2020 UEM Edgenta Annual Report

REVIEW OF THE STATEMENT BY EXTERNAL AUDITORS The External Auditor has performed limited assurance procedures on this Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control in accordance with Malaysian Approved Standard on Assurance Engagements, ISAE 3000 (Revised), Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information and Audit and Assurance Practice Guide 3, Guidance for Auditors on Engagements to Report on the Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control included in the Annual Report issued by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”) for inclusion in the Annual Report of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2020, and reported to the Board that nothing has come to their attention that causes them to believe that the statement is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the disclosure required by paragraphs 41 and 42 of the Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control: Guidelines for Directors of Listed Issuers, nor is the Statement factually inaccurate. This Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control was approved by the Board on 23 March 2021. CONCLUSION The Board is of the view that the risk management and internal control system are in place for the year under review, and up to the date of approval of the Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control, are sound and sufficient to safeguard shareholders’ interests and the Group’s assets. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 147