289 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) For the financial year ended 31 January 2023 ACCOUNTABILITY (FINANCIAL STATEMENTS) 41. Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued) (a) Market risk (continued) (ii) Foreign currency risk (continued) Sensitivity The sensitivity of profit or loss to changes in exchange rates arises mainly from USD-denominated financial instruments and the impact on other components of equity arises from foreign exchange forward contracts designated as hedges. An increase/decrease in the USD/RM exchange rate by 4% would not result in a significant impact on the profit or loss or other components of equity of the Group. (b) Credit risk Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group and the Company. At the reporting date, the Group’s and the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amounts of each class of financial assets recognised in the statement of financial position. Customer credit risk is managed by each business unit subject to the Group’s established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit risk management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed based on the individual credit standings and financial strengths. Outstanding receivables are regularly monitored. Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by the Group’s Treasury department in accordance with the Group’s policy. Counterparty credit standings are reviewed by the Company’s Senior Management on an annual basis, and may be updated throughout the financial year. Limits are set to minimise the concentration of risks and therefore mitigate financial loss through potential counterparty’s failure to make payments. The Group has also considered the implications of Russia-Ukraine (refer to Note 47) conflict whilst assessing its credit risk for its counterparties. Accordingly, the Russia-Ukraine conflict have not materially affected the credit risk of the Group’s counterparties in the current financial year. (i) Trade receivables and contract assets ECL for trade receivables and contract assets are measured using the simplified approach. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales over a period of 36 months before reporting date and the corresponding historical credit losses experienced within this period. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables. The Group and the Company have identified the gross domestic product (“GDP”), GDP growth, oil price and country rating in which it sells its goods and services to be the most relevant factors, and accordingly adjusts the historical loss rates based on expected changes in these factors. No significant changes to estimation techniques or assumptions were made during the reporting period. The reconciliation of allowance for impairment and maximum exposure to credit risk are disclosed in Note 24(a) and Note 6(b).
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