Sustainability and Governance Report
Corporate GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Rule 1207 (6)(b) and (6)(c), the Audit Committee undertook the review of the independence and objectivity of the auditors as well as reviewing the non-audit services
provided by the incumbent auditors, and the aggregate amount of audit fees paid to them. During the current financial year, there was no non-audit related work carried out by the
incumbent auditors, hence there was no fee paid in this respect. The Audit Committee is satisfied that neither their independence nor their objectivity is put at risk, and that they
are still able to meet the audit requirements and statutory obligations of the Company. Accordingly, the Audit Committee has recommended the re-appointment of the auditors at
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting ("AGM') of the Company. In recommending the re-appointment of the auditors, the Audit Committee considered and reviewed a variety
of factors including adequacy of resources, experience of supervisory and professional staff to be assigned to the audit, and size and complexity of the Group, its businesses and
operations.
Pursuant to Rule 1207 (6)(a), the fees payable to auditors is set out in Note 8 on page 70 of this Annual Report.
The AC has nominated Ernst & Young LLP ("EY") for re-appointment as external auditors of the Company at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The AC noted there were no
non-audit services rendered in FY2019 and FY2020 and there were no non-audit fees payable to the Company's external auditors in FY2019 and FY2020.
The Company is in compliance with Rules 712, 715 and 716 of the Listing Manual of the SGX-ST.
The AC has the power to conduct or authorise investigations into any matter within the AC's scope of responsibility. The AC is also authorised to obtain professional advice if it deems
necessary to discharge its responsibilities. Such expenses are to be borne by the Company.
The AC has full access to and co-operation of the Company's management and has full discretion to invite any director or executive officer to attend meetings, and has been given
reasonable resources to enable it to discharge its functions.
The Audit Committee also met with the External as well as the Internal Auditors during the year, without the presence of Management, and have received assurances from both the
External and Internal Auditors, that they have been accorded full cooperation from all employees of the group and its subsidiaries and have been given full access to all documents
as and when required.
SHAREHOLDERS RIGHTS AND ENGAGEMENT
Principle 11: Shareholder Rights and Conduct of General Meeting
The Company treats all Shareholders fairly and equitably in order to enable them to exercise Shareholders' rights and have the opportunity to communicate their views
on matters affecting the Company. The Company gives its Shareholders a balanced and understandable assessment of its performance, position and prospects.
Principle 12: Engagement with shareholders
The Company communicates regularly with its Shareholders and facilitates the participation of Shareholders during general meetings and other dialogues to allow
Shareholders to communicate their views on various matters affecting the Company.
Principle 13: Engagement with stakeholders
The Board adopts an inclusive approach by considering and balancing the needs and interests of material Stakeholders, as part of its overall responsibility to ensure that
the best interests of the Company are served.
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