Investor Relations and Shareholders Communication

The key elements of good corporate governance are transparency and accountability to all stakeholders which involves communication of clear and relevant information. As such, the Company supports the Code's principle to encourage shareholders and investors' participation and is committed to regular and proactive communication with shareholders and investors.

The Board recognizes the importance of regular and timely dissemination of information to shareholders and investors via its annual report, circulars, quarterly financial reports, newsletters, press releases and corporate announcements made to Bursa Securities during the year. Established procedures are also in place to ensure that material information is released in an accurate and timely manner.

On a periodic basis, management engages with analysts and fund managers to provide updates on the Group's financial results, corporate and business developments, regulatory issues as well as changes in operating environment which may impact the Group's operations. In addition, management participates in investment road-shows and conferences attended by fund managers, analysts and retail investors who are briefed and updated on the business operations, financial performance and corporate developments of the Group via a combination of one-on-one meetings, group presentations and question-and-answer sessions.

The Company is dedicated to enhance its overall investor relations function and achieving adequate profiling. As such, management supports the investor relations programme under the joint initiative of Bursa Securities and Malaysian Investor Relations Association as well as engaging in specific online distribution channels in order to reach out to the investing community. Through its investor relations portal service provider, the Company expanded its outreach to investors by featuring the Company on certain financial and share trading portals.

Shareholders also have the opportunity to communicate their views and engage with the Board and the Senior Management at the AGM. Every opportunity is given to the shareholders to seek clarification from the Board members and the Senior Management on all issues relevant to the Group at the AGM.

This dedicated investor relations website is maintained to also provide inter alia business and corporate information, financial and stock information as well as current developments of the Group. Shareholders seeking the Group's updates are able to do so through subscription of email alerts on this website and communication with the Group's investor relations unit via email.

The Board has identified Datuk Syed Ahmad Khalid bin Syed Mohammed as the Senior Independent Director to whom queries or concerns by shareholders concerning the Group may be conveyed. Please click on Investor Contact for details.