace, equipped with relevant training large. One notable project we are currently and experience similar to a management embarking on is the establishment of the training programme. Confucius Institute, a non-profit educational organisation that provides Chinese SEGi remains committed to strive for language lessons, promotes Chinese excellence and to ensure quality education language and culture, and facilitates is within everyone’s reach. Together, we will educational and cultural exchanges. The be able to achieve just that. Confucius Institute is a largely sought-after programme in many elite universities in the Emeritus Professor Dr. Muhamad Awang world, and SEGi is the first private university SEGi University Vice Chancellor in Malaysia to establish the Confucius Institute in partnership with Hainan Normal University to ensure the success of the programme and it should be in operation this year. SEGi Annual Report 2014 022 TOP MANAGEMENT team
1. robert James Antonides Campos 4. dato’ Bruce Lim Aun Choong Group Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Robert holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Dato’ Bruce Lim graduated with a Bachelor University of Notre Dame, an MSc. from the of Laws (Honours) degree from the University London School of Economics and an MBA of London and holds a Certificate in Legal from the University of California Berkeley. Practice. He also attended leadership Robert has over 15 years experience in programme at Cheung Kong Graduate Strategy and Operations consulting with School of Business. He taught law in Deloitte, practicing in North America and Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong for Europe. He has been in university education seven years before becoming the founder management for 7 years including 3 years CEO of e-Smartlearning, a digital learning in Malaysia. Robert has combined his provider. He then became involved in professional career with adjunct lecturing operations, sales & marketing for Paramount in corporate strategy at the graduate and Corporation Bhd’s Education Division before undergraduate level. joining SEG International Bhd in 2002 as Group Marketing Director. Dato’ Bruce also 01 2. Cheryl Chong Poh Yee enjoyed a two year stint with the Government Group Chief Financial Officer, at the Ministry of Transport. He is also the Cheryl Chong joined the Group in 2000 and Deputy Secretary-General of Malaysia has more than 20 years of experience in Retail Chain Association (MRCA) and leads the fields of accountancy, financial services a Sectoral Training Committee under the and corporate services. Prior to joining the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF). Group, Cheryl worked for a main board public Dato’ Bruce also sits on the panel of several listed company in Malaysia as the Financial government committees such as SME Corp’s Controller and in one of the top international Human Capital Development Panel, HRDF’s accounting firms. She is a Certified Public SME Training Advisory Council, Talentcorp’s Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of DDC for GEMS 2.0 and is involved in the Skills Certified Public Accountants, a Chartered Johor Master Plan for the State Government. Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a Certified Financial 5. dr. Lisa Tan Saw Poh Planner. She also holds a Master of Business Principal, SEGi College Subang Jaya Administration (International Business) from Dr. Lisa Tan holds a DBA from University of University of Southern Queensland, Australia. South Australia and MBA from the University 02 of Bath, UK. She obtained a Diploma 3. ahmad Fadzlee Shah Bin in Education from National University ahmad Sharani of Singapore and B.Sc (Hons) from the Group Chief Human Capital Officer, University of London. Dr. Lisa has worked Ahmad Fadzlee Shah has more than 17 years with the Singapore Ministry of Education of working experience in various industries and private institutions of higher learning for and disciplines. He has held several more than twenty (20) years and has vast management positions in multinational experience in the field of education and companies within Malaysia and the Middle management. Her experience also stretches East with exposure in countries such as to governmental bodies in Malaysia, China, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Philippines, Vietnam and Ghana, Africa. Australia. Prior to joining SEGi, he had worked for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company 6. dr. Doris Pamela Alexius (ADNOC) as its Organizational Capability Principal, SEGi College Kuala Lumpur Advisor. Ahmad Fadzlee is a certified Change Dr. Doris Alexius holds a Bachelor of Science Agent, Corporate Trainer & Facilitator (HPM, in Zoology from Madras University, India, 03 Aust.), Leadership & Corporate Coach (NS- a Master of Business Administration in NLP, Aust), Lominger Leadership Architect International Business from RMIT, Australia Certified Practitioner (USA), Herrmann Brain and a Doctor of Business Administration from Dominance Instrument Practitioner (Aust.), University of Newcastle, Australia. A science Thomas DISC Certified (UK), Human Capital graduate trained in genetics, microbiology, Development Specialist and OD Certified laboratory technology and biochemistry, she Professional. He holds a Masters of Business diversified to complete her MBA and gain a Administration (MBA) Degree in General business perspective in managing Allied Management specializing in Strategic Health Science programmes. Her Doctoral Management from University Tun Abdul research is on ethics and corporate social Razak, Malaysia and a Bachelor of Science responsibility. Dr. Doris Alexius has over 25 Degree in Business Marketing from Southern years experience as a tertiary educator and New Hampshire University, USA. administrator.
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7. dr. See Hoon Peow Principal, SEGi College Kota Damansara Dr. See holds a PhD in Sociology and Anthropology from International Islamic University Malaysia, a Master of Philosophy in Sociology from University of Malaya and a LLB (Hons) from University of Glamorgan (N.k.a. University of South Wales). He has extensive working experience in the education industry with exposure in both academic and business operations. His wide academic interest in humanities and social sciences resulted him to publish many books and articles in journals locally and internationally with reputable publishers and journals. 05 07 8. Cheah Teong Keat Principal, SEGi College Penang T.K. Cheah was formerly in the IT and manufacturing industry before his foray into the education line. Since then, he has been involved in lecturing, training and human capital development. Some of his initiatives include setting up and running a human capital development business for a renowned education group and heading an educational institution which focuses on working adults and post graduate courses. His previous appointments include Senior Director of Post Graduate Studies for the INTI Education Group and Chief Operating Officer of MIM-INTI Management 08 Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from RMIT University, and an MBA specialising in Information Technology Management from Maastricht School of I’m a Management. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration from University Utara Malaysia.
9. ivy Lau Ee Nee Principal, SEGi College Sarawak Ivy holds a Master in Business Administration from Charles Sturt University, Australia. Segian She has more than 10 years of experience in strategic planning and corporate restructuring in the education industry.
09 10. ir Chew Siang Chye Executive Vice President, Infrastructure & Support Services Chew Siang Chye graduated from Universiti Malaya with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering in 1990, and was conferred Professional Engineer by the Board of Engineers Malaysia in 1994. He also holds an MBA majoring in Finance from The University of Hull, and MSc in Transportation & Logistics from the Malaysia University of Science and Technology in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Siang Chye has actively participated in various projects with extensive experience in design development, technical & cost planning 06 10 and execution, branding propagation, procurement, facility management and project management. SEGi Annual Report 2014 024
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11. Lilaine Lee Sook Mun 14. dr. May Heong Chee Mei Vice President, Strategy, Group Human Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Capital Management SEGi University Lilaine Lee attained her Master in Business Dr. May Heong holds a Doctor in Business Administration from Oxford Brookes Administration (major in Strategic University, UK in 2000. She also holds a Planning) from Multimedia University DIHRM from MIHRM and DES from Stamford. of Malaysia, a Master in Business Prior to joining SEGi, she was exposed to Administration (major in Marketing) few industries, ranging from a US based from University Putra Malaysia and a total logistic solution company followed by a Bachelor in Business Administration from Japanese MNC construction firm before she National University of Malaysia. Dr. May joined a diversified Public listing company brings with her 20 years of experience in main board for 6 years. In 2003, she has specializing in Strategic Planning, Sales been offered a regional HR position by a and Marketing with various industries China MNC health care company in Tianjin of ranging from education, brand image and which her major focus on talent management business consultation, home furniture, for SEA region with the KPI to achieve FMCG, plastic recycling, trading as well 11 localization within 3 years. Lilaine has been as banking. part of the SEGi Group since July 2007. 15. doreen Ong Lee Aei 12. Leong Kam Sun Vice President, Operations, Group Human Vice President, Group Technology & Digital Capital Management Development Doreen Ong attained a Bachelor’s Degree Mr. Leong is a Certified Practicing in Malay Studies and Economics from Accountant and holds a MBA from the University of Malaya in 1989 and a Master Southern Cross University, Australia. Mr. of Business Administration (HRM) from Leong brings with him 20 years of experience University of East London in 2005. She specialising in information technology with has more than 16 years of experience various industries ranging from oil & gas, in managerial positions handling various manufacturing, engineering and auction. areas and functions within human resource, including employee welfare, employee 13. alex Lee Chin Hun benefits, training and development, payroll, Vice President, International Marketing, health and safety, industrial relations and 12 Sales and Collaboration, SEGi University recruitment. Doreen has been with SEGi Alex Lee holds a Bachelor of Science since 2004. (BSc. Hons) in Management Sciences majoring in Marketing from the University 16. norman Chu Su Jiun of Manchester Institute of Science & Vice President, Operations cum Registrar Technology (UMIST), Manchester, UK Norman Chu holds a Bachelor of Science in and a Masters in Business Administration Civil Engineering and a Master of Science (MBA) in International Business and in Civil Engineering from Iowa State Export Management from City University University, USA. He is currently pursuing Business School London, UK. He has over his Doctorate of Business Administration 17 years’ work experience in education and with Universiti Utara Malaysia. Norman has training, including teaching at tertiary levels, 4 years of industry experience as a Civil academic management and administration, Engineer in both the USA and Malaysia academic planning and development, before joining SEGi in 2005 as a lecturer international marketing, international for Civil Engineering programme. He then student recruitment, academic became the Head of the School of the 13 collaborations and business development. Built Environment, Deputy Registrar and then Director of Operations cum Registrar before assuming his current position in July 2013. He is an Associate Member of the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) and a Graduate Member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
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17. elina Tiu Chai Hui Vice President, SEGi College Sarawak Elina Tiu holds a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology from University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She has more than 20 years of experience working with public listed and MNC companies in various industries including F&B, education, telecommunication services and office automations. During her tenure with SEGi, she has held various managerial positions in the areas of business operations, sales & marketing and is now in-charge of PACE sales & marketing for East Malaysia and the Graduate School for SEGi College Sarawak. 15 17 18. ng Kim Leng Director, Group Finance & Accounts Ng Kim Leng graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting from Universiti Utara Malaysia. He is a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. His professional experience includes but not limited to audit, taxation, corporate and management consultancy and the accounting profession. He was the Head of Finance and Operations of an engineering and construction company prior to joining SEGi.
19. yong Lit Seng Head, Professional and Continuing 18 Education (PACE) Yong Lit Seng specialises in the design, implementation and maintenance of campus network infrastructure and in I’m a the support and administration of online learning management system. He has extensive experience in analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of many aspects of multimedia computing using new and established techniques and software tools. He is now leading the development, Segian implementation and operations of PACE. 20. adeline P’ng Aih Teang Director, Group Legal Services Adeline P’ng graduated with a Bachelor of 19 Laws (Hons) degree from the University of London. She holds a Master of Business Administration. She has extensive experience in various areas of practice including corporate, commercial, litigation and various fields of debt recovery. She is currently leading the Group Legal Department.
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21. Jelaine Teo Sai Wah 24. Chow Kim Wai Director, Group PQA Director, Internal Audit Jelaine Teo is certified with The Institute of Chow Kim Wai graduated with a Bachelor Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. of Commerce, major in Accounting from She gained extensive experience in cost Auckland University, New Zealand in planning, procurement, facility management, 1996. He also qualified as a Chartered property management and marketing while Accountant and a member of Malaysian she attached to a public listed company Institute of Accountants since 2001. He was involving in property holding and property the Senior Manager-Internal Audit of a main development. With more than 20 years board listed company prior to joining SEGi. involvement in property and procurement, Kim Wai has extensive experience in internal she is now the Director heading the Group audit and risk management. His internal Procurement & Quality Assurance. audit and risk management profiles covered wide range of industries include Education, 22. hew Ling Sze Property development and management, Company Secretary Manufacturing, Hotels and Resorts, Stock- 21 Hew Ling Sze was admitted as an Associate broking, Plantations, and Retailing in of The Institute of Chartered Secretaries consumer products. and Administrators in 1996. In 1997, she graduated with a Master of Business 25. victor Loong Seh Kiong Administration majoring in International Director, Sales & Marketing, SEGi College Investment from Universiti Kebangsaan Sarawak Malaysia. She led the Corporate Affairs Mr. Victor Loong holds a Master of Business Department of a main board listed company Administration (MBA) from Southern Cross and gained exposure in corporate planning. University, Australia and University of New She has more than 20 years of experience England, Australia with Bachelor of Economic. in corporate, management consultancy and He has been working in various industries in secretarial services. sales & marketing role for the past 18 years. His industry experiences including from 23. Cheah You Cheong Banking industry in Malaysia and Singapore, Group Art Director financial services industry looking after Mr. Cheah holds a Diploma in Computer East Malaysia regions, Development and Graphic Design and received his Bachelor’s management of shopping malls, F&B and 22 Degree in Multimedia Design from The entertainment industry, hotels industry and University of Queensland. He pockets a overseas new market exploration before vast working experience with exposure from joining education industry in 2011. different fields, as the list of his previous employment includes an advertising agency, 26. Ghulam Irshad Hussain Bin G.M. publishing house, hotel and the retail sector. Hussain The feathers in his cap consist an array of Head, Regulatory & Internal QA, SEGi world famous brands such as 100Plus, IKEA, University Nissan, Courts, InterContinental Hotels Mr. Ghulam holds a Master of Psychology Group, Standard Chartered Bank and KFC and also a Bachelor Degree of Psychology as Creative Director/Studio Manager/Brand from Pittsburg State University, USA. He has Manager whilst working for elite design over 30 years of experience in the education studios around the world. Cheah’s work and field as a teacher, lecturer, registrar and talent has been given honourary recognition administrator at various institutions and well- by a series of international awards during his established public and private universities. years in the design industry. 23 27. doreen D’orville Deputy Principal, Academics, SEGi College Subang Jaya Doreen D’orville holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Queensland and a BA in Business Administration from a UK university. She is also a certified trainer and has conducted training for several multinational companies. She has over twenty years of experience in education in areas of administration, teaching and management and believes in bringing out the best in students.
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28. SueAnn Chok Soo Yan Deputy Principal, Operations, SEGi College Subang Jaya SueAnn Chok holds a Master of Business Administration from James Cook University, Australia. She is an associate member of Association of International Accountants (AIA) and holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with the CFP Board of Standards, Inc, USA. She has more than 20 years of working experience in financial accounting and administration position in various industries ranging from hotel services, property development, trading and education.
29. dr. William Wong Teck Foo 25 28 Vice Principal, Academics, SEGi College Penang Dr. William Wong obtained his Doctor in Education (EdD) degree from University of Science Malaysia in 2006 and MSc in Electronics from Queen’s University of Belfast, UK in 1986. He worked in electronic MNCs for almost 12 years; and ventured into academia at various institutions prior I’m a to joining SEGi College Penang. He has received numerous awards and grants for his research and has published his findings and reports internationally. He has been certified as Certified Trainer, Applied Statistician, Quality Engineer and Auditor or Lead Auditor of Quality System. He also conducts 29 transnational postgraduate residential Segian seminars, and supervises MBA and PHD students for research projects in the fields of education, business and management.
30. dr. Tie Hui Hui Vice Principal, Institutional Effectiveness, SEGi College Penang Dr. Tie Hui Hui holds a PhD in Instructional Technology from University Science Malaysia (USM) as well as a Master of Science in Information Technology in Business from University of Lincolnshire and Humberside (UK). She has over 19 years of management and teaching experience; has published articles in local and international journals; and 26 30 has presented several research papers locally and internationally. She is also the member of the review panel and editorial board for the international journals.
31. helen Ngu Moi Hiong Deputy Principal, SEGi College Sarawak Helen Ngu holds a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Diploma in Business and Management from the University of Sunshine Coast, Australia. She has been working with SEGi College Sarawak since October 2005. Prior to joining SEGi, Helen worked in the area of operations for large national companies in the banking, building, manufacturing, housing and 27 31 construction industries. SEGi Annual Report 2014 028 key academic members
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1. yam Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar Jamalullail 3. emeritus Professor Dr. Muhamad Bin Awang, FASc Chancellor Vice Chancellor / Senior Vice President, Group Academic Quality YAM Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar Jamalullail is the Chairman of & Enhancement Nestlé (M) Berhad and Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMS). He holds a Muhamad Awang is an Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Environmental Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree from Macquarie University, Australia Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He was Deputy Vice Chancellor and is a Chartered Accountant and Certified Practising Accountant of of Academic Affairs at UPM between June 16, 2000 and April 7, 2005. Australia. He began his career as a financial accountant with Malaysia Prior to that (1980-1999) he held several administrative positions including Airlines System Berhad in 1975 and has worked for Price Waterhouse Acting Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor In-Charge of Finance and (Australia), Amanah Merchant Bank Berhad and Amanah Capital Partners Development, Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dean, Berhad as its Group Managing Director. Tan Sri Syed Anwar has also Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies. He is best known for his served as Chairman of Malaysia Resources Corporation Berhad, Media teaching and research on Air Pollution and Tropical Ecosystem Physiology Prima Berhad, DRB-HICOM Berhad and EON Capital Berhad as well as and Environmental Management System. He received his Ph.D. specialising a director of Maxis Communications Berhad and Bangkok Bank Berhad. in air pollution and vegetation from the University of Sheffield, the U.K.in 1979. Tan Sri Syed Anwar was the former Chairman of the Investment Panel During his academic and professional career, he has published numerous of Lembaga Urusan Tabung Haji and he is currently the Chairman of articles amounting to more than 350 papers in refereed journals, chapters Lembaga Zakat Selangor. in books and proceedings at local and international workshops, seminars and conferences. He served as a member of Malaysian Environmental 2. dato’ Pahamin A Rajab Quality Council (EQC) from 1994 to 2009, an appointment appointed by Chairman of Academic Council the then Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment Malaysia. He Dato’ Pahamin A Rajab, an Advocate and Solicitor of the High was also Chairman of National Sub-Committee 5 - Life Cycle Assessment Court of Malaya holds several tertiary qualifications. He obtained (LCA)/TC 207/ISO 14000 series of Environmental Management Standards. the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History majoring in International He was the recipient of Langkawi Award in 2000. Just before he assumed Relations from the University of Malaya in 1970; the Master of the present position, he served as an advisor and member of the think- Arts in Public Policy and Administration majoring in Economic tank group of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (then) on Research, Development from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, United Development, and Commercialisation. He was appointed as Chairman of States of America in 1978; a Law Degree with Honours from the Technical Committee for the Establishment of Public Research Universities University of London in 1990; and a postgraduate Diploma in and, also as a resource person on behalf of Ministry of Education Malaysia Syariah Law and Practice from the International Islamic University, and Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) for the assessment of Malaysia in 1994. In 2006, he was conferred the Honorary Doctor of University Good Governance Index practices in Malaysian Higher Education Laws (honoris causa) by University of Newscastle, and in 2011, he was Institutions. He chaired the Climate Change Technical Committee for conferred the Honorary Doctorate by the University of Greenwich. Dato’ Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) and a committee member of the Pahamin has worked in several ministries and government agencies in International Council of Science (ICSU) for Asia and the Pacific Region Malaysia over a 30-year period. He is recognised internationally as an between 2005 and 2010, and concurrently served as Council Member expert in intellectual property laws by the World Intellectual Property of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia between 2008 and 2011. Currently, Organisation and in Year 2000, was awarded the prestigious Cyber he is still actively involved in Low Carbon Economy and Climate Change Champion International Award by Business Software Alliance in research and development programme sponsored by the Ministry of Washington. He is a trustee of the Perdana Global Peace Foundation Education Malaysia under the Long-term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS). as well as Mahathir Chair of Global Peace at the International Islamic He has also recently served as member of National Strategic Plan for Higher University of Malaysia. He is also a Honorary Rotarian of the Rotary Education (PSPTN) Review Team for the establishment of the Malaysian Club of Greater Kuala Lumpur. Education Blueprint 2015 – 2025 (Higher Education). 029 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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4. professor Dr. Patrick Kee Peng Kong Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Professor Dr. Patrick Kee Peng Kong attained his Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial with 1st Class Honours) in 1984 and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (by Thesis) in Mechanical Engineering in 1992 from the University of Melbourne, Australia. He has more than 30 years of experience working in both academic and senior management positions with institutions of higher learning in Australia and Malaysia. Recently, he has received numerous awards and grants for his research and has published his findings in technical publications and reports internationally.
5. dato’ Professor Dr. Jamaludin Mohaiadin Deputy Vice Chancellor, Chief Student Affairs Officer Dato’ Prof Dr. Jamaludin Mohaiadin holds a BA (Hons) from USM, a Master of Education in Project Management and Evaluation and a Doctor of Education in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He served 05 as the Director of University Sustainability Center and the Dean of International Affairs in University Malaysia Perlis. Prior to that he was the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) for more than 7 years, the Director of Center for Instructional Technology and Multimedia in USM and the Director of Teaching & Learning Advisory Center of USM. He served the Ministry of Education for many years before joining the university. To add to his credentials, Dato’ Professor Dr. Jamaludin was also a consultant to a number of universities in multimedia curriculum design, establishing instructional technology centres and academic training programmes. I’m a Segian SEGi Annual Report 2014 030 key academic team
1. professor Dr. Azrin Esmady Bin Ariffin 4. professor Dr. Samiah Yasmin Abdul Foundation Dean, Faculty of Optometry & Kadir Vision Sciences Dean, Faculty of Medicine Prof Azrin attained his Bachelor of Optometry Prof Dr. Samiah Yasmin obtained her with Honours in 1984 from the University of Medical Doctor degree (M.D.) from Universiti New South Wales in Australia and earned Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 1991. She a PhD in Clinical Optometry in 1993 during pursued her interest in Primary Medical Care a stint at City University/Moorfields Eye and obtained a Masters in Family Medicine, Hospital in London. Prof Azrin began his also, from her alma mater university, UKM, in academic career at Universiti Kebangsaan 1998. Prof Yasmin has been in education for Malaysia in 1985, and was Head of Optometry more than 20 years and was heavily involved Department from 1996 to 2003. He is also on in the development of the Faculty of Medicine, the Malaysian Optical Council and various SEGi University since 2010. Prior to joining professional committees. His research SEGi, Professor Yasmin was the Head for interest is in the field of Visual dysfunction the Department of Family Medicine, Faculty in ocular disease, and he also maintains of Medicine, UKM. Her strong background 01 a clinical interest in the area of Primary Eye in medical education has placed her to Care. serve as panel in accreditation of medically related programmes. She is also involved in 2. associate Professor Dr. Tey Kim Kuan academic and research committees besides Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy supervising Masters’ students in medical Associate Professor Dr. Tey obtained her and health related fields. Bachelor of Pharmacy in 1991 from University of Bradford and her Doctor of Philosophy 5. datin Devagey Raru from The University of London. She has more Dean, Faculty of Nursing than 20 years experience as a pharmacist, Datin Devagey holds a Master of Counselling having worked with various disciplines of from Universiti Malaya and a Bachelor of pharmacy including hospital, community and Science with Honours in Nursing from Anglia industrial pharmacy both in UK and Malaysia. University in the UK, among numerous other Prior to joining SEGi, she was attached to nursing and healthcare qualifications. Prior International Medical University, holding to joining SEGi, Datin Devagey held senior the positions of Head of Department and positions in nursing colleges, training centres Programme Coordinator. She is a member and hospitals. She is a member of Nursing 02 of numerous professional bodies and Board Malaysia, Nurses Examination Board committees; and also the panel assessor and Nursing Curriculum Committee, as for Community Pharmacy Accreditation and well as other healthcare associations and a member of the Joint Technical Committee committees. for the Pharmacy Board Malaysia, appointed by Ministry of Health. She also conducts 6. ir. Professor Dr. Jeffrey Chiang and supervises multidisciplinary research in Choong Luin various aspects of pharmacy practice and Dean, Faculty of Engineering and The Built pharmacy education. Environment, SEGi University Prof Dr. Chiang started as a Design 3. professor Datuk Dr. Fawzia Binti Structural Engineer at an engineering firm dato’ Abdullah in Kuala Lumpur prior to his illustrious Foundation Dean, Faculty of Dentistry career since 1996 with various educational Datuk Professor Dr. Fawzia obtained institutions in Malaysia. He was previously her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the attached to INTI International University, University of Singapore and her Diploma Nilai, as Professor, Head of Civil Engineering. 03 in Dental Public Health from The Royal He is also a Registered Professional College of Surgeons of England. Prior to Engineer in Civil, Board of Engineers her appointment as Foundation Dean of the Malaysia (BEM) and also a Fellow Member Faculty of Dentistry at SEGi University, Datuk of The Institution of Engineers Malaysia Dr. Fawzia worked with the Ministry of Health (IEM). He is currently the Honorary for 32 years and retired, as the Director of Treasurer of IEM. Prof Dr. Chiang earned a the Oral Health. She was also a Member of PhD and a Bachelor in Engineering (Hons) the Public Services Commission from 2000 in Civil Engineering from University of to 2005. Datuk Dr. Fawzia is a member of Wollongong, Australia. numerous professional bodies and her research includes studies into prevention in oral health.
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8. Lydia Foong Yoke Yean Head, Faculty of Education, SEGi University Lydia Foong has been involved in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for over 23 years, both locally and in the UK. She holds a St Nicholas Montessori Diploma (UK), Certificate in Montessori Primary Education, BEd (Hons) from University of Greenwich, Master in Educational Management from University of Malaya, and is currently a PhD candidate. She has played a key role in the strategizing, facilitation and development of various programmes and ECCE advocacy initiatives and holds memberships to numerous associations. Today, she spearheads the NKEA project 05 09 for Early Child Care and Education Training initiatives as part of the Economic Transformation Programme under the Prime Minister’s Department.
9. Sadaperam A/L Murgan Head, Teaching & Learning, SEGi University Param Murgan has been involved in education for the past four decades. He I’m a earned his Masters degree in Educational Studies from the Leicester University in the United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in English Literature and TESL from the University of Malaya. He has been trained as a ESL teacher at the Malayan Teachers’ College (MTCKL). Besides having 06 taught English at school, pre-university, and university levels, he has been instrumental Segian in developing and implementing nationwide 7. Associate Professor Dr. Mohammad Firdaus Low Abdullah the KBSR and KBSM English Language Dean, Communication & Creative Design, programmes for the Ministry of Education. SEGi University He has trained teachers and lecturers, Professor Dr. Firdaus, holds a PhD in Organizational and has provided consultation services, Communications, a Masters Science in Corporate especially in the area of teaching English Communications from Universiti Putra Malaysia in Malaysian schools. He has also worked (UPM), a Masters in Economic and a Bachelor as the principal in secondary schools of Arts in Economics with honours specialising spearheading innovative academic and in Economic Development & Planning from co-curricular programmes to enhance International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). the performance of teachers and the He started his career in 1991 as the Assistant learning of students. He has taught English Director in the Rectors Office IIUM. In 1995, he in educational institutions in Brunei and joined Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) in the also at the International Islamic University 07 Corporate Sales Division. In 1997, he was assigned Malaysia before being employed in SEGi to Multimedia University (MMU) Malacca, a University. After having served as a Senior subsidiary Company of TM as the Director of Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, he is Marketing Communication. He was a key member of MMU rebranding team, and was also key currently heading the Centre for Teaching in developing MMU’s corporate identity. From and Learning to enhance the teaching and 1999 – 2012, Firdaus moved to Group Corporate learning among the lecturers and students Communications Division TM as the Assistant of the SEGi University. General Manager. He has vast experience in Internal and External Communications, Event and Exhibition Management (Local & International), Public Relations, Corporate & Creative Multimedia Publications, Media & Social Media Management, Corporate Responsibility Strategy & Management and Stakeholder Management. In 2012, he was promoted to head Multimedia College Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MMU as 08 the Chief Executive Officer / General Manager before assuming his current position as the Dean, Faculty of Communication & Creative Design on 4 February 2015. SEGi Annual Report 2014 032 AT OUR HEART SEGi PROGRAMMES
SEGi offers a wide range of programmes to bring out the best qualities in our students. We strive to enrich the minds of our students by providing top-notch education, ensuring our campuses provide a holistic environment and being part of their lives for them to have a memorable student experience that they can cherish for life.
Pre-University
Pre-University programmes are designed to provide students with the right foundation for academic progression, while also training them to be well rounded and independent individuals. At SEGi, the programmes are SEGi uses a mentor complemented with a complete learning approach whereby experience, orienting students into a college experienced lecturers environment and preparing them for graduate studies at university level in disciplines of give students business, arts, engineering, IT, medical and guidance in focus health sciences. SEGi uses a mentor approach study groups as well whereby experienced lecturers give students as help them prepare guidance in focus study groups as well as help for the examinations, them prepare for the examinations, ensuring a ensuring a high high student success rate. student success rate. Medicine
The SEGi University Faculty of Medicine strives to produce medical professionals who are lifelong learners and who endeavour to keep abreast of advances in medicine so as to ensure the community receives appropriate and effective care. This is made possible through diverse teaching and learning experiences that are student and patient centred promoting holistic care and emphasising professional and ethical values.
The SEGi University medical programme is designed for students who believe that they can make a difference to others’ lives through better health by being safe, caring and exceptional doctors. This programme prepares aspiring doctors for a challenging career covering promotive, preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative medicine. 033 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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In this way, SEGi is able to sustain its leadership position in the private education sector and meet the current and future demands of our stakeholders.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the branch of medical science concerned with the sources, nature, properties, preparation and safe effective use of medicinal drugs. Pharmacists are The key professionals in the health care system who formulate and dispense drugs and work closely with doctors and patients in providing advice on the management of a patient’s medication. Faculty boasts laboratories SEGi’s Pharmacy programme aims to integrate scientific, clinical and professional and clinical facilities knowledge with communication skills, that are on par with Optometry & Vision Sciences providing graduates with the expertise to contribute effectively as a pharmacist within leading local and The SEGi University Faculty of Optometry & the future health care system. Students learn international universities Vision Sciences is responsible for educating both chemical and physiological knowledge, future optometrists, and is committed to as well as pharmacy practice, through that offer undergraduate offering quality accredited programmes problem-based learning, workshops, Optometry programmes. that equip graduates with the knowledge seminars and laboratory work. and skills to cope with the ever growing and evolving scope of practice for Optometry. The Faculty boasts laboratories and clinical facilities that are on par with leading local and international universities that offer undergraduate Optometry programmes.
As well as utilising top facilities, students will be trained by qualified full-time lecturers, whilst also benefiting from the expertise of external visiting lecturers comprising Biomedical Scientists, Medical Practitioners, Ophthalmic Surgeons and Practicing Optometrists. The small class sizes also allow students enjoy the opportunity to interact closely with the academic staff. SEGi Annual Report 2014 034
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Allied Health Sciences
The Allied Health Science programmes are designed to equip students to become The Business skilled professionals within their respective Dentistry industries with the aim of advancing the complete performance of healthcare and Management Good oral hygiene is important for provided in a growing and dynamic programmes available at SEGi maintaining not only the health of one’s healthcare setting. The programmes aim to aim to produce graduates mouth and teeth but for overall health. Poor address the pertinent healthcare workforce capable of managing oral health has been linked to heart and shortage in the region by preparing healthcare effectively across the broad lung disease, diabetes, stroke, extremely providers to be a skilled, compassionate range of disciplines required high-birth weight, and premature births, and proficient, providing optimal services in today’s challenging and and many dental practioners will argue that to the society at large, and enhancing oral health is a strong indicator of overall their competency through problem-based rapidly changing business well-being. learning and well as developing effective environment. communication and leadership skills. The SEGi University Faculty of Dentistry is among the latest additions to the wide Business & Management range of study areas available. The Faculty boasts its own dental clinic with practicing Managers and business professionals deal with a range of complex issues on a daily basis in-house dentists. Here, students are given and are expected to make business decisions in the face of constant economic and social hands-on practical sessions, which provide change, while adapting and relating to both local and global market changes. They are also them with an insight into what dentists expected to take on the role of coordinating and integrating the activities of people to ensure that an organisation achieves its goals. really do in a clinic, and how to take care of patients. The dental clinic comes complete Innovative graduates with business knowledge and savvy skills accelerate organisational with a reception, a waiting area and a dental growth and competitiveness. The Business and Management programmes available at records room, and is tailored to meet industry SEGi aim to produce graduates capable of managing effectively across the broad range of standards, undergoing regular spot checks disciplines required in today’s challenging and rapidly changing business environment. By by various health agencies. The dental increasing and enriching knowledge across a broad range of business disciplines, students services are open to students, lecturers gain a firm grounding in key management skills and techniques essential to financial, strategic and other staff, as well as to the public. and knowledge management. 035 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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Accountancy & Finance
Accountancy & Finance are some of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic industries, encompassing a broad range of organisations that deal with the management of money. Today the Accountancy & Finance fields have many faces and a professional in either or both areas is expected to undertake on more than just ‘number-crunching’ - they are more often expected to have a variety of skills relevant to business advising and planning as well. Due to the wide scope and demand for such professionals, these degrees are the kind that can take graduates anywhere. Human Resource Management Accountancy and Finance training provides substantial skills for organisational planning and growth. The Accounting and Finance programmes at SEGi provide students with the Human resource management is concerned opportunity to develop important practical skills such as analytical thinking, problem solving, with the administration and development of team working and communication. This mix of academic and practical skills is highly attractive the organisations personnel. Arguably the to employers. most important asset of any company, the organisations personnel are the ones who individually and collectively contribute to the Marketing achievement of the business objectives.
In an increasingly competitive business world, marketing is becoming ever more recognised The Human Resource Management as a vital component in ensuring the growth and success of organisations. At the same time, (HRM) programmes available at SEGi are marketing cannot simply be ventured into without any expertise or planning. Organisations designed to teach students how to deal need to develop the right course of action required to target their specific market segment in with and manage human resources at the order to grow the business and effectively market their product or service. workplace, developing knowledge across areas including terms of employment, staff The Marketing programmes available at SEGi will provide students with the skills necessary motivation, HR legal issues, teamwork and to analyse market needs, define target markets, create marketing strategies and unlock payroll. The programmes available at SEGi business opportunities in a competitive environment. The programmes will also develop are industry driven and are designed to students’ practical skills and knowledge including analytical skills, problem solving skills, equip students with the necessary skills team-working skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within a business environment. and knowledge required to pursue a career or further studies. The programmes available at SEGi are industry driven and are designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to pursue a career or further studies. SEGi Annual Report 2014 036
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Law
The Law programmes available at SEGi are ideal for students who wish to obtain a qualification of international standing en route to a successful career as a practicing lawyer. The programmes aim to promote independent learning, develop key Technology & Innovation intellectual transferable skills, develop critical awareness, and strengthen the students The world is increasingly dependent upon understanding into the language of law. the use of technology, where technological development and its adoption by SEGi’s As a commonwealth country, Malaysia organisations is central for the transformation practices common law system as practiced of management culture, lifestyle and the in the United Kingdom. As such, SEGi global economy. The art of representing collaborates with the University of London information by technology is fast becoming Technology (UK) to offer the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) an inexact and blurred science. The programme. The University of London information engineer of the future must be LLB is an internationally recognised ‘gold equipped with the appropriate skills to meet standard’ programme established for over these challenges. & Innovation 100 years. Upon graduation students will join a distinguished group of solicitors, SEGi’s Technology & Innovation programmes programmes are barristers and judges around the world who are comprehensive and relevant to industry comprehensive and began their careers by obtaining their law and continue to attract top students and degree through the University of London academics. They aim to provide graduates relevant to industry and International Programmes. with the opportunity to apply adaptive skills continue to attract top and knowledge to a field that is transforming students and academics. SEGi also offers the homegrown Diploma in constantly, especially in the conduct of every Law programme. day business and communications. 037 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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Built Environment
The term built environment refers to the structures, and infrastructure, that are man-made. This can include everything from simple housing to entire cities, and even man-made outdoor environments. Built environments provide the basic necessities for human life, and therefore must be functional and healthy for all. Finding this balance is a complicated and challenging process, and one that is consistently being refined.
Built Environment encompasses a variety of disciplines including architecture, construction, project management, environmental design and planning. Students studying built environment programmes at SEGi will address professional, industrial and consultancy activities while also exploring the relationship between the buildings/cities and the individuals, communities and organisations that inhabit them, ensuring they develop a prosperous future in the growing job market.
Engineering
SEGi offers an impressive range of engineering programmes that focuses on a student-centric environment, where students interact with teaching staff from Malaysia as well as staff from our international partner universities. Students will work in technically advanced laboratories and workshops at SEGi campuses, providing them with the essential tools in the development of skills and knowledge. Its students have gone on to write success stories.
Students Creative Arts & Design are not only provided with a qualification or skill in The SEGi Creative Arts and Design programmes range from being highly conceptual to those creative arts and design, that are deeply practical requiring a specific skill set. With that said, creativity is at the core of but are prepared to brave all that is executed and taught at SEGi.
the challenges of the Students are not only provided with a qualification or skill in creative arts and design, but are industry when they step prepared to brave the challenges of the industry when they step into the working world. SEGi into the working world. aims to expand the boundaries of teaching and learning by using the latest technologies, ensuring graduates are at the forefront of art and design industries in the new millennium. SEGi Annual Report 2014 038
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Psychology
Psychology is both an academic and applied discipline concerned with the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. Psychology seeks to explain thought, emotion and behaviour in the context of real life. At SEGi, the programme aims to produce graduates with intellectual aptitudes, independence and transferable skills for employment and/or further studies. Students can also apply the basic psychological theories and principles to significant areas of human activities such as healthcare, education, management, marketing, social welfare, and many more. Communication Studies
Mass Communication is the discipline which looks at the various means used to relay information through mass media to large segments of the population at one time. The most common mediums used to relay such information would be newspaper, magazine, radio, television and film, as these are used to disseminate news and advertising to a large audience.
The Mass Communication programmes at SEGi aim to provide a solid foundation in the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become media practitioners and more informed media consumers. Students will learn essential skills in the areas of television/video, news and current affairs production, print, radio and TV journalism, and desktop and on-line publishing, relevant to the region as well as internationally. Hospitality & Tourism
There is tremendous growth in the hotel and tourism industry as businesses and people Early Childhood Care & Education are spending more money on leisure than ever before. Therefore, this sector of the industry Educators at all levels play a significant role in developing the knowledge of society. SEGi is one of the largest and fastest creators of recognises the importance of this and, as such, offers a full range of innovative and industry employment. There is a need for educated relevant programmes to meet the objective of producing progressive educators who are and trained people who can be counted on competent and thoughtful leaders in their respective fields. to deliver first class services.
SEGi is the trusted provider of ECCE programmes, supplying the nation with thousands of The hospitality and tourism programmes highly qualified ECCE practitioners since 1999. In addition, the government of Malaysia has available at SEGi are designed to equip appointed SEGi as the Champion of Entry Point Project (EPP) 2, Education National Key students with the skills and knowledge Economic Areas (NKEA) to promote and train caliber practitioners. that are increasingly in demand by today’s employers. Students will study highly relevant modules that cover marketing, destination management, human resources, information management, planning and research, among others. During the programme, students will also develop wider skills in communication, team working, problem solving, usage of information technology and also application of numbers, essential to launch their careers and provide a framework for life-long learning. 039 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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English Language
Today it is widely accepted that English is Highly acclaimed the language of diplomacy and international and internationally communications, business, tourism, education, science, computer technology, recognised, the media and the Internet - with almost 70% of postgraduate programmes all information stored electronically being in English. offered at SEGi University are intended for enterprising The Intensive English Programme is specially designed for international students. It aims individuals seeking to to improve these students’ English language holistically combine their proficiency to a level equivalent to around IELTS 5.0 - 5.5 to enable them to further their expertise with studies at the diploma and degree levels general management skills. as well as to find employment in English- speaking environments.
American Degree Program
The Troy University Bachelor of Science program with majors in Communication Arts, Psychology and Business Administration and minors in Promotion, Communication Studies, Promotion, Psychology and Global Business at SEGi provides students with the opportunity to experience US-styled education. This style of education focuses heavily on the practical elements of learning Postgraduate Studies with an emphasis on classroom interaction between the students and lecturers as Current business environment demands professionals with expert knowledge and well as group projects, presentations and business acumen. Highly acclaimed and internationally recognised, the postgraduate field trips outside of the classroom. The programmes offered at SEGi University are intended for enterprising individuals seeking American Degree Programs focuses more to holistically combine their expertise with general management skills. on assessing the students throughout the SEGi University’s Graduate School of Business is a clear leader in the adult learners course work and allocates less percentage segment, offering quality programmes that are flexible and that produce competent to mid-term and final examinations. The graduates. The industry relevant and innovative programmes are constantly updated program also allows for full completion and adapted to meet the needs of an ever-changing business world, developing global locally at SEGi. business professionals with skills and knowledge in line with industry and the business community.
Vocational & Training Courses
SEGi firmly believes that vocational training is important in complementing academic programmes and that the relevant practical training is provided to students. SEGi’s vocational training programmes are suitable for students who are not academically inclined to obtain skills-based training. Its training centres provide vocational courses that are approved by the Ministry of Human Resources Department of Skills Development (JPK) in the disciplines of Art, Automotive, Beauty Therapy, Hotel & Tourism and Business Administration. SEGi Annual Report 2014 040 STRONG FOUNDATION SEGi campuses SEGi University
This flagship campus is built on a strategic site in Kota Damansara, a prime location in Petaling Jaya City in the state of Selangor. The impressive campus has academic research, residential and recreational facilities, providing a complete learning experience for up to 12,000 students. It is a short distance to a vibrant commercial centre complete with shopping malls, banks and entertainment spots, accessible using public transport services. 041 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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An extension building called SEGi Tower – a Right next to the SEGi Tower is the SEGi centre and at Cova Square, as well as the few hundred metres away from the flagship Residence, a 25-floor condominium for sports and recreation facilities on SEGi campus is now in operation. The Tower student accommodation. SEGi students University campus nearby make college life can accommodate another 6,000 students have the luxury of having their campus just a complete and exciting experience. and consists of the School of Business, the a few steps away from home, thus saving School of Information Technology and the time and money on travelling. Convenience Faculty of Creative Arts and Design. stores located in the adjacent commercial SEGi Annual Report 2014 042
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SEGi College Kuala Lumpur
The campus is located in Kuala Lumpur shopping malls, banks, restaurants, tourist buildings in the same vicinity. SEGi College and is only a short distance from the attractions, entertainment spots and more. Kuala Lumpur has a reputable history for Masjid Jamek LRT Station. Students its business and accounting programmes can enjoy cosmopolitan living with easy Since its humble beginnings in 1977, the but now it also offers a wide range of access to all modern amenities of the city Kuala Lumpur campus has grown from programmes. such as the Light Rail Transit (LRT), buses, just one building to occupy a total of five 043 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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SEGi College Subang Jaya
This modern 12-storey Subang Jaya for music and early childhood education Accounting, Technology and Innovation plus campus, which opened its doors in programmes. Engineering. SEGi College Subang Jaya is January 2006, is located within the college also the leading Centre of Excellence for belt of the Subang Jaya district. It has a The Subang Jaya campus offers programmes Creative Art & Design programmes, the Early capacity to accommodate 6,500 students, from foundation and diploma up to masters Childhood Care & Education programmes. and is complete with facilities especially level in various area such as Business and SEGi Annual Report 2014 044
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SEGi College sarawak SEGi College penang
SEGi College Sarawak is positioned as the gateway of the Group The Penang campus serves as SEGi’s education hub for to East Malaysia and today stands as one of the largest private the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. The campus is colleges in East Malaysia, boasting 2 campuses within close situated in Green Hall and comprises modern facilities and a proximity of each other. The main campus is located at the heart conducive environment, providing students with a complete of Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak. It is the only campus learning experience. Amenities are also convenient and in the Group which offers law programmes at diploma and readily available with eateries, banks, shopping malls degree level. and public transport located nearby the college. SEGi College Penang offers a wide range of programmes from Business and Accountancy to Engineering, as well as postgraduate programmes. 045 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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segi pace
SEGi understands it is essential that working professionals be This unique programme provides students with flexible study equipped with the relevant skills to stay on the top of competition. options which blends online learning with classroom sessions. Adult So to make further studies within reach, Professional and Continuing learning can select the best study mode for them: part-time classes, Education (PACE) was created as a special unit for busy working supported learning and intensive revisions for learners who prefer adults to enable them to obtain a higher qualification without more independent learning. compromising their work-life balance and enjoy the flexibility to study anywhere, at anytime. This will give the students the opportunity to network with fellow coursemates, meet their lecturers and gain any additional support PACE partners with a consortium of global universities from the they may need, while also studying at their own pace. United Kingdom, Australia and also SEGi University Online to offer a wide range of qualifications that includes Executive Diploma, There is a special executive lounge and flexible payment modes to Bachelor’s Degree, Masters and Doctorate levels. enable these working professionals to have a pleasant study duration.
For the full list of programmes under PACE, visit www.pace.edu.my SEGi Annual Report 2014 046 STRATEGIC COLLABORATIONS UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
SEGi partners with international universities of great repute to offer a globalised learning experience for our students. Programmes offered by our university partners are regulated by them on a regular basis, thus ensuring the exact same quality of education that students will obtain at their home base.
Australia
more than 75 per cent of students studying via distance learning or online mode, USQ is at the cutting edge of flexible delivery of resources and technology.
USQ is a fully accredited Australian Government University, with students coming from across Australia and all around the world. According to Australia’s Department of Education, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education Higher Education Statistics, USQ was the leading provider of distance education from 2007-2011.
University of Southern Queensland The university is ranked by MyUniversity (USQ) which was established in 1967 is as the top university in Queensland for based in Toowoomba, Queensland. The graduates in full-time work in 2013, and the University is one of Australia’s leading Good Universities Guide (2015) awarded providers of education both on campus and USQ the top national rating of 5 stars for through its distance education option. With graduates getting a full-time job. 047 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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United Kingdom
University of Greenwich (UOG) is located in London, England. The University traces its roots to 1890, when Britain’s second polytechnic was opened near the Thames River at Woolwich. UOG was awarded University status in 1992.
Its Business School offers business services C such as consultancy as well as runs international conferences and events on various business topics while having strong links with industry, working closely with employers to develop relevant programmes accredited by professional bodies. SEGi Annual Report 2014 048
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United Kingdom
University of Sunderland (UOS) has been providing higher education since 1901 and is proud to be an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, C research and support. The University has strong links with industry and business, and works closely with some world’s leading companies. Sunderland attracts thousands of students from all over the globe who go on to lead exciting careers armed with a first-class qualification.
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United States of America
Troy University is a comprehensive public university that is located in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was founded on February 26, 1887 as Troy State Normal School within the Alabama State University System. It is the flagship university of the Troy University System with its main campus enrolment of 6,998 students and the total enrolment of all Troy University campuses of 19,579. Troy University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. SEGi Annual Report 2014 050
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C B York St John University located in York, Abertay University (AU) has a long history A United Kingdom, was originally founded as one of Scotland’s leading universities. G in May 1841 providing teacher education. AU has an entrenched reputation for In addition to its wide range of professionalism in offering career-driven undergraduate programmes, it offers at higher education. All of AU’s researchers are postgraduate and post-experience level involved in teaching and developing courses,
E programmes including theology, education, giving students the chance to learn from the D theatre, fine art, film production, music world leaders everyday.
D composition, counselling, health, linguistics F and TESOL. In recent years York St John The University is home to world-leading has developed its research capacity research teams, whose discoveries are in Allied Health Professions & Studies; hailed internationally. Abertay researchers Psychology; Education; Sports-related are also studying issues as varied as the Studies; English Language & Literature; Scottish economy, food and nutrition Theology & Religious Studies; and Drama, science, psychology, computer arts and Dance & Performing Arts. digital media, and many other topics. 051 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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Teesside University (TU) is a dynamic, University of St Mark & St John University of London is truly one of the energetic and innovative university located (MARJON) was set up nearly 175-years great universities in the UK consisting of a in Middlesbrough, England. With 80 years of ago in London, United Kingdom, with the federation of 19 world class colleges and innovative education, TU is one of the top foundation of the constituent colleges 10 specialised institutes. Its reputation universities in the UK dedicated to delivering of St John’s, Battersea, in 1840 and for high academic standards has been quality education. St Mark’s, Chelsea, in 1841. The two built on the outstanding teaching and colleges combined moved from London research of its Colleges since 1836. TU’s courses and lectures are ranked to Plymouth in 1973. Marjon offers a great For 153 years, University of London degrees as the best in the North East and in the range of programmes from Foundation have been accessible to students all over country’s top ten, according to the Whatuni Degrees & Progression Courses to the world through the University of London Student Choice Awards 2011. In fact they Honours Degrees and Postgraduate study. International Programmes. In the case of the are the first and only modern university The National Student Survey results have undergraduate laws programme, academic to be awarded Times Higher Education awarded the university 91% for Student direction is provided by six University of University of the Year (2009-10). Teesside Satisfaction in 2013. This places the London Colleges with Law Schools or University is also the proud recipient of The university in the top 10 of Higher Education Departments, collectively known as the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and institutions in England. In the Sunday Laws Consortium. The six Colleges are: Further Education 2013, awarded for its Times University Guide, they were awarded Birkbeck, King’s College London, London outstanding work in the field of enterprise 80% for Teaching Excellence in 2012. School of Economics and Political Science and business engagement. (LSE), Queen Mary, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and UCL (University College London). SEGi Annual Report 2014 052 EXCELLENCE AT SEGi
As enablers of promising minds, it is no surprise that SEGi University and Colleges has been acknowledged as one of Malaysia’s foremost Education providers.
1. reader’s Digest Trusted Brand 4. mrCA Crown Awards 2014 Awards 2014 - Gold SEGi added another feather to its cap SEGi was awarded Gold at the coveted when we were awarded the Outstanding Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards Innovation Award by the Malaysia 2014, under the category of Private Retail Chain Association (MRCA) at Universities/Colleges. The Reader’s its inaugural MRCA Crown Awards. Digest Trusted Brands Survey has We were recognised for our online a well-established reputation as learning initiative called PACE which the premier consumer-based and enables everyone to pursue further international measure of brand studies at their own convenience, with preference. It identifies trusted Asian only access to the Internet. brands and provides an objective and reliable reference for consumers 5. world Branding Awards 2014 throughout the region. SEGi’s winning streak continues at the 2. putra Brand Awards 2014 - Silver 1 glamorous World Branding Awards at London, UK. The World Branding SEGi won a Silver award at the Putra Awards is the premier awards of the Brand Award in recognition of its World Branding Forum (WBF). The commitment to quality education. This awards saw some of the world’s best is the fourth time SEGi has won a Putra brands recognised for their work and Brand Award, the last being Silver in achievements, such as Apple, Google, 2013 and Bronze in 2012 and 2010 Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz and Nestlé. respectively. A total of 68 brands from 25 countries were honoured at the awards ceremony. 3. asia HRD Awards 2014 SEGi is proud to be one of the two winners of the Brand Excellence Award SEGi’s Chief Executive Officer, 3 2014 – 2015 in the Education category. Ms. Hew Moi Lan, garnered an award for her contribution to the 6. SETARA 2013 Human Resources community at the Asia HRD Awards. The The result for the Rating for Higher award is presented to individuals Education Institutions in Malaysia whose concepts and practices (SETARA ‘13) was released in have resulted in effective and high November 2014, and a total of 53 impact best practices that are higher learning institutions participated recognised by HR practitioners in the exercise. SETARA ‘13 measures and organisations. the quality of teaching and learning at level six (undergraduate level) of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF). SEGi University was granted Tier 5 for “Excellent”. 5 053 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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Academic Competitions
1. 11th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 1. SUKIPT 2014
Yii Kah Hoe, a senior lecturer at the SEGi University participated in SUKIPT Faculty of Creative Arts and Design at (Sukan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi SEGi College Subang Jaya and also one Malaysia) 2014, a competition organised of Malaysia’s leading composers won by the Ministry of Higher Education, the Best Music and Sound Design at along with 106 local institutions. SEGi the 11th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards. participated in taekwando, volleyball Yii Kah Hoe won the award for his work and sepak takraw and we won a bronze for the theatre performance of “Green medal in the taekwando competition. Snake & the Monk”, where he held the role as Musical Director and was also 2. mapCU Hockey Tournament 2014 one of the musicians. 1 SEGi University’s hockey team won the 2. 2nd International Conference on bronze medal in the MAPCU Hockey Recent Trends and Innovation in Tournament 2014. Harmesh Singh, the Engineering and Technology 2014 team captain, helped SEGi University to win 2-1 against the University of SEGi University’s Senior Lecturer for Nottingham Malaysian Campus Civil Engineering, Salmaliza Salleh, and (UNMC). her student from the Bachelor of Civil Engineering programme, Mohamad 3. mapCU Sports Carnival 2014 Al Roumani, won the Best Presented Research Paper Award at the 2nd SEGi University’s rugby team was International Conference on Recent 2 crowned Champion for the second time Trends and Innovation in Engineering at the MAPCU Sports Carnival 2014. and Technology 2014 at Nagpur, India. Our team scored 14-7 against Taylor’s There were 145 papers from all over University in the semi-final and lastly 9-7 the world on the topic of Engineering against the Nottingham University in the and Technology, and the duo’s winning final round. paper was on “Utilization of Timber Fibers Waste in Self-Healing Concrete”. 4. kabaddi 1Malaysia Competition
3. International Conference on Perwakilan Agama Hindu (PAH) from Environmental Pollution and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Prevention (ICEPP 2014) 3 organised the Kabaddi 1Malaysia Competition and SEGi College Ms. Aida Isma binti Mohd Idris, a Kuala Lumpur won 2nd place in Senior Lecturer teaching Chemical the competition. Engineering at SEGi University recently won the Best Paper Award 5. MAPCU Volleyball Tournament at the International Conference on 2014 Environmental Pollution and Prevention (ICEPP 2014) in Auckland, New Zealand. SEGi University’s volleyball team won the bronze medal at MAPCU Volleyball Tournament 2014. This tournament was 4 held at the Shah Alam City Council volleyball court. SEGi Annual Report 2014 054
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6. national Push Hand Competition 10. PETRON Malaysia’s National Student Art and Photography 2 members of the Wushu Club at SEGi Competition College Kuala Lumpur, Tan Chuan Hui and Liew Jun Sheng, each won a PETRON Malaysia’s National Student Bronze and Gold medal at the National Art and Photography Competition Push Hand Competition organised by “Vision Petron”, is a competition that Persatuan Chenzi Taijiquan Johor. is open to students aged between 18 and 28 from public and private 7. maSISWA Sports Carnival 2014 colleges or universities nationwide. SEGi College Subang Jaya is At the MASISWA Sports Carnival proud to have three winners in the 2014, SEGi University garnered 1 gold competition - Cheng Jun Xiang, Lee medal, 1 silver medal and 4 bronze Li Ying and Wong Meh Yih. medals. It participated against 25 other 6 universities and 20 students from SEGi 11. PERINntiS 2014 University competed in table tennis, bowling, basketball and volleyball. Engineering students from SEGi University managed to win 2 medals 8. mapCU Sports Carnival 2014 at the Design & Innovation Competition for Private Higher Institutions SEGi University’s cricket team won (Pertandingan Rekacipta dan Inovasi a medal in MAPCU (Malaysian Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta or Association Private College University PERINTIS 2014). Under the tutelage of Sports Council) Sports Carnival when Dr. Chan Mieow Kee and Mr. Patrick they grabbed the champion’s title in Teo, the award-winning projects are for MAPCU Cricket Championship 2014. the Manual Casting Machine which The tournament was held in Bayuemas won the Silver medal and the Polymer Cricket Centre, Klang. The energy they Solution Delivery System which won showed in the final round was really 7 the Bronze medal. outstanding and we won against INTI University at 68 – 26 runs and HELP 12. MAPCU Taekwondo Tournament University at 71 – 45 runs in group stage. 2014
9. kL Wushu Sanda & Taiji Push SEGi University’s taekwondo team won Hands Competition 2014 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal at the MAPCU (Malaysian Association Four members of the Wushu Club SEGi Private College University Sports College Kuala Lumpur participated in Council) Taekwondo Tournament 2014. the KL Wushu Sanda & Taiji Push Hands Competition 2014 organised by Wushu 9 13. international Cricket Championship Federation of Malaysia. Two of them, 2014 Liew Jun Sheng and Ho Wing Keong managed to garner 2 Gold medals in SEGi University won the silver the Push Hand session. medal in the International Cricket Championship 2014 in Ipoh, Perak. SEGi University was the only team from the education institution that participated in this tournament.
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14. uthm International Bowling Championship 2014
SEGi University’s bowling team showed a great performance when they won 1 silver medal and 2 bronze medals in the UTHM International Bowling Championship 2014.
15. mapCU Bowling Tournament 2014
SEGi University was awarded Gold at the MAPCU Bowling Tournament 2014 in the Male category.
16. maSISWA Games (Sarawak Zone) 2014
SEGi College Sarawak was appointed as the Co-Host for MASISWA Games (Sarawak Zone) 2014. Our students managed to get 3rd place in the badminton match and 2nd place in the basketball competition.
17. 17th Asia University Games
Congratulations to Ho Yen Xin, a Foundation in Arts student at SEGi University for winning Silver in table tennis at the 17th Asia University Games (AUG). The programme was organised by the Asian University Games Sports Council and was held in South Sumatera, Indonesia. Malaysia won 3-0 against Singapore, 3-0 against Laos and 3-2 against Thailand in the semi-finals. 15 18. awards by University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Aghilan A/L Ramachandran is a student undertaking the University of Southern Queensland’s Bachelor of Communication at SEGi College Subang Jaya. His outstanding academic achievements at SEGi College Subang Jaya resulted in him being chosen as the winner for the USQ International Partner Prize. With the award, Aghilan received a scholarship valued at AUD$500.
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19. Graduates with First Class Honours
SEGi University and Colleges has empowering its students to discover their talents and strengths so they can excel in their studies. In 2014, these are the list of graduates that have exceeded expectations.
19 SEGi College Sarawak NAME PROGRAMME AWARDING UNIVERSITY Derrick Moh Ka Yew Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Northumbria University
SEGi University and SEGi College Kota Damansara NAME PROGRAMME AWARDING UNIVERSITY Abdelali Jalal B. Eng (Hons) Civil Engineering University of Greenwich Chan Mun Yi Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Human Resource Management University Chin Ze Kee B. Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Hema A/P Parameswaran B. Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Ivy Jemima A/P Lam Parathy Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Marketing Management University, UK Jagatheesan A/L Mahendran B. Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Khoo Hui Jia Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Financial Management University Kokilavaani a/p Shunmugam Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Human Resource Management University Lee Wei May Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Human Resource Management University Leong Chooi Yan B. Environmental Technology (Honours) Abertay University Leong Yan Ping B. Environmental Technology (Honours) Abertay University Lim Ching Yueh Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Human Resource Management University Lim Yin Wei B. Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Ong Voon Neek B. Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Puah Shue Yin Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Human Resource Management University Rajeanderan A/L Revichandran B. Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Rajeswary a/p Anbalakan Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Computer Network University Sam Ramjuttun B. Eng (Hons) Civil Engineering University of Greenwich Siva Mugilan a/l Velayutham B. Eng (Hons) Civil Engineering University of Greenwich Tan Ping Kee B. Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Tan Tze Yi Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Financial Management University Vincent Chow Kooi Liang Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Supply Chain University Wong Kee Vin Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) SEGi University + Abertay – Software Engineering University 057 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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SEGi College Penang NAME PROGRAMME AWARDING UNIVERSITY Chuah Ming Han Bachelor of Science in Computing (Hons) University of Greenwich Kenneth Lee Boon Keat Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Ling Xiu Ming Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) University of Sunderland Neoh Huey Ghim Bachelor of Science in Computing (Hons) University of Greenwich Shahul Hameed Bin Ajmeer Ali Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Toh Ann Gie Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich
SEGi College Kuala Lumpur NAME PROGRAMME AWARDING UNIVERSITY Anam Shahzad Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Chang Mei Chui Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Chia Hui Hao Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Chow Lock Lai Hwa Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Clarissa Ngan Paik Wee Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Claudle Ann A/P Christopher De Cruz Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Devamalar A/P Poobalan Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Erni Heryanti Bt Marni Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Evelyn Toh Chun Yee Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Faathir Haqqani Bin Muhamed Rashid Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Fam Li Fong Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Fong Kin Wai Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Foo Wei Syen Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Forat M.mudhafar Hashim Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Gan Eng Kiat Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Gauary A/P Marimutu Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Ho Li Yen Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Ho Sook Kuen Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Kesitha A/P Ramalingam Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Kimberly Ngu Yee Herng Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Kok Siew Mei Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Kok Weng Ken Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Lau Chen Hong Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Lee Kar Yee Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Lee Woei Hao Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Lee Woei Yin Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Leong Chen Hoong Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Leong Zhen Yong Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Lim Jia Ying Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Lim Mei Ling Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Lim Yen Yi Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Look Chee Mei Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Low Chee Han Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Low Jia You Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Low Wai Kit Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Maninder Kaur A/P Sarjit Singh Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Muhd Haminuddin Bin Said Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Ng Kee Ann Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Ng Ming Chee Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Ng Pei Fen Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Ng Wen Ni Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich SEGi Annual Report 2014 058
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SEGi College Kuala Lumpur NAME PROGRAMME AWARDING UNIVERSITY Nithiya A/P G.saminathan Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Okeke Emmanuel Obumnaeme Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Palvinder Singh A/L Dhanwant Singh Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Priyanthi Quinton Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Sarah Lee Wai Yee Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Sarmila A/P Muthusamy Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Sew Sin Chin Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Sharifah Rahmah Binti Syed Hussein Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Shuki Chong Wai Hung Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Shyarmila A/P Letchumanan Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Soh Mei Yin Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Tan Chung Yong Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Tan Wing Kwan Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Teh Swee Kein Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Usha A/P Murugan Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Victor Chia Wei Hong Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Wong Phooi Yen Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich Wong Suk Fun Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Yap Yen Yee Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Yap Yin Li Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Yee Jeok Chii Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance University of Greenwich Yelairasan Yoganandan Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing University of Greenwich Yogeswari A/P Chandran Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management University of Greenwich
SEGi College Subang Jaya NAME PROGRAMME AWARDING UNIVERSITY Chai Set Yoke BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance University of Greenwich Chin Kun Keat B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Chong Kek Leong BSc. (Hons) Computing University of Greenwich Ho Jian Sang BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance University of Greenwich Hon Keat Phung BA (Hons) Business and Management University of Sunderland Khoo Oon Tian B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Khor Wai Chun BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance University of Greenwich Kok Siew Mei BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance University of Greenwich Lee Wing Seng B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Lim Jia Ying BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance University of Greenwich Muhammad Ali Naseem B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Nicolas Wong BSc. (Hons) Computing University of Greenwich Pei Kee Siow BA (Hons) Business and Management University of Sunderland Saw Tat Hwa B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland Shiau Ching Lee BA (Hons) Business and Management University of Sunderland Tan Kah Siang BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance University of Greenwich Teh Wei San BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance University of Greenwich Timothy A/L Thomas B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering University of Sunderland 059 SEGi Annual Report 2014 going global
As a provider of education, SEGi works with various international establishments to mould globalised leaders of tomorrow.
One way SEGi establishes excellence in all it does is by building mutual trust with institutions of higher learning from various countries and by establishing ties with individuals and companies of great repute. This enables an exchange of ideas, shared resources and an improvement in the delivery of education to maximise every individual’s potential.
In 2014, SEGi was very fortunate to have new collaborations, and also to receive visitors who were very impressed with SEGi’s contribution to education.
2. Blackboard Dr. Alan Masson and Mr. Don Baron, Blackboard Inc., one of the world’s leading providers for online learning, gave a free talk to academicians at SEGi University to share how online learning enables relevant and innovative learning beyond the confines of the classroom.
3. Confucius Institute SEGi has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters to establish the Confucius Institute at the SEGi University campus in Kota Damansara. Confucius Institute is a not-for-profit educational 1. Segian Talks organisation that provides Chinese A series of talks with industry captains language lessons, promotes Chinese was initiated so that students can be language and culture, and facilitates inspired to emulate them. Special guest educational and cultural exchanges. speakers included Datuk Mohamed SEGi University is partnering with the Azahari Mohamed Kamil, Chief Hainan Normal University to establish Executive Officer of Asian Finance the first Confucius Institute at a Malaysian Bank Berhad, Nicholas Bloy, Managing private university. Operations will begin Partner and co-founder of Navis Capital very soon. Partners, the celebrity chef Dato’ Chef Ismail, and Early Childhood Care and Education experts Dr. Irene Leow and Datin Radziah Mohd Daud. SEGi Annual Report 2014 060
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6. Women Extraordinaire Foundation YBhg. Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, former minister of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry paid a visit to SEGi University and delivered a memorable 4. professor John Barbur speech, and also witnessed SEGi Professor John Barbur from City University London’s Faculty of Optometry and Vision entering into a Memorandum of Sciences paid SEGi University a visit. He conducted a lecture for the academicians from Understanding (MoU) with Women SEGi University’s Faculty of Optometry and Vision Science and their guests on his new Extraordinaire Foundation (WEFO), a research findings on colour vision and also its applications in Occupational Optometry, group that aims to empower women especially in the areas of aviation. through a series of thought-provoking leadership topics on innovation, discovery, and how women can make a difference in the world.
7. prof Dr. Lee Ong Kim SEGi University was honoured to have Prof Dr. Lee Ong Kim from the Ohio University, USA to visit our Research & Innovation Management Centre (RIMC) to enlighten SEGi University researchers on the importance of testing and measurement in universities. Dr. Lee is currently the Vice-President of the World Educational Research Association 5. moU with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM) (WERA) and based in the USA. He has a Young Malaysians now have a route to undertake studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine stellar career in the academic field and is (TCM), thanks to the formation of an understanding between SEGi and Shanghai also a prominent figure in research, who University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM). SEGi signed a Memorandum also provides consultancy services to of Understanding (MOU) with SHUTCM to enable graduates of SEGi’s Foundation countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, in Science to pursue the 5-year Bachelor of Medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine) United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Vietnam, programme that is conducted in both Mandarin and English at SHUTCM in China. Bahrain and Kuwait. 061 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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10. Cooperation with Backbone Entertainment SEGi University’s Faculty of Education signed a Memorandum of Agreement as a Collaborator for a project “Fun Learning with Eggy Quacky”. In this project, the Faculty of Education will be acting as consultants to advise in the areas of Mathematics, Science, English and Moral Education created by 8. Collaboration with Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd Backbone Entertainment Sdn Bhd, to SEGi University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Exabytes Network Sdn develop stories, games and educational Bhd, Malaysia's leading Cloud and eCommerce hosting provider. Students now have the software for children to learn and play opportunity to intern or learn from them. using electronic tablets.
11. emeritus Professor Sir David Read Emeritus Professor Sir David Read from the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at University of Sheffield, UK, made his annual visit to SEGi University to deliver a public lecture on ‘Climate Change-from Pole to Pole- and problems in between’. The lecture is an updated analysis of the impact of 9. moA with Sunway Medical Centre climate change in the North and South SEGi University's Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences signed a Memorandum Poles. He is also the Chairman for of Agreement (MoA) with Sunway Medical Centre to enable its students to undertake SEGi University International Academic clinical posting at its well-established Eye Centre. Advisory Board. SEGi Annual Report 2014 062 special projects
3. industry Centre of Excellence (iCOE)
The Industry Centre of Excellence (iCOE) project is part of the Ministry of Education’s National Higher Education Strategic Plan, a critical agenda for Graduate Employability. The main purpose is to ensure that university and college graduates are employable particularly in the area of their discipline. Among many initiatives and one that has much significance 1. Learning Inspired (LI) is the iCOE on Retail, Wholesale & Franchise between SEGi University, This initiative is established to engage with Malaysian secondary schools to recognise Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) and students and staff who have achieved outstanding results in various fields within the the Malaysia Retail Chain Association school. (MRCA). In 2014, SEGi is also involved in the Activities will be organised at secondary schools that culminate in a Speech Day iCOE of Hospitality and the newly where awards and prizes will be given out to deserving students. SEGi will also launched iCOE of banking & finance. arrange for successful personalities to speak to and inspire students to be successful individuals. Among the activities carried out under the project are human A RM10 million grant has been set up to kick-start the initiative where by schools will capital development, research and be allocated a minimum of RM10,000.00 cash to be given out as incentives & awards development and capacity building. to its students & teachers. Scholarships are also made available. Detailed manpower planning and projections of the needs of the SEGi is the secretariat for the Learning Inspired Project. companies and industries were drawn up, and relevant training were rolled out. The Government assists by providing funding and research activities to enhance SEGi’s research 2. quality Enhancement Task Force capacity through knowledge sharing (QETF) (2.0) technology transfer and improved facilities. The QETF 2.0 project seeks to further improve upon SEGi’s 3 year goal of raising the brand and quality of the Group’s institutions with the objective to drive SEGi towards Tier-1 status.
In the second year of QETF, the twenty (20) Tier-1 initiatives were introduced, implemented and tracked under four (4) teams, namely: Team Seed that looks into matters relating to branding, The QETF Academy was also mooted marketing & sales; Team Grow which look into training, development & human takes care of teaching, learning and capital enhancement for academic and operations; Team Harvest that focuses non-academic staff. Among the first on graduate careers & employment, initiatives of the QETF Academy is to as well as alumni relations; and Team enhance performance of Segians in Tend that relates to support services & the areas of teaching & learning, upping human capital development. sales conversion, and service quality. 063 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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4. Sectorial Training Committee (Retail, Wholesale & Automotive)
In 2014, the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) has clustered 33 Sectorial Training Committees (STCs) based on 44 sub-sectors covered under the PSMB Act 2011, putting into consideration the similarity of their nature of businesses as well as the Government’s prioritised industries as highlighted through the 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEA).
SEGi is involved under the STC for Retail, Wholesale & Automotive to identify training needs that correspond with the advancement of technology, system and processes in the sub-sector, as well as to enhance the employers’ levels of productivity and competitiveness.
This active role in promoting training programmes development will make HRDF more relevant to all the employers rather than just being seen as a body that regulates the HRDF fund.
The STCs was launched by the Minister of Human Resources, Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem.
5. mid Tier Companies Development Programme (MTCDP)
SEGi has been selected as one of the 50 high-potential mid-tier companies under the above-titled project by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti), through the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade).
To qualify, companies must generate annual revenues of between RM20 million to RM500 million for the services sector. Through this programme, SEGi may potentially enjoy accelerated growth and global expansion and participants will have better access to new markets, be introduced to new market segments/customers globally, and receive access to credible financial institutions overseas.
SEGi is currently working with Matrade under a specially an international consultant appointed by the Government of designed programme that enables it to leverage on global Malaysia to support this project. network of potential business partners, educational institutions, agents, technology providers and financial The graduation ceremony for Wave 1 of the MTCDP institutions. It will also have access to real-time market programme was officiated by the Minister of International intelligence and business support tools provided by McKinsey, Trade & Industry, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. SEGi Annual Report 2014 064 cORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
As the nation’s premier education provider, SEGi believes in managing its business in an ethically and socially responsible manner to the benefit of the Group, stakeholders and the community at large. Thus, Corporate Responsibility (CR) is the heartbeat of what SEGi does, from delivering the promise of a quality education, to making the community a better place.
The Bursa Malaysia Corporate Responsibility Framework looks at these 4 main focal areas, namely: community
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Scholarships SEGi believes that the opportunity to maximise one’s potential through the fulfilment of studies should be available to students of all backgrounds. This can be achieved not only by nurturing and encouraging students in their studies but also by reaching out to those deserving individuals by offering a range of financial assistance options.
In 2014, full and partial scholarships, bursaries and contributions towards education funds were given out to deserving students who are academically inclined, needy and/or active in co-curricular activities to pursue tertiary education at SEGi.
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corporate responsibility report Community Under this focal area, SEGi has been making the community a better place by carrying out projects that impacts the hearts and minds of people.
- 24.01.2014, Splash Run - 08.03.2014, Visit to Agathians Shelter Final Year students from the Diploma in Home Mass Communication at SEGi College 16 members of SEGi Placement Club Subang Jaya organised the Splash (SPC) at SEGi College Kuala Lumpur spent Run as part of their Final Year Project. a morning at a children’s welfare home. The - 19.03.14, Donation to Pure Life Participants ran a total of 10 kilometres children at Agathians Shelter Home had a Society from the campus while various colours fun time participating in various activities Business students from SEGi College are splashed all over them. Most of the planned for them by the students. Subang Jaya had a collection booth to participants were members of the public enable their college mates to donate and also students from various secondary - 14.03.14, Making Rainbows With books, clothes and other necessities for schools. Orang Asli Children Pure Life Society, an NGO that assists the A group of students from the Faculty of underprivileged. - 21.02.2014, Blood Donation Creative Art and Design at SEGi College Campaign at SCKL Subang Jaya organised a charity event - 02.04.2014, World Autism Awareness The students from the Faculty of Nursing at Kampung Hulu Tamu, Batang Kali, Day at SEGi College Kuala Lumpur invited the Selangor. They reached out to Orang Asli SEGi University’s Early Childhood Club National Blood Centre to conduct a blood children to give them art lessons. With the and Chalzone Academia Club organised donation drive and health screening for theme “Making Rainbow”, the programme the World Autism Awareness Day to SEGians. The event was held for two days involved children between 4 to 6 years old. increase awareness on autism, especially and a total of 134 students and employees The team also gave each child a goodie bag amongst children. Activities such as an participated in the blood donation drive. filled with food, stationeries, and books. awareness talk and an autistic children’s 067 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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(National Cancer Council Malaysia), SEGi University employees, medical and dental students. This fundraising activity successfully raised RM867.45 for cancer patients.
- 26.06.2014, Teaching Hearing Impaired Children Students from the Diploma in Early Childhood Education at SEGi College Kuala Lumpur conducted a micro teaching session as part of their coursework for the subject Special Educational Needs and Learning Disabilities. They taught children with hearing impairment for several weeks at art exhibition absolutely helped the crowd the Champion and bagged the winning YMCA Kuala Lumpur. to gain more understanding about autism. prize of RM800. Adidas Malaysia and Gatorade (Permanis Sandilands) were - 12.04.2014, Heritage Fun Run sponsors of the event. SEGi College Penang held the Heritage Fun Run to enable secondary school - 20.06.2014, Climb for Cancer students to appreciate the history In collaboration with the National Cancer of Georgetown, Penang. Held in the Council Malaysia, the students from same style as the popular TV show The SEGi University’s Faculty of Medicine Amazing Race, the champion was SMJK organised “Climb for Cancer” at Mount Chun Ling, while SMK Jalan Damai was Jerai, Kedah. The programme was held first runner-up. Second runner-up was for 2 days and 1 night and participated Penang Chinese Girls’ High School and by 30 representatives from MAKNA consolation prize winners were SMJK Jit Sin and SMJK Union respectively.
- 04.05.2014, Fundraising Sale for PERKATA Members of the DECE Club at SEGi College Sarawak held a fundraising sale for PERKATA (Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-kanak Terencat Akal Sarawak). They successfully collected RM1,096 for PERKATA.
- 14.06.14, Futsal Mania To encourage students to have an active lifestyle, the Student Representative Council of SEGi College Subang Jaya organised Futsal Mania 2014 at KSL Sports Puchong. Secondary schools in Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Klang and Puchong participated in the competition which saw SMK USJ 12 as SEGi Annual Report 2014 068
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- 11.10.14, National ECCE Week Almost 500 preschool teachers, child care providers, parents and children, college and university employees and students gathered at Perdana Botanical Garden for the Walk- cum-Hunt which launched this year’s National ECCE Week. The National ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) Week is organised annually by the ECCE Council to honour early childhood educators for the significant role they play in the development - 28.06.2014, Blood Donation a massage room equipped with various of children in their formative years and to Campaign by SCSWK games, chamomile tea, a punching bag advocate for quality early childhood care American Degree Program students from and also a screening Mr. Bean comedy and education. SEGi College Subang SEGi College Sarawak collaborated with shows for students to enjoy. A week later, Jaya supported the event by organising the City Care Community Service Kuching the campaign accumulated in an exciting the walk and SEGi College Kuala Lumpur to organise a blood donation campaign at and memorable pillow fight. participated in the activity. Boulevard Shopping Mall. - 25.09.2014, Dinner in the Dark - 16.10.2014, Myanmar Refugee - 10.08.2014, Free Vision Screening for “Dinner in the Dark” was held by the Children Receives Lessons From Pulau Ketam Residents SEGi Optometry Club at SEGi University, SCKL Students In collaboration with the Student Affairs in collaboration with the Student Affairs Diploma in Early Childhood Education Division, members of the SEGi Optometry Division to raise funds for the War against students at SEGi College Kuala Lumpur Club at SEGi University conducted free Cataract Blindness Campaign. This charity held a micro teaching session at a school vision screening as part of providing event was held to create awareness on for Myanmar refugee children. The children community services to people in Pulau cataract blindness as well as the importance were taught Mathematics, Science, Music, Ketam. This voluntary act of kindness of eye care. A talk and several short clips Language and Movements and had an is also sponsored by The Association were screened, before participants were exciting learning experience. of Malaysian Optometrists, Alcon, Vista, blindfolded and led to a secret dinner venue Creative Vision and SEGi EyeCare. Local where they had to have their dinner without - 13.11.14, A Day at the National Zoo residents were educated about the using their eyesight. A volunteer activity at the National Zoo importance of basic eye care and also was organised by the Medical Laboratory - 27.09.2014, Staying Fit were updated about their current state of Technology (MLT) mentoring programme To promote a healthy lifestyle at the their vision. from SEGi College Subang Jaya. 33 MLT campus, the Rotary Club of SEGi College students and 3 lecturers spent the day at - 12.08.2014, Chill-lah: Undress that Kuala Lumpur collaborated with the Music the National Zoo, cleaning the zoo area Stress and Dance Club and invited Celebrity and the animal enclosures. They also Communication Studies students from Fitness to hold fitness programmes such had the opportunity to feed the animals. SEGi University organised ‘Chill-lah: as zumba, boot camp and a health talk The students also collected soil, stool and Undress that Stress’ campaign to relieve to remind students the importance of a water sample from animal enclosures for stress among SEGi students. They set up healthy lifestyle. parasitological and bacteriological studies. 069 SEGi Annual Report 2014
corporate responsibility report Environment Sustainability of a business is futile if there is no decent environment for an organisation to thrive in. Thus, SEGi encourages both its staff and students to participate in environmental conservation efforts. - 22.04.2014, Go Green Day In conjunction with Earth Day, the members of Rotaract Club at SEGi College Kuala Lumpur organised “Go Green Day”. The college students wore green shirts to represent the colour of nature. There were also games conducted at the campus that relate to the environment and to inform all on how to develop eco-friendly habits.
- 16.07.14, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - 31.12.2014, Reduce, Reuse and at SCSJ Recycle at SCSWK Students from the Foundation in Commerce SEGi College Sarawak’s Entrepreneurship and Foundation in Arts raised the Club held a 3Rs Campaign - Reuse, awareness of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Reduce and Recycle to raise awareness of - 29.05.2014, Earth Hour (3Rs) at part of their Corporate Social waste management, solid waste reduction To commemorate Earth Hour, SEGi Responsibility (CSR) project. The students College Sarawak’s Music Club held and their lecturer, Ms. Zoe Tan, successfully activities and to remind all SEGians singing and dance performances at Hills reminded all SEGians that everyone how to maintain the cleanliness of Shopping Centre. can do their part of heal our world. the environment. SEGi Annual Report 2014 070
corporate responsibility report workplace As one of the largest private higher education institution in Malaysia, SEGi has always believed in bringing out the best in our students. However, before we can make a difference in the lives of our students, we have to ensure a safe and conducive working environment for employees to thrive in.
- 30.11.2014, SCPNG Company Trip to - 23.12.2014, SCSJ Company Trip to Krabi Bukit Tinggi A company trip to Krabi, Thailand Three batches of SEGi College Subang was held for the employees of SEGi Jaya’s employees, consisting of 40 in College Penang. The 3 days, 2 nights each batch participated in the “The Best in You Made Possible” teambuilding trip provided the team with a great held at Bukit Tinggi, Pahang. The event opportunity to establish a stronger introduced to the employees the core and teamwork spirit. leadership competencies in SEGi. 071 SEGi Annual Report 2014 2014 at a glance
6 january 2014 12 february 2014 10 march 2014 Moritz Ernst Piano Recital Valentine’s Day World Authors Day
In conjunction with Valentine’s Day, the Student Affairs Office of SEGi College Subang Jaya The School of Music, Faculty of Creative organised Dress Up Day, where employees Arts & Design at SEGi College Subang Jaya and students were encouraged to wear pink For the first time, The English organised the Moritz Ernst Piano Recital at its or purple outfits as a symbol of love and peace. Language Centre of SEGi Subang Jaya Theatre Hall. Moritz Ernst performed pieces by organised “World Authors Day” to inculcate a Karlheinz Stockhausen (Klavierstück X), love for reading. This event was participated Sandeep Bhagwati (Stele I) and Minas by students from several faculties. Students Borboudakis (Palindormia). Moritz also 25 february 2014 presented their favorite authors for three provided plenty of encouragement and tips days which included William Shakespeare, Club Recruitment Drive to students by sharing about his experience J.K Rowling and Suzanne Collins. as an internationally-acclaimed pianist. 11 march 2014 23 january 2014 1 Minute Monologue Ponggal Festival The Student Affairs Office of SEGi College Subang Jaya organised a Club Recruitment Drive, where students get to enrol into the various College clubs and societies. The purpose is to promote clubs and societies in the campus to all students, so they they may have another avenue to make new friends and explore hidden talents they may have. Ponggal Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community. To create an awareness of the event, SEGi College Kuala Lumpur’s members of the 5 march 2014 Heritage Society celebrated the event with Early Childhood Education The English Language Centre of SEGi fellow SEGians at their campus. There was a Students from the Diploma in Early College Subang Jaya held a 1 Minute traditional indian dance, Kolatham, followed Childhood Education at SEGi College Monologue at the Theatre Hall to improve by the highlight of this event, the ponggal Subang Jaya organised a showcase on student’s self esteem as well as English competition which is the symbolic ritual of “Becoming an Early Childhood Professional” proficiency. The students were given a boiling fresh milk in new clay pots. There to share what they have learnt on how to minute long script and they had to act out was also a presentation of “Silambatham”, a be a professional Early Childhood educator. the script. Through this competition, many kind of martial arts. Before the event ended, On display were also hand made education acting talents were uncovered and everyone everyone played the traditional game “Uri”. tools that the students made themselves. had a good time. SEGi Annual Report 2014 072
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14 march 2014 25 march 2014 2 april 2014 ACCA Career Talk Google Campus Day How to meet customers’ expectation Google Campus Day was held at SEGi College Kuala Lumpur to inform students about the Google student ambassador programme and to offer insight on Google creations such as Google Glass and Google Apps. Students were also informed about how to be a successful entrepreneur. The event Students of Diploma in Hotel Management was sponsored by Google Business Group, at SEGi College Subang Jaya sold curry Google Development Group and Red Bull. fishballs and popiah as part of their class project. The students got to learn how to deal with customers and how to meet customers’ expectation. The Accounting Club members of SEGi College Sarawak organised the 29 march 2014 ACCA Career Talk to provide guidance Heat the Streets to students on what exemptions they can obtain for the ACCA papers upon 3 april 2014 completing the Diploma in Accountancy Maybank career talk or Degree in Accounting and Financial Management. 19 march 2014 Traditions and culture of Kazakhstan Maybank visited SEGi College Sarawak to conduct career talks and various activities that focused on teamwork, integrity, growth, excellence, efficiency and team building. SEGi College Subang Jaya’s Student Affairs Office and School Outreach team held a dance competition for secondary school students called “Heat the Streets”. Schools in Subang Jaya, Klang and Puchong 8 april 2014 participated in the competition, and the final Bank Negara Visit round was held at SEGi College Subang Jaya in conjunction with their Open Day.
Open Day SEGi College Subang Jaya made their The Cultural Club of SEGi College Open Day a memorable event by organising Students pursuing their Foundation the SEGi Carnival to offer prospective Subang Jaya did a special feature on studies at SEGi College Subang Jaya students a glimpse of activities at the the traditions and culture of Kazakhstan. visited Bank Negara to learn the history There were booths having food, campus. There were games participated and operation of Bank Negara. It was a information on Kazakhstan, plus a dance by students from various faculties and all wonderful experience for all students as a performance. had a memorable day having fun. visit to such a place is a rare opportunity. 073 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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10 april 2014 18 june 2014 Salam Aidilfitri America Education Day Smiles Day
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) invited 4 students from the Diploma in Tourism A total number of 110 students from Management to participate in a special Saint Xavier’s Institution, Convent Light programme called “Salam Aidilfitri” Street and SMK Tunku Abdul Rahman featuring the joy of celebrating Hari Raya participated in the American Education with family and friends. Day at SEGi College Penang and Members from the Rotaract Club of SEGi discovered what an American education College Kuala Lumpur organised Smiles can do for their future. Day 2014 at the campus to promote the club and brighten everyone’s day. They had a flash mob and also gave out sweets to members of the public. 6 august 2014 Engineering Project Final year Engineering students at SEGi 16 april 2014 College Subang Jaya presented their Tamil New Year’s Day projects to fellow SEGians, where all Tamil New Year’s Day is celebrated sort of creative and innovative inventions at the beginning of Chithirai - the first 2 july 2014 were on display. Their projects helped America’s Independence Day month in the Tamil Calendar year. SEGi encourage their junior students and also Students from the American Degree College Kuala Lumpur’s Heritage Society offered a glimpse of what engineering is. celebrated the new year with a traditional Program at SEGi College Subang Jaya dance and singing performance, as well held a showcase to celebrate America’s th as a kolam competition. Independence Day on 4 July. The history of how the United States of America gained independence from the British was revealed that day to all SEGians. 8 august 2014 Newly-launched MA International 21 may 2014 Business A Collection of Music & Dance 15 july 2014 Exchange students from Thailand
The members of the Music and Dance Club at SEGi College Kuala Lumpur held It was an exciting “Final Countdown” for the Mini Concert 2.0: A Collection of the newly-launched MA International Music & Dance. Many talented students Business, a collaboration between wowed the crowd with their voices and SEGi College Subang Jaya and movements. The event was sponsored Leo Club members from SEGi College York St. John University, UK. This by Orange Internet Café, Exabytes, Sarawak hosted exchange students from postgraduate programme enables fresh Domino’s Pizza, Balance Dot, LoyalTee Thailand and held a youth camp for them undergraduates to pursue a Masters and Planet Popcorn. to introduce them to the Sarawak culture. degree without working experience. SEGi Annual Report 2014 074
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14 august 2014 20 august 2014 14 october 2014 SEGi Student’s Day Science Discovery Day Public Speaking Competition
SEGi Law Society at SEGi College Sarawak organised a talk on ‘Becoming a Barrister in the UK’ Speakers at the In collaboration with the clubs and educational talk were Patrick Maddams, societies, SEGi University’s Student the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple and also Datuk Panglima Sulong bin Affairs Division organised the SEGi A public speaking competition was Matjeraie, the former Malaysian Superior Student’s Day. In this 2-day event, various held by SEGi Placement Club at SEGi activities such as a street bazaar, talks, a Court judge. College Kuala Lumpur to boost oral photography competition, a treasure hunt, communication skills among students. a street performance and various indoor games were held in the campus area. The The participants were given a duration highlight of the event was the Student’s of 10 minutes during the first round Night that was held at the multi-purpose 23 august 2014 and during the finals, five particpants hall where many performances from The Amazing Race 2014 were selected for an impromtu speech. clubs and societies were staged. Goh Mei Lyn emerged as the winner. 16 august 2014 Science Discovery Day An adaption from the popular reality TV show, the SEGi University Social Club and the Student Representative Council organised The Amazing Race 2014. A total of 19 groups including students and employees participated in the race. The winners were awarded with RM500 cash. Global EduHub Global EduHub is an Education Service Provider managing and supporting a large chain of over 30 early childhood Science Discovery Day at SEGi College centres in Singapore, Australia and China. Penang provided 136 secondary school 8 september 2014 Their senior management team visited students from all over Penang to discover MAD Showcase SEGi College Subang Jaya to recruit our their talents in the field of Science. MAD Showcase, which stands for Media, Arts early childhood graduates. A crowd of Students were able to explore Biology, and Design, is an event to exhibit Final Year Chemistry, Physics, Robotics, Information artwork by SEGi College Subang Jaya’s Faculty hundred graduates and students from Technology and Medical Lab Technology of Creative Arts & Design students. Held at the BA (Hons) Early Years Education and and adequately prepare for SPM and their Subang Parade, Subang Jaya, a total of 46 Diploma in Early Childhood Education future education plans. graduating students displayed their artwork. programmes attended their Career Talk. 075 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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15 october 2014 30 october 2014 1 november 2014 The Black Out Annual Prom Night When Angels Meet Devils With the unique theme “When Angels Meet Devils”, students from SEGi College Penang gathered at Equatorial Hotel Penang for their Prom Night. Besides the crowning of Prom King and Prom Queen, there was much excitement in the air during the lucky draw session. Lim Kah Hui, a Diploma in Medical Laboratory student won a motorcycle SEGi College Sarawak held its annual worth RM3,000 that was sponsored by Prom Night at the Imperial Hotel, Kuching. CYL Trading. SEGi University’s Student Affairs Division Senior year students had a wonderful collaborated with the SEGi International night that was filled with a variety of Student Society and the Student performances and lucky draws. Representative Council to organise a stand-up comedy live show ‘The Black 7 november 2014 Out’. The event was held in Auditorium A Traditional Malaysian Weddings with Captain Khalid as the lead comedian, along with his team members from the 31 october 2014 Comedy Club Kuala Lumpur. An open- Miss Kazakhtan Malaysia 2014 mic session was held after the show to provide an opportunity for SEGi students to try their hands in comedy. 29 october 2014 Mr. SEGi 2014
SEGi University organised the Miss Kazakhtan Malaysia 2014, organised by the Association of the Kazakhtani An exhibition on traditional Malaysian Students Malaysia and the Embassy weddings was organised at SEGi of Kazakhtan Malaysia in collaboration College Subang Jaya by 130 Degree For the first time in SEGi University, the with the Student Affairs Division. It was Student Affairs Division in collaboration a mesmerising night as finalists from students from the Faculty of Business with SEGi International Student Society this competition were also represented and Accountancy. The students were (SISS) hosted Mr. SEGi 2014. This event by various universities. Throughout the required to exhibit traditional wedding was held at the multi-purpose hall with night, the finalists paraded gorgeous elements, from the proposal stage to the contestants strutting in dashing tuxedos, evening gowns, glowed in their traditional ceremony. To jazz things up, the students exotic traditional attire and also beach costumes and also participated in the wear throughout the show. In the end, questions and answers session with the performed various performances, such Umid Azizov from Uzbekistan was judges. The winner was Miss Aggisova as drama, flash mob dance and even a crowned the winner. Saltanat. catwalk in their costumes! SEGi Annual Report 2014 076
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Haji Dorani, Sabak Bernam, Perak. In collaboration with the Student Affairs 12 november 2014 Division, 40 local and also international 22 november 2014 6th International Cultural Day students participated to gain an authentic Memorable Performances Malaysian experience. The students had the opportunity to fly kites, catch fish in the paddy field and also learnt how to do batik painting. The event helped the international students to discover Malaysia and also enabled the local students who grew up in urban areas to experience the kampung life.
SEGi College Kuala Lumpur held a successful college prom at the Royal Selangor Club that SEGi University hosted its 6th International was organised by the Rotary Club and the Cultural Day to celebrate the diversity 17 november 2014 Student Council. There were memorable of its students from various countries. The School of Hospitality and Tourism performances by the Rotary Club members, Exciting events such as a blood donation (SOHAT) prom king and queen competition, lucky drive, an international food fair and the draws and other games. International Cultural Night were held to enhance cross-cultural communication and to appreciate the beauty of cultures from around the world. A total of 15 dazzling performances from countries 30 november 2014 such as Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria Android Fundamentals and China were performed by our very own students. This event was a success thanks to sponsorships by UMW Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and Nature Com System. 15 november 2014 Homestay trip to Kampung Sungai Haji Dorani An Android workshop was held at SEGi College Kuala Lumpur to deliver Android Fundamentals to motivate SEGi students to generate ideas for great apps. This event was SEGi College Subang Jaya rebranded the organised by Google student ambassador, School of Hospitality and Tourism (SOHAT) Lyndesa Koon Pui Jing and sponsored by to Hospitality and Tourism School (HATS), Mr. Franz Sarmiento from Google to encourage an energetic, fresh and Engineering Education Outreach Team. The vibrant mood. Students presented their students at the workshop learned Lollipop SEGi University students from SEGi best assignments such as table setting, features and explored Google Cardboard, a Travel and Living Club (STLC) organised mocktail food setup, event management no-frills enclosure that transforms a phone a homestay trip to Kampung Sungai and also food plating. into a basic virtual reality headset. 077 SEGi Annual Report 2014 quotes from the media
Sin Chew Jit Poh, 10 November 2014 世纪大学集团荣获英国伦敦世界品牌奖 (World Branding Awards)，也是唯一获 得2014-2015年教育类别组卓越品牌奖的 大马教育机构，办学水准获世界肯定。 世纪大学集团执行总监表示，世纪很荣 幸获颁此奖，证明在推广优质教育与树 立品牌信誉的努力获全球认可。“获此殊 荣不仅反映出公众对于世纪的信赖，同 时证明世纪再次履行了对全体学生与教 职员的承诺，精益求精，致力提升优质 Sin Chew Jit Poh, 17 July 2014 教育新标杆。” 世纪大学集团及上海中医药大学，日前在 世纪大学哥打白沙罗校园签合作备忘录， 通过该备忘录，世纪理学预科文凭毕业生 Nanyang Siang Pau, 18 November 2014 可到上海中医药大学报读5年学制的医学 世纪大学近期推出专业与进修教育（简 士学位（中国传统医学），该课程将以中 The Star, 12 March 2014 称PACE）网上课程，以网络教学方式， 英双语授课。符合资格的学生还可申请上 让欲进修却在时间上无法配合的在职人 海市委政府奖学金，以获得全额学费与住 SEGi University Group first opened its 士，无论何时何地都能自我提升。世纪 宿津贴。 doors as Systematic College in 1977 in 大学总营运长（网络和科技）表示，有 the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s commercial 关课程由与普通课程无异，即所学的科 目及导师皆为相同，学生亦需完成指定 district, offering professional qualifications. 报告（特定科目）。“每个月将举办工作 Since then, it has experienced significant Afterschool.my, 8 July 2014 坊，让师生直接会面教学，无法赴会者 growth by adapting and catering to an 亦有网上现场转播。”惟网上教学课程仅 increasing demand for higher academic SEGi has more than 300 Multi National 限指定科系 and professional qualifications in Malaysia. Corporations and Government offices as International accolades and recognition partners, through this SEGi is able to provide garnered to date include the Putra Brand internships and job placements for students. Awards 2013 (Silver), Reader’s Digest Harian Metro, 3 December 2014 Trusted Brands Award 2013 and ISO 9001:2008 certification. The institution SEGi mempunyai lima kampus di Lembah was also accorded a Tier 5 ranking in the New Straits Times, 20 August 2014 Klang, Pulau Pinang dan Sarawak, sekali 2013 Rating System for Malaysian Higher gus membuatkannya IPTS yang mudah Education Institutions. Students have benefited from sound cari dan menjadi pilihan bakal pelajar untuk teaching and learn about the importance of meneruskan pengajian. continuous learning. This is one of the many reasons why SEGi has such a wide range of Campusmalaysia.com, 26 May 2014 programmes to suit young learners’ needs. FOCUS WEEK, 31 January 2015 Today, SEGi enters into the third era of growth, and continues to roll-out new and Now that Performance Management innovative niche programmes in medical The Star, 9 November 2014 Delivery Unit (Pemandu) under the Prime sciences, pharmacy, optometry and Minister’s Department has listed Early SEGi has had the honour of being the only dentistry, among others. The Group also Childcare Education as a priority, action education institution from Malaysia to be reinforced its hold in the adult learning should be taken quickly to make it a reality. recognised at the World Branding Awards This would be achieved through increased market by introducing more part-time and held in London recently. SEGi is one of private sector participation in establishing postgraduate programmes with flexible the 6 Malaysian brands to be granted the pre-schools. The plan is to build on the features. Moreover, SEGi is poised to award, and one of the two in the Education momentum created by the government- reap the rewards from the collaborative category. The other winner in the Education private sector partnership to raise arrangements with overseas institutions that category is the University of Oxford in the pre-school enrolment (of children aged four have been established over recent years. United Kingdom. and five) to 97% by 2020. SEGi Annual Report 2014 078 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
The Board of Directors recognises and subscribes to the importance of the principles and recommendations set out in the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2012 (“MCCG 2012”), the Corporate Governance Guide (2nd Edition) as well as Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Main Market Listing Requirements (“Bursa Securities Main Market Listing Requirements”). The Board believes that sound corporate governance practices are essential for delivering sustainable value, enhancing business integrity, maintaining investors’ confidence and achieving the Group’s corporate objectives and vision. The Board remains committed in ensuring the highest standard of corporate governance throughout the Group.
The Board of Directors of the Company is pleased to report to shareholders on the manner in which the Group has applied the principles of good governance and the extent to which it has observed the best practices as set out in MCCG 2012.
ESTABLISH CLEAR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • assess and approve major capital expenditure, acquisitions and divestments; Clear functions of the Board and Management • ensure adequate succession planning is in place, in particular, the succession of senior management; The Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of • ensure that the Board continues to have the blend of skills, the Group, including its strategic direction, establishing goals for experience and attributes appropriate for the Company and its management, monitoring the achievement of these goals and businesses and to this end ensure that appropriate Directors are overseeing the investments of the Group. selected and appointed as required; • monitor the performance of the Company’s management and The Board delegated specific powers and responsibilities to the ensure appropriate resources are available to the management; and Board Committees in discharging its responsibilities. The Executive • develop and implement an effective communication channel Committee (“Exco”) which is chaired by the Group Managing between the Board, shareholders and general public. Director, and consists of other directors and senior management of the Company, reviews the annual business plan and performance Shareholder Communication Policy of the Group, and is authorised to transact business transactions within its limits. Certain management committees are in place to The Board recognises the importance of keeping shareholders carry out the general day-to-day management of the Group under and investors informed of its latest business and corporate the direct authority of the Group Managing Director. developments. The Board believes that an effective investor relationship is essential in enhancing value to its stakeholders. Clear Roles and Responsibilities of the Board The dissemination of information about the Company, its businesses The primary role of the Board is to provide effective governance over and its activities is conducted via the timely release of quarterly the Group’s affairs to ensure the interests of shareholders are protected financial results, press releases and announcements. Whilst the and the confidence of the investors are maintained whilst having regard Company endeavours to provide as much information as possible, for the interests of all stakeholders including customers, employees, it is aware of the legal and regulatory framework governing the suppliers and local communities. The Board guides and monitors the release of material and price sensitive information. business and affairs of the Company on behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable. The Company sets out in its Shareholder Communication Policy the framework that it has put in place to promote effective The Board’s key responsibilities are to: communication with the shareholders so as to enable them to engage actively with the Company and exercise their rights as • oversee the overall strategic plan and performance of the Group’s businesses and develop initiatives for profit and asset growth; shareholders in an informed manner. • oversee, evaluate and monitor the conduct of the businesses of the Group and their corporate strategies; SEGi Shareholder Communication Policy is available on the • approve and monitor financial and other reportings as required; Company’s website and will be reviewed regularly by the Board to • identify business risks and ensure that the appropriate risk ensure that it continues to remain relevant and appropriate. management framework, internal control systems, code of conduct and compliance frameworks are in place and operating effectively and efficiently; 079 SEGi Annual Report 2014
corporate governance statement
Code of Conduct (“the Code”) Promoting Sustainability
The Board adopted the Code to address matters relevant to the The Board recognises the importance of sustainability and its Company’s legal obligations as well as other obligations to its increasing impact to the business. SEGi believes that the principles stakeholders. The Code sets out obligations that Directors, officers of and actions to promote sustainability should be embedded and employees are expected to behave when performing their across the Group in all aspects of the Group’s operations and other duties. Any employee who knows of, or suspects a violation of the activities. Our policy and our commitment to sustainability is found Code, is encouraged to whistle-blow or report their concerns as in our Sustainability Policy which is available on the Company’s provided by the Whistle-Blowing Policy. website.
The Code will be reviewed and updated regularly to meet SEGi’s The Board also believes that effective corporate responsibility is of needs and to address the changing conditions of the Company. benefit to its businesses and, in turn, to its shareholders. The Group The Code is available on the Company’s website. has actively integrated corporate responsibility initiatives as part of our business operations. The Group’s corporate responsibility Whistle-Blowing Policy initiatives are explained in our Corporate Responsibility section in this annual report. The Group has a whistle-blowing policy to provide employees with an accessible avenue to report in good faith of any suspected Corporate Integrity Pledge wrongdoing which includes suspected fraud, misappropriation of assets, criminal breach of trust, corruption, questionable or The Board recognises the Anti-Corruption Principles for improper accounting records, misuse of confidential information Corporations in Malaysia and is committed to promote integrity, and acts or omissions which are deemed to be against the interest transparency and good governance in all aspects of its operations. of the Company, laws, regulations or public policies. SEGi believes that the best interests of the Company and long-term The employees are encouraged to report any misfeasance by value to shareholders will ultimately be preserved by conducting any persons in the workplace to the appropriate parties within business free from corruption and in accordance with the highest the Group. Proper investigations on all allegations or reports from principles of integrity. within and outside the Group will be carried out to ensure that all concerns received are appropriately accounted for and reported to The management of SEGi has demonstrated their commitment the right channel. towards creating a business environment that is fair and transparent, and to strengthen the unity amongst the employees in The SEGi Should the employees still have concerns after the investigation(s) Pledge. or if the employees feel the matter is so serious that it cannot be discussed with the parties concerned, they are able to bring their Access to Information and Advice concerns to Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong, the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director. The Board recognises that the decision-making process is highly dependent on the quality of information furnished. At SEGi, every The summary of the whistle-blowing policy is available on the Director has access to all information within the Group. Company’s website. Board meetings are structured with a pre-set agenda, whereby prior to each Board meeting, all Directors are provided with a set of Board papers containing information relevant to the business of the meeting to facilitate decision making. The Board has unrestricted access to all information pertaining to the Group’s affairs and the services of the Company Secretaries. If necessary, the Directors are at liberty to seek independent professional advice on matters relating to the fulfilment of their roles and responsibilities at the Company’s expense to enable them to discharge their duties effectively. SEGi Annual Report 2014 080
corporate governance statement
Company Secretaries STRENGTHEN COMPOSITION
The Company Secretaries advise and support the Board on Board Composition matters in relation to corporate governance, compliance with laws, rules, procedures and regulatory requirements. The Company The Board, led by an Independent Non-Executive Chairman, is Secretaries are responsible to the Board for the administration currently made up of nine members, of whom four are Independent of the Board and in ensuring that the Board carries out its roles Non-Executive Directors, three are Non-Independent Non- and responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Articles of Executive Director and two are Executive Directors. The Board Association and the applicable laws and regulations. members comprise high calibre individuals who are professionals in their respective fields. They, with their different backgrounds and specialisations, collectively bring with them a wide range of The Company Secretaries attend the Board and Board Committee experience and expertise primarily in legal, business, financial and meetings and ensure all meetings are properly convened, and academic fields. The mixture of skills and experience is vital to the records of proceedings are duly recorded and maintained add value in governing the strategic directions of the Group and in the statutory registers of the Company. The Board is updated ensuring that the Group continues to be a competitive leader in the by the Company Secretaries on matters requiring follow up or education industry. A brief profile of each Director is presented on implementation. pages 012 to 015.
Board Charter The Executive Directors have direct responsibilities for business operations and performance. The presence of Independent Non- The Board adopted its Board Charter in 2012 to set out the role, Executive Directors fulfils a pivotal role in corporate accountability. function and composition of the Board and to ensure that all Board Although all the Directors have equal responsibilities for the Group’s members acting on behalf of the Company are aware of their duties operations, the roles of these Independent Non-Executive Directors and responsibilities as Board members. are important. They provide independent and objective views, advice and judgement on issues of strategy, business performance The Board Charter would act as a source reference and primary and controls. The Independent Non-Executive Directors always induction literature, providing insights to prospective Board take account of the interests of the Group, shareholders and members and senior management. It will also assist the Board in communities in which the Group conducts business as well as the the assessment of its own performance and that of its individual public at large. members. The Board is committed to the following principles when determining The Board Charter will be reviewed periodically and updated its composition: in accordance with the needs of the Company and any new regulations that may have an impact on the Board’s responsibilities. • the Board is to comprise of Directors with the blend of skills, experience and attributes appropriate for the Company and its The Board Charter is available on the Company’s website. Group businesses; and • the principal criterion for the appointment of new Directors is their ability to add value to the Company and its Group businesses.
Board Committees
The Board assumes responsibility for effective stewardship and control of the Group. It delegates certain responsibilities to the Board Committees as described below with clearly defined terms of reference and the Board receives reports of their proceedings and deliberations. Where committees have no authority to make decisions on matters reserved for the Board, recommendations would be highlighted for the Board’s approval. The chairman of the various committees reports the outcome of the committee meetings to the Board, and the minutes of the various committees are enclosed in the board papers at the following Board meetings. 081 SEGi Annual Report 2014
corporate governance statement
• Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee comprises Non-Executive Directors, as follows: The Nominating Committee is entrusted with the specific task of identifying and recommending new nominees to the Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin Board. The Board has the final decision on appointments after Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas - Chairman considering the recommendations of the committee. Independent Non-Executive Director
The committee assesses the candidate(s) based on his/her Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong - Member competencies, commitment and contribution. The nominees Independent Non-Executive Director are expected to confirm and undertake that they will have sufficient time to meet the Board’s expectations and will notify Tan Chow Yin - Member the Chairman before accepting any new directorship or taking Non-Independent Non-Executive Director up additional roles. The Board noted that whilst the Bursa Securities Main Market The process for identifying and nominating new candidate(s) Listing Requirements did not prescribe the chairmanship for appointment entails the following steps: for the Nominating Committee, the Nominating Committee should be chaired by a senior independent director, pursuant Stage 1 : Identification of candidate(s) to the recommendation of the MCCG 2012. The Nominating Stage 2 : Evaluation of suitability of candidate(s) Committee of the Company is not chaired by a senior Stage 3 : Recommendation to the Board for approval. independent director. However, the Board is satisfied that Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas The Company Secretaries ensure that all appointments are is capable to be the Chairman of the Nominating Committee properly made and all necessary information is obtained and the committee is able to discharge its duties effectively from the Directors, both for the Company’s own records and through a formal and transparent process, in compliance with for the purposes of meeting statutory obligations, as well as applicable law and regulations and high standards of corporate obligations arising from the Bursa Securities Main Market governance. Listing Requirements and other regulatory requirements. The committee periodically examines the effectiveness of its The committee met once during the year under review. present size in discharging its duties. • Remuneration Committee The Nominating Committee conducts annual assessment of the Board in respect of their skills, experience and contributions, The Remuneration Committee is responsible for developing the as well as of its Independent Directors to assess whether the remuneration policy framework and to make recommendations Independent Non-Executive Directors are able to discharge to the Board on the remuneration packages of the Directors. their duties with unbiased and independent judgement. The remuneration policy is designed to support key business strategies and create a strong, performance-orientated In respect of the financial year under review, the committee environment. The objective of the policy is to attract, motivate conducted a self-appraisal by the Directors to assess the and retain Directors and talents of calibre needed for the performance of the Directors of the Company. The duties of the achievement of the Company’s strategic objectives. The committee include evaluating the effectiveness of the Board remuneration of the executive directors is structured so as to as a whole and the various board committees, and reviewing link rewards to their performance. The non-executive directors the mix of skills, experience and expertise of each Director and are paid annual fees for their contributions to the Company. their contributions to the effectiveness of the decision making process of the Board. The changes on composition of certain The Executive Directors do not participate in decisions relating Board committees to strengthen the effectiveness of the Board to their remuneration. The Board as a whole determines the were recommended to the Board for approval and it was duly remuneration of the Directors. The individual concern abstains adopted by the Board. from participating in decisions in respect of his/her individual remuneration. SEGi Annual Report 2014 082
corporate governance statement
The Remuneration Committee carried out an annual review • Audit Committee of the Directors’ remuneration whereupon recommendations were submitted to the Board for approval. The Remuneration The Audit Committee assists the Board in discharging its duty Committee will ensure the Directors’ remuneration packages in maintaining a sound internal control system to safeguard the are aligned with the Group’s business strategy and long term shareholders’ investment and the Company’s assets. objectives. The terms of reference and further information on the Audit The Remunation Committee consists of a majority of Non- Committee are set out in the Report of the Audit Committee. Executive Directors, as follows: • Risk Management Committee Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas - Chairman The Risk Management Committee is established to oversee the Independent Non-Executive Director implementation of the risk management system in the Group. The committee reports directly to the Board and assists the Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok - Member Board in overseeing the management of risk issues and reviews Group Managing Director the effectiveness of internal controls within the Group.
Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong - Member The main features of the risk management framework and Independent Non-Executive Director internal control system are set out in the Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control. Tan Chow Yin - Member Non-Independent Non-Executive Director The Risk Management Committee consists of the following members: The committee met twice during the year under review. Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong - Chairman • Executive Committee (“Exco”) Independent Non-Executive Director
The objective of the Exco is to review prior month’s financial Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong - Member performance and other opportunities and threats arising from Independent Non-Executive Director that particular month. The Exco reports to the Board and is authorised to transact business activities of the Group subject Hew Moi Lan - Member to certain limitations set out in the terms of reference. Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
The Exco members shall consist of no less than three members Edwin Fua Chye Jin - Member of the Board. The Exco comprises the following: Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok - Member The Group recognises that risk is an integral and unavoidable Group Managing Director component of its business and is committed to managing all risks in a proactive and effective manner. The Risk Management Tan Chow Yin - Member Committee is assisted by the RMC Working Committee. Non-Independent Non-Executive Director The RMC Working Committee, comprising the heads from Hew Moi Lan - Member various business units and corporate departments, was formed Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer to identify, evaluate and manage risks that affect the operations and performance of the Group. The principal risks identified The associate members of the Exco comprise certain senior will then be highlighted in the Risk Management Committee management of the Group and representatives from a major meetings, Audit Committee meetings and Board meetings. shareholder. Heads of corporate departments and other Appropriate actions were proposed and implemented to representatives of the major shareholder may be called or mitigate the risks to an acceptable level. invited to attend as and when required. The Risk Management Committee met twice during the year The committee met ten times during the year under review. under review. 083 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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• LTIP Committee Directors’ Remuneration
The LTIP Committee was set up on 21 May 2014 to administer The details of the remuneration for the Directors of the Company for the Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP” or “the Scheme”) the year under review are as follows: in accordance with the By-Laws of the Scheme which were approved by the shareholders of the Company on 1. aggregate remuneration of each Director 18 June 2014. Other The LTIP serves to attract, retain, motivate and reward valuable Salary Fee Emoluments employees and Executive Directors of SEGi Group through the Executive Directors award of ordinary shares of par value RM0.25 each in SEGi Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok 120,000 - 14,400 (“SEGi Share(s)”) or the rights to subscribe for SEGi Shares as Hew Moi Lan 603,156 - 81,930 determined by the LTIP Committee. No options or shares were Non-Executive Directors being granted during the year under review. Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Bin - 85,000 - Dato’ Seri Dr. Hj Megat Khas Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong - 50,000 - The LTIP Committee consists of the following members: Nicholas Rupert Heylett Bloy N/A N/A N/A Tan Chow Yin N/A N/A N/A Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok - Chairman Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong - 57,000 - Group Managing Director Goh Leng Chua - 50,000 -
Tan Chow Yin - Member Notes Non-Independent Non-Executive Director i. Other emoluments include benefits-in-kind and statutory contributions. ii. Nicholas Rupert Heylett Bloy and Tan Chow Yin agreed to waive their directors’ remuneration in respect of their appointment as Directors of the Company. election and Re-election 2. aggregate remuneration of Directors in respective In accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company, bands of RM50,000 all Directors who are appointed by the Board are subject to retirement and eligible for election by shareholders at the annual Number of Directors general meeting following their appointment. The remaining Non- Directors will retire at regular intervals by rotation at least once Range of Remuneration Executive Executive every three years and shall be eligible for re-election. RM0 – RM50,000 - 4 RM50,001 to RM100,000 - 2 Pursuant to Section 129(2) of the Companies Act, 1965, RM100,001 to RM150,000 1 - Directors who are over the age of seventy years shall retire at RM650,001 to RM700,000 1 - every annual general meeting (“AGM”) and may offer themselves Note: Successive bands of RM50,000 are not shown entirely as they are not represented. for re-appointment to hold office until the next AGM.
diversities in Gender, Ethnicity and Age
The Board is supportive of diversities in gender, ethnicity and age as it believes that individuals on the Board with diverse backgrounds improve board functioning and decision making process. Harnessing strength from a variety of backgrounds, experience and perspectives allow the Board to bring diverse perspectives in its deliberations. Ultimately, board diversity is about providing complementary views that lead to better board decisions. The Board currently has a mix of gender, ethnicity and age even though it does not have a formalised policy on board diversity. SEGi Annual Report 2014 084
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REINFORCE INDEPENDENCE Separation of positions of the Chairman and Managing Director Annual Assessment of Independence and Tenure of Independent Directors The strong independent element of the Board has ensured a balance of power and authority. The clear division of roles and The Board assesses the independence of the Independent Directors responsibilities of the Chairman and Group Managing Director on an annual basis. The Board is aware of the recommended has further enhanced the existing balance of power and authority. tenure of an Independent Director which should not exceed a The Chairman is responsible for ensuring Board’s effectiveness cumulative or consecutive term of a total of nine years as per the and conduct whilst the Group Managing Director has overall recommendation of the MCCG 2012. However, the Board is of the responsibility for the operating units, organisational effectiveness opinion that the ability of a Director is very much a function of his and implementation of Board’s policies and decisions. calibre, qualification, experience and personal qualities, particularly of his integrity and objectivity, regardless of his tenure as an The Board therefore believes that balance of power and authority Independent Non-Executive Director. exist within its current structure to sufficiently enable it to discharge its duties objectively. In respect of the financial year under review, the self-assessment checklist for Independent Directors indicated that the Board consists of a good balance of Independent Directors and the Directors are capable to resolve those potential areas of conflicts FOSTER COMMITMENT that may impair the independence of the Independent Directors. Time Commitment Notwithstanding that Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas and Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong served The Directors observe the recommendations of the MCCG 2012 the Company as Independent Directors for more than nine years, that they are required to notify the Chairman before accepting any new directorship and to indicate the time expected to be spent on • both of them met the independence guidelines as set the new appointment. out in Chapter 1 of Bursa Securities Main Market Listing Requirements; The Board meets on a scheduled basis, at least once every quarter • they have actively participated in the Board’s deliberations, with additional meetings held as and when urgent issues arise provided objectivity in decision making and were independent and important decisions are required to be made between the in their opinion to the Board; scheduled quarterly meetings. The Board has a formal schedule • they have exercised due care in the interest of the Company of matters reserved to it for decision, including the approval of and shareholders during their tenure as Independent Directors annual and quarterly results, major acquisitions and disposals, of the Company; and material contracts or agreements, major capital expenditures, • they have vast experience, expertise and independent major decisions affecting business operations and performance of judgment. the Group. All Board members carry an independent judgement when deliberating matters concerning the Group including strategy, The Board, based on the review and recommendations made by operations, performance, finance, resources and standard of the Nominating Committee, is satisfied with them as Independent conduct. Directors of the Company. The Board recommends their retention as Independent Non-Executive Directors based on the reasons Senior management staff and/or external advisors may be invited enumerated above and will seek shareholders’ approvals at the to attend the Board meetings to advise the Board on issues under forthcoming AGM for their retention as Independent Directors. their respective purview.
The Board is satisfied with the level of time commitment given by the Directors towards fulfilling their roles and responsibilities. During the year ended 31 December 2014, five meetings were held. A summary of attendance for each of the Board of Directors are as follows: 085 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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No. of meetings Name of Name of Directors attended Name of Director Programme Date Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Tan Sri Dato’ Seri 6th Annual Corporate 03.04.2014 bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas 5 out of 5 Megat Najmuddin Governance Summit Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok 5 out of 5 Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Hew Moi Lan 5 out of 5 Megat Khas Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong 5 out of 5 Inaugural Conference 18.03.2014 – Nicholas Rupert Heylett Bloy 4 out of 5 of the Jeffrey Cheah 19.03.2014 Tan Chow Yin 4 out of 5 Institute on South East Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong 5 out of 5 Asia Goh Leng Chua 5 out of 5 Inaugural PETRONAS 21.03.2014 Edwin Fua Chye Jin N/A Vendor Integrity (appointed on 26 February 2015) Programme National Town Planning 25.03.2014 The Directors will also ensure that they must not hold directorships & Regulatory Updates at more than five public listed companies to ensure that their Seminar commitment, resources and time are more focused to enable them Offshore Technology 25.03.2014 – to discharge their duties effectively. Conference Asian 2014 28.03.2014 Director’s Duties & 22.04.2014 Training and Development of Directors Governance Update 2014 Conference Mandatory Accreditation Programme will be organised for newly “Creating Value From 10.06.2014 appointed Directors, if necessary. The Directors who have completed Risk Management” on the Mandatory Accreditation Programme continuously attend PETRONAS Risk Open various training programmes to stay abreast with developments in Day the market place and new statutory and regulatory requirements. To address Asian 16.06.2014 The Board recognises the importance of Directors being kept Metropolitan City abreast with industry development and trends. The Directors are Summit also regularly updated on new and relevant statutory as well as To address Urban Public 17.0 6.2014 regulatory guidelines from time to time during the Board meetings. Transportation 2014 Seminar The Company regularly identifies relevant training programmes, 4th Annual Information 23.08.2014 either internal or external, for the Directors and members of the Security Summit Board Committees. During the year under review, the Directors EO Forum “Malaysia: 24.08.2014 attended education programmes and seminars in connection to the Surviving The Next relevant changes in laws, regulations, capital market developments, Global Financial Crisis” business environment, corporate governance, corporate social MICG & FPLC’s Annual 01.09.2014 – responsibility and sustainability, risk management, leadership and ASEAN Corporation 02.09.2014 business management to stay abreast with developments in the Governance Summit market place. Among the relevant programmes/trainings attended 2014 were as follows: Bursa’s Board Chairman 06.11.2014 Series “The Role Of The Board Chairman” The Power of 11.12.2014 – Partnerships 12.12.2014 SEGi Annual Report 2014 086
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Name of Name of Name of Director Programme Date Name of Director Programme Date Tan Sri Clement Hii Are you ready for GST? 22.11.2014 Dato’ Amos National Tax Conference 12.08.2014 – Chii Kok Siew Boon Yeong 2014 13.08.2014 Talent Management 04.12.2014 Seminar Percukaian 21.10.2014 Briefing Kebangsaan 2014 Hew Moi Lan Are you ready for GST? 22.11.2014 MIA Conference 2014 04.11.2014 – Talent Management 04.12.2014 05.11.2014 Briefing Goh Leng Chua Advocacy Sessions on 18.03.2014 Dato’ Sri Chee Goods & Services Tax 20.11.2014 Corporate Disclosure Hong Leong (GST) with Directors Nicholas Rupert Crystal Ball Session with 23.01.2014 Heylett Bloy Asia-Pacific Industry The Board will continue to evaluate and determine the training Titans needs of its Directors on an ongoing basis. Private equity leaders 09.09.2014 – panel: Malaysia as 10.09.2014 UPHOLD INTEGRITY IN FINANCIAL REPORTING a destination for international private Compliance with Applicable Financial Reporting Standards entity Where is The Money? 24.09.2014 The Board aims to present a balanced and understandable How is the landscape assessment of the Group’s financial performance and prospects developing to overcome to the shareholders, primarily through its annual financial exit risk? How can GPs statements and unaudited interim results as well as other corporate develop strategies from announcements, the Chairman’s Statement and other reports in the the outset to alleviate LP Annual Report. The Audit Committee assists the Board in reviewing concerns? annual financial statements and unaudited interim results to ensure Winning being defined as 29.09.2014 accuracy and adequacy. The Board also takes responsibility to sourcing opportunities, ensure that these financial statements are drawn up in accordance closing those with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1965 and the applicable opportunities against financial reporting standards in Malaysia. competition and then creating value in those The Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities pursuant to the Bursa portfolio situations Securities Main Market Listing Requirements is set out on page 090 Investor selector panel – 11.11.2014 – of this Annual Report. what do LPs look for in a 12.11.2014 GP when deciding where Assessment of Suitability and Independence of External to commit their money Auditors Tan Chow Yin SEGian Talk 21.01.2014 Competency Validation 28.01.2014 The role of the Audit Committee in relation to external auditors is workshop (Part 1) described in the Audit Committee Report set out in the ensuing Competency Validation 06.02.2014 pages of this Annual Report. The Company has maintained a workshop (Part 2) close and transparent relationship with its auditors in seeking Insead MBA Elective – 09.04.2014 professional advice and ensuring compliance with applicable Panel Speaker approved accounting standards in Malaysia. Ekuinas PE Forum 09.09.2014 – 10.09.2014 The external auditors have full access to the books and records Compliance Training 27.10.2014 of the Group at all times. From time to time, the external auditors Anti Bribery Training 01.12.2014 highlight and update the Audit Committee on matters that require their attention. 087 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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The Audit Committee undertakes an annual assessment of the RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK suitability and independence of the external auditors, including their performance and quality of work and non-audit services. The Sound Risk Management Framework committee recommended their re-appointment to the Board and for the Board to table for shareholders’ approval at the forthcoming The Board acknowledges its responsibility for maintaining a sound annual general meeting. system of risk management and internal controls in the Company and the Group. These controls provide reasonable but not absolute The Audit Committee meets with the external auditors at least twice assurance against material misstatement, loss or fraud. a year to discuss their audit plan, audit findings and the Company’s financial statements. At least twice a year and whenever necessary, The Directors’ responsibilities for the Group’s system of internal the Audit Committee will meet with the external auditors without the controls cover not only the financial aspects but also compliance presence of executive Board members or management personnel, and operational controls. The Board also considers risks to allow the Audit Committee and the external auditors to exchange management matters and reviews the adequacy and integrity of independent views on matters which require the Audit Committee’s the risk management system. The Group has formal Standard attention. Operating Procedures which are reviewed from time to time.
The external auditors are also invited to attend the Company’s AGM Internal Audit Function and are available to answer any questions from shareholders on the conduct of the statutory audit and the contents of the annual The Board has established an in-house internal audit department to audited financial statements. assist the Audit Committee and the Board in providing independent assessment on the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of the During the year under review, the Audit Committee met three times Group’s internal control system. with the external auditors without the presence of the management and Executive Directors. The external auditors have declared their Details of the Company’s internal control processes are presented independence to the Audit Committee and their compliance with in the Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control which By-Laws (on Professional Ethics, Conduct and Practice) of the appears in the ensuing pages of this report. Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
The Audit Committee also considered the non-audit services ENSURE TIMELY AND HIGH QUALITY DISCLOSURE provided by the external auditors during the year ended 31 December 2014 and concluded that the provision of these services Corporate Disclosure Policies and Procedures did not compromise the external auditors’ independence and objectivity. The amount of fees paid for these services was not The Company is committed to provide timely, accurate and credible significant when compared to the total fees paid to the external disclosure of material information, in compliance with disclosure auditors. requirements of Bursa Securities Main Market Listing Requirements and all other applicable legal and regulatory requirements, in order to Related Party Transactions keep our stakeholders, shareholders and other market participants fully informed and to enable orderly behaviour in the market. An internal compliance framework exists to ensure that the Group meets its obligations under the Bursa Securities Main Market The Company has in place policies and procedures to ensure Listing Requirements for any related party transactions and conflict comprehensive, accurate and timely disclosures. The objectives of interest situation which may arise within the Company or the of the Disclosure Policy are to develop and maintain realistic Group. The Board, through the Audit Committee, reviews material investor expectations by ensuring all required disclosures are related party transactions, if any. A Director who has an interest in a made on a broadly disseminated basis. It is imperative to ensure transaction will abstain from deliberating and voting on the relevant all our stakeholders and shareholders have equal access to such resolution in respect of such transaction at the Board meeting. information. Contacts and communication with stakeholders, shareholders, other market participants or regulatory authorities are conducted through the authorised spokesperson or any other officers as may be authorised by the authorised spokesperson. SEGi Annual Report 2014 088
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Leverage on Information Technology for Effective • The various disclosures and announcements to Bursa Dissemination of Information Securities including quarterly and annual results via www.bursamalaysia.com; The Group’s corporate website at segi.edu.my provides quick • The Company’s website at segi.edu.my; and access to information about the Group. The information on the • The Company’s investor relations website at segi.investor.net.my website includes corporate profile, key management profiles and corporate policy. The corporate website also incorporates an The Company also conducts press conferences and regular Investor Relations section which provides all relevant information meets with analysts to update them on the latest development of on the Company which is accessible to the public. This section the Company. Analyst reports are available to the public via the enhances the Investor Relations function by including all Group’s investor relations website at segi.investor.net.my. The Head of Investor Relations Department and the Company Secretary announcements made by the Company and press releases. are responsible for ensuring that the information contained in the investor relations website is accurate and up-to-date. STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPANY AND The Group welcomes inquiries and feedbacks from shareholders SHAREHOLDERS and other stakeholders. All queries and concerns regarding the Group may be conveyed to the following persons: AGM i. Cheryl Chong Poh Yee The AGM provides a platform for two-way communication between Group Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President the Company and shareholders. The notice and agenda of AGM together with the Form of Proxy are given to shareholders at least twenty-one days before the meeting to give the shareholders ii. Hew Ling Sze sufficient time to prepare themselves to attend the AGM either in Company Secretary person, by corporate representative or by proxy. Telephone number : 603-6287 3777 The Chairman and the Board encourage shareholders to attend Facsimile number : 603-6145 2679 and participate in the AGM and will generally carry out resolutions Email : [email protected] by show of hands, except for Related Party Transaction, if any, (wherein poll will be conducted) unless otherwise demanded by the The Board has appointed Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong, a Senior shareholders in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Independent Non-Executive Director, to whom all concerns Company. The Chairman of the Board will inform the shareholders of regarding the Company may be conveyed. their right to demand a poll vote at the commencement of the AGM. Shareholders are also given the opportunity to seek clarification on any matters pertaining to the business and financial performance COMPLIANCE STATEMENT of the Group. The Board has taken steps to ensure that the Group has complied Relationship with Shareholders and Investors with the principles and recommendations of the MCCG 2012. The Board believes that there is always room for improvement and are The Board recognises the importance of an effective communication continuously exploring new measures and opportunities to enhance channel between the Board, shareholders and general public. the system of governance and meet stakeholder expectations. The Board acknowledges the need for shareholders and other stakeholders to be informed of all material business matters This statement was approved by the Board of Directors on affecting the Company. 8 April 2015. Recognising the importance of timely dissemination of information to shareholders and other stakeholders, the Board is committed to ensure that the shareholders and the general public would have an easy and convenient access to the Group’s latest financial results, press releases, annual reports and other corporate information through the following channels: 089 SEGi Annual Report 2014 Other information required by the Bursa Securities Listing Requirements
1. utilisation of Proceeds Raised from Corporate During the year under review, no options and shares were Proposals granted by the Company under the ESOS and SGP respectively.
The Company had, on 19 May 2014, announced that its wholly Save as disclosed above, there were no options or convertible owned subsidiary company, namely, SEG International Group securities issue during the year under review. Sdn Bhd, had on the same day, entered into a shares sale agreement with Global Activate Sdn Bhd for the proposed 4. depository Receipt Programme disposal of the entire issued and paid-up share capital of SEGi International Learning Alliance Sdn Bhd for a cash consideration The Company did not sponsor any Depository Receipt of RM14 million. Programme during the year.
The proposed disposal is subject to the fulfillment of certain 5. Sanctions and/or Penalties conditions precedent and is pending completion. During the year, there were no major sanctions and/or penalties Save as disclosed above, there were no proceeds raised from imposed on the Company or its subsidiary companies, corporate proposals in the year under review. Directors or management by the relevant regulatory authorities.
2. Share Buy-back 6. non-Audit Fees
During the year ended 31 December 2014, the Company Messrs. Ernst & Young was engaged for the review of the bought back 2,000 of its own ordinary shares of RM0.25 each statement on risk management and internal control for a fee of at the total consideration of RM3,074. The shares bought back RM7,000 during the year ended 31 December 2014. were held as treasury shares in accordance with Section 67A of the Companies Act, 1965. 7. variation in Results
None of the shares purchased were being cancelled during the There was no material variance in results between the audited year. results for the year ended 31 December 2014 and the unaudited results previously announced. Details of the movement of treasury shares during the year were as follows:- 8. profit Guarantee
Purchase Price There was no profit guarantee given to the Company during the No. of Per Share Average Cost year under review. Monthly Shares Lowest Highest Per Share Total Breakdown Purchased RM RM RM RM 9. material Contracts March 2014 1,000 1.550 1.550 1.550 1,592 August 2014 1,000 1.440 1.440 1.440 1,482 There were no material contracts entered into by the Company 2,000 3,074 and its subsidiaries, involving the interest of directors and major shareholders, either still subsisting at the end of the year or, if As at 31 December 2014, the total treasury shares held by the not then subsisting, entered into since the end of the previous Company was 26,045,600 shares of RM0.25 each. year.
3. options, Warrants or Convertible Securities 10. recurrent Related Party Transactions of a revenue or trading nature As at 31 December 2014, there were 31,706,180 new ordinary shares of RM0.25 each issued pursuant to the exercise of There were no recurrent related party transactions of revenue Warrants. nature which required shareholders’ mandate during the year ended 31 December 2014. The Company established a Long Term Incentive Plan on 1 July 2014 which comprises the Employees’ Share Option Scheme 11. internal Audit Function (“ESOS”) and Share Grant Plan (“SGP”) for eligible directors and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. During the year under review, the Company incurred expenses amounting to RM228,406.00 for the internal audit function. SEGi Annual Report 2014 090 statement of directors’ responsibilities in respect of the Audited Fianacial Statement
The Board is responsible for ensuring that the financial statements of the Group give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the Company as at the end of the year, and of their results and cash flows for the year then ended. The Directors also ensured that the financial statements are drawn up in accordance with the applicable approved accounting standards in Malaysia and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1965.
In preparing the financial statements, the Directors have adopted and consistently applied suitable accounting policies and made reasonable and prudent judgements.
The Directors are also responsible for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the Group and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
This statement was approved by the Board of Directors on 8 April 2015. 091 SEGi Annual Report 2014 audit committee report
The Board of Directors is pleased to present the Audit Committee Objectives Report for the year ended 31 December 2014. The principal objectives of the Committee are to review the adequacy and the integrity of the Company’s internal control MEMBERSHIP system and management information system, including systems for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, directives The Audit Committee comprises: and guidelines, as well as to oversee the conduct of the Company’s businesses. Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong - Chairman Independent Non-Executive Director The Committee provides assistance to the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities, particularly in areas relating to financial Edwin Fua Chye Jin - Member accounting and reporting practices, as well as operation and (appointed on 26 February 2015) management controls. This is to ensure conformity with good Non-Independent Non-Executive Director corporate governance, transparency, integrity and accountability in the conduct of the Group’s activities so as to safeguard the rights Goh Leng Chua - Member and interests of the shareholders. Independent Non-Executive Director Composition Tan Chow Yin - Member (resigned on 26 February 2015) The Committee shall consist of at least three members. All the Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Committee members must be non-executive Directors, with a majority of them being independent. The Chairman shall be an Attendance of Meetings Independent Non-Executive Director. At least one member of the Committee must be a member of the Malaysian Institute of During the year under review, five meetings were held on Accountants or if he is not, then he must be a person who complies 27 February 2014, 2 April 2014, 21 May 2014, 13 August 2014 and with the requirements of Paragraph 15.09 of the Main Market Listing 18 November 2014. Attendance of each member was as follows: Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Main Market Listing Requirements”). Audit Committee Members No. of meetings attended Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong 5/5 In the event of any vacancy in the Committee resulting in the non- Tan Chow Yin 4/5 compliance of subparagraph 15.09(1) of the Main Market Listing (resigned on 26 February 2015) Requirements, the vacancy must be filled within three months. Goh Leng Chua 5/5 Edwin Fua Chye Jin N/A The term of office and performance of the Committee and each of (appointed on 26 February 2015) the members shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors at least once every three years to determine whether the Committee and its members have carried out their duties in accordance with the TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Terms of Reference.
The Audit Committee (“the Committee”) is governed by the Meetings terms of reference that were formally endorsed by the Board on 11 May 2001 and have been reviewed from time to time. The terms The Committee shall meet not less than four times a year. A quorum of reference are set out as follows: shall consist of two members, with independent directors forming the majority. SEGi Annual Report 2014 092
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Certain members of senior management shall attend meetings by vi the internal audit programme, processes, the invitation of the Committee. The external auditors will be present results of the internal audit work undertaken and at certain meetings to report to the Committee on their audit plan, whether or not appropriate actions are taken on the their audit report, any major audit findings and any other specific recommendations of the internal audit function; issues. The Committee also meets at least twice a year with the vii the quarterly results and year end financial statements, external auditors without the management present. prior to the approval by the Board of Directors, focusing particularly on: The Secretary shall be responsible for drawing up the agenda • changes in or implementation of major accounting and circulating it, supported by explanatory documentation to the policies and practices; Committee members prior to each meeting. • significant adjustments arising from the audit; • significant and unusual events; and The Secretary shall also be responsible for keeping the minutes • compliance with accounting standards and legal of the Committee, and circulating them to each member of the requirements; Committee and of the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the viii any related party transaction and conflict of interest Committee shall report the outcome of each meeting to the Board. situation that may arise within the Company or Group The Secretary to the Committee shall be the Company Secretary. including any transaction, procedure or course of conduct that raises questions of management integrity Authority and transparency; and ix external auditors’ management letter and The Committee is authorised by the Board: management’s responses; a) to investigate any matter within its terms of reference; b) to consider the appointment of the external auditors, the audit b) to have the resources which are required to perform its duties; fee and any questions on resignation or dismissal; c) to have full and unrestricted access to any information pertaining to the Group and the Company; c) to recommend the nomination of a person or persons as d) to have direct communication channels with the external external auditors; and auditors and person(s) carrying out the internal audit function or activity; d) such other functions as the Board may from time to time e) to obtain independent professional or other advice as determine. necessary; and f) to convene meetings with the external auditors, the internal ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR auditors or both, excluding the attendance of other directors and employees of the Company, whenever deemed necessary. During the year under review, the following were the activities of the Committee: Functions • Reviewed the external auditors’ scope of work and audit plans for the year prior to the audit with the representatives from the The functions of the Committee are as follows: external auditors who presented their audit strategy and plan. • Reviewed with the external auditors the results of the audit a) to review the following and report the same to the Board of and the audit report and considered the major findings by the Directors: external auditors and the management’s responses thereto. i with the external auditors, the audit plan; • Reviewed the assistance given by the Group employees to the ii with the external auditors, their evaluation of the auditors. system of internal controls; • Considered and recommended to the Board for approval the iii with the external auditors, their audit report; audit fees payable to the external auditors as disclosed in the iv the assistance given by the Company’s employees to notes to the financial statements. the external auditors; • Performed annual assessment to evaluate the objectivity, performance and independence of the external auditors, v the adequacy of the scope, functions, competency including their suitability, independence, performance and and resources of the internal audit function and that it quality of work provided and recommended to the Board to has the necessary authority to carry out its work; table for shareholders’ approval on their re-appointment. 093 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR (continued) INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION
• Reviewed and assessed the quotations for the non-audit The Audit Committee is supported by the in-house and independent services from the external auditors and ensured that the Internal Audit Department who performs the internal audit function provision of these services would not compromise the external for the Group. The main role of the Internal Audit Department is auditors’ independence, if they are being engaged for their to review the effectiveness of the system of internal control and services. risk management within the Group and this is performed with • Reviewed the quarterly reports of the Group and year end impartiality, proficiency and due professional care. financial statements of the Company and the Group before recommending for the Board’s approval. It is the responsibility of the Internal Audit Department to provide the • Reviewed the related party transactions entered into by Audit Committee with independent and objective report on the state the Company and the Group and the disclosure of such of internal control of the various operating units within the Group transactions in the annual report of the Company. and the extent of compliance with the Group’s established policies • Reviewed the Company’s compliances, in particular the and procedures as well as the relevant statutory requirements. quarterly reports and year end financial statements, with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1965, Main Market Listing During the year, the Internal Audit Department has performed audits Requirements, applicable approved accounting standards in on Group’s Institutions and corporate departments in accordance Malaysia and other relevant legal and regulatory requirements. to the approved Internal Audit Plan. The internal auditors reviewed • Reviewed the Company’s Statement on Risk Management and the internal controls and key operating processes of the Group Internal Control prior to approval by the Board. businesses, related party transactions and ascertained the extent • Reviewed the effectiveness of the internal audit process, of compliance with the established Group policies and Standard audit function resource requirements, and assessed the Operating Procedures and statutory requirements. The completed performance of the internal auditors. audit reports were presented to the Audit Committee for deliberation • Reviewed the programmes and internal annual audit plan and follow-up audits were also performed to ensure Management for the current financial year to ensure adequate scope and had addressed the control weaknesses accordingly. comprehensive coverage of the activities of the Company and the Group. The Audit Committee Report was approved by the Board of • Reviewed with the internal auditors important issues highlighted Directors on 8 April 2015. including the management’s responses and the follow-up action plans implemented. • Reviewed the extent of the Group’s compliance with provisions set out in the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (“the Code”) in relation to financial reporting and Internal Audit function and recommended to the Board action plans to address identified gaps between the Group’s existing corporate governance practices and the prescribed corporate governance principles and best practices under the Code. • Met with the external auditors independently without the presence of the management. • Met with the internal auditors independently without the presence of the management. SEGi Annual Report 2014 094 statement on risk management & internal control INTRODUCTION INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Board of Directors (“Board”) is pleased to outline the state of a. The planning and management of the Group’s business risk management and internal control of the Group for the financial operations are well documented in the Group Organisational year ended 31 December 2014. Chart approved by the Group Managing Director.
b. Key business processes of the Group are governed by THE BOARD’S RESPONSIBILITY Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency in delivery of quality academic and support services to students, The Board remains committed towards operating a sound risk integrity and timeliness of the Financial Statements, as well management and internal control system and has recognised that as good governance processes in engagement of goods and the system must continuously evolve to support the type of business services and payments to suppliers. The Group key institutions’ and size of operations of the Group. In view of the limitations examination departments are ISO certified in order to further inherent in any system of risk management and internal control, enhance the integrity of the examination processes. the Board is aware that such system is designed to manage rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve business objectives. The c. The Senior Management Committee, which comprises the system can therefore only provide reasonable, but not absolute Group Senior Management, evaluates and approves major assurance, against material misstatement or loss. business decisions, procurements and policies.
The Group has an on-going process for identifying, evaluating d. Business strategies, sales targets and budgets are set by Key and managing the significant risks it faces. The Board regularly Management together with Heads of Business units. These reviews the results of this process, including measures taken targets and budgets together with any major operational issues by Management to address areas of key risks as identified. This are regularly monitored and discussed at the Management process has been in place for the financial year under review and meetings. up to the date of approval of this Statement. e. Monthly financial performance and key business indicators are tabled and deliberated at the monthly EXCO meetings. Major RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM business strategies and operational issues are also discussed in this meeting. a. the Risk Management Committee (RMC) f. The Executive Directors and Group Senior Management report The Board has entrusted the RMC to review the risk management to the Board the financial performances of the Group during processes within the Group. the regular Board meetings. Major investments and business strategies are also discussed and approved by the Board. The RMC is assisted by the Risk Management Working Committee (RMWC) which comprised of Senior Management of the Group to identify significant risks and to formulate relevant g. The Safety and Health Committee reviews the occupational control mechanisms to mitigate them accordingly. safety and health procedures within the Group’s institutions.
The RMWC uses a risk management framework to identify and h. Key functions such as finance and treasury, legal, human monitor significant risks. The likelihood and impact of the risks capital management, regulatory, and group development are rated and prioritised in terms of risk levels and are mapped matters are controlled centrally to ensure consistency in the into the Risk Map to determine the types of actions required to setting and application of policies and procedures relating manage the risks. The Risk Profile is then updated with the risk to these functions, and reduce duplication of works, thereby assessment results and actions plan. promoting efficiency in the Group.
The RMC reviews the Risk Profile to monitor the actions plan i. The Group Whistle Blowing Policy provides a transparent and devised are indeed carried out to mitigate the risks faced by the Group. During the year, two meetings were conducted confidential platform for dealing with any concerns raised by to review the Risk Profile and the outcomes of the meetings employee. were also presented to the Board. 095 SEGi Annual Report 2014
statement on risk management & internal control
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (AC) REVIEW OF THE STATEMENT BY EXTERNAL AUDITORS
The Board has tasked the AC with established Terms of Reference to The External Auditors have reviewed this Statement on Risk examine the effectiveness of the Group’s System of Internal Control. Management and Internal Control for inclusion in the Annual Report of the Group for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 and In order to achieve that, the AC evaluates the internal audit function reported to the Board that nothing has come to their attention that to assess its effectiveness in the discharge of its responsibilities. causes them to believe this Statement is inconsistent with their Internal audit findings are presented, together with Management’s understanding of the processes the Board has adopted in reviewing comments and proposed action plan, to the AC for its review. The adequacy and effectiveness of the Risk Management and Internal AC also ensures the internal audit function follow-ups and reports on Control system of the Group. the status of the implementation of action plans by Management on the findings. This Statement was approved by the Board of Directors on The AC had updated the Board on the status of the Group’s System 8 April 2015. of Internal Control in the Board meetings conducted during the year.
The AC also reviewed and ensured relevant measures had been carried out by the Management to address the internal control weaknesses raised by the external auditors during the audit committee meetings.
ASSURANCE
The Board has also obtained reasonable assurance from the Group Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer on the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management and Group’s System of Internal Control in all material aspects, during the financial year under review.
CONCLUSION
The Board is of the view a sound risk management and internal control system is in place for the financial year under review, and up to the date of approval of this statement, for identifying, evaluating and managing significant risks faced by the Group. This process is regularly reviewed by the Board to safeguard shareholders’ investment.
During the financial year under review, there were no major weaknesses of internal control which resulted in material losses, contingencies or uncertainties that would require a disclosure in the Company’s Annual Report. SEGi Annual Report 2014 096 Notice of Annual General Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Twenty-Ninth Annual General Meeting of SEG International Bhd (“SEGi” or “the Company”) will be held at Level 2, Right Wing, SEGi University, No. 9, Jalan Teknologi, Taman Sains Selangor, Kota Damansara, PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan on Wednesday, 10 June 2015 at 10.30 a.m. for the following purposes:-
AS ORDINARY BUSINESS 8. proposed Renewal of Authority for the Purchase by SEG International Bhd (“SEGi”) of its Own Shares (“Proposed 1. To receive the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended Share Buy-Back”) 31 December 2014 together with the Reports of Directors and Auditors thereon. (Please refer to Note 1) “THAT, subject to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1965 (“the Act”) (as may be amended, modified or re-enacted from 2. To approve the payment of Directors’ fees for the year ended 31 time to time), the Memorandum and Articles of Association of December 2014. (Ordinary Resolution 1) the Company, the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Securities and any other relevant authorities, the Company be 3. To re-elect the following Directors retiring in accordance with and is hereby authorised to purchase on the market of the Bursa Article 86 of the Company’s Articles of Association:- Securities and/or hold such number of ordinary shares of RM0.25 each in SEGi (“SEGi Shares”) as may be determined by the (a) Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong (Ordinary Resolution 2) Directors from time to time through Bursa Securities upon such (b) Tan Chow Yin (Ordinary Resolution 3) terms and conditions as the Directors may deem fit in the interest of the Company provided that: 4. To elect the following Director retiring in accordance with Article 93 of the Company’s Articles of Association: i. the total aggregate number of shares purchased or to be purchased pursuant to this resolution does not exceed ten (a) Edwin Fua Chye Jin (Ordinary Resolution 4) percent (10%) of the total issued and paid-up share capital of the Company for the time being; 5. To consider and if thought fit, to pass the following resolution in ii. an amount not exceeding the Company’s latest audited accordance with Section 129(6) of the Companies Act, 1965. retained profit of RM12,415,000 and share premium account of RM55,288,000 as at 31 December 2014, and based on “That Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat the latest management financial statements as at 31 March Khas, retiring pursuant to Section 129(6) of the Companies Act, 2015, the retained profit and share premium account of the 1965, be and is hereby re-appointed a Director of the Company to Company of RM10,901,000 and RM55,361,000 respectively, hold office until the next annual general meeting.” be allocated by the Company for the Proposed Share Buy- (Ordinary Resolution 5) Back; and iii. the Directors shall have the absolute discretion to decide 6. To re-appoint Messrs. Ernst & Young as Auditors of the Company whether such shares purchased are to be cancelled and/or and authorise the Directors to fix their remuneration. retained as treasury shares and distributed as dividends or (Ordinary Resolution 6) resold on the market of the Bursa Securities or subsequently cancelled;
AS SPECIAL BUSINESS AND THAT the authority conferred by this resolution shall commence immediately upon the passing of this resolution and To consider and if thought fit, to pass the following resolutions:- shall continue to be in force until:-
7 authority to allot and issue shares pursuant to Section i. the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company, at which 132D of the Companies Act, 1965 time it will lapse, unless renewed by an ordinary resolution passed by the shareholders of the Company in a general “THAT pursuant to Section 132D of the Companies Act, 1965, meeting; the Directors be and are hereby empowered to issue shares in ii. the expiry of the period within which the next AGM of the the Company, at any time and upon such terms and conditions Company is required to be held pursuant to Section 143(1) and for such purposes as the Directors may, in their absolute of the Act (but shall not extend to such extension as may be discretion, deem fit, provided that the aggregate number of shares allowed pursuant to Section 143(2) of the Act); or to be issued pursuant to this resolution in any one financial year iii. revoked or varied by an ordinary resolution passed by the does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the issued capital of the shareholders of the Company in a general meeting; Company for the time being and that the Directors be and are also empowered to obtain approval for the listing of and quotation whichever is the earlier; for the additional shares so issued on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”) and that such authority shall continue AND THAT the Directors be and are hereby authorised to act and in force until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting to take all such steps to give full effect to the Proposed Share (“AGM”) of the Company.” (Ordinary Resolution 7) Buy-Back and do all such acts and things as they may deem necessary or expedient in the best interests of the Company.” (Ordinary Resolution 8) 097 SEGi Annual Report 2014
Notice of Annual General Meeting
9. retention of Independent Directors The general mandate, once approved and renewed, will provide flexibility to the Company for allotment of shares “To retain the following as Independent Non-Executive Directors for any possible fund raising activities for the purpose of of the Company in accordance with Malaysian Code on Corporate funding future investment project(s), working capital and/or Governance 2012.” acquisition(s).
(a) Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas As at the date of this Notice, no new shares in the Company (Ordinary Resolution 9) were issued pursuant to the mandate granted to the Directors (b) Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong (Ordinary Resolution 10) at the Twenty-Eighth AGM held on 18 June 2014 and hence no proceeds were raised therefrom. 10. To consider any other business of which due notice shall have been given. b. ordinary Resolution 8 - Proposed Renewal of Authority for the Proposed Share Buy-Back By Order of the Board The proposed Ordinary Resolution 8, if passed, will empower CHONG POH YEE (MIA 7620) the Directors to purchase SEGi shares through Bursa HEW LING SZE (MAICSA 7010381) Securities up to an amount not exceeding ten percent (10%) Secretaries of the issued and paid-up share capital of the Company. This authority, unless revoked or varied at a general meeting, will Petaling Jaya, Selangor expire at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company. 19 May 2015 Detailed information on the Proposed Share Buy-Back is set NOTES: out in the Statement to Shareholders dated 19 May 2015 which is despatched together with this Annual Report. 1. The Agenda item No. 1 is meant for discussion only as the provision of Section 169(1) of the Companies Act, 1965 does c. ordinary Resolution 9 – Retention of Independent not require formal approval of the shareholders for the Audited Director Financial Statements. Hence, this Agenda item is not put forward for voting. Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas was re-designated Independent Non-Executive Director 2. A member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled on 10 May 2002 upon the approval from Bursa Malaysia to appoint not more than two proxies to attend and vote in his Securities Berhad on 23 April 2002, and has, therefore served stead. A proxy may but need not be a member of the Company for a cumulative term of more than nine years. He has met the and the provision of Section 149(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 1965 independence guidelines as set out in Chapter 1 of Bursa shall not apply to the Company. A member who is an exempt Securities Main Market Listing Requirements and is able authorised nominee may appoint at least one proxy in respect of to perform his duty diligently and in the best interest of the each securities account it holds. Company. The Board, therefore, recommends his retention as an Independent Non-Executive Director based on his vast 3. The Form of Proxy must be deposited at the Registered Office of experience, expertise and independent judgment. the Company at 6th Floor, SEGi University, No. 9, Jalan Teknologi, Taman Sains Selangor, Kota Damansara, PJU 5, 47810 Petaling d. ordinary Resolution 10 – Retention of Independent Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan not less than 48 hours before the time Director and date of the meeting or adjourned meeting. Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong was appointed Independent 4. Explanatory notes on Special Business Non-Executive Director of the Company on 2 February 2001, and has, therefore served for a cumulative term of more than a. ordinary Resolution 7 - Authority to allot and issue nine years. He has met the independence guidelines as set shares pursuant to Section 132D of the Companies out in Chapter 1 of Bursa Securities Main Market Listing Act, 1965 Requirements and is able to perform his duty diligently and in the best interest of the Company. The Board, therefore, The proposed Ordinary Resolution 7, if passed, will give recommends his retention as an Independent Non-Executive authority to the Directors of the Company to issue ordinary Director based on his expertise and contribution to the shares in the Company up to an aggregate amount of not Company. exceeding ten percent (10%) of the issued share capital of the Company for such purposes as the Directors consider would be in the interest of the Company. This authority, unless revoked or varied at a general meeting, will expire at the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company. SEGi Annual Report 2014 098 Statement Accompanying Notice of Annual General Meeting (Pursuant to Paragraph 8.27(2) of the Main Market Listing Requirements of the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad)
1. Directors who are standing for election, re-election and re-appointment at the Twenty-Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Company
The Directors who are standing for election, re-election and re-appointment pursuant to Section 129(6) of the Companies Act, 1965 at the Twenty-Ninth Annual General Meeting are as follows:
(a) Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong; (b) Tan Chow Yin; (c) Edwin Fua Chye Jin; and (d) Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas
Details of Directors who are standing for election, re-election and re-appointment pursuant to Section 129(6) of the Companies Act, 1965 are set out in the Directors’ Profile appearing on pages 012 to 015 of the Annual Report.
2. Retention as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company
The profiles of Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas and Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong who are seeking to be retained as Independent Non-Executive Directors are set out on pages 012 to 015 of the Annual Report. 099 SEGi Annual Report 2014 Group Properties as at 31 December 2014
Approximate Age of NBV as at Date of Approximate Existing Building 31/12/2014 Revaluation/ No. Address Areas/ Description Use Tenure (years) (RM’000) Acquisition
Owned by Company 1. 33-35 Jalan Hang Lekiu 4,515 sq ft land area Education Freehold 37 6,607 14/12/1993 50100 Kuala Lumpur with a 9-storey Centre commercial building
Owned by Subsidiaries 2. 211, Jalan Bukit Mata Kuching 22,081 sq ft land Education Leasehold 38 9,527 13/06/2001 93100 Kuching, Sarawak area with 6-storey Centre Expiry date @ building 13/08/2785
3. South City Plaza 21,986 sq ft Training Leasehold 11 7,720 03/07/1998 Lot 3.09a, 3rd Floor built-up area of Centre Expiry date @ Persiaran Serdang Perdana shoplot space 09/11/2093 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
4. South City Plaza 15,482 sq ft Training Leasehold 11 5,436 08/01/1999 Lot 3.09b, 3rd Floor built-up area of Centre Expiry date @ Persiaran Serdang Perdana shoplot space 09/11/2093 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
5. Casa Residenza, Service Apartment 110,500 sq ft Residential Leasehold 2 39,695 31/03/2013 Block B Persiaran Surian built-up area of Expiry date @ Kota Damansara, PJU 5 125 units service 25/01/2104 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor apartment
125 units from:-
• B1-11-10 to B1-11-13A • B1-12-10 to B1-12-13A • B1-13-10 to B1-13-13A • B1-13A-10 to B1-13A-13A • B1-15-10 to B1-15-13A • B1-16-10 to B1-16-13A • B1-17-10 to B1-17-13A • B1-18-10 to B1-18-13A • B1-19-10 to B1-19-13A • B1-20-10 to B1-20-13A • B1-21-10 to B1-21-13A • B1-22-10 to B1-22-13A • B1-23-10 to B1-23-13A • B1-23A-10 to B1-23A-13A • B1-25-10 to B1-25-13A • B1-26-10 to B1-26-13A • B1-27-10 to B1-27-13A • B1-28-10 to B1-28-13A • B1-29-10 to B1-29-13A • B1-30-10 to B1-30-13A • B1-31-10 to B1-31-13A • B1-32-10 to B1-32-13A • B1-33-10 to B1-33-13A • B1-33A-10 to B1-33A-13A • B1-35-10 to B1-35-13A
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group properties as at 31 December 2014
Approximate Age of NBV as at Date of Approximate Existing Building 31/12/2014 Revaluation/ No. Address Areas/ Description Use Tenure (years) (RM’000) Acquisition
6. Unit No. A-PH-08 1,555 sq ft built-up Residential Freehold 7 483 19/10/2005 Pangsapuri Casa Subang area of a service Jalan Subang 1, USJ1 apartment 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor
7. Unit No. A-PH-11 1,555 sq ft built-up Residential Freehold 7 435 19/10/2005 Pangsapuri Casa Subang area of a service Jalan Subang 1, USJ1 apartment 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor
8. Unit No. B-23A-02 1,062 sq ft built-up Residential Freehold 7 243 19/10/2005 Pangsapuri Casa Subang area of a service Jalan Subang 1, USJ1 apartment 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor
9. Unit No. B-23A-11 1,062 sq ft built-up Residential Freehold 7 240 19/10/2005 Pangsapuri Casa Subang area of a service Jalan Subang 1, USJ1 apartment 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor
10. HS (D) 280409, PT 29532 522,720 sq ft Buildings Freehold - 56,970 26/06/2012 Mukim Bukit Raja land area under Daerah Petaling, Selangor construction 127,356
101 SEGi Annual Report 2014 analysis of shareholdings & warrantholdings I. analysis of Shareholdings as at 30 April 2015
Authorised Share Capital : RM250,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up Share Capital : RM175,201,317* Class of shares : Ordinary shares of RM0.25 each Voting rights : Every member present in person or by proxy or represented by attorney shall have one vote and upon a poll, every such member shall have one vote for every share held.
*inclusive of 26,046,600
Distribution Schedule of Shareholdings
No. of % of No. of % of Size of Shareholdings Shareholders Shareholders Shares Held Issued Capital
1 – 99 64 4.69 2,171 0.00 100 – 1,000 143 10.47 92,829 0.01 1,001 – 10,000 649 47.55 3,516,298 0.52 10,001 – 100,000 382 27.9 9 11,749,666 1.74 100,001 – less than 5% of issued shares 124 9.08 306,936,460 45.49 5% and above of issued shares 3 0.22 352,461,244 52.24 TOTAL 1,365 100.00 674,758,668 100.00
Substantial Shareholders as at 30 April 2015
According to the register required to be kept under Section 69L of the Companies Act, 1965, the following are the substantial shareholders (excluding bare trustees) of the Company:-
No. of Shares Held Name of Shareholders Direct % Indirect %
1. Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok 207,955,116 30.82 **268,079,604 39.73 2. Pinnacle Heritage Solutions Sdn Bhd 268,079,604 39.73 ++207,955,116 30.82 3. Nicholas Rupert Heylett Bloy ##476,034,720 70.55 4. Richard Elletson Foyston ##476,034,720 70.55 5. Navis Capital Partners Limited ##476,034,720 70.55 6. SmartUni 1 Ltd ##476,034,720 70.55 7. Navis Asia Fund VI G.P., Ltd ##476,034,720 70.55 8. HAL Investments (Asia) Ltd ##476,034,720 70.55 9. HAL Holding N.V. ##476,034,720 70.55 10. HAL Trust ##476,034,720 70.55 11. Rodney Chadwick Muse ##476,034,720 70.55 SEGi Annual Report 2014 102
analysis of shareholdings & warrantholdings
Directors’ Shareholdings
No. of Shares Held Name of Directors Direct % Indirect %
1. Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok 207,955,116 30.82 **268,079,604 39.73 2. Nicholas Rupert Heylett Bloy - - ##476,034,720 70.55 3. Hew Moi Lan 464,800 0.07 4. Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong 2,200,000 0.33 - - 5. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin 16,662 - - - Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas 6. Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong - - - - 7. Tan Chow Yin - - - - 8. Goh Leng Chua - - - - 9. Edwin Fua Chye Jin - - - -
** Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok (“TSC”) is deemed interested in such SEGi shares held by Pinnacle Heritage Solutions Sdn Bhd (“PHS”) pursuant to the shareholders’ agreement dated 25 April 2012 entered between TSC and PHS for regulating their relationship with one another as shareholders of SEGi (“Shareholders’ Agreement”). ++ PHS is deemed interested in such SEGi shares held by TSC pursuant to the Shareholders’ Agreement. ## Deemed interested by virtue of shares held by PHS in which the Director(s)/company(ies) is/are deemed to have an interest.
Thirty Largest Shareholders
Name of Shareholders No. of Shares %
1. Pinnacle Heritage Solutions Sdn Bhd 268,079,604 39.73 2. RHB Capital Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 44,381,640 6.58 3. AllianceGroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 40,000,000 5.93 4. RHB Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 30,000,000 4.45 5. Maybank Investment Bank Berhad IVT 14 29,600,000 4.39 6. RHB Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 22,266,000 3.30 7. Cimsec Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd CIMB Bank for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 20,000,000 2.96 8. Maybank Securities Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 20,000,000 2.96 9. Amsec Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 13,124,936 1.95 10. M & A Nominee (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Sinar Pavilion Sdn Bhd 11,771,000 1.74 11. Cimsec Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd CIMB Bank for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 10,000,000 1.48 12. Maybank Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Siew Hee 8,965,600 1.33 13. Quantity Approach Sdn Bhd 8,800,000 1.30 103 SEGi Annual Report 2014
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Name of Shareholders No. of Shares %
14. HSBC Nominees (Asing) Sdn Bhd TNTC for The Caravel Fund (International) Ltd 8,430,000 1.25 15. Kenanga Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Basic Index Sdn Bhd 8,237,000 1.22 16. Pelaburan Mara Berhad 6,109,500 0.91 17. Ting Tung Shin 5,3 37,4 0 0 0.79 18. Kenanga Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 5,000,000 0.74 19. Koperasi Permodalan Felda Malaysia Berhad 5,000,000 0.74 20. Cimsec Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd CIMB Bank for Tang Lee Hieh 4,830,200 0.72 21. Amanahraya Trustees Berhad Public Islamic Treasures Growth Fund 4,068,000 0.60 22. EB Nominees (Tempatan) Sendirian Berhad Pledged Securities Account M & A Securities Sdn Bhd 4,000,000 0.59 23. HSBC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd HSBC (M) Trustee Bhd for RHB-OSK Smart Treasure Fund 3,500,000 0.52 24. Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 3,182,540 0.47 25. Kenanga Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Perdana Technology Venture Sdn Bhd 3,128,160 0.46 26. CIMB Group Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad for Yayasan Mohd Noah (A/C2) 3,024,000 0.45 27. CitiGroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Employees Provident Fund Board 3,000,000 0.44 28. HSBC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd HSBC (M) Trustee Bhd for RHB-OSK Kidsave Trust 3,000,000 0.44 29. Maybank Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Maybank Trustees Bhd for Libra Amanah Saham Wanita 3,000,000 0.44 30. JF Apex Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Generasi Panduan Sdn Bhd 2,890,600 0.43
II. analysis of Warrantholdings as at 30 April 2015
Warrants 2010/2015 : 47,573,874 outstanding
distribution Schedule of Warrantholdings
% of No. of % of No. of outstanding Size of Warrantholdings Warrantholders Warrantholders Warrants Held Warrants
1 – 99 58 24.47 250 0.00 100 – 1,000 16 6.75 6,490 0.01 1,001 – 10,000 109 45.99 631,754 1.33 10,001 – 100,000 45 18.99 1,075,180 2.26 100,001 – less than 5% of issued shares 5 2.11 3,060,200 6.43 5% and above of issued shares 4 1.69 42,800,000 89.97 TOTAL 237 100.00 47,573,874 100.00 SEGi Annual Report 2014 104
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Directors’ Warrantholdings
No. of Warrants Held Name of Directors Direct % Indirect %
1. Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok 23,450,000 49.29 - - 2. Nicholas Rupert Heylett Bloy - - ##23,450,000 49.29 3. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin - - - - Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas 4. Hew Moi Lan - - 5. Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong - - - - 6. Tan Chow Yin - - - - 7. Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong - - - - 8. Goh Leng Chua - - - - 9. Edwin Fua Chye Jin - - - -
## Deemed interest by virtue of shares held by Pinnacle Heritage Solutions Sdn Bhd in which the Director is deemed to have an interest
Thirty Largest Warrantholders
Name of Warrantholders No. of Shares %
1. Amsec Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 20,000,000 42.04 2. Quantity Approach Sdn Bhd 13,100,000 27.5 4 3. JF Apex Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Lim Peck Thong 6,400,000 13.45 4. RHB Capital Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 3,300,000 6.94 5. CIMB Group Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad for Yayasan Mohd Noah (A/C2) 1,512,000 3.18 6. TA Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Ting Tung Shin 685,900 1.44 7. DSD Capital Sdn Bhd 500,000 1.05 8. Maybank Securities Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Lim Seng Chai 212,300 0.45 9. RHB Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Hii Chii Kok @ Hii Chee Kok 150,000 0.32 10. Amsec Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Katherine Khoo Sen Sen 80,000 0.17 11. Kiing Sie Ing 71,000 0.15 12. Yoong Kin Pin 61,200 0.13 13. Yong Chiong Lung 53,000 0.11 14. Cimsec Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Lennie Chew Chon Giap 47,000 0.10 15. Kenanga Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Stella Lau Kah Wai 42,000 0.09 105 SEGi Annual Report 2014
analysis of shareholdings & warrantholdings
Name of Warrantholders No. of Shares %
16. Lim Cheng Eam 40,000 0.08 17. Soo Ah Wah @ Soo Ah Wan 40,000 0.08 18. RHB Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd for Teoh Seng Kian 30,800 0.06 19. Wong Hee Khiek 30,000 0.06 20. CitiGroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Woon Wee Meng 28,800 0.06 21. Soo Ling Ling 28,000 0.06 22. Cimsec Nominees (Asing) Sdn Bhd Exempt An for CIMB Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd 25,120 0.05 23. Kong Siang Wen 25,000 0.05 24. Cimsec Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Pledged Securities Account for Eng Teck Kiew 20,000 0.04 25. Leong Yew Kooi 20,000 0.04 26. Maybank Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd Wong Hee Khiek 20,000 0.04 27. Raymond Fam Chye Soon 20,000 0.04 28. See Yiet Kiong 20,000 0.04 29. Cimsec Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd CIMB for Koay Hooi Gan 19,900 0.04 30. Liew Kok Shyong 19,600 0.04 SEGi Annual Report 2014 106 segi education network
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I/We ______of ______being a member/members of SEG International Bhd hereby appoint ______of ______or failing him/her ______of ______or failing him/her, the Chairman of the meeting as my/our proxy to vote for me/us on my/our behalf at the Twenty-Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held at Level 2, Right Wing, SEGi University, No. 9, Jalan Teknologi, Taman Sains Selangor, Kota Damansara, PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan on Wednesday, 10 June 2015 at 10.30 a.m. and at any adjournment thereof.
My/Our proxy is to vote either on a show of hands or on a poll as indicated below with an “X”:
ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS FOR AGAINST 1 Approval of the payment of Directors’ fees. 2 Re-election of Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong in accordance with Article 86 of the Company’s Articles of Association. 3 Re-election of Tan Chow Yin in accordance with Article 86 of the Company’s Articles of Association. 4 Election of Edwin Fua Chye Jin in accordance with Article 93 of the Company’s Articles of Association. 5 Re-appointment of Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas as Director of the Company pursuant to Section 129(6) of the Companies Act, 1965. 6 Re-appointment of Messrs Ernst & Young as Auditors and to authorise the Directors to fix their remuneration. 7 Authority pursuant to Section 132D of the Companies Act, 1965 for Directors to issue shares. 8 Proposed Renewal of Share Buy-Back. 9 Retention of Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas as Independent Non-Executive Director in accordance with Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2012. 10 Retention of Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong as Independent Non-Executive Director in accordance with Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2012.
Dated this ______day of ______2015
______Number of shares held Signature of member(s)
Notes: 1. If you wish to appoint other person(s) to be your proxy, delete the words “the Chairman of the meeting” and insert the name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) desired in the space so provided. 2. If there is no indication as to how you wish your vote(s) to be cast, the proxy will vote or abstain from voting at his/her discretion. 3. A proxy may but need not be a member of the Company and the provision of Section 149(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 1965 shall not apply to the Company. 4. A member shall not be entitled to appoint more than two proxies to attend and vote at the same meeting. Where two proxies are appointed, the proportions of shareholdings to be represented by each proxy must be specified in order for the appointments to be valid. 5. Where a member of the Company is an authorised nominee as defined under the Securities Industry (Central Depositories) Act, 1991, it may appoint at least one proxy in respect of each securities account it holds with ordinary shares of the Company standing to the credit of the said securities account. 6. If the appointor is a corporation, this form must be executed under its Common Seal or under the hand of its Attorney. 7. All Forms of Proxy must be duly executed and deposited at the Registered Office of the Company at th6 Floor, SEGi University, No. 9, Jalan Teknologi, Taman Sains Selangor, Kota Damansara, PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan not less than 48 hours before the time for holding the Meeting or adjourned meeting. 1st Fold Here
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