Registration No. 199301029757 (284496-V) ANNUAL REPORT 2020 The focus of our Annual Report Registration No. 199301029757 (284496-V) ANNUAL this year is about breaking REPORT 2020 through the current and future challenges of the Group. The light that appears through the fissures symbolises our journey towards transformation and continued growth as we break through these barriers to emerge stronger and ready to face challenges in every aspect of our business. RESILIENCE GROWTH TALENT PRODUCTIVITY
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DRIVE EFFICIENCY
AGILITY INNOVATION STRATEGY DIVERSITY RETURNS EXCELLENCE SUSTAINABILITY
GOVERNANCE 2 Annual Report 2020 Corporate Information 4
Corporate Profile 5
Corporate Structure 6
Group Financial Performance: Five-Year Summary 7
Management Discussion and Analysis 8
Sustainability Statement 20
Profile of Directors 28
Management Team Profile 32
Corporate Governance Overview Statement 33
Attendance at Board of Directors’ Meetings, Board Committee Meetings and General Meeting 44
Summary of Directors’ Trainings for 2020 45
Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control 47
Report on Audit and Risk Management Committee 54
Other Information Required by the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad 59
Directors’ Responsibility Statement in Relation to the Financial Statements 61
List of Properties 62
Analysis of Shareholdings 67
Report of the Directors and Audited Financial Statements 71
Notice of Twenty-Seventh (27th) Annual General Meeting 170
Administrative Guide for 27th Annual General Meeting 176
Proxy Form 181
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPANY SECRETARIES SHARE REGISTRAR Y. Bhg. Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Wong Peir Chyun (MAICSA 7018710) Tricor Investor & Issuing House bin Salleh (SSM PC No. 202008001742) Services Sdn Bhd Chairman, Independent Unit 32-01, Level 32, Tower A Non-Executive Director Wong Wai Foong (MAICSA 7001358) Vertical Business Suite (SSM PC No. 202008001472) Avenue 3, Bangsar South Y. Bhg. Dato’ Anwar bin Haji @ Aji No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi Senior Independent Non-Executive STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING 59200 Kuala Lumpur Director Main Market Wilayah Persekutuan Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Malaysia Mr Low Hin Choong Stock Code: 5983 Tel: (603) 2783 9299 Non-Independent Non-Executive Fax: (603) 2783 9222 Director REGISTERED OFFICE Unit 30-01, Level 30, Tower A FINANCIAL CALENDAR Mr Ng Seng Kong Vertical Business Suite 26th Annual General Meeting: Non-Independent Non-Executive Avenue 3, Bangsar South 23 June 2020 Director No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi 59200 Kuala Lumpur 2020 RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT Encik Muhammad Lukman bin Musa Wilayah Persekutuan Quarter 1: 21 May 2020 @ Hussain Malaysia Quarter 2: 19 August 2020 Non-Independent Non-Executive Tel: (603) 2783 9191 Quarter 3: 19 November 2020 Director Fax: (603) 2783 9111 Quarter 4: 25 February 2021
Ms Wong Fay Lee AUDITORS DIVIDEND PAYMENTS: Non-Independent Non-Executive Deloitte PLT (LLP0010145-LCA) Final for 2019: Director Chartered Accountants (AF 0080) 28 July 2020 First Interim for 2020: CORPORATE OFFICE PRINCIPAL BANKERS 25 September 2020 23-01, Level 23, Menara MBMR CIMB Bank Berhad Second Interim for 2020: 1 Jalan Syed Putra HSBC Malaysia Berhad 58000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Malayan Banking Berhad 30 March 2021 Tel: (603) 2273 8803 Public Bank Berhad Fax: (603) 2273 6803 United Overseas Bank www.mbmr.com.my (Malaysia) Berhad
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CORPORATE PROFILE
MBM Resources Berhad (“MBMR”) is an automotive group with diverse investments in distributorship and dealership of major international vehicle brands and automotive parts manufacturing in Malaysia.
The Group is well represented in all segments of the market from light trucks to medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses in the commercial vehicle market and, from compact entry level cars to luxury cars in the passenger vehicle market. Our automotive parts manufacturing division, consisting of wheels, airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) products, is a significant supplier to all the major brands in Malaysia.
OUR MISSION OUR VISION To be the Automotive To be a Complete Partner of Choice to our Automotive Group Employees, Customers and Investors
MOTOR TRADING
AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURING
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CORPORATE STRUCTURE As of 8th April 2021
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• Subsidiary Motor Trading • Associate • Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (“DMSB”) 51.5% • Jointly Controlled DMM Sales Sdn. Bhd. (“DMMS”) 100%
Note: A detailed list • Federal Auto Holdings Berhad (“FAHB”) 100% of the companies under the Federal Auto Cars Sdn. Bhd (“FAC”) 100% Group are shown in Notes F.A. Wagen Sdn. Bhd (“FAW”) 100% 49 to 51 of the Report of the Directors and Audited • Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (“HMSM”) 20% Financial Statements. • Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd. (Perodua) 20%
Manufacturing • Hirotako Holdings Berhad (“HHB”) 99.9% Hirotako Acoustics Sdn. Bhd. (“HASB”) 100% • Autoliv Hirotako Sdn. Bhd. (“AHSB”) 51% • Oriental Metal Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd. (“OMI”) 100% • Hino Motors Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (“HMMM”) 20%
Property • MBMR Properties Sdn. Bhd. 100%
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GROUP FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: FIVE!YEAR SUMMARY
Year ended 31st December 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Results (RM Million) Revenue 1,644.6 1,687.9 1,882.7 2,085.2 1,793.5 Operating profit / (loss)* 2.3 (152.1) 48.2 81.5 61.1 Jointly controlled entity’s results 11.7 9.9 14.3 11.9 12.7 Associates’ results 131.2 119.1 183.1 190.8 146.9 Profit / (loss) before tax 118.2 (45.3) 228.6 268.3 206.5 Net profit / (loss) from continuing operations 111.4 (57.6) 213.5 257.3 190.2 Net loss from discontinued operation (35.5) (87.5) (24.6) (8.1) (7.9) Profit / (loss) for the year 75.9 (145.1) 188.9 249.2 182.4 Profit / (loss) attributable to equity holders 66.1 (138.7) 166.8 223.7 159.0 Basic earnings per share (sen) 16.9 (35.5) 42.7 57.2 40.7 Operating profit / (loss)* per share (sen) 0.6 (38.9) 12.3 20.9 15.6
Balance Sheets (RM Million)
Share capital 390.7 391.7 391.7 391.7 391.7 Shareholders’ equity 1,605.8 1,449.7 1,579.3 1.748.9 1,825.7 To t a l a ss e t s 2,381.4 2,091.4 2,106.1 2,193.6 2,255.9 Borrowings 374.9 283.1 145.5 35.9 7.0 Debt / Equity (%) 23.3 19.5 9.2 2.1 0.4 Net assets per share (RM) 4.1 3.7 4.0 4.5 4.7
Financial Ratios (%) Operating profit / (loss)* margin 0.1 (9.0) 2.6 3.9 3.4 Return on equity 4.1 (9.6) 10.6 12.8 8.7 Return on total assets 2.8 (6.6) 7.9 10.2 7.0
Vehicle Sales (Units)
Passenger vehicles 24,190 23,655 25,428 26,331 23,674 Commercial vehicles 1,242 1,537 1,682 1,597 To t a l G ro u p 25,432 24,765 26,965 28,013 25,271
Equity Indices
Closing year end share price (RM) 2.2 2.2 2.2 3.9 3.4 Price-earnings ratio (times) 13.0 (6.2) 5.2 6.8 8.4
The figures from 2016 to 2018 have been restated to show OMI Alloy (M) Sdn Bhd as Discontinued Operation separately from the Continuing Operations.
*Operating profit / (loss) defined as profit / (loss) before tax excluding interest, depreciation and amortisation, jointly controlled entity’s results and associates’ results
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought of 6 weeks prohibited mass movements recover the profit shortfall sustained about an unprecedented year of across the country and all government during the MCO. upheavels, causing major challenges and and private premises were ordered barriers for all businesses and changed to close to curb the spread of In 2020, we took swift actions to the routines of our everyday lives. MBM COVID-19 virus. reduce operating costs and improve Resources Berhad (“MBMR”) was not operational efficiency. We also began spared from the obstacles and the far- MBMR Group complied with the the implementation of our ongoing reaching effects of the pandemic. The Government’s orders and swiftly Transformation Programme; our plan Group faced substantial challenges as commenced the temporary closure for the future. While the impact of business operations were disrupted and of all our business premises. During COVID-19 affected our earnings and normal work routines were interrupted. this period, MBMR Group supported brought revenues down by 15%, the Despite the widespread disruption and the Government’s efforts to combat mitigating measures undertaken by the uncertainties, the Group responded COVID-19 by contributing much Group resulted in stronger performance with speed, commitment, and ingenuity needed medical supplies to healthcare in the second half of the year to yield to ensure business continuity and most facilities. We are very thankful that in higher Operating Profit for the year by importantly, the safety of our people. 2020 our employees and their families 21.9% as compared to 2019. have been spared the brunt of the virus The Movement Control Orders (“MCO”) and with the Government’s support Overall, the Group recorded profit in Malaysia that started from 18 and our internal efforts we were able before tax from continuing operations March 2020 to 4 May 2020 for a total to ensure business continuity and of RM206.5 million in 2020.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS 2020
GROUP TOTAL MOTOR TRADING
15.0% 21.9% 14.0% 33.8% Revenues Revenues RM1.79 billion RM43.9 million* RM1,613.379 million RM39.7 million* (RM2.11 billion in 2019) (RM36.0 million* in 2019) (RM1,876.1 million in 2019) (RM29.7* million in 2019)
AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATES 23.0% RM146.9 million (RM190.8 million in 2019) 14.0% 0.3%
Revenues JOINT VENTURE RM178.2 million RM11.4 million* 6.7% RM12.7 million (RM207.1 million in 2019) (RM11.4 million* in 2019) (RM11.9 million in 2019)
* Excluding net finance income/costs; one-off gains and write-off made in 2019
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MBMR GROUP BUSINESS OVERVIEW MBMR is an automotive group that of Oriental Metal Industries (M) Sdn sole distributor of Daihatsu light-duty operates through two business divisions Bhd (“OMI”), Hirotako Acoustics Sdn commercial vehicles in Malaysia. The - Motor Trading and Auto Parts Bhd (“HASB”) together with the jointly popular Daihatsu Gran Max 1.5L model Manufacturing. The Motor Trading controlled entity Autoliv Hirotako Sdn is now available with 17 different body Division is represented through our Bhd Group (“AHSB Group”). customisations to suit the diverse needs principal subsidiaries of the Daihatsu of our customers. DMSB holds the largest (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Group (“DMSB Our Motor Trading Division operates dealership for the Hino commercial Group”) and the Federal Auto Holdings a growing automotive dealership that trucks and buses in Malaysia while its Bhd Group (“FAHB Group”) while the provides sales and aftersales servicing of wholly-owned subsidiary DMM Sales Auto Parts Manufacturing Division is foreign and locally assembled vehicles. Sdn Bhd operates the largest Perodua represented through our subsidiaries The DMSB Group remains the exclusive vehicles dealership.
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The FAHB Group carries the Volvo and the major car brands in Malaysia. OMI is restraint systems such as airbags and Volkswagen brands, serving customers involved in the manufacturing of steel seatbelts, as well as steering wheels. through our flagship 4S centre in wheels and module assembly of tyres, Glenmarie, a 3S centre in Penang and a 1S as well as other related value-add and In addition to the listed subsidiaries, the centre at Menara MBMR, Kuala Lumpur for warehouse services, while HASB supplies Group also has investments in commercial Volvo vehicles; whereas for our Volkswagen a wide range of products ranging from and passenger vehicle assembly/ customers, we have 4S centres in Glenmarie dampening sheets to insulators and felts manufacturing and distributorships through and Johor Bahru and a boutique 3S centre collectively termed as Noise, Vibration its main associates - Perusahaan Otomobil in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. and Harshness (“NVH”) products to the Kedua Sdn. Bhd. (“Perodua”), Hino local automotive market. Our jointly- Motors Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Our Auto Parts Manufacturing Division controlled entity the AHSB Group is (“HMMM”) and Hino Motor Sales (Malaysia) is a significant auto parts supplier to all involved in the manufacturing of safety Sdn Bhd (“HMSM”).
1,495,000 SEAT BELTS 256,000 STEERING WHEELS
602,000 AIRBAGS
2,079,000 TYRE ASSEMBLY
580,000 NVH PRODUCTS 305,000 STEEL WHEELS
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RM1,613.3 million in comparison to 2019’s FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FY FY % revenue of RM1,876.1 million. RM Million 2020 2019 Change For our Auto Parts Manufacturing Division, Revenue revenue from continuous operation Total Group’s reportable segments and all others 1,793.5 2,110.8 (15.0) likewise closed lower at RM178.2 million in - (25.6) (100.0) Less: Discountinued operation 2020 from 2019’s RM207.1 million, a 14.0% Continuing operations, as reported 1,793.5 2,085.2 (14.0) reduction comparable to the TIP reduction Continuing operations of 13.6% for 2020. Operating profit 43.9 36.0 21.9 Net one-off gains from disposals/costs - 27.2 N/A Higher Operating Profit and Joint Net finance income 3.0 2.4 25.0 Venture Results Share of joint venture results 12.7 11.9 6.7 Our Operating Profit as shown in the Share of associates results 146.9 190.8 (23.0) “Financial Performance” table is a reflection Profit before tax 206.5 268.3 (23.0) of the Group’s collective labour toward minimising the impact of the pandemic Discontinued operation on our business operations. This year we Operating loss (0.3) (5.3) 94.3 undertook a host of measures to improve Impairment loss (7.6) - N/A our operational performance. Cost-cutting Net finance costs - (2.8) 100.0 measures was implemented Group-wide. Loss before tax (7.9) (8.1) 2.5 Our Motor Trading Division intensified the use of digital platforms and initiated vehicle pickup and delivery for selected outlets, improving sales and service FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE The Government’s announcement of the throughputs. Our Auto Parts Manufacturing Impact of COVID-19 Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan Division realised improvements though The global outbreak of COVID-19 made (PENJANA) initiatives in June 2020 which enhancements in operational efficiency, 2020 one of the most challenging years in included among others a 100% sales tax reduction in logistical costs and the recent history. Bank Negara had reported (“SST”) exemption on locally assembled localisation of materials. We also reduced in August 2020 that Malaysia’s Gross vehicles and a 50% SST reduction on fully our energy consumption in-line with our Domestic Product (“GDP”) was expected imported models effective from 15 June to sustainability initiatives. to contract between -3.5% to -5.5% due to 31 December 2020 sparked a much needed the longer than expect implementation of boost to the automotive industry, bringing As a result, for the financial year 2020, 1 MCO to contain the pandemic. customers back in the second half of 2020.4 we increased our Operating Profit by 21.9% or RM7.9 million to RM43.9 million The resulting shutdown dealt a heavy blow These incentives helped mitigate the as compared to the Operating Profit to the automotive industry. In July 2020, Group’s decline in vehicle sales to 9.8% of RM36.0 million in 2019. Our jointly the Malaysian Automotive Association year-on-year, faring better than TIV which controlled entity AHSB Group also (“MAA”) reported Total Industry Volume declined 12.4% year on year. The decline in increased its Operating Profit by 6.7% (“TIV”) figures for the first half of 2020 vehicle sales resulted in revenue from our or RM0.8 million to RM12.7 million, in to have dropped 41.1% year-on-year while Motor Trading Division slipping by 14.0% to comparison with RM11.9 million in 2019. Total Industry Production (“TIP”) fell 41.7% year-on-year.2 At the peak of the lock down in April 2020, monthly sales of cars was Percentage Change in Group Vehicle Sales vs TIV down 99.4% from the preceding month.3 8.9% MBMR’s Group performance was not spared but we adapted swiftly to mitigate 3.9% 3.8% the gravity of the pandemic’s disruption. 0.9% Lower Revenue -0.6% The Group reported a lower revenue of RM1.79 billion for the financial year 2020 -2.6% compared to 2019’s revenue of RM2.11 -5.9% billion. This reduction of RM317.3 million or 15.0% was due mainly to the MCO period. -9.8% During the lockdowns, business operations -12.4% for both our Motor Trading and Auto Parts -13.0% Manufacturing Divisions were required to 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 shut down. Group’s Vehicle Sales TIV
Source: 1. https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/bnm-2020-gdp-forecast-revised-between-35-and-55 2. https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/malaysias-auto- tiv-slumps-411-1h-amid-covid19-outbreak 3. https://paultan.org/2020/05/22/april-2020-malaysian-vehicle-sales-drop-nearly-100/ 4. https://www.theedgemarkets.com/ article/penjana-economic-package-no-sales-tax-locallyassembled-cars-purchased
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However, due to the travel restrictions and quarantine requirements which was in place for most part of 2020, it was almost impossible for potential foreign buyers to enter Malaysia to either inspect, assess, or mobilise the dismantling and removal of the assets. Under these circumstances, the Management decided to make an impairment on prudent grounds. The Management nonetheless, will continue engaging with the potential foreign buyers to ensure selling activities can proceed speedily once travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are lifted.
Perodua – Significant Sales Recovery total, our associate Perodua sold 220,163 FINANCIAL POSITION in 2H 2020 units in 2020, exceeding projected sales Despite the decrease in revenue, our Driven by the Government’s PENJANA of 210,000 units by 10,163 units.8 ongoing cost efficiency measures and initiatives announced on 5 June, various initiatives have placed us at a customers took advantage of the sales Compared to the preceding year financially stronger position at the closing tax exemption to finalise their vehicle however, Perodua’s volume was lower by of financial year 2020 with a net profit purchase. Perodua recorded their 8.4%. Our share of associates’ results for attributable to equity holders of RM159.0 highest-ever monthly sales in their 27- the financial year 2020 therefore closed million. year history in October 2020 with 26,852 at RM146.9 million, a reduction of RM43.9 units5 and on 30 November, recorded million or 23.O% against 2019’s share of While we focused on navigating through their highest-ever single-day sales of RM190.8 million. a difficult year, we did not lose sight of 5,027 units.6 Cumulatively, this resulted our investments for the future. In 2020, in Perodua recording their highest ever Alloy Wheel Plant Impairment the Group including the AHSB Group 6-month volume in history with 145,993 In 2020, the Group also provided a incurred capital expenditures amounting units sold during the second half of further impairment in the assets held for to RM12.5 million, predominantly on 2020.7 The surge in the second half of sale of its alloy wheel plant amounting improving customer experience within 2020 enabled Perodua to significantly to RM7.6 million. During the year, there the Perodua and Daihatsu branches of recoup the volume shortfall due to the were various enquiries and strong interest our Motor Trading Division. Machinery and lockdown in the first half of 2020. In expressed by potential foreign buyers. tooling in our Auto Parts Manufacturing Division, especially in AHSB, will also
4.8% be upgraded in preparation of new 4.6% productions in the coming year. We did 4.5% 4.4% however temporarily defer some non- 4.3% essential capital expenditures to allow the 28,013 Group to reassess our priorities under the 26,965 circumstances.
25,432 25,271 During the year, we reduced our bank 24,765 borrowings from RM35.9 million to RM7.0 million, with a pay down of RM28.9 million. The Group was largely debt free at the end
604,287 of the financial year 2020 and as a result
598,714 was able to further increase cash and bank 580,124
576,635 balances to RM271.0 million, as compared to that of 2019’s year-end balance of RM265.6 million. 529,434
Net assets for the Group increased by 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 RM90.1 million from RM2,012.6 million to RM2,102.7 million. Consequently, the TIV Group Vehicle Sales Group Share of TIV Group’s net assets per share (attributable Group Vehicle Sales Market Share to equity holders) rose 20 sen from RM4.47 to RM4.67 per share.
Source: 5. www.nst.com.my/business/2020/11/637648/perodua-sells26852-cars-october-monthly-highest27-years 6. http://autoworld.com.my/news/2020/12/03/ perodua-novembersales-sees-its-highest-vehicle-registration-ever-in-one-day 7. MAA 8. https://paultan.org/2021/02/03/peroduas-2021-sales-target-set-at-240k-9-up- from-2020-sales-aims-to-purchase-rm6-5b-of-local-parts/
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DIVIDEND Balancing the need to maintain referred to internally as ‘Project DRIVE’ Transforming our operations – long term financial health and our with the objective of transforming Customer Experience responsibility to shareholders, the MBMR into a robust, resilient and agile An important component in creating a Group paid RM82.1 million in dividend to organisation, in anticipation of the thriving ecosystem involves the customer our shareholders in 2020, an increase of challenges ahead. and identifying and undertaking creative RM 23.5 million as compared to RM58.6 ways to reach out and enrich customer million paid in 2019. Spearheaded by the Board Group experience. One particular emphasis was Transformation Committee (“GTC”) and placed on encouraging the on-site mobile For the financial year 2020, we have supported by the Transformation Office, service facility for Daihatsu Gran Max declared and paid a total of 11 sen (2019: our journey focuses on: customers, allowing us to connect with 13 sen) dividend to-date amounting to • transforming our people and driving our customers at their preferred location, RM43.0 million. The Directors have also a high-performance culture to better encouraging service and minimising recommended a final dividend of 9 sen serve our customers and stakeholders in downtime and inconvenience from the (2019: 9 sen) per ordinary share to be the new economy; limited operating hours dictated by the SOP. approved at the forthcoming Annual • transforming our operations into General Meeting (“AGM”), taking the a thriving ecosystem that further Transforming our strategy – Business dividend for 2020 to a total of 20 sen optimises efficiency and quality of Assurance (2019: 22 sen), or an estimated RM78.2 our processes and communications As we navigate through competitive and million. This dividend distribution to improve delivery and customer uncertain times, our approach and strategy represented about 42.9% of the experience; needs to be more agile and nimble. We attributable profit of the Group for the • transforming our strategy by leveraging started off in 2020 by assessing and financial year ended 31 December 2020, technology to enable faster decision enhancing our business, strengthening higher than the 34.5% distributed for the making and quality of execution; and governance structures and policies to previous year. Against the Company’s • transforming our business to swiftly ensure improved accountability and at dividend payout policy of a minimum of identify and seize emerging and future the same time manage risks. We believe 60.0% of the Company’s net profit, this market opportunities. that an efficient and effective framework dividend distribution represented 118.0% properly institutionalised within the of the Company’s net profit for the Our Transformation Initiatives in 2020 Group’s operations is key to providing financial year ended 31 December 2020. Transforming our people – Talent assurance to our stakeholders and Management promoting sustainability of our business. The core of our transformation began with Our next phase will be looking at digital A JOURNEY OF our people. We recognise that our people transformation to deliver greater value TRANSFORMATION are our greatest strength. In order to to our customers. This will include data The ability to deliver a strong ensure that our people are agile and able driven and digital technology integration, sustainable financial position and to adapt to the changing demands of our automation, operational agility, culture, to maintain consistently rewarding customers and industry, we decided to and leadership. dividends to our shareholders in the ramp-up our talent management policy future rests on both our mid-term and and processes throughout the group. The tumultuous year of 2020 brought on long-term strategies. In this increasingly Concentration was put on assessing by the pandemic has put most businesses challenging business environment internal capabilities, streamlining under extreme stress, deferring mid and shaped by economic uncertainties, structures and processes. Learning long-term plans for immediate short- shifting customer expectations and and development opportunities were term measures to adapt. At MBMR, our disruptive technologies, the ability to identified, and this will be the main focus ongoing work with Project DRIVE has move forward and break barriers will be moving forward together with a carefully strategically placed us in a position the decisive determinant of the Group’s crafted succession plan. These initiatives where the pandemic became less of a success. Hence in 2019 we embarked on are a pre-cursor for us to advance into a need to adapt, but rather the catalyst in an ongoing journey of Transformation high-performance organisation. which to push and drive forward.
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OPERATIONAL REVIEW and delivery services and other onsite These initiatives plus other measures Motor Trading Division services for selected outlets. including the cost reduction measures Our Motor Trading Division achieved a • Practising strict hygiene and distancing undertaken by the Group mitigated the revenue of RM1,613.3 million as compared protocols, along with stringent cleaning decrease in sales volume, increasing the to RM1,876.1 million in the previous year. processes, to reduce risk of transmission Division’s Operating Profit by RM10.0 The MCO period in the first half of the and provide assurance and peace of million or 33.8% as compared to the year has greatly affected our motor mind to customers. Operating Profit for the financial year trading business; our showrooms and 2019, after excluding one-off gains and service centres were forced to close and As a result of our customer service write-off made in 2019. understandably, customers’ purchasing improvement initiatives, the Motor priorities also changed due to the Trading Division achieved an increase in In 2020, we saw a significant increase in COVID-19 uncertainties. aftersales margins. The overall margin demand for the Daihatsu Gran Max light contribution from aftersales increased commercial panel vans and pick-up truck from 40.6% in 2019 to 42.2% in 2020 as as e-commerce activities surged and the shown in the graph. logistical needs of couriers and forwarding
167,348 companies increased to keep up with demand. Also, the ongoing restrictions have resulted in the loss of income for 160,059
156,263 some individuals who then resorted 153,875 154,185 to alternative means in providing for themselves and their loved ones. In 40.6% either scenario, the Daihatsu Gran Max with up to 12 pick-up and 5 van body customisation, allows our customers to 59.4% closely match our product range with their business requirements.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Also contributing to the increase in demand is the result of our earlier Aftersales Revenue (RM’000) 2019 initiatives in providing support through marketing activities such as sales As we entered the second half of the programmes and promotional campaigns year, customer demands for both our to Daihatsu dealers. For corporate commercial and passenger vehicles customers, our Daihatsu Business Fleet returned, spurred on by the SST Programme provides innovative solutions exemption. We adapted to the needs of and services which includes an innovative our customers, who themselves were on-site service for customers requiring 42.2% facing new challenges brought about basic maintenance and servicing. by the pandemic by implementing the Another strategic initiative introduced following, among others: 57.8% was the Daihatsu Online Showroom, a virtual showroom that serves as an • Optimising sales and customer additional channel to reach out to experience by using digital platforms customers and facilitate a seamless such as online showroom, websites, social online booking experience to improve media and mobile applications to ensure customer experience. a seamless online booking process. 2020 • Improving aftersales services via Our Perodua dealerships achieved their mechanics’ training, vehicle pick-up Aftersales Vehicle Sales highest Perodua half-yearly sales volume
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in the Group’s history for the second half of 2020, higher by 19.0% than the same quarters in the preceding year, and higher by 27.0% as compared to the similar SST exemption period in second half of 2018.
For the full year of 2020, our Perodua sales volume was however, still lower by 8.9% against 2019. The Perodua Myvi remained our best-selling model as it constituted 30.0% of our Perodua sales volume, followed by Axia and Bezza.
In January 2020, the Bezza facelift was launched, dubbed the most affordable sedan to be equipped with the Perodua’s Advanced Safety Assist (“ASA”) 2.0 suite of driver assist systems. Another Perodua model that received a reboot for 2020 due to a combination of the 32.9% year-on-year. Despite the lower with this enhanced ASA 2.0 was the Myvi lockdown and a supply shortage in the sales volume, operating profit from in July 2020. fourth quarter of the year. This resulted our Volvo dealership was comparable in the dealership not having the supply to the preceding year as a result of Our dealership at Volvo ended the year necessary to take advantage of the operational efforts with the aforesaid holding the largest market share among SST exemptions as witnessed in our improvement activities and reduction in other Volvo dealers in Malaysia at 27.0%. Perodua dealership. Our Volvo vehicle operating expenses. However, total vehicles sold declined sales volume therefore reduced by Two models were launched in 2020. In April 2020, the updated Volvo XC60 FA VOLVO GLENMARIE AWARDS and in May 2020, the Volvo S60 T8 which is now locally assembled.
Similar to our other dealerships for passenger vehicles, our Volkswagen
dealership ended 2020 with the Dealer Excellence Dealer Excellence Vista 2020 largest Volkswagen market share in Award for Customer Award for Parts Malaysia Winner Experience Performance Malaysia even with a year-on-year sales contraction of 19.8%. With the encouraging growth in our aftersales margins and other improvement
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564,971 545,253 activities, our Volkswagen dealerships 571,632 closed the year with higher operating profits than the preceding year. 499,639 485,186 During the year, Volkswagen made a strategic change in its product line-up by discontinuing the lower price segment models including Polo, Vento, Beetle and Jetta. With the change, Volkswagen’s focus is now on the “Affordable Premium” range such as Tiguan AllSpace, Passats and Arteon R-Line. TIP Auto Parts Manufacturing Division As with our Motor Trading Division, Acoustics products manufacturing activities came to a halt Seat belts with the implementation of the MCO. This resulted in a 14.0% drop in revenue from Airbags continuous operation, dragging revenues lower to RM178.2 million in 2020 as Steering wheels compared to RM207.1 million in 2019. Tyre assembly Despite the lower revenue, the Division’s Alloy wheels Operating Profit was only marginally lower than 2019 by 0.3% as vehicle demand Steel wheels in the second half of the year boosted 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 manufacturing volumes. The high volumes along with our cost reduction exercises Auto Parts Manufacturing Production Volume vs TIP cushioned the impact from the first half of the year and improved our margins especially with our NVH products, airbags and steering wheels. With the marginally higher volume and management to reduce costs. This the costs reduction initiatives taken during enabled HASB’s market share on Safety Products the year, AHSB Group’s profit improved by dampening sheets to increase by 3.0% to Our jointly controlled entity, AHSB Group, 6.7% in 2020 as compared to 2019. 84.0% whereas NVH products decreased is a 51% owned joint venture with Autoliv by 4.0% to 39.0% against the Malaysian AB, the world’s leading safety restraint Acoustics products OEMs’ TIP volume. company with the highest market share Our wholly-owned subsidiary, HASB, globally. AHSB Group is involved in the is a major supplier of a wide range of NVH For the year 2020, as part of a continuous design, testing and manufacturing of products to the domestic automotive effort in improving occupational safety restraint products and systems for industry including dampening sheets, health and safety management, HASB motor vehicles with products such as seat NVH and felt products. With strong successfully migrated from OSHAS18001 belts, airbags and steering wheels. technical partners such as Autoneum to ISO45001:2018. and Nittoku, we are able to supply AHSB Group delivered yet another year NVH products that are cost competitive of solid performance in 2020 with a total and lightweight for better protection HASB AWARDS of 2.35 million products delivered to the against heat and noise as well as customers, managing a full recovery to better fuel efficiency. close the year with a marginal growth of 1.4% in production volumes compared to In line with the industry average, New Model Outstanding Cost 2019. This has consequently allowed AHSB HASB’s revenue for 2020 reduced Continuous Improvement to maintain its market leader position in by 11.9% against 2019. Profit however Effort Award by Honda Malaysia Award by ASSB Malaysia in 2020 with market shares of improved by 24.7% due to an increase (Toyota) 47.0% for seatbelts, 40.0% of airbags and in demand from higher margin 33.0% of steering wheels. products and significant efforts by the
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Wheels and tyre assembly in the additional profits from these formulating mid to long-term growth OMI manufactures steel wheels and services moving forward. towards achieving business sustainability assembly of wheels and tyres for and revenue growth. local manufacturers of passenger and OUTLOOK commercial vehicles such as Perodua, Bank Negara projects the economy to Additionally, the cost rationalisation Proton, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Hino. rebound between 6.5% to 7.5% in 2021 plan which started last year due to the with the positive turnaround underpinned impact of COVID-19 pandemic and the The decline in domestic market demand for by an upturn in global demand and MCO, will be continued into 2021 to steel wheels in addition to the lockdowns gradual normalisation in domestic ensure sustainability of our businesses. have resulted in an 11.5% reduction in economic activities.10 The Covid-19 Successful cost rationalisation revenue in 2020. Similarly for our module vaccination exercise which commenced programmes from the previous year will assembly plant, the revenues for 2020 in February 2021, is also expected to be enhanced, focusing on minimising dropped by 14.8% in comparison to 2019. lift sentiments. major cost items in our Motor Trading Setting aside a one-off income recognised Division whilst our Manufacturing Division in 2019, OMI managed to turn in higher On 29 December 2020, the Government will be driven by efficiency improvements profit by 16.0% against the preceding announced an extension to the SST which and minimising wastages. year with the continuous efforts to save was meant to expire on 31 December. The energy, improve operational efficiency, MAA responded by forecasting TIV to The Group will continue to broaden its reduce logistical costs, adopting increase by 8% to 570,000 units in 2021.11 revenue potential by exploring the needs localisation of materials and exploring Other contributing factors to the higher of customers, especially under the new value-added services. TIV forecast for the year will be due to normal environment. There have been factors such as the lower hire purchase new trends emerging as the industry OMI maintained its share of Malaysia’s loan interest rates, the introduction of takes on the challenge of reaching out tyre assembly market in 2020 at 84.0% new models and continued promotional to customers. The current pandemic against the Malaysia TIP volume of 185,186 campaigns. has accelerated the adoption of online units.9 In 2020, we continued exploring and social media platforms in customer additional services to further increase The SST extension was a surprise move engagement. Digital communication our margins, in line with the increasing by the Government which we welcomed is no longer a preference but has now shift we see in carmakers opting for with cautious optimism. The surge in become a way of life. With people value-added services such as component vehicle sales during the last quarter was a cautious to commute in crowded public purchases and other services in addition response from customers wanting to take transports, the emphasis on mobility to pure tyre assembly services. With these up the tax incentives before the end of sharing has also gained momentum efforts, we have secured more component the SST exemption period. Nevertheless, and will continue to offer opportunities purchase contracts and started providing we look forward to the opportunity in for us to grow our revenue. warehousing services to carmakers, being able to continue selling vehicles tyre and wheel suppliers in 2020. with the tax incentives especially for the We are also equally hopeful that the We expect to see a gradual increase new models to be introduced during the new model launches from Perodua, first half of 2021. Volvo and Volkswagen will continue to excite the market and create demand OMI AWARDS With better forecast figures coming from for these vehicles especially with the Government and a more controlled the extension of SST exemption until COVID-19 pandemic especially after middle of the year. In the commercial the launch of the National Vaccination vehicles segment, Daihatsu with the Best Quality Best Supplier Programme which targets to vaccinate new Gran Max Euro 4 is expected to be Award by Award by 80% of the Malaysian population a preferred choice for the courier and Honda Malaysia Honda Malaysia by February 2022,12 the outlook for logistic services companies, especially 2021 is expected to improve. We will with the increased activities of online continue our Transformation journey in purchases whilst Hino will continue
Source: 9. MAA 10. https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/bnm-gdp-expected-improve-between-55-and-8-2021 11. https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/ automotive-sector-tiv-expected-grow-8-pct-2021-maa-279047 12. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-malaysia-vaccine-idUSKBN2A413U
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to offer its wide range of products and services for the commercial sector as we anticipate recovery of business demand in 2021.
On the Auto Parts Manufacturing Division, several contracts to supply components to OEMs for new models have been secured and will commence in 2021. This is expected to contribute substantial revenue to the division. We will also explore other opportunities utilising existing processes and machineries to achieve an agile manufacturing organisation. In doing so, efforts to further transform our digital capabilities and automation in our plants will be further accelerated. HASB’s hot melt spraying system implemented in 2020 will be followed by a new press machine with automation features in 2021 as we further venture into IR4.0.
Looking to the year ahead, a lot will rest on the speed of the vaccine rollout but challenges and uncertainties will undoubtedly continue, more so if MCO becomes a consistent feature over a longer period. Regardless, we at MBMR will continue to execute our strategy and our journey of transformation, to emerge more robust, resilient and agile while remaining profitable.
APPRECIATION We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our customers, business partners, shareholders and other stakeholders for their continued trust and support. We would also like to thank all our employees for their incredible dedication, perseverance and commitment in working through these unprecedented circumstances.
Our progress this year would also not have been possible without the commitment, guidance and support from the Board of Directors of MBMR. We therefore take this opportunity to thank the Board for their invaluable advice and contributions throughout the challenging year.
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SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
2020 is no ordinary year for everyone of its activities not only as an economic range and innovating service offerings, across the globe. People all over the producer for the company, but also as one expanding our products’ market shares world were forced to contend with a of the country’s economic supporters. and strengthening our engagement with new normal such as lockdowns, mask all our shareholders and stakeholders. rules, economic crisis, travel bans and In anticipation of our sustainability medical issues. MBMR is no exception expedition in 2020, we explored much- Our committee clearly identified our in this issue as the lockdowns affect the needed communications and information sustainability goals, affirming our entire business operations nationwide. technology as a result of COVID-19. The commitment not only by giving the Yet, positive vibes from our people and pandemic has not only forced everyone stakeholders better investment returns business planning that was in place for to be IT literate, but it has also changed but also by providing a safe, secure and many years have supported the business our normality of life from physical contact non-threatening living environment to to continue progressively. This has not to virtual. The results of the pandemic the community and work atmosphere to only supported our people and our have significantly changed our business our people. Although the pandemic has business but also contributed to the activities; however, it never stops us affected our business, our reward and country’s economic situation. from continuing to progress in meeting compensation for our people remain our 2020 sustainability goals. Business competitive and our responsibility The automobile sector in Malaysia is progression has always been highlighted towards our people’s career and skills considered to be an important sector in as the key to our sustainability goal. development was uninterruptedly the national economy. In recent years, It pushes us to accelerate further in conducted by using online platform to automotive has turned out to be one of developing our business by integrating ensure our continuous support for them the major industries in Malaysia. Therefore, the strategy with our sustainability goals. through skills development at work MBMR still strives to ensure the viability This includes developing our product and professional training while staying
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safe at home. In the previous report, we Sustainability Committee team is fully reported data are checked and factually shared the 13 priority issues related to responsible for reporting directly to the accurate. Support and involvement from the Group’s business operations. This CEO and taking the lead in further the subsidiaries are instrumental in actionable information gathered from all monitoring all activities related inculcating a culture of sustainability the subsidiaries and consolidated as our to sustainable development. The throughout our business that empowers guide for the creation of our sustainability sustainability team members at the us to achieve our goals. materiality matrix in which will be reported subsidiary level provide the data and every two years. The issues discussed and all the support needed to measure and Based on our current structure in highlighted in the matrix approved by the report our group’s progress. The progress sustainability governance, the basic Board and agreed to be defined as key updates are shared on a quarterly basis consideration taken as our guideline performance indicators for the report’s and it is MBMR sustainability committee in building effective governance in our performance. Materiality gradually evolves team’s responsibility to ensure that the sustainability are as follows: and evaluation gradually takes place to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. Our sustainability development team began with the first 2020 Customer Satisfaction and Corporate Leader’s Responsible in every aspect of the activities and reporting. Leading the team members by demonstrating Social Responsibility Survey. Overall, Commitment leadership through empowerment and example. our business ecosystem encompasses economics, the environment and social sustainability. The quality of our people is preserved in the aspects of skills and efficiency to support the business economy, conserving the water and Assigning responsibilities not only by giving them an energy to save the environment and opportunity to perform but also to make them have a protecting human rights which are limited sense of belonging in the team. This helps ensure that Responsibility not only to our people but also to the sustainability is integrated with other business goals by Establishment community around us. The confidence including sustainability performance into the company’s of shareholders and stakeholders in annual goals and employee performance review and rewards. the company and the confidence in the products we offer and the services are important to us. We will continue to focus more on our vision, mission and goals and Strategies and plans are important but it will not be position our Group with increased efforts effective if it is not communicated clearly to the right to enhance our sustainability reporting. Communication people. The importance of communication is one of the main factors in successful strategy and planning. OUR SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE Our sustainability governance provides a baseline to guide the development of our sustainable development strategies and It is important to ensure that the sustainability governance Align goals. It ensures that our governance is structures align with and complement our current with Business integrated and driven by the implementation business model. It also should consider the overall Structure of sustainability in the company. This will organisational structures so that it can be more effective. be achieved by integrating our decisions into our business strategy, managing objective-setting and reporting processes, strengthening relationships with external stakeholders, and ensuring overall accountability. At the Group Board level, Being flexible to adapt and engage sustainability the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) assists activities within the Group will advance the sustainability Agility plan. Agility will help to ensure the sustainability activities the Board of Directors by supervising are relevant to the business strategies. responsibilities related to support activities such as strategy, business operations, reporting and management. The MBMR
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OUR SUSTAINABILITY it is the largest direct source of carbon GOALS emissions by the Group. This is the first Environmental source discussed in every cost cutting In MBMR, we are aware that each of us activities in our management meeting. Our produces both negative and positive commitment is to manage and reduce our impact through our day-to-day actions, energy usage and in 2020 we have reduced be it either from our consumption or at least 5% electricity consumption. This daily activities which are related to commitment will continue and our team is nature, energy, water or even a small also assessing the carbon footprint for 2021 As customary in our report disclosures, move that is unavoidable in our day- as part of our energy and pollution control we share the total consumption for the to-day life. In every report, we would measurement guidelines for future report. whole year and compare it with past always highlight the importance of such Our teams have continuously worked on years’ energy usage. The savings and awareness especially among our people energy savings initiatives and below are utilisation are compared by percentage and our community. The environmental some of the activities conducted: and benchmarked against our production goals are defined centrally at MBMR, level to justify the decrease or increase yet the responsibility for implementing • Gradually changing normal lightings in consumption. However, since 2019, improvement measures will depend on to LED – by departments each year. our teams aim to achieve at least 5% of each individual in the Group. Thus, clear • Scheduled maintenance inspection consumption reduction as part of their communication, strong leadership and to reduce high energy consumption initiative to reduce the carbon footprint. togetherness are important in achieving during start-up. These details can be found in our our goals. •Electricity consumption control within sustainability full report from our website. the company by implementing timer Our efforts to reduce carbon footprint Energy Saving switches. is not only due to the cost of utilisation Energy consumption has always been • Proposing solar panel investment – but it is also to fulfil our responsibility monitored closely as we are aware that to be installed at manufacturing plant. towards our people, community and our future generation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, few initiatives were kept in view such as part of the solar panel 1,957,427 implementation. We are still looking for FAHB 1,378,724 2,031,573 a better options and alternatives that 2,572,969 can help the environment to be safer for everyone.
2,758,407 Water Conservation 3,136,731 DMSB Water conservation is one of the matters 1,564,553 that has always been taken seriously by 1,118,241 MBMR. Malaysia has experienced water shortages several times in 2019 and 2020. 3,706,633 This issue has been highlighted in the 2,884,464 Group as a reminder on the importance OMI 2,087,940 of water conservation. In 2020, the Group 2,161,896 utilised 107,779 cubic metric of water and the amount may not seem to be very significant for our industry but we do not 2,150,577 allow our people to be ignorant and neglect 2,692816 HASB the importance of water efficiency. Thus, 2,369,811 maintaining the water treatment process 2,287,923 is crucial to help reduce the consumption as the water can be reused or recycled.
2,633,662 Manufacturing and motor trading sectors in the Group will constantly monitor the 2,857,428 AHSB water consumption to meet our goal of 2,881,932 lowering the water usage. Below are the 2,818,128 current water conservation practices in the Group: Measurement in KWH • Water treatment for manufacturing 2020 2019 2018 2017 Energy Consumption 2017-2020 operations in HASB and OMI.
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16,776 our responsibility, we create opportunities 16,507 for our people and the society to engage FAHB 23,094 with us to build a strong community that 23,113 can withstand division caused by conflict and exogenous shocks especially in the 57,681 current climate change situation due to 66,326 pandemics. DMSB 52,962 52,654 Equal Opportunity Our equal opportunity is always principled 23,722 on “everyone is equal”. No individual 47,445 with whom we engage, be it our people, OMI 445,120 suppliers, vendors or even customers in the 367,746 course of our activities, quality of products and services will receive less favourable 9,600 treatment than another. This applies to any 4,756 race, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, HASB 5,989 sexual orientation, age, religion, physical 6,777 ability or even education level. Our equal opportunity policies is implemented across
7,714 the Group and this fosters an atmosphere of respect in the workplace. AHSB 9,483 11,128 Our fair treatment to all our people is to 12,616 provide them with a safe and pleasant Measurement in Cubic Metric workplace environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Our aim is 2020 2019 2018 2017 Water Consumption 2017-2020 always to provide the most efficient and comfortable working environment for our people. The diversity in gender, ethnicity, • Rain water harvesting at Menara MBMR • Paper recycling for production religion and culture has been one of our (monitored by MBMR Properties of goods. strengths in crafting strong workforce. With Sdn Bhd). • Reinforce policies, regulations, different knowledge, ability, experiences • Water recycling for manufacturing incentives and financing structures and culture, our people are more than just chiller systems. to support the implementation. and individual who not only knows about themselves but also about others. As a Minimising Waste Social result, it creates respect and sincerity in Recycling is the first thing that comes In MBMR, our focus on creating a their professional relationships. to mind when we think of minimising sustainable and successful workplace that waste because waste is highly visible and is able to promote wellbeing is managed Healthier Workplace for some reason it is easy to manage. In through understanding what our people A healthy workplace environment will fact, office waste is often recyclable but need not only at work but also from the only be ideal if it is paired with a positive this will need efforts from everyone in place they live. Our social sustainability outcome that is maintained progressively. the organisation. Our team has been combines the physical realm with the Our people’s motivation and happiness practising a comprehensive office recycling social world, including infrastructure, social are the most important factors in strategy in order for our business to amenities, engagement, freedom and creating a healthy and a happy workplace achieve “zero waste to landfill”. Therefore, rights for the people. here are some of the initiatives that have been implemented, continuously monitored From the business perspective, we integrate and newly applied to meet this goal: our social sustainability by understanding the impacts of cooperation of people and • Ban of plastics usage by not allowing society. It may not significantly reflect in bottled water/drinks to be taken into the triple bottom line, but it evaluates the the workplace. person’s performance which affects the • Reusing discards such as boxes, Group’s business performance. With the printing papers and files. growing awareness of the challenges of • Reduce scheduled waste especially fragility, persistent inequality and racial chemical or oil spills at workplace. discrimination, it works alongside economic • Waste water treatment. and environmental sustainability. As part of
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environment. Their productivity and the practices of new normal at work. guidelines and on group rotation basis. efficiency are easily influenced by their Protecting our people’s health and In relation to the situation, the management working environment. safety has always been a top priority, and supervisory teams are trained to especially during this crisis. During ensure that the workforce’s health and Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the first stage of this pandemic, our safety are always being monitored closely. our workplace culture has been bound by Group had fully implemented work- Our responsibilities include ensuring our requirements of social distancing, tight from-home basis and currently more people adheres to the following: medical screening, stringent standard than 50% of our workforce are working operating procedures (“SOP”) as well as from office by strictly following SOP • Wearing of masks at all times and gloves w h e n n e e d e d . • Following the provided SOPs. • Pre-entry health and thermal screening. • Ensure social distancing during working or even during rest hour. 2019 • Encourage our people to frequently and FAHB 256 86 thoroughly clean and sanitise their work station, as needed. 2020 Our duties in ensuring our care to our 219 79 people are not limited by just providing hand sanitisers, face masks, gloves, soap and water, but also to ensure we engage a 2019 cleaning and sanitising services to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19. 554 245 DMSB Every company has their own corporate 2020 culture that determines its value and it can create a positive workplace culture. In 550 241 MBMR, we believe that a great company culture can keep employees productive and even the business to grow by 2019 retaining knowledgeable, experienced and performing employees. 245 24 OMI Community Engagement 2020 MBMR’s business contributes to the economic livelihoods of the communities 150 22 within the areas which we operate. We create direct and indirect employment opportunities, responsible to pay taxes 2019 to the government for infrastructure and community investment and also deliver 108 28 HASB our contributions through our corporate activities all year long. Our approach 2020 to community engagement strategy is owned and driven by our local businesses 54 27 which are closest to our communities by providing the necessary.
2019 During the pandemic, our community
214 171 engagement campaigns and programmes AHSB are focused on creating awareness on the importance of safety and health. 2020 We are continuously involved in sharing 78 104 information and always look forward to providing the best safety precaution to our community and educating the Male Female Male and Female Employees 2019 - 2020 community on topics related to safety
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new areas of their interest to be more efficient in facing future challenges.
COVID-19 has altered our way of life and even our learning experiences. During the pandemic, our benefits and development made steady progress. We continue to improve our human skills through online courses, such as sales, marketing, management, coaching and even improving knowledge in information technology. At the same time, MBMR never ignores safety, health education and training for our people. A COVID-19 Emergency Response Team has been established to monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 situation within and around the Group.
Minimising Injuries As part of our safety and health objectives, we aim to minimise injuries and accidents in the workplace. The well-being of our people is of utmost importance to us, which is why we ensure that everyone is well educated and that we pledge and health during this pandemic. In 2020, Staff Benefits and Development to minimise injuries. By promoting a the pandemic may have slowed down Our employees are our greatest asset, work environment unfavourable to the physical activities, but we have conducted and knowing the importance of their risk, we consistently apply the most various activities at almost all levels of the future values, our investment in their stringent safety risk policies and keep community virtually. We are committed talent is vital towards continued growth our management teams abreast of to balancing our business needs with and success of our businesses. As our our Group-wide goal of zero deaths. the support for community growth and business landscape becomes more Everyone must be accountable for well-being. It is important for us to take a and more competitive, it is imperative more strategic approach to planning our to improve employee performance in future investment programs related to our changing markets. The general term “staff activities and areas of activity. Some of development and training” are no longer the events include: an added benefit to our employees, but are vital to the company’s growth and • Physical participation in the sustainability. international car carnival by Federal Auto Holdings Berhad. This has The benefits and value of training and given us the opportunity to meet our development have a knock-on effect. community and share our products Competitiveness in leadership and information during the carnival. confidence can effectively influence • Donation to Pertubuhan Kebajikan the performance of our employees Islam Peribadi Mulia, Sungai Kantan, rather than satisfaction with normal Kajang by Autoliv Hirotako Sdn. Bhd. achievement. It generates job satisfaction The donation is part of our corporate and commitment, resulting in workforce social responsibility. improvements that lead to a profitable • Launch of Daihatsu X FTS – a corporate business. Management plays its part social responsibility collaboration with by ensuring that the training offered is FTS known as “Rewilding Roadshow” aligned with the company’s current trend Phase 2. and future workplace skills that can • Sponsorship for Pertubuhan Orang support the company’s goals. We always Cacat Sarawak (POCS) - renewal of understand the importance of investment POCS existing signboard. in human capital; thus, we encourage our • Blood Donation Programme 2020 with people to keep themselves updated with National Blood Centre. the latest trend, skills and knowledge of
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achieving this objective and for improving and are important to our aptitude in activities. safety conditions in the workplace. With sustainability growth. Thus, effective • Respect – Share our values by respect to the above, we always keep our management of stakeholder engagement respecting others. employees aware of the hazards around focus on attending the expectation of them in the workplace. The following are the stakeholders. Our Shareholders some of our initiatives: • Long-term stability – Improve As such, we have briefly outlined as below business growth to enhance • Ongoing reminder, education and how we engage with our stakeholders. competitive positioning in the market. awareness which are scheduled ahead Further details can be found in our full • Responsible – Managing investments of time on an annual basis. sustainability report. and business risks. • Health screening and blood donation • Compliance – To ensure the business program. Our Employees complies with the regulatory • Distribution and supply of face masks • Work Environment – Stay free of requirements. to all employees. harassment and discrimination. • Disclosure – True and fair in our • Supply of hand sanitisers to all • Positive Culture – Harmoniously reporting. employees. working with respect, trust and • Ensure that all facilities are well integrity. Our Business Partners and Suppliers maintained and safe to be used. • Opportunities – Encouragement from • Ethical practices – Against bribery • Continuous communication on safety the top to enhance skills, knowledge and corruption. and awareness such as group briefing, and education. • Honesty – Transparent in all business WhatsApp group, email reminders, • Rewards – Fair assessment and dealings. posters. performance based. • Relationship – Long-term and mutually • Chemical spillage audit. beneficial. • Fire drill training. Our Customers • Values – Exchanging and sharing of • Safety campaign by NIOSH. • Products and services – Ensure to be knowledge and experiences. • CPR and AED training. safe, reliable and cost-effective. • Monthly audit for fire equipment and • Our values – To continuously improve first aid. to meet the expectation. STAKEHOLDER’S • Compliance – To comply with the ENGAGEMENT Our Stakeholders regulatory requirements. At MBMR, we believe that our reputation In MBMR, our stakeholders hold the key to • Effectiveness – Responsive and has always been based on the way we the success of the business and social responsible to any enquiries. conduct our business and share our values environment. Therefore, keeping our with our stakeholders. It is therefore crucial good reputation with our stakeholders Our Communities for us to ensure that all our activities take is crucial. Our business interacts with • Contribution – Sharing our knowledge place with integrity and respect to others. a vast range of stakeholders on a daily and wealth as necessary. It is an invaluable asset as delivering our basis. Most of our stakeholders are • Engagement – Participate and values to our stakeholders is part of our direct contributors in our value chain supportive of the surrounding people, our brands and our brand image. 21
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Maintaining that reputation requires a EVENTS DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY high standard of conduct and strong communication with our stakeholders. Annual General Yearly meeting with the members Once a year Our engagement activities continued Meeting (AGM) or shareholders, where new Board throughout the year 2020. Details on Members are elected, presentation stakeholder participation will be disclosed of the company’s financial in our sustainability report. performance and other activities are reported. We also share our future Materiality Matters plan during this meeting to ensure our stakeholders are aware of the Our world is uncertain and ever-changing. business development. As a result, it is relative importance for us to identify our materiality matters to help us on sustainability issues that matter most to our business, our people and our Analyst Briefing Simultaneously with the release Twice a year stakeholders. of our quarterly results to Bursa Malaysia. The briefings attended Each year, we conduct a materiality by financial analysts, fund assessment to help ensure our strategy is managers and research analysts focused in the right areas. This process to gain further insight and review is to assess the changing sustainability of the presented results. It will facilitate the attendees to landscape and to understand and prioritise produce their reports which are the issues that matter to us and people further published for the public or who is related to us. This assessment will investors and media. also help us to evolve our strategy and tailor our reporting so that it integrates and aligns with the interests and needs of our business, people and stakeholders. Events with Events organised with the local At least Authorities authorities and regulators in once a year sharing our knowledge with Our sustainability team uses our the community. We have been evaluation of materiality to identify priority updating our activities and sustainability issues throughout the always ensure we comply to the Group. As our stakeholders’ expectations authorities requirements. increase, our material issues will also be updated and new issues will be added to our matrix. Information collected Media Releases Consistently been sharing our Quarterly and updates will be provided to our events, quarterly results and any stakeholders through our sustainability other business development reports. However, given that we have a related news with our shareholders and stakeholders variety of means of communication, we through media coverage. also tackle many other issues outside of our reporting cycle. Assessing materiality helps us understand the significance of the Websites Our website - www.mbmr.com.my, issues, which will also help us in planning provides information on the and Email our engagement with stakeholders. company’s subsidiaries, business Indirectly, this will steer us to develop our partners, associates and updated strategy to better meet the expectations information on our business of our stakeholders by focusing on their performance. needs and interests in our report. Currently, we are in the midst of updating our website and looking Any matters that impact our business forward to new looks in 2021. significantly across the Group, be it costs, risks, productivity, product quality, services, We also can be reached at our people and all matters important [email protected] to ease our to our stakeholders are also important investors, suppliers, contractors to us. To date, these results have identified and the community to 13 significant issues. These issues will communicate with us. be reported in our matrix in the next reporting cycle and the details of these issues can be found in our comprehensive sustainability report.
Annual Report 2020 27 PROFILE OF DIRECTORS
Y. Bhg. Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid bin Salleh Aged 61, Male, Malaysian Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director Mr. Ng Seng Kong Aged 66, Male, Malaysian Mr. Low Hin Non-Independent Choong Non-Executive Aged 59, Male, Director Malaysian Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
28 Annual Report 2020 Ms. Wong Fay Lee Aged 57, Female, Y. Bhg. Dato’ Malaysian Anwar bin Non-Independent Haji @ Aji Non-Executive Aged 70, Male, Director Malaysian Senior Encik Independent Muhammad Non-Executive Lukman bin Director Musa @ Hussain Aged 45, Male, Malaysian Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
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Y. Bhg. Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid bin Salleh • Director of Oriental Metal Industries (M) Sdn Bhd • Director of MBMR Properties Sdn Bhd Aged 61, Male, Malaysian • Director of Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director • Director of CathRx Ltd • Director of Reliance Business Solutions Sdn Bhd Qualifications • Director of Rosen Sdn Bhd • Diploma in Civil Engineering, University Technology MARA,
Shah Alam Membership of Board Committees in MBMR: • Degree in Civil Engineering, University Technology MARA, • Long Term Incentive Plan Committee (Chairman) Shah Alam • Group Transformation Committee (Member) • Executive Diploma in Business Administration, University of
Central Lancashire, United Kingdom. Date Appointed to the Board • 18 May 2001 Working Experience / Other Directorships Present: • Director of Universiti Teknologi Mara Holding (UiTMH) Mr. Ng Seng Kong Past: Aged 66, Male, Malaysian • Group Advisor New Business Development of Ingress Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Corporation Berhad • President & Chief Executive Officer of Perusahaan Otomobil Qualifications Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) from 2013 to 2018 • Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified • Managing Director of Perodua from 2009 to 2012 Accountants, United Kingdom • Executive Director of Strategic Marketing Group, UMW Toyota • Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Motor Sdn Bhd from 2007 to 2009 Accountants, United Kingdom • Executive Director of Strategic Planning Group, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd in 2006 • Member of Chartered Global Management Accountant • Executive Director, Sales Group of UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd from 2004 to 2005 Working Experience / Other Directorships • Director, Human Capital Group of UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Present: from 2001 to 2003 • Managing Director of UMS Holdings Berhad • General Manager, HR and Administration of UMW Toyota Motor • Managing Director of UMS Corporation Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd from 1996 to 2001 • Chairman of Hirotako Holdings Berhad • Manager, Property and Facilities of UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd • Chairman of Oriental Metal Industries (M) Sdn Bhd from 1992 to 1996 • Director of Federal Auto Holdings Berhad • Property and Purchasing Manager of Utusan Melayu (M) Sdn Bhd • Director of MBMR Properties Sdn Bhd in 1992 • Director of Teck See Plastic Sdn Bhd • Property and Maintenance Manager of Techart Sdn Bhd from • Director of Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 1985 to 1991 • Director of Hino Motors Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Project Engineer of Techart Sdn Bhd from 1983 to 1985 Past: Membership of Board Committees in MBMR: • Financial Controller in MKS Sdn Bhd from 1980 to 1981 • Audit and Risk Management Committee (Member) • Auditor of a chartered accounting firm in London from 1975 to 1979 • Nominating and Remuneration Committee (Chairman) • Group Transformation Committee (Chairman) Membership of Board Committees in MBMR: • Long Term Incentive Plan Committee (Member) Date Appointed to the Board • 29 May 2019 Date Appointed to the Board • 1 October 2015
Mr. Low Hin Choong Aged 59, Male, Malaysian Y. Bhg. Dato’ Anwar bin Haji @ Aji Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Aged 70, Male, Malaysian Senior Independent Non-Executive Director Qualifications • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Computer Qualifications Science (Hons), Universityof Belfast, United Kingdom • Master of Arts, International Studies, Ohio University, United States of America Working Experience / Other Directorships • Bachelor of Economics (Hons), University of Malaya, Malaysia Present: • Director of Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Working Experience / Other Directorships • Director of Federal Auto Holdings Berhad Present: • Director of Hirotako Holdings Berhad • Chairman of Zelan Berhad
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• Director of CIMB Principal Asset Management Berhad • Internal Auditor of Habib Bank AG Zurich from 2002 to 2003 • Senior Auditor of John Cumming Ross, Ltd in 2001 Past: • Senior Auditor of Andersen & Co, Malaysia (formerly known • Chairman of Faber Group Berhad from 2001 to 2008 as Arthur Andersen & Co) from 1998 to 2001 • Various management positions in Khazanah Nasional Berhad from 1994 to 2004 including Managing Director position. Membership of Board Committees in MBMR: • Special Assistant to the Secretary General of Ministry of • Audit and Risk Management Committee (Member) Finance from 1993 to 1994 • Group Transformation Committee (Member) • Principal Assistant Secretary in the Finance Division, Federal Treasury under Ministry of Finance from 1991 to 1993 Date Appointed to the Board • Deputy Director of Petroleum Development Division under • 28 January 2019 Prime Minister’s Department from 1986 to 1991 • Attachment with Investment Division of the Malaysian Tobacco Company Berhad under the British Malaysia Industry & Trade Association training scheme from 1984 to 1985 Ms. Wong Fay Lee • Principal Assistant Secretary in Foreign Investment Division, Aged 57, Female, Malaysian Economic Planning Unit under Prime Minister’s Department Non-Independent Non-Executive Director from 1982 to 1984 • Principal Assistant Secretary in Economic & International Qualifications Division, Federal Treasury under Ministry of Finance from • Bachelor’s Degree in Law, University of Sydney 1980 to 1981 • Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investments, • Principal Assistant Secretary in Budget Division, Federal Securities Institute Australia Treasury under Ministry of Finance from 1978 to 1980 • Assistant Director in Industries Division under Ministry of Working Experience / Other Directorships International Trade & Industry from 1973 to 1978 Present: • Chairman of Federal Auto Holdings Berhad Membership of Board of Committees in MBMR: • Director of Apex Investment Services Berhad • Audit and Risk Management Committee (Chairman) • Director of Med-Bumikar Mara Sdn Bhd • Nominating and Remuneration Committee (Member) • Director of Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd • Long Term Incentive Plan Committee (Member) Past: Date Appointed to the Board: • Group Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance of MBM Resources • 16 January 2018 Berhad from 2011 to 2018 • Managing Director of Federal Auto Holdings Berhad from 2016 to 2017 • Executive Director of MBM Resources Berhad from Encik Muhammad Lukman bin Musa @ Hussain 2014 to 2017 Aged 45, Male, Malaysian • Risk Management Consultant of Clearing Division of the Hong Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd from 2001 to 2002 • CEO of Malaysian Derivatives Clearing House Berhad from Qualifications 1995 to 2000 • Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in • Manager, Law Reform and Product Development of Malaysian England and Wales Securities Commission from 1993 to 1995 • Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants • Solicitor with Mallesons Stephen Jaques (Sydney and South East • Bachelor degree in Accountancy Studies, University of Asia) from 1987 to 1992 Portsmouth, United Kingdom Membership of Board Committees in MBMR: Working Experience / Other Directorships • Nominating and Remuneration Committee (Member) Present: • Group Transformation Committee (Member) • Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Audit Committee of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad Date Appointed to the Board • Advisor of ECS Solutions Sdn Bhd • 29 May 2019
Past: • Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of MARA Corporation Sdn Bhd from 2016 to 2019 Notes: • Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Unitar Capital 1. Save as disclosed, none of the Directors has any family relationship Sdn Bhd from 2012 to 2016 with any Director and/or major shareholders of the Company. • Advisor of ECS Solutions Sdn Bhd from 2011 to 2012 2. None of the Directors has any conflict of interest with the Company. • Audit and Assurance Director of Ernst & Young from 3. Other than traffic offences, none of the Directors have been convicted 2008 to 2011 of any offences within the past five years nor have been imposed • Manager under Banking and Capital Market Group of any public sanction or penalty by the relevant regulatory bodies Ernst & Young LLP, London from 2003 to 2008 during the financial year 2020.
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MANAGEMENT TEAM PROFILE
Department, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd • Audit Manager of Ernst & Young • Coordinator, MD’s Office, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Date Appointed to MBMR • Manager – Market Planning, UMW Toyota • 1st November 2016 Motor Sdn Bhd • Marketing Manager, UMW Engineering Sdn Bhd • Strategic Planning & Business Development Manager, UMW Auto Parts Sdn Bhd • Marketing Administration Executive, En. Muhammad Fateh Teh bin UMW Heavy Equipment Group Abdullah • Corporate Planning & Project Executive, Aged 50, Male, Malaysian UMW Corporation Sdn Bhd President & Chief Executive Officer • Economic Analyst, Federation of Malaysia Manufacturers (FMM) Qualifications En. Ijlal bin Mohd Nadzir Date Appointed to MBMR • Bachelor of Economic, International Aged 44, Male, Malaysian • 8th February 2021 Islamic University Malaysia Director, Transformation Office • London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Higher – Business Statistics Qualifications • Six Sigma – Champion Training, • B. A. (Hons) Accounting and Financial Motorola University Studies, University of Exter, UK • Certified Training Professional, Working Experience / Other ARTDO-ITD International Directorships • Member, Society for Human Resource Present: Management • President & Chief Executive Officer of • Member, International Coaching Federation MBM Resources Berhad • Director of Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Working Experience / Other • Director of Federal Auto Holdings Berhad Directorships • Director of Teck See Plastic Sdn Bhd Ms Chin Tze Fui @ Annie Chin Present: • Director of MBMR Properties Sdn Bhd Aged 52, Female, Malaysian • Director, Transformation Office Chief Financial Officer Past: Past: • Head, Automotive Distribution Division, Qualifications • Board of Trustees of Kelab Belia Kalsom Hicom Holdings Berhad (HHB) – Holding • Bachelor of Science in Accounting (The Kalsom Movement) company of listed DRB-Hicom Berhad (Honours), Oklahoma State University, • Director/Head, Group Human Capital of • Director, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) United State of America. MARA Corporation Sdn Bhd • Director, Isuzu Motors Sdn Bhd (IMSB) • Member of Malaysian Institute of • Director of UNITAR Academy Sdn Bhd • Director, Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) Accountants (MIA) • Director, Vice Chancellor’s Office of • Director, EON Auto Mart Sdn Bhd UNITAR International University • Director, Euromobil Sdn Bhd Working Experience / Other • Head of Collaboration of Arise Asia Sdn Bhd • Director, Hicom Auto Sdn Bhd Directorships • Vice President, Strategic Human Capital • Director, AVIS Malaysia Present: Management of Khazanah National Berhad • Director, ACM • Chief Financial Officer of MBM Resources • Consultant of Mercer Human Capital • Director, DRB-Hicom Commercial Berhad Consulting Vehicles Sdn Bhd (DHCV) • Director, DRB-Hicom Auto Solution Past: Date Appointed to MBMR Sdn Bhd • Acting President & Chief Executive • 4th February 2020 • Senior General Manager – Sales & Officer of MBM Resources Berhad Marketing Division, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd • Group Financial Controller of MBM • General Manager – Sales Division, Perodua Resources Berhad Notes: The above management team have no Sales Sdn Bhd • Partner of Annbren Management & family relationship with any Director and/or major • Deputy General Manager – Sales Consultancy Services shareholder of the Company, have no conflict of interest with the Company, have not been Operations, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd • Group Financial Controller of Scomi convicted of any offences, other than traffic • Senior Manager – Sales Planning Group Berhad offences, within the past five years, nor imposed Department, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd • Regional Financial Controller of Scomi any public sanctions or penalty by the relevant • Senior Manager – Distribution Group Berhad, Oilfield services regulatory bodies during the financial year 2020.
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Corporate Governance Overview Statement
The Board of Directors of MBMR (“Board”) is committed to achieving high standards of corporate governance throughout the Group and to the highest level of integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings. This commitment is demonstrated in the Board’s decision for the Group to embark on a journey of transformation wherein “Strengthening Governance” was earmarked as one of the five core objectives of the Transformation Programme.
This Corporate Governance Overview Statement (“CG Overview Statement”) sets out MBMR’s application of the principles and recommendations of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2017 (“MCCG”) throughout the financial year ended 31 December 2020 and is to be read together with the MBMR Corporate Governance Report 2020 (“CG Report”) which is available on the Company’s website at www.mbmr.com.my.
This CG Overview Statement is presented based on the following three principles of the MCCG:
i. Board leadership and effectiveness; ii. Effective audit and risk management; and iii. Integrity in corporate reporting and meaningful relationship with stakeholders,
and highlights practices that best illustrates compliance with the MCCG, which the Board believes is the foundation of continuous and sustainable business growth and not merely to meet regulatory requirements. At the same time, departures from the prescribed practices are identified, explained and presented with alternative practices undertaken by the Company to achieve the intended outcomes as envisioned by the MCCG.
Compliance with MCCG
The Board is of the opinion that the Group has, in all material aspects, complied with the principles and practices set out in the MCCG for the financial year ended 31 December 2020, apart from departures on the following practices:-