157 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2024 Overview of Wasco Berhad Key Messages Value Creation Commitment to Governance Sustainability Journey Financial Statements Other Information CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OVERVIEW STATEMENT As part of the Group’s commitment towards having an effective investor relations and shareholders’ communication policy, the following have been established:- a) an interactive and dedicated website for the Group which can be accessed by the public at large at www.wascoenergy.com. b) the Company’s Corporate Communication & Branding Department attends to the Group’s communication needs and whenever required, the services of an external public relations firm will be engaged to facilitate and promote greater public awareness of the Group’s products and services aside from fostering and maintaining closer relations with the press and other members of the media. c) Internally, the Group Corporate Secretarial Department headed by the Group Company Secretary maintains most of the official correspondences with the various authorities. d) the Annual General Meeting provides an additional forum for shareholders’ interaction and feedback with the Company. e) Media and Analyst Briefings are held by the Company to explain any major corporate exercises and/or to discuss the financial performance of the Group from time to time. 4.2 Dialogue between the Company and Investors The Board values feedback and dialogues with its investors. The Company will hold open discussions with investors upon written request. Analyst Briefings are periodically held to introduce and update the investors on the Company’s/the Group’s undertakings and financial performance from time to time. In this respect, the Board and the Company shall ensure that any information sought is disseminated in strict adherence to the disclosure requirements under the MMLR. The Company’s website at www.wascoenergy.com contains vital information concerning the Group. All investors are encouraged at all times to log on and visit the Company’s website to be informed of the latest happenings and detailed information of the Group and all the announcements released to Bursa Malaysia. 4.3 Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) is one of the platforms for the Company’s shareholders to meet and exchange views with the Board. As part of the Group’s commitment to environmental sustainability and cost cutting initiative, the Company has leveraged on technology to enhance efficiency. Since year 2018, the Company has been uploading its Annual Report and Circular to Shareholders on its website at www.wascoenergy.com so that they could be accessible online. The Board ensures that all the required tools and equipment as well as the infrastructure are available to facilitate the conduct of any general meetings of the Company either to be held virtually or hybrid, in order to support among others, a smooth broadcasting and a meaningful engagement between the Board, Senior Management and the shareholders. An open Question and Answer Session will be available whereby any shareholder may seek further details and clarification regarding any proposed resolutions tabled at the general meeting as well as matters relating to the Group’s businesses and affairs. The Company has been providing a notice period of more than 28 days for the convening of its annual general meetings.
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