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RIMBUNAN SAWIT BERHAD
ANNUAL REPORT 2014
(691393-U)
Rimbunan Sawit
Sustaining Wellness
Vision & Mission
Locations of Operations
Corporate Structure
Corporate Information
Financial Highlights
Chairman’s Statement
Managing Director’s Review of Operations
Profile of Directors
Statement on Corporate Governance
Report of the Audit Committee
Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control
Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
Financial Statements
Statements of Directors’ Responsibilities for Preparing the Annual Financial Statements
Additional Compliance Information
List of Properties Owned by the Group
Analysis of Shareholdings
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Form of Proxy
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Contents
Vision
- To enhance stakeholders’ values- To provide high quality products and services to our customers- To provide job opportunities and lifelong learning opportunities at the workplace and local community
Mission
To be a leading
agri-business &
plantation group
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LOCATIONS OF OPERATIONS
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RIMBUNAN SAWIT BERHAD
R.H. PlantationSdn Bhd
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TimrestSdn Bhd
WoodijayaSdn Bhd
Jayamax PlantationSdn Bhd
Rimbunan Sawit HoldingsSdn Bhd 100%
Nescaya PalmaSdn Bhd 100%
Lumiera Enterprise Sdn Bhd
Novelpac-PuncakdanaPlantation Sdn Bhd
RSB Palm Oil MillSdn Bhd
Rajang BuildersSdn Bhd
Rajang Agrisupplies Sdn Bhd
Burung Tiong HelicopterSdn Bhd
Baram TradingSdn Bhd
PJP Pelita BiawakPlantation Sdn Bhd
Pelita-SplendidPlantation Sdn Bhd
PJP Pelita Ekang-BanyokPlantation Sdn Bhd
PJP Pelita LunduPlantation Sdn Bhd
PJP Pelita SelangauPlantation Sdn Bhd
PJP Pelita Ulu TeruPlantation Sdn Bhd
Midas PlantationSdn Bhd
Formasi AbadiSdn Bhd
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
Bong Wei Leong(Chairman / Independent Director)
Tiong Kiong King(Non-Independent Non-Executive Director /Vice Chairman)
Tan Sri Datuk Sir Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King(Executive Director)
Tiong Chiong Ong(Managing Director)
Tiong Chiong Ie(Non-Independent Non-Executive Director)
Tiong Ing Ming(Independent Director)
Company Secretary
Voon Jan Moi (MAICSA 7021367)
North Wing, Menara Rimbunan Hijau,101, Pusat Suria Permata, Jalan Upper Lanang,96000 Sibu, Sarawak.Tel. No. : 084-218555Fax No. : 084-219555
North Wing, Menara Rimbunan Hijau,101, Pusat Suria Permata, Jalan Upper Lanang,96000 Sibu, Sarawak.Tel. No. : 084-218555Fax No. : 084-219555E-mail address : [email protected]
Share Registrar
Symphony Share Registrars Sdn. Bhd.Level 6, Symphony HouseBlock D13, Pusat Dagangan Dana 1Jalan PJU IA/4647301 Petaling JayaSelangor Darul EhsanTel. No. : 03-78418000Fax No. : 03-78418152
Auditors
Crowe Horwath (AF : 1018)Chartered Accountants1st Floor No.1Lorong Pahlawan 7A2Jalan Pahlawan96000 Sibu, Sarawak
Stock Exchange Listing
Listed on Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities BerhadStock name : RSAWITStock code : 5113
Principal Bankers
RHB Bank BerhadMalayan Banking BerhadBank of China (Malaysia) BerhadHong Leong Bank BerhadCIMB Bank BerhadPublic Bank BerhadBank Pertanian Malaysia BerhadAmBank (M) Berhad
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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CHAIRMAN ‘S STATEMENT
Dear Shareholders,“On behalf of the Board of Directors of Rimbunan Sawit Berhad (“RSB” or “Company”) and its subsidiaries (“the Group”), I am pleased to present to you the Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2014.”
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Group recorded a revenue of RM239.7 million in 2014 which represented a decrease of 15.1% as compared to 2013 of RM282.2 million. This was mainly due to the decline in the Group’s overall sales volume of Crude Palm Oil (“CPO”), in which 46,818 metric tonnes in 2014 as compared to 69,591 metric tonnes in 2013, and Palm Kernel (“PK”), in which 10,598 metric tonnes in 2014 as compared to 16,831 metric tonnes in 2013; despite the increased of average selling price per metric tonnes for both CPO and PK for 3.1% and 31.6%, respectively; from RM2,187 and RM1,228 in 2013 to RM2,256 and RM1,617 in 2014 respectively.
by the increased demand from the emerging economies in
levels of world’s CPO had caused its prices to be traded
year 2014. Despite the drop in the pricing of commodities
margin of 19% in 2014, which represented an increase of 5.5% from 13.5% in 2013. The decrease in the production cost also
to 2013.
Bong Wei Leong Chairman, Independent Director
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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT(CONT’D)
DIVIDEND
for the year ended 31 December 2014.
PLANTATION OPERATION REVIEW
In 2014, the Group’s oil palm planted area has increased to 57,182 hectares as compared to 54,659 hectares in 2013 whereas the production area was 39,122 (2014) hectares, an increase of 2,255 hectares from 2013 of 36,867 hectares. However, due to the lack of harvesters and unfavourable weather condition, it has caused the plunging in the production of fresh fruit bunch (FFB) to 436,584 metric tonnes in 2014 as compared to 479,480 metric tonnes in 2013.
The Group’s palm oil mill performance indicated unfavourable prospect in 2014. The productions of CPO was 43,937 metric tonnes and PK was 10,751 metric tonnes in 2014, representing a decrease of 34% and 35% respectively from 2013. To combat the mill aging factor, major overhaul in
respective areas will be performed in 2015; following the operation of the Group’s new palm oil mill. We will refurbish the existing mill to improve overall throughput
With the introduction of many good agricultural and
maintenance & gravelling, complete harvesting rounds, standard pruning, improved worker productivity and
In countering the ever rising production costs, the management team of the Group is actively exploring
throughout our operations. With close collaboration and cooperation of all stakeholders in the operation chain
the Group will sustain and progress with improved performance.
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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT(CONT’D)
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
In 2012, the Group introduced the usage of SAP
control, along with the SAP Material Management & Sales Distribution solutions with standardize process of procurement and sales. Upon completion, the Group was able to utilize the system to synchronize all recurring processes, feeding to one master system.
With the introduction of the synchronized system, it allows the business to better respond to industry and environmental changes, better operational and strategic alignment, improved information access and communication channels, improved productivity, improvement in risk management and ultimately
from the top down process but also vice versa. With the implementation of the GST, effective 1st April 2015, the Group has engaged Messrs. Deloitte &
Touche as consultants for the GST impact analysis and Abeam for the system changes, in order to adapt to the
Furthermore, the setup of proposed new palm oil mill
December 2013. The Group had spent much effort in revising the design of the mill’s structure as well as to apply enhanced materials in order to improve the
keeping the environment green. The brand new, rugged,
2015 barring unforeseen circumstances. Technology’s advancement has pushed the Group to re-evaluate our enterprise’s strategies, product and services. To be in line with globalisation, implementation of new technology throughout the Group will help achieving greater
commissioning of the new palm oil mill will fuel business growth for the Group in the foreseeable future.
OUTLOOK AND PROSPECTS
The global economic outlook remains uncertain with the recent sharp fall in the global oil prices and this has amid mounting evidence that global supplies are far outstripping demand and has had a large impact on the oil and gas sector, resulting in falling share prices for major oil companies worldwide. These factors, combined with the spill over effects of expansionary monetary policies in some developed countries have further fuelled the volatility in the major commodity prices and exchange rates. These have led to experts’ concern on the possibility of economic contraction in China which will inevitably exert the downward pressure on the demand for the global edible oil consumption and the prices of the crude palm oil will be affected accordingly.
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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT(CONT’D)
OUTLOOK AND PROSPECTS (CONT’D)
We nevertheless believe the CPO price will not vary
it may be affected by factors including the global production and consumption rates of vegetable oil, biodiesel usage, crude oil price, soya bean oil prices and macro-economic conditions. Nonetheless, palm oil product is expected to grow with the expanding global population.
The United States’ Department of Agriculture forecasts that the palm oil price is expected to improve although global oilseed crop will expand by a slower rate. Thus, this will lower the output of vegetable oils in which will sustain palm oil prices at a favourable position.
The Malaysian Government has announced the implementation of higher biodiesel mandate to B7, a 7% palm oil blending, which will see nationwide consumption of palm oil biodiesel increases to 575,000 tonnes. Implying to our Group, Fresh Fruit Bunches yield will improve as our palm trees are reaching maturity and soon to be in line with the national target to increase the yield by 25% by the year 2020. Apart from that, it will also lead to higher Oil Extraction Rate to around 20.5% due to
possible alternatives for our plantations such as replanting or such to ensure our growth. Best Agriculture Practices are enforced and with this, we are also not diverting away from our responsibility to all stakeholders which also include keeping ourselves close to new Researches and Developments on palm oil trees. A recent study by University Sains Malaysia reveals that palm trees upon reaching 25 years, when their oil extraction diminishes, can be converted to other means of products using sap from the palm tree trunks. This breakthrough gives us the alternatives to further tap our existing palm trees after their prime and fully utilising them to the fullest and yet being ecology friendly.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
It has been a very challenging year in 2014, with relatively
the year. The Group managed to record a positive performance and endeavour to stay competitive despite the weak commodities market.
With great respect, on behalf of RSB, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to fellow Board members who have contributed greatly to the Group with their invaluable expertise and experience. My heartiest appreciation goes to the Management and staff for their commitment and dedication throughout the Group and also to all our shareholders for their strong support. Not forgetting our customers, business associates and
contributions in assuring the Group’s smooth operation.
Bong Wei Leong Chairman
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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Tiong Chiong Ong Managing Director
OIL PALM PLANTATION OPERATION
During the year 2014, our Group, had developed 2,892 hectares (“Ha”) of new area for oil palm plantation, while the existing planted area has expanded by 5.3% from 54,659 Ha to 57,182 Ha, as compared to the preceding year. Besides that, the Group has started scout-harvesting on area of 2,255 ha and the production area has increased from 36,867 ha in 2013, to 39,122 ha in 2014.
Unfortunately, due to lack of harvesters, high workers turnover and unfavourable weather condition, fresh fruit bunch (FFB) production during the year under review had decreased by 18% to 436,584 metric tonnes, from 479,480 metric tonnes in the previous year.
The unfavourable weather condition, had also caused poor
result, the Group’s milling activities recorded a decrease in oil extraction rate from 20.56% in 2013 to 20.03% in 2014, and in palm kernel extraction rate from 5.10% in 2013 to 4.91% in 2014, respectively. Whilst the Group’s palm oil mill produced 43,937 metric tonnes of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and 10,751 metric tonnes of Palm Kernel (PK) in 2014, which resulted in a decrease of 34% and 35% respectively from the previous year.
follows:
Age Hectares
One year 4,595Two years 4,889Three years and above 44,866
Total 57,182
Immature 18,060Mature 39,122
Total 57,182
Despite all that, the Group still emphasizes on complying with the Good Agricultural Practise set by the Group Plantation
year, the Group will introduce “self-monitoring system” as
personnel to ensure that every palm tree is healthy, receives
This standardised procedure for harvesting, manuring,
optimum output. For the year 2015, the Group will initiate
of the continuous improvement programme.
are encouraged to be covered with soft grasses for good palm growth and better fresh fruit bunch yields. Biological control by using cattle for grazing is the best method to achieve this objective. Therefore, cattle integration project under government subsidy program, is also applied to some of the Group’s estates. The Group has planned to increase the grazing area next year, which are programmed for these cattle with a grazing ratio of approximately 100 herbs: 5 Ha per day.
In addition, the Group also focuses on knowledge management (K-Management) and has aimed to be one of the best learning organisations. Agronomists and other internal experts have conducted numerous training sessions in the estates, in order to transfer the know-hows to the management, cadets and supervisors. This has enabled the estate management to have enhanced understanding on the principles and technical knowledge in oil palm botany,
weed management, water level management, ablation, pest and diseases, and harvesting.
The Group has progressively developed its in-house biotechnology and analytical lab for foliar and soil analysis. Besides that, the Group is also actively pursuing mitigation for pest and disease on oil palm. Several rounds of pest elimination campaign were programmed and carried out. Most common pests to oil palm are rat, termite, wild boar and caterpillar. In order to be an environment friendly company, biological control is introduced in some of the
Subulata and Casia Cobanensis, for the purpose of reducing chemical control usage.
Apart from that, good road accessibility is always vital for the group plantation, especially for transportation of materials and passage of workers. In 2014, road maintenance expenditures caused a substantial loss for the Group. In year 2015, road maintenance is programmed to be completed within the 6 months of dry period for the year. Old farm tractors are still currently being used and will eventually be replaced with lighter agricultural machines phase by
production cost. The Group has started categorising for
arranged and managed under the allocated estates. This is to improve the machinery maintenance so that the
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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REVIEW OF OPERATIONS(CONT’D)
In striving for revenue maximisation and minimising of cost, intensive measures have been undertaken by benchmarking good agricultural and management practices. With guidance from these practices, it is deemed to help the Group in achieving plantation’s optimum potential yield.
PALM OIL MILL OPERATION
The RH Plantation Palm Oil Mill (RHPOM) in Miri, Sarawak,
has started operation in October 1998. The Group has extended the mill’s capacity to 80 tonnes per hour (TPH), and thereafter its annual capacity to 360,000 tonnes of Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB).
Clean technology is one of the main focus in mill operations, in line with the Group values. Methane capture facility has been introduced to reduce the greenhouse gas emission
capturing the resulting methane biogas; which then the biogas is recycled to Gas Engine for electricity generation. In addition, polishing plant has been setup to treat the mill
water meets and complies with the safety standard set by Department of Environment (DOE).
Furthermore, the Group plans to invest in organic composting plant to fully utilise the by-products such as the EFB, decanter
value added products such as organic fertiliser for estates, while creating an environmental friendly work stations.
RHPOM continues to maintain and improve its technological
minimise the oil seepage.
The Group’s new palm oil mill (RSB Palm Oil Mill) construction project commenced on 16th December 2013, and it is now under mechanical erection and installation stage. The RSB Palm Oil Mill (60TPH) project is a complex that focuses
technology, user friendly and zero wastage management.
by-product handling process that differ from conventional mills. Besides that, EFB shredder, biogas plant and organic composting plant are invested and included in the mill
maintaining clean environment. This 100 million ringgit project is estimated to be ready for commissioning in the
60 tonnes per hour.
DEVELOPMENT IN 2014
system with the invaluable support of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System which has been implemented in the
real-time integrated business management solution that
locations to manage critical business functions including purchasing, sales & distribution, human resource and
effective decisions instantly.
In line with the implementation of SAP, secondary integration database programmes also have been initiated. These database programmes provide basic day-to-day operation data for further analysis by relevant departments. Already rolled out and implemented secondary database programmes are, Vehicle Tracking System and Dashboard.
Another important matter; RSB continues to sustain all its developed oil palm plantations on Native Customary Rights (“NCR”) land in Sarawak by bringing social and
are from the indigenous community of Malaysia.
There were some new projects being initiated in 2014 among the RSB Group of plantations. One being the construction of mini township at Bakong Plantation Sdn Bhd, where general car parks, petrol station and commercial shop lots are being built as part of the centralisation strategy in terms of people expertise and logistics.
For continuous learning and training objective, the new generation is vital to RSB Group as we emphasise the importance of continuous growth for the Group; internally and externally, RSB offers On-the-Job Training Programme to school leavers. Here, they will receive priceless experience and knowledge shared by estate managers and staff from
of skilled workers; this also helps the Group in building a stronger relationship with the local communities. As for our present staff, our Agronomy Department is constantly organising trainings on good agriculture practices, so they
works closely with Open University Institution in organising leadership training programmes and corporate education.
CONCLUSION
2014 had been a year full of challenges and hardship. Moving forward, in the beginning of the year 2015, we have
Hijau. With the implementation of good practices in agricultural activities, human resources management,
departments and parties in the organisation, the Group is
and will continue to strive for higher performance.
Tiong Chiong Ong Managing Director
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PROFILE OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Bong Wei Leong was appointed to the Board of Rimbunan Sawit Berhad (“RSB”) on 14 February 2006 and
December 2012.
Mr. Bong Wei Leong is a businessman. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) and Bachelor of Law from Queensland University of Technology, Australia in 1993.
to starting his own practice in 2004. He has more than 21 years of experience in providing auditing, accounting and taxation services to various clients.
He is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and the CPA Australia. Mr. Bong also sits on the boards of a public listed company, CCK Consolidated Holdings Berhad and one (1) of the subsidiaries of RSB.
Mr. Bong is the Senior Independent Director to whom concerns regarding the Company may be conveyed.
He is the Chairmen of Audit Committee and Nomination Committee. He is also a member of Remuneration Committee.
holds no share in RSB Group.
Mr. Tiong Kiong King is a businessman and was appointed to the Board of RSB on 14 February 2006.
Non-Executive Vice Chairman on 15 February 2006. He is also the Chairman of Remuneration Committee and members of Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.
Mr. Tiong joined the RH Group in 1975 where he has held various positions including being a Director in one (1) of the subsidiaries of RSB since December 1997. He has more than 44 years of managerial experience in the timber industry in various capacities.
Mr. Tiong also sits on the boards of Subur Tiasa Holdings Berhad, a public listed company and several private limited companies. Currently, Mr. Tiong also held key posts in several non-government organizations. Amongst others, he is the Honorary President for Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vice President of World Federation of Fuzhou Association Limited, Chairman of Persekutuan Persatuan-Persatuan Foochow Sarawak, Vice President of the World Zhang Clan Association Limited and Vice President of Persekutuan Klan Zhang Negeri Sarawak.
2014. His shareholdings in RSB Group as at 23 April 2015 are disclosed on page 137 of this annual report.
BONG WEI LEONGAged 47 / MalaysianChairman /Independent Director
TIONG KIONG KINGAged 67 / MalaysianNon-IndependentNon-Executive Vice Chairman
TIONGAged 6Non-InNon-ExChairm
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PROFILE OF DIRECTOR’S(CONT’D)
Tan Sri Datuk Sir Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King was appointed to the Board of Rimbunan Sawit Berhad (“RSB”)
Executive Chairman on 15 February 2006. He was redesignated as Executive Director on 19 December 2012. Tan Sri Datuk Sir Tiong is a businessman with vast and extensive experience in various business sectors including media and publishing, oil and
timber, tree plantation, oil palm plantation and mills. Over the years, Tan Sri Datuk Sir Tiong has started and built up the Rimbunan Hijau Group of Companies (“RH Group”). Currently, he is the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of RH
various businesses in Malaysia comprising of timber harvesting, processing and manufacturing of timber products, plantations and other businesses around the world. He is the founder of an English newspaper named The National in Papua New Guinea. He is currently the President of The Chinese Language Press Institute Limited. In June 2009, he was bestowed the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.), which carries the title “SIR”, by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, in recognition of his contribution to commerce, community and charitable organisations. In 2010, he was awarded “Malaysia Business Leadership Award 2010 - The Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of his entrepreneurship and his contribution to the country. Tan Sri Datuk Sir Tiong is the Executive Chairman of Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad (“Sin Chew”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Media Chinese International Limited, a company listed in Malaysia and Hong Kong. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustee of Yayasan Sin Chew, and currently serves as the Executive Chairman of RH Petrogas Limited, a listed company in Singapore. He also serves as a director of other private limited companies.
held. His shareholdings in RSB Group as at 23 April 2015 are disclosed on page 137 of this annual report.
Mr. Tiong Chiong Ong is a businessman. He was appointed to the Board of RSB on 14 February 2006 and was then appointed as Managing Director of RSB on 15 February 2006.
Mr. Tiong graduated with a Bachelor of Law and Economics from Monash University, Australia in 1984 and joined RH Group in 1986. Mr. Tiong started his career as a chambering student and underwent chambering at Skrine and Co. in Kuala Lumpur for nine (9) months. He is a member of CPA Australia and is a member of the Victorian and Sarawak Bar and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Mr. Tiong has more than 23 years of experience in various capacities in the timber and plantation and industries. He is the Chairman of RSB Risk Management Committee. He also holds directorship in several private limited companies.
Under his leadership, RSB was presented the 2012 Top Award for the Best Performing Stock in the Plantation Sector by the EDGE Billion Ringgit Club, Malaysia.
In 2013, Mr. Tiong was presented the IPD HRD Leadership Award by the Institute of Professional Development, Open University Malaysia in acknowledgement and in recognition of his exemplary leadership and outstanding contribution to the promotion of Human Capital Development efforts in the plantation industry.
shareholdings in RSB Group as at 23 April 2015 are disclosed on page 137 of this annual report.
TAN SRI DATUK SIR DIONG HIEW KING@ TIONG HIEW KINGAged 80 / MalaysianExecutive Director
TIONG CHIONG ONGAged 56 / MalaysianManaging Director
TAN SRHIEW K@ TIONAged 8Execut
TIONG Aged 5Manag
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PROFILE OF DIRECTORS(CONT’D)
Mr. Tiong Chiong Ie, a businessman, was appointed to the Board of RSB on 14 February 2006. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business in Information System from Monash University, Australia in 1994.
Mr. Tiong joined the RH Group in 1996 and has more than 19 years of managerial experience in the timber, transportation provider and shipping industry. He is also a member of Remuneration Committee.
Mr. Tiong holds directorships in Hornbilland Berhad and several private limited companies. Mr. Tiong has
His shareholdings in RSB Group as at 23 April 2015 are disclosed on page 137 of this annual report.
Board of Quantity Surveyors, Malaysia and a member of the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia. He was appointed to the Board of RSB on 14 February 2006.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Building (Hons) from University of Melbourne, Australia in 1982 and began his
1994. Mr. Tiong is members of Audit and Nomination Committees. He also sits on the board of Subur Tiasa Holdings Berhad.
His shareholdings in RSB Group as at 23 April 2015 are disclosed on page 137 of this annual report.
TIONG CHIONG IEAged 44 / MalaysianNon-IndependentNon-executive Director
TIONGAgedNon-INon-e
Notes:
a) Tan Sri Datuk Sir Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King and Tiong Kiong King are brothers and is the father and uncle of Tiong Chiong Ong respectively. Both Tan Sri Datuk Sir Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King and Tiong Kiong King, and Tiong Chiong Ong are the uncles and cousin of Tiong Chiong Ie respectively. Apart from these, the other Directors have no family relationship with each other or the major shareholders of RSB.
b) None of the Directors have been convicted of offences within the past 10 years.
TIONG ING MINGAged 57 / MalaysianIndependent Director
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INTRODUCTION
The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Rimbunan Sawit Berhad (“RSB” or “the Company”) recognises Corporate Governance as being vital and important to the success of RSB and its Group of Companies (“Group”) business. They are unreservedly committed to applying the principles necessary to ensure that the principles of good governance are practised in all of its business dealings in respect of its shareholders and relevant stakeholders.
This Corporate Governance Statement sets out how the Company has applied the eight (8) Principles as outlined in
under review, the non-observation, including the reasons thereof and, where appropriate, the alternative practice, if any, is mentioned in this Statement.
1. Establish clear roles and responsibilities of the Board and Management All Board members acting on behalf of the Company are aware of their duties and responsibilities as Board
members and the various legislations and regulations affecting their conduct and that the principles and practices of good Corporate Governance are applied in all their dealings in respect, and on behalf of the Company.
(a) reviewing and adopting a strategic plan for the Company, including the sustainability of the Group’s businesses;
(b) overseeing the conduct of the Group’s businesses and assessing whether the businesses are being properly
managed; (c) identifying principal business risks of all aspects of the Group’s business and ensure the implementation of
appropriate internal controls system and mitigating measures to effectively monitor and manage the risks;
programmes in place to provide for the orderly succession of senior management; (e) overseeing the development and implementation of a shareholder communications policy; and
Group.
To assist in the discharge its responsibilities and facilitating its ongoing oversight of the Group, the Board has established Board Committees, namely the Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee
approved by the Board and report to the Board with their recommendations. The ultimate responsibility for decision making, however, lies with the Board.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
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1. Establish clear roles and responsibilities of the Board and Management (cont’d)
(i) Board Charter
To enhance accountability, the Board has established clear functions reserved for the Board and those delegated to Management. There is a formal schedule of matters reserved to the Board for its deliberation and decision to ensure the direction and control of the Company are in its hands. Generally, key matters
of policies. Such delineation of roles is clearly set out in the Board Charter (“the Charter”), which serves as a reference point for Board activities. The Charter provides guidance for Directors and Management regarding
Directors in carrying out their stewardship role and in discharging their duties towards the Company as well as boardroom activities. The Charter is made available on the Company’s website www.rsb.com.my to be in line with Recommendation 1.7 of the Code and will be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure it remains consistent with the Board’s objective and responsibilities.
The Board is committed to conducting its business in accordance with the upmost standards of business ethics and complying with the law, rules and regulations. The Directors are mindful that a strong business
an excellent culture of corporate governance. The Board is guided by the Directors’ Code of Conduct in
business standards, honesty and integrity and to apply these values to all aspects of the Group’s business and professional practice and act in good faith in the best interests of the Group and its shareholders. This Code of Conduct is also made available on the Company’s website.
The Board also encourages its employees and associates to raise genuine concerns about possible improprieties
disclose any improper conduct or other malpractices within the Group in an appropriate way.
The Whistleblowing Policy adopted by the Company provides and facilitates a mechanism for any employee and associate to report concerns about any suspected and/or known misconduct, wrongdoings, corruption, fraud, waste and/or abuse.
The Group Managing Director is the conduit between the Board and the Management in ensuring the success of the Company’s governance and management functions. The Group Managing Director implements the policies, strategies and decisions adopted by the Board. All Board authorities conferred on the Management is delegated through the Group Managing Director and this will be considered as the Group Managing Director’s authority and accountability as far as the Board is concerned.
(ii) Sustainability of Business
The Board is mindful of the importance of business sustainability and, in conducting the Group’s business, the impact on the environmental, social and governance aspects is taken into consideration. The Group also embraces sustainability in its operations and supply chain, through its own actions as well as in partnership with its stakeholders, including suppliers, customers and other organizations. Company’s strategies on promoting sustainability has been formulated and documented.
pages 37 to 42 of this Annual Report.
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1. Establish clear roles and responsibilities of the Board and Management (cont’d)
(iii) Access to Information and Advice
Procedures to allow Directors to access to information and advice is in place. Directors are supplied with
and audit matters for decisions to be made on an informed basis and effective discharge of the Board’s responsibilities.
All Directors are provided with the performance and progress reports on a timely basis prior to the scheduled Board and Board Committee meetings, to facilitate decision making by the Board and to deal with matters arising from such meetings. Senior Management of the Group and external advisers are invited to attend
items on the meeting agenda. Besides direct access to Management, Directors may obtain independent professional advice at the Company’s expense, if considered necessary, in accordance with established procedures as set out in the Board Charter in furtherance of their duties.
Directors have unrestricted access to the advice and services of the Company Secretary to enable them to discharge their duties effectively. The Board is regularly updated and advised by the Company Secretaries
implications of any changes therein to the Company and Directors in relation to their duties and responsibilities.
(iv) Company Secretary
The Company Secretary is the member of the Malaysian Association of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA). She is competent in carrying out her work and plays supporting and advisory
Code of Corporate Governance. She ensures adherence and compliance to the procedures and regulatory
kept and updated. 2. Strengthen Composition of the Board
Directors, two (2) Non-Independent Non-Executive Directors, one (1) Executive Director and one (1) Managing Director.
supervise the RSB Group’s business activities. The current mix of skills and experiences are vital for the effectiveness
annual report.
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2. Strengthen Composition of the Board (cont’d)
The following Board Committees have been established to assist the Board in discharging its duties:
i) Audit Committee
The Audit Committee, formed on 2 March 2006, reviews issues of accounting policy and presentation for
the in-house internal auditors, ensures that an objective and professional relationship is maintained with the
Further details can be found in the Report of the Audit Committee as set out on pages 29 to 33 of this annual report.
ii) Nomination Committee
The Board has on 7 April 2006 set up a Nomination Committee. The members of the Nomination Committee,
all of whom are non-executive Directors and a majority of whom are independent, are as follows:
Chairman : Bong Wei Leong (Senior Independent Director) Members : Tiong Kiong King (Non-Independent Non-Executive Vice Chairman) Tiong Ing Ming (Independent Director)
The Board has adopted terms of reference for the Nomination Committee, which cover, inter-alia, selecting, assessing and recommending to the Board the candidature of Directors, appointment of Directors to Board
assessment of the independent directors, reviewing of succession plans for the Board and senior management, formalising the policies for Board and workforce diversity and reviewing the training needs for Directors.
The Board has yet to adopt gender and workforce diversity policy and targets. Nevertheless, the Board will
continue to monitor and review the Board size and composition from time to time and ensure that women candidates are sought in the recruitment exercise. The evaluation of candidates’ suitability is solely based on their competency, character, time commitment, integrity, contribution and experience in meeting the needs of the Company, including, where appropriate, the ability of the candidates to act as Independent Directors, as the case may be. The Board will consider the diversity policy for the workforce.
involves selection and assessment of candidates for directorships proposed by the Group Managing Director and within the bounds of practicality, by any other senior executive or any director or shareholder, interviewing or meeting up with candidates, deliberation by the Nomination Committee and recommendations by the Nomination Committee to the Board.
In reviewing and recommending to the Board any new Director appointments, the Nomination Committee considers:
(a) the candidate’s independence, in the case of the appointment of an Independent Director;
appointed to any of the Board Committees);(c) the candidate’s age, credentials, skills, knowledge, expertise, experience, professionalism, integrity,
capabilities and such other relevant factors as may be determined by the Nomination Committee which would contribute to the Board’s collective skills; and
(d) any competing time commitments, if the candidate has multiple board representations.
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2. Strengthen Composition of the Board (cont’d)
ii) Nomination Committee (cont’d)
The new Directors will undergo an induction programme, which includes vision and mission of the Company, corporate strategy, visits to the RSB Group’s business, and meetings with Senior Management, as appropriate, to facilitate the new Directors’ understanding of the RSB Group. The Company Secretary will ensure that all appointments of new Director are properly carried out and all legal and regulatory obligations are met.
The Board through the Nomination Committee conducted an annual assessment of the performance of the Board, as a whole, Board Committees and individual Directors, based on a self-assessment and peer approach.
Directors, the Board considered and approved the recommendations made by the Nomination Committee on the re-election and re-appointment of Directors at the Company’s forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Committee shall assess the independence of all Independent Directors annually and report to the Board. All assessments and evaluations carried out by the Nomination Committee in the discharge of all its functions shall be properly documented.
The Nomination Committee has developed criteria for use in the recruitment and annual assessment of Directors. In evaluating the suitability of candidates, the Nomination Committee considers, inter-alia, the competency, experience, commitment (including time commitment), contribution and integrity of the candidates, and additionally in the case of candidates proposed for appointment as Independent Directors, the candidates’ independence.
discussion and decision making. There is appropriate mix of skills, experience and core competencies in the composition of the Board and that the Board has an appropriate number of Independent Directors. The
committed to discharge their roles.
The Nomination Committee recognizes the importance of the roles the Nomination Committee plays not only in the selection and assessment of Directors but also in other aspects of corporate governance which the
iii) Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee was established on 7 April 2006 and is principally responsible for setting the remuneration structure and policy for Executive Directors and recommending to the Board the remuneration of Directors so as to ensure that the Company is able to attract and retain its Directors needed to run the Group successfully. The components of Directors’ remuneration are structured so as to link rewards to corporate and individual performance in the case of Executive Directors. In the case of Independent Directors, the level of
Director concerned.
The members of the Remuneration Committee, the majority of whom are non-executive, are as follows:
Chairman : Tiong Kiong King (Non-Independent Non-Executive Vice Chairman) Members : Tiong Chiong Ie (Non-Independent Non-Executive Director) Bong Wei Leong (Independent Director)
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2. Strengthen Composition of the Board (cont’d)
iii) Remuneration Committee (cont’d)
The Board has adopted the Directors’ Remuneration Policies and Procedures, summarised as follows:
needed to run the Company successfully, taking into consideration all relevant factors including the function, workload and responsibilities involved, but without paying more than is necessary to achieve this goal.
(b) The level of remuneration for the Group Managing Director (“GMD”) and Executive Directors are determined by the Remuneration Committee after giving due consideration to the compensation levels for comparable positions among other similar Malaysian public listed companies.
(c) No Director other than the GMD and Executive Directors shall have a service contract with the Company.
responsibility and commitment that goes with Board membership. The Remuneration Committee recommends to the Board the remuneration package of the Directors. The fees for Non-Executive Directors are determined by the Board as a whole. Each individual Director abstained from the Board discussion and decision on his
based on the performance of the Directors and the Directors’ Remuneration Policies and Procedures.
The Board is of the opinion that matters pertaining to Directors’ remuneration are of a personal nature.
in aggregate and analysed into bands of RM50,000, were as follows:
Executive Directors Non-Executive Directors (RM) (RM)
Fee 57,600 225,600 Salary 2,160,000 - Bonus 540,000 - Allowances 1,600 7,000
Executive Directors Non-Executive Directors (No.) (No.)
RM1,550,000 to RM1,600,000 1 - RM1,350,000 to RM1,400,000 1 - RM100,001 to RM150,000 - 1 RM50,000 and below - 3
iv) Risk Management Committee
monitoring, managing and mitigating the risks associated with the RSB Group’s business with a view to the long
Committee has met four (4) times.
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2. Strengthen Composition of the Board (cont’d)
iv) Risk Management Committee (cont’d)
The composition of the Risk Management Committee are as follows:
Chairman : Tiong Chiong Ong Members : Robert Ling Tong Ung Syed Abdullah bin Syd. Hashim Chan Geh Ming Setia ak Uliek Timothy Tiong Ing Zun
The main features of the risk management framework are as follows:
can impede RSB’s ability to achieve its objectives;
(c) To enforce and monitor closely all the control measures to ensure compliance by the respective estate management;
(d) To conduct periodic review of the progress and communicate material risks to the Board via the Audit and Risk Management Committee;
(e) To maximize yield per hectare;
(g) To ensure that human resource are trained, disciplined and dedicated;(h) To ensure compliance of provisions under Occupational, Health & Safety Act/Pesticide Acts as well as
(i) To manage fraud risk. 3. Reinforce Independence of the Board The Board recognises the importance of ensuring a balance of power and authority between the Chairman and
the Group Managing Director with a clear division of responsibility between the running of the Board and the Company’s business respectively. The positions of Chairman (i.e. Non-Executive Chairman) and Group Managing
composition and size of the Board is such that it facilitates the making of informed and critical decisions.
Company are held by an Independent Director and Managing Director respectively. Their roles and responsibilities
governance process and acts as a facilitator at Board meetings to ensure that contributions from Directors are forthcoming on matters being deliberated and that no Board member dominates discussion. As to the Managing Director, supported by Executive Director, he implements the Group’s strategies, policies and decision adopted by the Board, oversees the operations and business development of the Group, provides effective leadership and ensure high management competency.
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3. Reinforce Independence of the Board (cont’d)
The Independent Directors bring to bear objective and independent views, advice and judgment on interests, not only of the Group, but also of shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which the Group conducts its business. Independent Directors are essential for protecting the interests of shareholders
impartiality.
Board Charter. The Board through the Nomination Committee has assessed the Independent Director and is
the best interest of the Company. The Board therefore believes that balance of power and authority exists within
The tenure of an Independent Director shall not exceed a cumulative term of nine (9) years. However, upon completion of the nine (9) years, the Independent Director may continue to serve the Board subject to the Director’s re-designation as a Non-Independent Director. In the event the Director is to retain as an Independent
Leong and Mr. Tiong Ing Ming have served as Independent Directors of the Company for a consecutive term of more than nine (9) years. However, the Board concurred that their independence as Independent Directors
Nomination Committee:
able to offer impartial judgement and advice to the Board;(b) They remain independent and vocal, actively participated in deliberations and exercised independent
judgement at Board and Board Committee meetings without compromising operational consideration. Hence, provide a check and balance to operational management; and
(c) They continue to exercise independent and objective judgement in carrying out their duties as Independent Directors and they provide guidance, unbiased and independent views to many aspects of the Company and the Group’s strategy so as to safeguard the interests of minority shareholders. Their long tenure as
parties.
Having considered the above, the Board had recommended both Mr. Bong Wei Leong and Mr. Tiong Ing Ming to be retained as Independent Directors of the Company and such proposal shall be tabled for shareholders’ approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
4. Foster Commitment of Directors i) Time commitment and meetings
this commitment from Directors at the time of their appointment. Each Director is expected to commit time
Board and Board Committees.
The Board acknowledges that its Directors may be invited to become directors of other companies and that exposure to other organisation can broaden the experience and knowledge of its Directors which may bring
performance and contributions as a member of the Board.
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4. Foster Commitment of Directors (cont’d)
i) Time commitment and meetings (cont’d)
include the indication of time that will be spent on the new appointment.
and responsibilities as Directors of the Company. This is evidenced by their attendance at the meetings of the
The Board ordinarily meets at least four (4) times a year, scheduled well in advance to facilitate the Directors in planning their meeting schedule for the year. Additional meetings are convened when urgent and important decisions need to be made between scheduled meetings. Board and Board Committees papers, which are prepared by Management, provide the relevant facts and analysis for the convenience of Directors. The meeting agenda, the relevant reports and Board papers are furnished to Directors and Board Committees
details of attendance of each Director are set out below:
Numbers of meetings attended
Tan Sri Datuk Sir Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King 3 out of 5 Tiong Kiong King 5 out of 5 Tiong Chiong Ong 5 out of 5 Tiong Chiong Ie 3 out of 5 Bong Wei Leong 5 out of 5 Tiong Ing Ming 5 out of 5
All proceedings, matters arising, deliberations in terms of the issue discussed, and recommendations made by the Board Committees at the committees’ meetings are recorded in the minutes by the Company Secretary,
meetings were attended by the Company Secretary. Upon invitation, Management representatives were present at the Board Committees’ meetings to provide additional insight into matters to be discussed during
ii) Directors’ Training
the Company is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities on 28 June 2006.
The Board acknowledges that continuous training and education are vital for the Board members to gain insight into the state of economy, technological advances, regulatory updates and management strategies. Directors are encouraged to attend continuous education programmes to further enhance their skills and knowledge, where relevant.
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4. Foster Commitment of Directors (cont’d)
ii) Directors’ Training (cont’d)
Board meetings by the Company Secretaries. All Directors will continue to attend relevant training as may be
and to keep abreast with regulatory and corporate governance developments in the marketplace.
The Board has assessed the training needs of the Directors. Generally, all Directors must attend at least two (2)
appropriate training programmes conducted by external experts and the descriptions of the training/seminar are set out below:
Title of training/seminar Number of day(s) spent
Transfer pricing development in Malaysia 1 MIA International Accountants Conference 2014 2
prospering the rakyat 1 Positioning growth through innovation and talent management strategies 1 Quantity Surveying International Convention 2014 “Wind of Chance” 2 Board Chairman Series : The role of the Chairman 1
time to time for the Board’s reference and brief the Board on these updates, where applicable. The Senior Manager (Group Accounts) and External Auditors also briefed the Board members on any changes to the
review.
as well as the review of the Group’s operations and performance in the Annual Report, where relevant.
accounting standards to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the Company as at
comprising exclusively Non-Executive Directors, the majority of whom are independent, with Mr. Bong Wei Leong as the Audit Committee Chairman. The composition of the Audit Committee, including its roles and responsibilities, are set out in the Audit Committee Report on pages 29 to 33 of this Annual Report. One of the key responsibilities
non-audit services permitted to be provided by the external auditors, does not impair the auditors’ objective, judgment and independence.
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The Board has also adopted an External Auditors Policy for the Audit Committee to assess the suitability and independence of external auditors. The External Auditors Policy has outlined the criteria and procedures for the engagement, assessment and monitoring of external auditors. The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing, assessing and monitoring the performance, suitability and independence of the external auditors, on an annual basis.
Audit Committee had assessed the suitability and independence of the external auditors based on the External Auditors Policy and recommended their re-appointment for the ensuing year.
presence of the other Directors and employees of the Group.
6. Recognise and manage risks of the Group The Board acknowledges its responsibility for the RSB Group’s system of risk management and internal control,
which is designed to identify, evaluate and manage the risks of the businesses of the RSB Group, in pursuit of its
and compliance aspects, particularly to safeguard the RSB Group’s assets and hence shareholders’ investments. The system of internal control, by its nature, can only provide reasonable but not absolute assurance against misstatement or loss.
In executing the responsibility for the internal control system, the Board via the internal auditors and Risk
system of risk management and internal control. The effectiveness of the RSB Group’s system of risk management and internal control is reviewed on a regular basis by the Internal Auditors and Risk Management Committee.
Further details of the state of the risk management and system of internal control of the RSB Group are presented on pages 34 to 36 of this annual report.
RSB has its in-house internal audit function which is independent of the activities its audit. The Internal Audit Manager report directly to the Audit Committee. Further details of the internal audit function are outlined on pages 33 and 35 of this Annual Report.
7. Ensure timely and high quality disclosure i) Corporate Disclosure Policy and Procedures
The Board is committed to ensuring that communications to the investing public regarding the business,
statements and, where necessary other presentation materials presented at the Company’s general meetings, including material and price-sensitive information, are disseminated and publicly released via Bursa LINK on a timely basis to ensure effective dissemination of information relating to the Group.
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7. Ensure timely and high quality disclosure (cont’d) i) Corporate Disclosure Policy and Procedures (cont’d)
The Board places importance in ensuring disclosures made to shareholders and investors are comprehensive, accurate and on a timely and even basis as they are critical towards building and maintaining corporate
and Procedures to set out the policies and procedures for disclosure of material information of the Group
applicable to all employees and Directors of the Group as well as those authorised to speak on their behalf.
ii) Leverage on Information Technology
In addition, the Company also put in place electronic facility to enable communication with shareholders via its website www.rsb.com.my. Shareholders can access to and obtain all information on RSB Group by accessing this website. All announcements made by the Company and information that are relevant to the shareholders and investors are available in this website.
8. Strengthen relationship between the Company and its shareholders i) Shareholder participation at general meeting
The general meeting, which is the principal forum for shareholder dialogue, allows shareholders to review the
At the general meeting, shareholders participate in deliberating resolutions being proposed or on the
with responses from the Board, Senior Management and external auditors. The notice of general meeting is circulated within the prescribed period before the date of the meeting to enable shareholders to go through the Annual Report, circular and papers supporting the resolutions proposed. Special business transacted at the general meeting are accompanying with the explanatory notes to facilitate full understanding of the
notice of the general meeting was put to vote by show of hands and the outcome of the general meeting will be announced to Bursa Securities immediately.
ii) Poll voting
The shareholders were informed of their rights to demand a poll vote at the commencement of the general meetings. Shareholders are encouraged to participate through proxy voting should they be unable to attend in person.
The Chairman will declare the outcome of each resolution after proposal and secondment are done by the shareholders. The Board is of the view that with the current level of shareholders’ attendance at general
out electronic polling at its general meetings if need to.
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8. Strengthen relationship between the Company and its shareholders (cont’d)
iii) Communication and proactive engagement with shareholders and prospective investors
The Board recognises the importance of being transparent and accountable to the Company’s shareholders and prospective investors. The various channels of communications are through meetings with institutional
relevant announcements and circulars, when necessary, the Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings and through the Group’s website at www.rsb.com.my where shareholders and prospective investors can access
share prices of the Company. To maintain a high level of transparency and to effectively address any issues or concerns, the Group has a dedicated electronic mail, i.e. [email protected] to which stakeholders can direct
and read out during the last annual general meeting. The Company will consider to put in place a proactive investment relations programme later.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
With the introduction of the new Code, the Board remains committed to inculcating good corporate governance for the Group. The Group has complied with the Code except for those disclosed in this statement. The Group will continue to endeavour to comply with all the key principles and recommendations of the Code in its effort to observe high standards of transparency, accountability and integrity.
STATEMENT ON NOMINATION COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
iBoard as well as their time commitment and Board balance
ii) Evaluated the performance and effectiveness of the Board including contributions of each individual director as well as the Senior Manager (Group Accounts) and the independence of the Independent Directors
iii) Evaluated the performance and effectiveness of the Board Committeesiv) Assessed and recommended to the Board, Directors who are due for retirement by rotation pursuant to the
Company’s Articles of Association, for continuation in service as Directorsv) Assessed and recommended the re-appointment of the Director pursuant to Section 129 of the Companies Act,
1965vi) Assessed and recommended to the Board the training needs of the Directorsvii) Deliberated and recommended to the Board to develop, maintain and review the criteria for recruitment process
and annual assessment of Directors, criteria to assess Independent Directorsviii) Discussed to formalise a policy on Board and workforce diversity
This Statement is made in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors dated 17 April 2015.
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COMPOSITION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee (“the Committee”) of Rimbunan Sawit Berhad (“RSB” or “the Company”) was established on 2 March 2006 and comprises the following members:
Chairman : Bong Wei Leong (Independent Director)Members : Tiong Kiong King (Non-Independent Non-Executive Director) Tiong Ing Ming (Independent Director)
Mr. Bong Wei Leong is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, one of the associations of accountants
literate.
SUMMARY OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE
(1) Membership The Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors from amongst their number and shall consist of not less
than three (3) members. All members of the Committee must be non-executive directors, with a majority of them being independent directors. No alternate director shall be appointed as a member of the Audit Committee.
At least one (1) member of the Committee:
the Accountants Act 1967; or
Securities”). If membership of the Committee for any reason falls below three (3) members, the Board of Directors shall, within
Board of Directors at least once every three (3) years to determine whether the Audit Committee and its members have carried out their duties in accordance with their terms of reference.
(2) Chairman The Chairman of the Committee shall be elected from amongst their number who shall be an independent
director appointed by the Board of Directors. In the absence of the Chairman of the Committee, members present at the meeting shall elect one (1) of them to chair the meeting.
(3) Secretary The Secretary to the Committee shall be any one (1) of the joint company secretaries. In the absence of the Secretary
at the meeting, the members present at the meeting shall elect any other person as the secretary of the meeting.
(4) Quorum
in the case of a meeting of committee, in addition to the members present at the meeting, any member in
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(5) Meetings and Minutes
The Committee shall hold at least four (4) meetings a year. Additional meeting may be held as and when
Audit Manager, Senior Manager (Group Accounts) are normally invited to attend the meetings. Other members of the Board of Directors, employees and representative of External Auditors shall attend the meetings upon the invitation of the Committee.
Notice of any meeting of the Committee may be given by telephone or facsimile. Notice of meeting and board papers shall be given to all members of the Committee at least 14 days and seven (7) days respectively before the date of meeting.
Minutes of each meeting shall be signed by the Chairman of the meeting at which the proceedings were held or by the Chairman of the next succeeding meeting and shall be accepted as prima facie evidence without further proof of the facts stated therein. Such minutes of meetings shall be kept by the secretary and distributed to each member of the Committee.
A resolution in writing signed by all Committee members shall be deemed to have been passed at a meeting held on the date on which it was signed by the last member.
(6) Authority
The Committee is authorised by the Board of Directors to:
(a) investigate any activity/matter within its terms of reference and shall have unrestricted access to all employees of the Company and the Group;
(b) have the resources in order to perform its duties as set out in its terms of reference;
(c) have full and unrestricted access to any information pertaining to the Company and the Group;
(d) have direct communication channels with the external auditors and internal auditors or person(s) carrying out the internal audit function or activity;
(e) obtain external legal or other independent professional advice as necessary; and
(f) convene meetings with the external auditors and internal auditors or person(s) carrying out the internal audit function or activity or both, excluding the attendance of other Directors and employees of the Company and the Group at least twice (2) a year.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein before stated, the Committee does not have executive powers
and shall report to the Board of Directors on matters considered and its recommendations thereon, pertaining to the Company and the Group.
(7) Responsibility
Where the Committee is of the view that a matter reported by it to the Board of Directors has not been satisfactorily
the Committee has the responsibility to promptly report such matter to Bursa Securities.
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(8) Functions and Duties
The duties of the Committee are to:
(a) consider the nomination, appointment, re-appointment, resignation and dismissal of External Auditors, the
(b) review the nature and scope of audit plans prepared by External Auditors and Internal Auditors or person(s)
carrying out the internal audit function or activity before the audit commence, and ensure co-ordination
responses thereto;
may wish to bring up;
the matters set out below, before submission to the Board of Directors for approval:
(f) Review the internal audit programme, processes, the results of the internal audit programme and to consider
carried out by the internal auditors and ensure that appropriate action is taken by the Management in respect of the audit observations and the Committee’s recommendations;
(g) review the auditors’ evaluation of the systems of internal controls;
whether it has the necessary authority to carry out its work; (i) review any appraisal or assessment of the performance of the members of the internal audit function; (j) approve any appointment or termination of senior staff members of the internal audit function; (k) be informed of any resignation of the internal audit staff members and to provide the resigning staff member
an opportunity to submit his or her reasons for resigning; (l) review the assistance given by the Company’s and the Group’s employees to the External Auditors and
Internal Auditors or person(s) carrying out the internal audit function or activity;
integrity; (n) review whether there is reason (supported by grounds) to believe that the Group’s External Auditors is not
suitable for re-appointment; (o) to establish and review policies and procedures to assess the suitability and independence of External
Auditors; and (p) perform such other functions as may be agreed to by the Committee and the Board of Directors.
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MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE
attendance of each of the Committee members are outlined as follows:
Numbers of meetings attended
Bong Wei Leong 6 out of 6
Tiong Kiong King 5 out of 6
Tiong Ing Ming 6 out of 6
All proceedings, matters arising, deliberations, in terms of the issue discussed, and resolutions at the Committee
Chairman of the Committee or Chairman of the meeting and reported to the Board of Directors at the Board meetings. All Committee meetings were attended by the Company Secretaries. Upon invitation, the Internal Audit Manager, Senior Manager (Group Accounts) and Senior Operation Manager were present at the Committee meetings to provide additional insight into matters to be discussed during the Committee meetings.
TRAINING
Title of training/seminar Number of day(s) spent Positioning growth through innovation and talent management strategies 1
Quantity Surveying International Convention 2014 “Wind of Chance” 2
Board Chairman Series : The role of the Chairman 1
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
discharge of its functions and duties:
(a) reviewed and approved the audit plans including scope and coverage of audit of the RSB Group with the internal and external auditors;
recommendations made by the internal and external auditors, and Management’s responses thereof;
standards as well as the Group’s performance, prior to submission to the Board of Directors for consideration and approval;
integrity, prior to submission to the Board of Directors for consideration and approval;
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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES OF AUDIT COMMITTEE (CONT’D)
(f) met with the internal and external auditors twice without the presence of the other Directors and employees of
RSB Group; (g) assessed the independence and suitability of external auditors and recommended to the Board of Directors their
re-appointment as external auditors and their fees; (h) reviewed the draft Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control and draft Report of the Audit Committee
prior to recommending to the Board of Directors for approval;
(j) reviewed the report on the recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature (“RRPTs”) entered
into by the RSB Group pursuant to the shareholder mandate obtained at the general meetings; and (k) reviewed the draft Circular to Shareholders in relations to the proposed shareholders mandate for the RRPTs and
recommended to the Board of Directors for approval.
INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION
RSB Group has an in-house internal audit function to assist the Audit Committee in the discharge of its duties and
and governance processes so as to provide reasonable independent assurance that such systems continue to operate satisfactorily and effectively.
The Group internal audit function adopts a risk-based auditing approach in planning and conducting audits by focusing on key risk areas. The internal audit function is independent of the activities it audits, and is responsible for the regular review and/or appraisal of the internal control, management and governance processes within the RSB Group. It operates and performs in accordance to the principles of the Internal Audit Charter.
The internal audit reports were deliberated by the Audit Committee and recommendations were duly acted upon by the Management. Currently, the Internal Audit Manager reports directly to the Audit Committee on the activities carried out by the internal audit department based on the annual audit plan duly approved by the Audit Committee.
activities:
within the RSB Group.
RM440,000.00.
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This Report is made in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors dated 17 April 2015.
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STATEMENT ON RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL
INTRODUCTION
The Board is committed to maintaining a sound system of risk management and internal control and good corporate governance practices in the Group as set out in this Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control made in compliance with Paragraph 15.26 (b)
Berhad (“Bursa Securities”) and guided by the Statement on Risk Management & Internal Control: Guidelines for Directors of Listed Issuers.
BOARD’S RESPONSIBILITY
The Board acknowledges its responsibility for the Group’s system of risk management and internal control (the “system”), which includes the establishment of an appropriate control environment and framework as well
safeguard shareholders’ investment and Group’s assets.
effectiveness of the Group’s risk management and internal control system which has been embedded in all aspects of the Group’s activities and reviews the processes, responsibilities and assesses for reasonable assurance that risks have been managed within the Group’s risk appetite and tolerable ranges.
In view of the limitations inherent in any system of risk management and internal control, the Group’s system by its nature can only reduce rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve the Group’s business and corporate objectives. Accordingly, the systems can only provide a reasonable but not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss.
The Board has received assurance from the Managing Director (“MD”) that the Group’s risk management and
effectively, in all material aspects, based on the risk management and internal control framework of the Group.
RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
The Board subscribes to the fact that an effective risk management practice is vital to the success of the Group’s business. In view of this, there is a formal process
risks faced by the Group in its achievement of the business objectives.
The Board has, through its Audit Committee (“AC”) and Risk Management Committee (“RMC”), established a risk management and control framework implemented
Group’s key processes. Management is responsible for identifying, evaluating, monitoring and reporting of risks and internal control as well as providing assurance to the Board that it has done so in accordance with the policies adopted by the Board. Further independent assurance is provided by the Internal Audit function, which operates across the Group.
RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTION
The Risk Management Committee carried out its duties in accordance with its term of reference during
principally develops, executes and maintains the risk management system to ensure that the Group’s corporate objectives and strategies are achieved within the acceptable risk appetite of the Group. Its
including non-compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines, changes to internal controls and management information systems, and output from monitoring processes.
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The principal responsibilities of the Risk Management Committee includes:-
and report on all material business risks;
mitigation of material business risks; and
compliance with relevant laws, licensing and
The Group will continue to monitor all major risks affecting the Group and take the necessary measures to mitigate
the risk management and internal control system of the Group.
INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION
The Board has established the Audit Committee to evaluate the internal audit function and assessing its effectiveness in the discharge of its responsibilities.
The Internal Audit Department is responsible for undertaking regular and systematic review of the Group’s operations and system of internal controls based on annual audit plans approved by the Audit Committee.
level and actions are agreed in response to the Internal Audit Function’s recommendations. The progress of implementation of the agreed actions is reviewed and
up reviews. The Audit Committee reviews all internal audit
and effectiveness of the internal controls. The Audit
deliberations and recommendations.
STATEMENT ON RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL(CONT’D)
CONTROL ENVIRONMENT AND ACTIVITIES
The Group’s corporate culture is embedded in its core values of integrity, commitment, loyalty, excellence in execution, speed or timeliness, innovativeness and cost
the business objectives, risk management and internal control system.
The Audit Committee, which is chaired by an Independent Director, is tasked by the Board with the duty of reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of the Group’s system of internal control with the assistance of the in-house Internal Audit (“IA”) department.
deliberate the internal audit reports prepared by IA
Group’s system of internal control. These reports are prepared based on the annual audit plan which has been approved by the Audit Committee.
Policies and procedures have been established for key business processes and support functions. The Group has
procedures and rules relating to the delegation and segregation of duties.
Annual business plans and operating budgets are prepared by business and operating units, and are approved by the Board. Actual performance and
an ongoing basis.
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION PROCESSES
reviewed on a regular basis.
The Group has in place a Management Information System that captures, compiles, analyses and reports relevant data, which enables management to make business decisions in an accurate and timely manner.
MONITORING AND REVIEW
The monitoring, review and reporting procedures and systems in place give reasonable assurance that the controls
ups reviews were also carried out to determine the status of implementation of agreed corrective actions based on
and operating satisfactorily and there were no material control failures or adverse compliance events that have directly resulted in any material loss to the Group.
system in response to change in the operating environment.
This Statement is made in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors dated 17 April 2015.
STATEMENT ON RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL(CONT’D)
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SUSTAINABILITY & CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
INTRODUCTION
Rimbunan Sawit Berhad (RSB), a reputable and a prominent member of the oil palm industry, recognizes acting responsibly and sustainably creates value for the Company, its employees, customers, community and environment as a whole. Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to society has always been part of RSB’s business
In 2014, RSB continues to build sustainable practices in every aspect of the Group’s business and in achieving excellence in its CSR activities.
(A) MARKETPLACE
RSB upholds its integrity in the Marketplace by focusing on the following areas:
Quality Product and Services
Plantation Palm Oil Mill continues to maintain the ISO 9001 accreditation to ensure its products meet the highest available global standards.
The Group constantly implements continuous improvement on its business processes through its yearly assessment of contractors, consultants and service providers to ensure prompt delivery of resources by vendors and ensuring
enhance our Group’s performance.
Stakeholders Engagement
Enhancing stakeholder value has always been the core interest of the Group and consider our associates, investors, analysts, customers, partners and communities as our primary stakeholders. We recognize the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability to them. We are committed in cultivating the best practices in compliance with all laws and regulations and maintaining the highest Corporate Governance standards.
Updated investor relations information is available in the Company’s website.
Corporate Governance
In conformity with the MCCG 2012 highest corporate governance standards, we have implemented the world class SAP system which maintains a single database to preserve the originality and integrity of our information and data sources. Transactions are processed end-to-end hence eliminating data inconsistencies between sub-systems and providing information in a more reliable and accessible manner.
RSB leverages technology, such as the centralized GIS database system for better operational planning and
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SUSTAINABILITY & CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY(CONT’D)
B) ENVIRONMENT
We have initiated a host of conservation efforts to meet the challenges and pressures of environmental CSR behaviour faced by members of the oil palm industry.
Environmental Conservation Practices
practices like zero-carbon emission during replanting, zero wastage mill management concepts and the reduction
these practices contribute towards greater environmental friendliness of palm oil production and sustainability of the palm oil industry in the long run.
Good agronomic practices are always followed in our fertilizer application whereby empty fruit bunches (EFB)
methane gas (greenhouse gas) or biogas, which is recycled to gas engine for electricity generation.
Bio-Diversity Projects
In managing pest and weed control, we have introduced biological and livestock management programmes which include livestock projects and the erection of roosting posts for barn owls in our estates to minimize environmental impact caused by hazardous chemicals and pesticides. Livestock management improves soil and vegetation cover and plant, as well as, animal bio-diversity to reduce environment impact. Grazing animals can improve plant species composition by removing biomass, controlling shrub growth and dispersing seeds through their hoofs and manure and hence, reducing the use of chemical and pesticides for weeding and manuring.
Waste Handling & Recycling
RSB cares for the environment sustainability by promoting efforts in waste handling and recycling. To better utilise energy from waste material and biomass, we plan either to set up a pellet plant to recycle the empty fruit bunches (EFB) and produce pellets to be used as biomass for steam boiler or to invest in an organic composting plant to
soil fertility.
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SUSTAINABILITY & CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY(CONT’D)
C) COMMUNITY
opportunities and bringing lasting and positive change. These have included funding and other resources towards enhancing the social well-being of the community.
Contributions to NCR Community
RSB continues to undertake the development of Native Customary Rights (“NCR”) on oil palm plantations land
education, infrastructure, cultural and social development initiatives.
The Group offers career opportunities to local villagers, through employment, internships, contract works, on-the-job training for youths and education opportunities with universities and institutes of higher learning.
Volunteerism & Donations
RSB supported fund-raising, donation drives, and made various contributions to charitable organisations and orphanages during the Christmas, Gawai and Hari Raya celebrations.
unity within the community. We also made donations to schools, especially those in the vicinity of the estates, and contributed used personal computers in encouraging digital literacy in education.
We also organised a Blood Donation Campaign and Health Screening to create awareness on the importance of a healthy lifestyle as promoted by the Ministry of Health, Sarawak.
Among highlights were school performances to promote the talents of secondary school students and RSB’s exhibits showcasing the career opportunities in the estates and palm oil mills along with a brief overview of the industry.
D) WORKFORCE
Human Capital
The Group encourages lifelong learning opportunities and provides in-house training and external courses to enhance employees knowledge and core competencies. Various professional and career enrichment programmes are held including On-the-Job Training to train school leavers to become Field Conductors; Safety & Health workshops to raise awareness and address occupational health issues and Soft Skills training to uplift managers and executives management capabilities. Familiarisation visits to estates and palm oil mills were organised for new recruits to introduce them to the plantation industry. Various workshops and consultations were organized to prepare the Company for the smooth implementation of the new tax regime in 2015.
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D) WORKPLACE (CONT’D)
Workforce Diversity
The Group recognizes diversity of employees in terms of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, religion, and national or social origin is vital to organization’s smooth operations and business sustainability. We are strictly against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Thus, the Group is dedicated in providing
together in harmony to achieve corporate objective and sustainable growth.
Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Programme
In line with efforts to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle, various activities were organized in the estates for staff and foreign workers, such as football matches to provide social, recreational and sporting opportunities aimed at fostering interaction amongst the generational work forces. RSB Club actively promoted wellness and exercise schemes through gym activities, aerobics, bowling and table tennis to create healthcare awareness
who were then encouraged to join the Weight Loss Campaign.
Work-life Balance Living
exercises. Work-life balance includes bi-monthly mass exercise get-together which has served as a sporting, social event for employees; shorter lunch breaks with the introduction of package lunch online orders; and special staff price health food promotions. These are some measures undertaken to help its employees to stay healthy and living a work-life balance lifestyle.
Social Gatherings
Annual dinners and festive gatherings are held to bring the RSB family together in efforts to strengthen friendships and promote closer ties in a caring work environment and culture.
In the beginning of 2015, RSB proudly moved into the Menara Rimbunan Hijau, the new, iconic landmark building
the impact on the environmental and to foster a greater sense of well-being among its employees.
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SUSTAINABILITY & CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY(CONT’D)
MARKETPLACE
ENVIRONMENT
COMMUNITY
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WORKPLACEHuman Capital
Social Gatherings Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Programme
Work-life Balance Living
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 44
STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS 48
STATUTORY DECLARATION 48
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT 49
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 51
STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 53
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 54
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 58
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 61
Financial Statements
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PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
RESULTS
The Group The Company RM RM
Attributable to:-
DIVIDENDS
RESERVES AND PROVISIONS
ISSUES OF SHARES AND DEBENTURES
OPTIONS GRANTED OVER UNISSUED SHARES
DIREC TORS’ REPORT
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DIREC TORS’ REPORT (CONT’D)
BAD AND DOUBTFUL DEBTS
CURRENT ASSETS
VALUATION METHODS
CONTINGENT AND OTHER LIABILITIES
CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES
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ITEMS OF AN UNUSUAL NATURE
DIRECTORS
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
Number of Ordinary Shares of RM0.50 Each At At 1.1.2014 Bought Sold 31.12.2014
Direct Interests in the Company
Indirect Interests in the Company
Number of Irredeemable Convertible Preference Shares of RM0.50 Each At At 1.1.2014 Bought Sold 31.12.2014
Indirect Interests in the Company
DIREC TORS’ REPORT (CONT’D)
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DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS (cont’d)
DIRECTORS’ BENEFITS
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
AUDITORS
Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King
Tiong Kiong King
DIREC TORS’ REPORT (CONT’D)
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STATEMENT BY DIREC TORS
Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King Tiong Kiong King
STATUTORY DECLARATION
Subscribed and solemnly declared by
Ling Tong Ung
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF RIMBUNAN SAWIT BERHAD (691393 - U)
REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Auditors’ Responsibility
Opinion
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT (CONT’D)TO THE MEMBERS OF RIMBUNAN SAWIT BERHAD (691393 - U)
REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
OTHER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
OTHER MATTERS
Crowe Horwath Hudson Chua Jain
Sibu
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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 31 DECEMBER 2014
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 Note RM RM RM RM ASSETS
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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONT’D)AT 31 DECEMBER 2014
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 Note RM RM RM RM EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
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STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS ANDOTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 Note RM RM RM RM
- - - -
PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER TAXATION
TOTAL COMPREHESIVE INCOME
EARNINGS PER SHARE (SEN)
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUIT YFOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 Note RM RM RM RM
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSFOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 Note RM RM RM RM
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONT’D)FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 Note RM RM RM RM
CASH FLOWS FROM/(FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
NET CASH FROM/(FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS/ BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS/ BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONT’D)FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
directors dated
2. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
3. BASIS OF PREPARATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
3. BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
3. BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
4.1 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
(b) Income Taxes
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4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.1 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS (cont’d)
(d) Impairment of Trade and Other Receivables
(f) Impairment of Goodwill
4.2 BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.2 BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION (cont’d)
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4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.2 BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION (cont’d)
4.3 GOODWILL
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.4 FUNCTIONAL AND PRESENTATION CURRENCY
4.5 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
(a) Financial Assets
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4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.5 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
(a) Financial Assets (cont’d)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.5 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
(b) Financial Liabilities
Ordinary Shares and Irredeemable Convertible Preference Shares (“ICPSs”)
(d) Derecognition
(e) Financial Guarantee Contracts
Insurance Contracts
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4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.6 INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES
4.7 INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.8 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
4.9 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
(a) Computer Software
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4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.9 INTANGIBLE ASSETS (cont’d)
(a) Computer Software (cont’d)
(b) Commercial Rights on Licence for Planted Forest (“LPF”)
4.10 BIOLOGICAL ASSETS
4.11 IMPAIRMENT
(a) Impairment of Financial Assets
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.11 IMPAIRMENT (cont’d)
(a) Impairment of Financial Assets (cont’d)
(b) Impairment of Non-Financial Assets
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4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.12 ASSETS UNDER HIRE PURCHASE AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER IJARAH ARRANGEMENTS
4.13 INVENTORIES
4.14 INCOME TAXES
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.14 INCOME TAXES (cont’d)
4.15 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
4.16 PROVISIONS
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4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.17 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
4.18 RELATED PARTIES
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.19 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
4.20 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
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4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
4.21 REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME
(a) Sale of Goods
(b) Services
(c) Interest Income
(d) Dividend Income
(e) Rental Income
4.22 OPERATING SEGMENTS
4.23 BORROWING COSTS
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
5. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES
The Company 2014 2013 RM RM
Name of Subsidiary Country of Effective Principal Activities
2014 2013
Sdn Bhd
Sdn Bhd
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5. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES (cont’d)
Name of Subsidiary Country of Effective Principal Activities
2014 2013
^ This subsidiary is held through Nescaya Palma Sdn Bhd.
* This subsidiary is held through Rimbunan Sawit Holdings Sdn Bhd.
Interest The Group 2014 2013 2014 2013 % % RM RM
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
5. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES (cont’d)
Biawak 2014 2013 RM RM
Lundu 2014 2013 RM RM
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5. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES (cont’d)
Lundu 2014 2013 RM RM
Selangau 2014 2013 RM RM
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
5. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES (cont’d)
Ulu Teru 2014 2013 RM RM
6. INVESTMENT IN AN ASSOCIATE
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
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6. INVESTMENT IN AN ASSOCIATE (cont’d)
Name of Associate Country of Effective Principal Activities
2014 2013 % %
Lubuk Tiara Sdn Bhd 2014 2013 RM RM
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)
At Accumulated Net Book Cost Depreciation ValueThe Group RM RM RM
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7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)
At Depreciation At 1.1.2013 Additions Disposals Charge 31.12.2013The Company RM RM RM RM RM Net Book Value
At Accumulated Net Book Cost Depreciation ValueThe Company RM RM RM
2014
2013
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7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
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8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
At Amortisation At
The Group RM RM RM RM RM Net Book Value
At Amortisation At 1.1.2013 Additions Charge 31.12.2013The Group RM RM RM RM Net Book Value
At Accumulated Net Book Cost Amortisation ValueThe Group RM RM RM
2014
2013
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8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (cont’d)
At Amortisation At
The Company RM RM RM RM RM Net Book Value
At Amortisation At 1.1.2013 Additions Charge 31.12.2013The Company RM RM RM RM Net Book Value
At Accumulated Net Book Cost Amortisation ValueThe Company RM RM RM
2014
2013
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8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (cont’d)
9. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS
At Amortisation At 1.1.2014 Additions Write-offs Charge 31.12.2014The Group RM RM RM RM RM Net Book Value
At Amortisation At 1.1.2013 Additions Charge 31.12.2013The Group RM RM RM RM Net Book Value
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9. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS (cont’d)
At Accumulated Net Book Cost Depreciation ValueThe Group RM RM RM
2014
2013
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
Finance costs:-
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10. GOODWILL
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
11. DEPOSITS WITH LICENSED BANKS
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12. DEFERRED TAX
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
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12. DEFERRED TAX (cont’d)
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
13. INVENTORIES
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
At cost:-
14. TRADE RECEIVABLES
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
15. OTHER RECEIVABLES, DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
16. AMOUNT OWING BY/(TO) SUBSIDIARIES
Annual Report 2014 99
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
17. SHARE CAPITAL
The Group/The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 Number of Shares RM RM Authorised
Issued and Fully Paid-up
100 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
18. RESERVES
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
19. BORROWINGS
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
Annual Report 2014 101
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
19. BORROWINGS (cont’d)
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
102 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
19. BORROWINGS (cont’d)
Annual Report 2014 103
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
19. BORROWINGS (cont’d)
104 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
19. BORROWINGS (cont’d)
Annual Report 2014 105
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
20. HIRE PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
- later than one year and not later than
- later than two years and not later than
- later than one year and not later than
- later than two years and not later than
106 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
21. OBLIGATIONS UNDER IJARAH ARRANGEMENTS
The Group Effective Amount Outstanding Class Rating Maturity Date Interest Rate 2014 2013 % pa RM RMIslamic Securities
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
- later than one year and not later than two years - -
Annual Report 2014 107
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
22. TRADE PAYABLES
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
Trade payables:-
23. OTHER PAYABLES, DEPOSITS AND ACCRUALS
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
Other payables:-
108 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
24. REVENUE
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
25. FINANCE COSTS
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
Annual Report 2014 109
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
26. PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
110 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
27. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
Annual Report 2014 111
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
27. INCOME TAX EXPENSE (cont’d)
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
112 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
28. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
29. DIVIDENDS
The Group/The Company 2014 2013
Dividend per Amount of Dividend per Amount of Share Dividend Share Dividend Sen RM Sen RM
Annual Report 2014 113
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
30. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES
Carrying Fair Value Amount Recognised RM RM
The Group 2014 RM
31. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
114 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
32. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
33. DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
Directors of the Company
Directors of the Subsidiaries
Annual Report 2014 115
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
33. DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION (cont’d)
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM Number of Directors
116 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
34. SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
Subsidiaries:-
Annual Report 2014 117
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
34. SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (cont’d)
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
- transportation and accommodation
118 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
35. OPERATING SEGMENTS
(a) Operating Segments
(b) Major Customers
Revenue 2014 2013 RM RM
* The identities of the major customers are not disclosed as permitted by FRS 8 Operating Segments.
36. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
37. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company 2014 2013 RM RM
Annual Report 2014 119
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
38. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
38.1 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES
(a) Market Risk
Interest rate risk sensitivity analysis
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
120 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
38. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
38.1 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES (cont’d)
(b) Credit Risk
Gross Individual Collective Carrying Amount Impairment Impairment ValueThe Group RM RM RM RM 2014
Past due:-
Annual Report 2014 121
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
38. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
38.1 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES (cont’d)
(b) Credit Risk (cont’d)
Gross Individual Collective Carrying Amount Impairment Impairment ValueThe Group RM RM RM RM
Past due:-
Trade receivables that are past due but not impaired
Trade receivables that are neither past due nor impaired
122 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
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Annual Report 2014 123
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
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124 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
38. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
38.1 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES (cont’d)
Weighted Average Contractual On Demand Effective Carrying Undiscounted or Within Rate Amount Cash Flows 1 YearThe Company RM RM RM RM
2014
2013
38.2 CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Annual Report 2014 125
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
38. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
38.2 CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont’d)
The Group 2014 2013 RM RM
126 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
38. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
38.3 CLASSIFICATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM Financial Assets
Financial Liabilities
Annual Report 2014 127
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
38. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
38.4 FAIR VALUE INFORMATION
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Total Not Carried at Fair Value Fair Carrying Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Value Amount The Group RM RM RM RM RM
2014
2013
The Company
2014
Financial Assets
2013
128 Annual Report 2014
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
38. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)
38.4 FAIR VALUE INFORMATION (cont’d)
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 % % % %
39. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
Annual Report 2014 129
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)For The Financial Year Ended 31 December 2014
40. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION – DISCLOSURE OF REALISED AND UNREALISED PROFITS/LOSSES
The Group The Company 2014 2013 2014 2013 RM RM RM RM
and its subsidiaries:-
130 Annual Report 2014
STATEMENT OF DIREC TORS’ RESPONSIBILITIESFOR PREPARING THE ANNUAL FINANCING STATEMENTS
This Statement is made in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors dated 17 April 2015.
Annual Report 2014 131
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
1. Utilisation of proceeds from corporate proposal
2. Share buy-backs
3. Options and convertible securities
4. Depository receipt programme
5. Sanctions and/or penalties
6. Non-audit fees
8. Variation in results
10. Material contracts
132 Annual Report 2014
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE INFORMATION (CONT’D)
11. Recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature (“RRPT”)
Relationship Actual Value as Name of Related with RSB at 31 December Party(ies) Type of RRPT Group 2014 (RM)
Sub-Total 4,974,520.27
Annual Report 2014 133
Notes:
(A) Connected with Tan Sri Tiong, TSL, Datuk Tiong Thai King, Tiong Kiong King, Tiong Chiong Ie and Tiong Chiong Ong
(B) Connected with Tan Sri Tiong, TTSH, TSL, TTSE, Datuk Tiong Thai King, Tiong Kiong King , Tiong Chiong Ie and
Tiong Chiong Ong (C) Connected with Tan Sri Tiong, TTSH, TSL, Datuk Tiong Thai King, Tiong Kiong King, Tiong Chiong Ie and Tiong
Chiong Ong (D) Connected with Datuk Tiong Thai King (E) Connected with Tan Sri Tiong, TSL, RHSA, Datuk Tiong Thai King, Tiong Kiong King, Tiong Chiong Ie, Tiong
Chiong Ong and PAA (F) Connected with Dato Mohamad Arif Stephen bin Abdullah (G) Connected with Tan Sri Tiong, TTSH, TSL,TTSE, Tiong Kiong King, Tiong Chiong Ie, Tiong Chiong Ong, RHSA and
KOPP (H) Connected with Tiong Chiong Ong (I) Connected with Tan Sri Tiong, TSL, TTSH, Datuk Tiong Thai King, Tiong Kiong King, Tiong Chiong Ie and Tiong
Chiong Ong (J) Connected with Tan Sri Tiong, TTSH, TSL, TTSE, PAA, Tiong Kiong King , Tiong Chiong Ie and Tiong Chiong Ong
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE INFORMATION (CONT’D)
134 Annual Report 2014
Land + PDE * + Infra ^ Leasehold Land Net book value Date of RM
PDE : Plantation Development Expenditure^ Infra : Infrastructure
# Disclaimer : Net Book value is as per individual management accounts
LIST OF PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE GROUP
Annual Report 2014 135
ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDINGSAS AT 23 APRIL 2015
Share Capital
Distribution Schedule of Ordinary Shares
No. of Holders Holdings Total Holdings %
Note:
* less than 0.01%
Distribution Schedule of ICPS
No. of Holders Holdings Total Holdings %
136 Annual Report 2014
ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDINGS (CONT’D)AS AT 23 APRIL 2015
Substantial Shareholders
No. of No. of shares held shares heldName (Direct) % (Indirect) %
Notes:(a) Deemed interested by virtue of its interest in Pemandangan Jauh Plantation Sdn Bhd and Ladang Hijau Sdn Bhd pursuant
to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965.(b) Deemed interested by virtue of its interests in Rimbunan Hijau Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd, Rimbunan Hijau (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd,
Kendaie Oil Palm Plantation Sdn Bhd and Rejang Height Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965.(c) Deemed interested by virtue of its interests in Tiong Toh Siong Holdings Sdn Bhd, Tiong Toh Siong Enterprises Sdn Bhd,
Rimbunan Hijau Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd, Pemandangan Jauh Plantation Sdn Bhd and Rejang Height Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965.
(d) Deemed interested by virtue of its interest in Rimbunan Hijau Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd, Kendaie Oil Palm Plantation Sdn Bhd and Rejang Height Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965.
(e) Deemed interested by virtue of his interests in Tiong Toh Siong Holdings Sdn Bhd, Teck Sing Lik Enterprise Sdn Bhd, Tiong Toh Siong Enterprises Sdn Bhd, Pertumbuhan Abadi Asia Sdn Bhd, Rimbunan Hijau Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd, Rimbunan Hijau (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, Kendaie Oil Palm Plantation Sdn Bhd, Pemandangan Jauh Plantation Sdn Bhd, Ladang Hijau Sdn Bhd and Rejang Height Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965.
Annual Report 2014 137
Directors’ Interests
No. of No. of shares held shares heldName (Direct) % (Indirect) %
Notes:(a) Deemed interested by virtue of his interests in Tiong Toh Siong Holdings Sdn Bhd, Teck Sing Lik Enterprise Sdn Bhd, Tiong
Toh Siong Enterprises Sdn Bhd, Pertumbuhan Abadi Asia Sdn Bhd, Rimbunan Hijau Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd, Rimbunan Hijau (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, Kendaie Oil Palm Plantation Sdn Bhd, Pemandangan Jauh Plantation Sdn Bhd, Ladang Hijau Sdn Bhd and Rejang Height Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965, and the interests of his spouse and children in the Company pursuant to Section 134(12)(c) of the Companies Act, 1965.
(b) Deemed interested by virtue of his interest in Biru-Hijau Enterprise Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965.(c) Deemed interested by virtue of the interest of his spouse and children in the Company.(d) Deemed interested by virtue of his interest in Priharta Development Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act,
1965.
No. of No. of shares held shares heldName (Direct) % (Indirect) %
* Deemed interested by virtue of his interests in Pemandangan Jauh Plantation Sdn Bhd, Tiong Toh Siong Holdings Sdn Bhd, Teck Sing Lik Enterprise Sdn Bhd, Ladang Hijau Sdn Bhd and Rejang Height Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965.
ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDINGS (CONT’D)AS AT 23 APRIL 2015
138 Annual Report 2014
Thirty Largest Securities Account Holders
No. ofName Ordinary Shares %
ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDINGS (CONT’D)AS AT 23 APRIL 2015
Annual Report 2014 139
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
A G E N D A
As special business
of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2012
of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2012
Resolution 1
Resolution 2
Resolution 3Resolution 4
Resolution 5
Resolution 6
Resolution 7
Resolution 8
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
140 Annual Report 2014
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (CONT’D)
Resolution 9 Proposed renewal of and new shareholder mandates for recurrent related party transactions of
a revenue or trading nature (“Shareholder Mandate”)
Annual Report 2014 141
Resolution 10
Proposed renewal of authority for purchase of own shares by the Company
By Order of the Board of Directors
Voon Jan Moi (MAICSA 7021367)
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (CONT’D)
142 Annual Report 2014
Notes
The Nomination Committee and the Board of Directors had assessed the independence of Mr. Bong Wei Leong and Mr.
Tiong Ing Ming who have served as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company for a consecutive term of more than nine (9) years, and recommended them to continue to act as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company
offer impartial judgement and advice to the Board;(b) They remain independent and vocal, actively participated in deliberations and exercised independent judgement at
Board and Board Committee meetings without compromising operational consideration. Hence, provide a check and balance to operational management; and
(c) They continue to exercise independent and objective judgement in carrying out their duties as Independent Directors and they provide guidance, unbiased and independent views to many aspects of the Company and the Group’s strategy so as to safeguard the interests of minority shareholders. Their long tenure as Independent Directors have no
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (CONT’D)
Annual Report 2014 143
recurrent, of a revenue or trading nature and which are necessary for day-to-day operations (“RRPT”), a public listed company may seek a shareholder mandate.
The proposed resolution No. 9, if passed, will authorise the Company and each of its subsidiaries to enter into RRPT with the
of the RSB Group, provided that such transactions are in the ordinary course of business and are on normal commercial terms which are not more favourable to the related parties than those generally available to the public and not detrimental to the interest of the minority shareholders.
By obtaining the Shareholder Mandate, the necessity to convene separate meetings from time to time to seek shareholders approval as and when such RRPT occur would not arise. This would reduce substantial administrative time and costs associated with the convening of such meetings without compromising on the corporate objectives of the RSB Group or adversely affecting the business opportunities available to the RSB Group.
Please refer to the Circular (Part A) for further information.
The proposed Resolution No. 10, if passed, will renew the authority for the Company to purchase and/or hold up to ten per cent (10%) of the issued and paid-up ordinary share capital of the Company through Bursa Securities. This authority will expire at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting, unless revoked or varied by ordinary resolution passed by shareholders at general meeting.
Please refer to the Statement to Shareholders (Part B) for further information.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (CONT’D)
*I/We ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (*NRIC/Company No. ________________________) of _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ (full address) being a *member/members of Rimbunan Sawit Berhad hereby appoint __________________________________________________________________________________________ (NRIC No. _______________________) of ____________________________________________________________________________________________ (full address) or failing *him/her, ______________________________________________________ (NRIC No. ________________________________) of
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (full address)
Number of shares represented by Proxy 2
Number of shares represented by Proxy 1
* Strike out whichever is not desired. (Unless otherwise instructed, the proxy may vote as h )
Dated this __________ day of ____________________ 2015 __________________________________________Signature / common seal of shareholder(s)
Notes:
FORM OF PROXY
RIMBUNAN SAWIT BERHAD(Company No. 691393-U)(Incorporated in Malaysia)
Rimbunan Sawit
Resolutions For Against
1.
2.
3. To re-elect Tiong Chiong Ong as director.
4. To re-elect Tiong Ing Ming as director
5. To re-appoint Tan Sri Datuk Sir Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King as director.
6. To re-appoint Messrs. Crowe Horwath as auditors for the ensuing year.
7.
8. To retain Mr. Tiong Ing Ming as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
or Chairman of the meeting as *my/our proxy to vote for *me/us and on *my/our behalf at the Tenth Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on Monday, 15 June 2015 at 11.30 a.m. and, at any adjournment thereof for/against* the resolution(s) to be proposed thereat.
To approve the payment of directors’ fees for the financial year ended 31 December 2014.
To approve the proposed increase of directors’ fees for the financial year ending 31 December 2015.
To retain Mr. Bong Wei Leong as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
10. To approve the proposed renewal of authority for purchase of own shares by the Company.
9. To approve the proposed renewal of and new shareholder mandates for recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature.
[Please indicate with a (X) in the space above how you wish your vote to be cast. If no specific direction as to voting is indicated, the proxy will vote or abstain as he/she thinks fit.]
1. A proxy may but need not be a member of the Company and the provisions of Section 149(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 1965 shall not apply to the Company.2. To be valid, the form of proxy, duly completed must be deposited at the registered office of the Company at North Wing, Menara Rimbunan Hijau, 101, Pusat Suria
Permata, Jalan Upper Lanang, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak not less than 48 hours before the time for holding the meeting or any adjournment thereof.3. A member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at this Annual General Meeting, shall not be entitled to appoint more than two (2) proxies to attend and
vote at the same meeting. Where a member appoints more than one (1) proxy, the appointment shall be invalid unless he specifies the proportions of his holdings to be represented by each proxy.
4. Where a member of the Company is an exempt authorised nominee which holds ordinary shares in the Company for multiple beneficial owners in one (1) securities account (“omnibus account”), there is no limit to the number of proxies which the exempt authorised nominee may appoint in respect of each omnibus account it holds. An exempt authorised nominee refers to an authorised nominee defined under the Securities Industry (Central Depositories) Act 1991 (“SICDA”) which is exempted from compliance with the provisions of subsection 25A(1) of SICDA.
5. If the appointor is a corporation, the form of proxy must be executed under its common seal or under the hand of an officer or attorney duly authorised.6. A depositor whose name appears in the Record of Depositors as at 9 June 2015 shall be regarded as a Member of the Company entitled to attend this Annual
General Meeting or appoint a proxy to attend, speak and vote on his behalf.
The Company SecretaryRimbunan Sawit Berhad (691393-U)
stamp here
North Wing, Menara Rimbunan Hijau,101, Pusat Suria Permata,Jalan Upper Lanang,96000 Sibu, Sarawak.
North Wing, Menara Rimbunan Hijau, 101, Pusat Suria Permata, Jalan Upper Lanang, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak.
Tel. No. : 084-218 555 Fax No. : 084-219 555
E-mail address: [email protected]
Rimbunan Sawit