The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rexit Berhad (the “Company”) is committed in ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance and regards corporate governance as important principles and practices to be upheld. The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively “Group”) continuously strive to ensure that good corporate governance is implemented and carried out by the Group, with the ultimate objective of adopting good governance practices as an integral part of its business culture.
The Board Charter affirms the Board’s commitment and remains fully resolved to employing the principles of integrity, transparency and professionalism to ensure the practice of good corporate governance that will safeguard and enhance shareholders’ investment and value and at the same time protect the interests of its stakeholders, by embedding sustainability policies in its business.
The Board shall actively strive and be collectively responsible to promote the success of the Group by directing and supervising its business and affairs.
In addition to fulfilling its commitment for increased shareholder value, the Board shall endeavour to uphold the interests of the Group’s customers, employees, suppliers and to the communities where it operates, but bearing in mind the circumstances and requirements for successful business. The Board has a formal schedule of matters reserved to itself for decisions, including the overall Group strategy and direction as well as significant financial matters. There is a clear division of responsibilities between the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Independent Non-Executive Directors.
The duties, powers and functions of the Board are governed by the Constitution of the Company, the Companies Act 2016, and other regulatory guidelines and requirements that are in force.
Directors should consult the Company Secretary and / or the Chairman, as required, for any clarifications on their responsibilities and duties and any dealings from which potential conflict of interest situation may arise.
The Chairman is primarily responsible for the leadership, effectiveness, conduct and governance of the Board. The responsibilities of the Chairman, amongst others, are as follows:-
The Chief Executive Officer has executive responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the company’s business and shall implement policies, strategies and decisions approved by the Board. He shall be accountable and responsible for the management functions of the Company and/or Group including conduct and discipline, and for its results and performance thereof.
The role of the Chief Executive Officer can be summarised as follows:-
The Board shall consist of individuals who possess diverse experiences, knowledge, qualifications, and expertise besides having high standards of professionalism and integrity. The size of the Board should facilitate the making of informed and sound decisions. At all times, the Board shall have a balanced composition of Executive Directors and, with one-third (1/3) Independent Non-Executive Directors, as required by the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”).
The Independent Directors shall provide independent judgment and objectivity without being subordinated to operational considerations. The Independent Directors help to uphold the interests of all shareholders and not only the interests of a particular group, and that all relevant matters and issues are objectively and impartially considered by the Board. The views and opinions of the Independent Directors shall carry significant weight in the Board’s decision-making process.
The Board assesses the independence of the Independent Directors annually by taking into consideration of their disclosed interests and having regard to the criteria for assessing the independence of Directors under the annual Board Assessment. A separate assessment for Independent Directors is also undertaken when any new interest or relationships develops.
The tenure of an Independent Director shall not exceed a cumulative term of twelve (12) years. Upon completion of the 12 years, an Independent Director may continue to serve on the Board subject to the Director’s redesignation as a Non-Independent Director.
Candidates for appointment to the Board and Senior Management are selected after taking into consideration the mix of skills, experience and strength that would be relevant for the effective discharge of the Board’s responsibilities. For appointment as Director, potential candidates are first evaluated by the Nominating Committee and, if recommended by the Nominating Committee, subsequently, by the Board based on their respective profiles as well as their character, integrity, professionalism, independence and their ability to commit sufficient time and energy to the Company’s matters. Selection of candidates to be considered for appointment as Directors is facilitated through recommendations from the existing Directors, management, major shareholders or independent sources.
Newly appointed Directors are expected to declare their time commitment to the Board, and if anyone Director is appointed to sit in other listed corporations as a Director, then the said Director should inform the Chairman of the Board.
The number of directorships in listed corporations held by any Board Member at any one time shall comply with the Listing Requirements of Bursa Securities.
The Company Secretary shall be responsible in ensuring that all relevant procedures and compliances are fulfilled relating to the appointment of new Directors.
The Board shall ensure compliance with Bursa Securities mandatory accredited programme for newly appointed Directors and assess further training programme needs of the Directors on an-on-going basis, based on the criteria as determined by the Nominating Committee.
Appropriate in-house induction programme for newly-appointed Directors shall be carried out as advised by the Company Secretary with appropriate assistance from other Senior Executive Directors.
The Board shall adopt a continuous educational and training programme to update Board Members on new developments in risks control, laws, regulations and other business and management-related subjects that may affect the company’s business and compliance requirements.
All Directors shall be subject to retirement by rotation in accordance with the Listing Requirements and the company’s Constitution.
The Company does not practice any form of gender biasness as both genders shall be given fair and equal treatment. Any new appointments to the Board shall be based on merits instead of fulfilling any gender quotas.
The Company shall provide all Directors with timely and quality information and in the form and manner appropriate for them to discharge their duties effectively. Where necessary, the Directors at the expense of the company may consult with experts and professionals for advice.
The Board shall meet at least once every quarter throughout the year. The Chairman, assisted by the Company Secretary and Chief Executive Director, shall assess the type of information to be furnished at Board Meetings. At each scheduled meeting, a full and comprehensive Board Paper shall be circulated to all Board Members, giving ample time for reading and preparation.
In convening the Board Meetings, all procedures to meet the requirements of a valid Board Meeting shall follow the Company’s Constitution. All proceedings in Board Meetings are recorded as minutes and signed by the Chairman of the meeting or Chairman of the next meeting, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2016. Minutes of the Board Meetings will include a record of the decision and resolution of the Board Meetings and are properly maintained by the Company Secretary.
The Company Code of Conduct and Ethics is to be observed by all Directors and employees of the Group.
The Board is entitled to obtain external independent professional advice at the Company’s cost based on proper guidelines set up by the Board. An external independent advice shall exclude those of personal interests such as the Director’s personal disputes, where they do not affect the Board or Company as a whole.
The Board may from time to time establish Committees as is considered appropriate to assist in carrying out its duties and responsibilities. The Board delegates certain functions to the following Committees to assist in the execution of its responsibilities:-
The Committees shall operate under clearly defined terms of reference. The Committees are authorized by the Board to deal with and to deliberate on matters delegated to them within their terms of reference. The Chairman of the respective Committees reports to the Board on the outcome of the Committee meetings.
The Board shall at all time exercise collective oversight of the Committees and Management and would not delegate matters to the Committees or Management to an extent that would significantly hinder or reduce the Board’s ability to discharge its functions. Regular reviews on the roles and responsibilities of the Committee would be conducted, when the need arises, to ensure that the Company is able to adapt to changing business circumstances.
The Board through the Nominating Committee, shall undertake a formal and rigorous annual evaluation of its own performance and effectiveness, including the assessment on the Board as a whole, Board committees, individual committee members and individual Directors.
The Board assesses the independence of the Directors annually by taking into consideration of their disclosed interest and having regards to the criteria for assessing the independence of Directors through the Assessment of Independence of Independent Directors.
The Nominating Committee and the Board will consider the assessment results from the annual evaluation to determine the re-election and/or re-appointment of Directors, as well as for further development of the Directors.
The Board evaluation shall be facilitated by a professional independent party as and when the Board deem necessary, in order to achieve a greater objectivity to the assessment by providing an unbiased perspective on a Director’s performance and contribution.
The objectives of the Group’s policy on Directors’ remuneration are to ensure that the Group attracts and retains Directors of caliber and integrity to the run the Group successfully. The Executive Directors’ and senior management’s remuneration will be reviewed by Remuneration Committee annually and recommended for Board’s approval after taking into consideration all relevant factors including the function, workload, responsibilities, contribution and commitment of the Executive Directors and senior management.
In the case of the Non-Executive Directors, the level of remuneration reflects the contribution and level of responsibilities undertaken by the particular Non-Executive Director. The fee which is subject to the approval of the shareholders shall be fixed in sum and not by a commission or on percentage of profits/turnover.
The Board aims to present a balanced and comprehensible assessment of the Group’s financial position and prospects, and ensures that the financial statements are a reliable source of information for shareholders and other stakeholders.
The Board ensures that there is an ongoing process for identifying and managing significant risks faced by the Group.
The Chief Executive Officer reports to the Board on significant changes in the business and the external business environment which could significantly affect the business risk. In the internal control and operational level, the Management carries out continuous risk assessment review on the Company’s and Group’s operations, which covers all aspects of its business activities. The risk profiles including its tolerance level thereof, and risk registers are shared regularly by the Risk officer, with the Audit & Risk Management Committee. The Chairman of the Audit & Risk Management Committee reports the significant risks and controls issues to the Board for its consideration, as and when necessary.
The internal audit function provides assurance on the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal control systems. The adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control is assessed by adopting a systematic approach in reviewing the Group’s business and operational control, risk management and governance process.
The Group has an in-house internal audit function. It adopts a risk-based approach and prepares its audit strategy and plans based on the updated risk profile of the Company.
Its objectives are to independently review the system of internal control as established by the Management, the adequacy of such internal control system and make appropriate recommendations for improvement. The Management shall carry out internal audit according to the audit plan or as required, and findings from the internal audit shall be communicated to the Audit & Risk Management Committee for review and endorsement.
The Audit & Risk Management Committee considers the report from the Risk Officer’s audit function and the Management’s responses before reporting and making recommendations to the Board to strengthen the risk management and internal control systems.
The Board shall take reasonable steps to encourage shareholders participation at general meetings by serving notices for meetings as required by law and regulation, and disclosing all relevant information so that they could vote accordingly. To facilitate greater shareholder participation, the Board may consider adopting electronic voting.
The Board acknowledges the need for effective investor relation and communication with shareholders and to provide them with all relevant information affecting the Company; as such, it adopts an open and transparent policy. The Board shall also endeavor to ensure timely release of information to shareholders.
The Annual Report has comprehensive and timely information pertaining to the Group, while various disclosures on quarterly financial results that provide investors with up-to-date financial information can be found on the Company’s corporate website.
As a corporate citizen, the Board is cognizant of the need to formulate strategies that promote sustainability and stakeholders’ interests through internal policies, which are, among others:-
Employees are invaluable assets of the Company and play a vital role in helping the Company achieve its vision and mission. In this respect, the Group constantly invest in its employees by sending them for relevant training courses and workshops to upgrade their skills and knowledge. The Board endeavors to provide a conducive working environment and adopts a comprehensive and documented policies and procedures regarding Occupational Safety and Health.
The Board acknowledges that the Company should play an important role in contributing towards the welfare of the community in which it operates, and shall continuously identify opportunities to support charitable causes and initiatives in community development projects.
In promoting good corporate governance, the Board Charter sets out the principles and guidelines that are to be applied by the Board and the Board Committees, as well as identifying their roles, responsibilities and functions in the Company and/or Group.
The Board Charter shall be made public in the Company’s corporate website and disclosed in its Annual Report.
