Creating a Diverse Growth Platform
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Creating a Diverse Growth Platform ANNUAL REPORT 2008 Cover Rationale We’re in the business of education, of moulding our students, shaping their dreams and instilling them with the skills and knowledge so as to ensure they reach their full potential and realise their ambitions for the future. This year’s cover utilises plasticine as a symbol of the way we shape our students to be the best they can be. Plasticine, in its original form, is malleable whilst still retaining its form once sculpted, and it never hardens or dries. This is truly reflected in the development and continuous learning of our students. Our way of educating is distinctive in that we take the best practices, passionate staff and years of experience to optimise the way we teach. We are influencing lives and shaping the future of our nation. Contents 02 SEGi Upgraded to University College 22 Directors’ Profiles 04 Our Vision & Mission 26 The Management Team 05 Corporate Information 28 Heads of Centres & Business Units 06 Notice of Annual General Meeting 32 Consortium of Global Partners 09 Statement Accompanying Notice 37 Partner Professional Bodies of Annual General Meeting 40 What the Press Says 12 Chairman’s Statement 42 Awards & Recognition 16 Insights from Senior Management 48 Success Stories 20 Board of Directors 52 The SEGi Family 56 SEGi Education and Training Programmes 85 Corporate Governance Statement 62 Infrastructure and Facilities Upgrading 91 Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities 65 Looking Beyond Our Shores 92 Audit Committee Report 66 Special Projects 95 Statement on Internal Control 68 Research and Development 97 Financial Statements 72 Corporate Social Responsibility 155 Group Properties 78 Employee Welfare 157 Analysis of Shareholdings 79 Calendar of Events Form of Proxy 84 Financial Highlights SEGi Education Network SEGi Upgraded to University College 0 On 11th June 2008 SEGi College Malaysia was invited by the Ministry of Higher Education, under section 22 of the Private Higher Education Act 1996, to upgrade to status of University College. The invitation letter, signed by Minister of Higher Education, YB Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin on 8th of April 2008, proposed the name SEGi University College following the upgrade. Speaking at a simple but significant ceremony to hand over the certificate, The Minister of Higher Education, YB Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin said that “the upgrade to status of University College reflects the growth and achievement of SEGi, which today has emerged as one of the most successful private higher education institution in Malaysia and internationally.” • SEG International Bhd • SEGi upgraded to university college University Putra Malaysia’s former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, The newly upgraded University College also aims to encourage 0 Professor Dr. Muhamad bin Awang has been appointed as the research and development culture among its academic staff, first Vice-Chancellor of the new University College. Prior to this, particularly in projects that cross-fertilise among different faculties. Prof. Muhamad was attached to the Ministry of Higher Education The publication of the inaugural SEGi Review reflects the new as an advisor. direction of SEGi. “The invitation by the Ministry is another feather in SEGi’s cap. SEGi is poised to offer more programmes other than its traditional It marks the beginning of a new chapter of SEGi’s development business, accountancy and engineering programmes. Recently as a leading provider of industry relevant qualifications that are announced, the Group is looking at moving towards offering globally recognised,” said Dato’ Clement Hii, the then Group Chief programmes in the areas of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Executive Officer. Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. “Being invited to upgrade to University College status indicates “We have already launched our Pharmacy, Dental and Nursing that we have met stringent quality requirements assessed by the Programme. We have begun conducting the 2+2 Master of Ministry, and we are honoured by the trust placed on SEGi in Pharmacy in collaboration with the University of Sunderland. complementing the efforts of the government in making Malaysia Plans are also underway to offer medicine and dentistry degrees a hub of educational excellence,” Hii added. in collaboration with partner universities in India and worldwide. I am confident SEGi will grow further in status and programmes. As According to Prof. Muhamad, among the requirements met by well as these new developments, we are excited by the prospect SEGi are top-notch teaching and learning facilities available at of developing our own home-grown SEGi undergraduate and its flagship campus. The RM150 million campus, launched on postgraduate degree programmes,” enthused Prof. Muhamad. 18 February 2008 by the then Prime Minister, YB Tun Abdullah Bin Haji Ahmad Badawi, with full-fledged infrastructure including Consistent with its tagline “Passion Guided Industry Driven state-of-the-art laboratories, student residence blocks, a University”, care is taken to ensure that programmes available at sports & recreational complex, is able to provide a complete the University College are recognised by the industry, particularly learning experience for up to 12,000 students, both local and its professional bodies, both in Malaysia and overseas. international. SEGi will continue to collaborate with its consortium of global “Of course the academic team plays a crucial role in our upgrade universities in other disciplines in areas of product development, as to University College status as well. Aside from possessing the well as providing pathways for its students to obtain internationally right academic qualifications and industry experience, our faculty recognised degrees. members undergo continuous upgrading and training. Plans are in motion to recruit and upgrade the qualifications of its academic With these firm plans, SEGi is poised to take a quantum leap staff to PhD level in the next few years,” Prof. Muhamad added. growth in the near future. • SEG International Bhd • Our Vision & Mission 0 VISION We aspire to be the leading educational institution with global emphasis. MISSION To empower learners with educational and training excellence relevant to industry needs in contributing positively to global communities. • SEG International Bhd • Corporate Information BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGISTERED OFFICE 0 Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin 6th Floor, SEGi University College Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas No. 9, Jalan Teknologi Independent Non-Executive Chairman Taman Sains Selangor Kota Damansara, PJU 5 Dato’ (Dr.) Patrick Teoh Seng Foo 47810 Petaling Jaya Executive Deputy Chairman/President Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel : +603-6145 2752 Dato’ Clement Hii Chii Kok Fax : +603-6145 2755 Group Managing Director Lee Kok Cheng STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING Group Chief Executive Officer Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Amos Siew Boon Yeong Main Board Independent Non-Executive Director Simon Hue Fook Chuan AUDITORS Independent Non-Executive Director Horwath Tony Foo San Kan Level 16 Tower C Independent Non-Executive Director Megan Avenue II 12 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng 50450 Kuala Lumpur COMPANY SECRETARIES Tel : +603 2166 0000 Fax : +603 2166 1000 Chong Poh Yee (MIA 7620) REGISTRAR Hew Ling Sze (MAICSA 7010381) Symphony Share Registrars Sdn Bhd Level 26 Menara Multi-Purpose Capital Square No. 8 Jalan Munshi Abdullah 50100 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2721 2222 Fax : +603 2721 2530/1 • SEG International Bhd • Notice of Annual General Meeting 0 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Twenty-Third Annual General Meeting of SEG International Bhd (“SEGi” or “the Company”) will be held at Level 2, Right Wing, SEGi University College, No. 9, Jalan Teknologi, Taman Sains Selangor, Kota Damansara, PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan on Wednesday, 24 June 2009 at 10.30 a.m. for the following purposes:- AS ORDINARY BUSINESS 1. To receive and adopt the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2008 and the Directors’ and Auditors’ Reports thereon. (Ordinary Resolution 1) 2. To declare a final dividend of 3 sen per ordinary share less income tax at 25% for the year ended 31 December 2008 as recommended by the Directors in their Report. (Ordinary Resolution 2) 3. To approve the payment of Directors’ fees for the year ended 31 December 2008. (Ordinary Resolution 3) 4. To re-elect the following Directors retiring in accordance with Article 86 of the Company’s Articles of Association:- (a) Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat Khas (Ordinary Resolution 4) (b) Mr. Amos Siew Boon Yeong (Ordinary Resolution 5) 5. To re-appoint Messrs. Horwath as Auditors of the Company and authorise the Directors to fix their remuneration. (Ordinary Resolution 6) • SEG International Bhd • notice of annual general meeting AS SPECIAL BUSINESS does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total issued and 0 To consider and if thought fit, to pass the following resolutions:- paid-up share capital of the Company for the time being; an amount not exceeding the Company’s latest audited retained 6. Authority to allot and issue shares pursuant to Section profit of RM16,201,000 and share premium account of 132D of the Companies Act, 1965 RM35,876,000 as at 31 December 2008, be allocated by the Company for the Proposed Share Buy-Back AND THAT in “THAT pursuant to Section 132D of the Companies Act, respect of each purchase of SEGi Shares, the Directors shall 1965, the Directors be and are hereby empowered to issue