SingTel Annual Report 0910

S I N G A P O R E T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S L I M I T E D
ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010

Headquarters
Singapore Telecommunications Limited
31 Exeter Road
Comcentre
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Republic of Singapore
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Changing the Game
Staying Ahead
Fax: +65 6732 8428
Website: www.singtel.com

2009/2010 Annual Report
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Singapore Telecommunications Limited (CRN: 199201624D)
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contents
2 Operational Highlights SHAPING OUR MARKETS GENERATING GROWTH

4 Financial Highlights ADDING NEW DIMENSIONS DELIVERING VALUE
6 Chairman’s Statement 22 Operating and Financial Review 76 Financial Statements
9 Organisation Structure 191 Interested Person Transactions
10 Board of Directors Engaging THE CommunitY 192 Shareholder Information
15 Members of the DEVELOPING OUR TALENT 194 Corporate Information
Management Committee 50 Corporate Social Responsibility 195 SingTel Contact Points
18 Key Awards and Accolades 54 Our People
58 Corporate Governance
SingTel is Asia’s leading communications group, providing a diverse range of innovative

communications services including fixed, mobile, data, Internet, IT and TV.
CHANGING THE GAME
STAYING AHEAD
Elegant in its simplicity, the tangram embodies a
world of infinite ideas, like the limitless possibilities
SingTel creates through innovation and technology.
Its changing form echoes our reshaping of the
market through myriad configurations of our
ever-expanding suite of products and services.
As a puzzle, the tangram poses the challenge of
constructing a coherent structure from distinct
pieces. Similarly, the Group brings together
different associates in a way that generates
synergies and economies of scale. The timeless
tangram is a symbol of how SingTel is always
changing the game and staying ahead.
2 Singapore Telecommunications Limited and Subsidiary Companies
Operational Highlights
GROUP
The SingTel Group continues to leverage its telecommunications and
Infocomm Technology (ICT) capabilities to provide converged ICT-telco
services. In May 2009, SingTel signed a A$500 million, five-year contract
with ANZ to provide telecommunications and managed network services
to ANZ in Australia and 30 countries across Asia and the Pacific to
support ANZ’s super regional strategy.
AUSTRALIA 13% mobile

service revenue
growth
Optus Mobile delivered a
strong 13% growth in service
revenue and outperformed the
market, led by robust customer
acquisitions and increased
penetration of smartphones.
709,000
D3 Optus launched the D3 satellite in August 2009, increasing its satellite fleet
Optus Mobile continued its
growth momentum, adding
a total of 709,000 mobile
capacity by more than 30 per cent. Optus is committed to keeping Australia
and New Zealand at the forefront of satellite technology as it continues to customers this year.
invest in bringing communications capability to more households.
10 MHz
In March 2010, Optus acquired an additional 10 MHz of paired 3G
spectrum which doubled its holdings in Australia’s eight capital cities
from 10 MHz to 20 MHz. Through this investment, Optus deepens its
mobile network capacity and is well-positioned to meet the strong
growth in demand for data services.
SingTel Annual Report 2009/2010 3
SINGAPORE AMPedtm -
200,000
Best Mobile
Music Service
96%
mio TV customer base crossed 200,000 SingTel launched AMPed in partnership
in April 2010. SingTel will strengthen with Universal Music Group in June
its carriage business and leverage key 2009, which is the first-of-its-kind mobile
iconic content to build scale in mio TV and social music service in Asia offering free
drive takeup of its multimedia bundled unlimited music downloads and daily
services. music news. AMPed has won the coveted
“Best Mobile Music Service” award at the Visual courtesy of Universal Music Singapore
GSMA’s Asia Mobile Awards 2009.

500,000 sq feet
Wins exclusive rights for Barclays
With the launch of the new Kim Chuan
Telecommunications Centre (KCTC-2),
SingTel will offer over 500,000 sq feet
of data centre space or almost half of
Premier League and ESPN STAR Sports
Singapore’s total data centre space*. SingTel won the rights for the Barclays Premier League football matches for three
KCTC-2 is the first facility in Singapore to years commencing August 2010 and ESPN STAR Sports from mid-2010, establishing it
be built according to Tier-4 specifications*, as the premier sports content provider in Singapore.
the industry’s most stringent data centre
standards for reliability and service mio TV pricing philosophy is based on customers paying for programmes they want
availability. to watch, offering customers flexibility and choice via true video-on-demand
programming. Through this, SingTel will attract even more customers who previously
*Source: Frost & Sullivan did not subscribe to a sports package on cable TV due to the high cost barrier.
REGIONAL LTE
293 million SingTel is conducting a regional trial of
Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology
in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines
SingTel Group serves 293 million
customers across Asia Pacific. and Singapore, together with Optus,
Globe and Telkomsel. LTE base stations
MOBILE Customers (million) and core network equipment will be
293 installed for detailed field tests that will
249
evaluate the features and end-to-end performance of the technology.
185 This will help the SingTel Group better understand LTE and determine the
124 best approach and strategy for its adoption in their respective local markets,
85 and lay the groundwork to establish a regionally compatible LTE network to
drive growth in mobile broadband services.
MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR

06 07 08 09 10
Financial Highlights
OPERATING REVENUE UNDERLYING NET PROFIT (1) FREE CASH FLOW (2)
+13% +13% +5%

During the year, Singapore and Optus Underlying net profit rose 13%, Free cash flow for the year rose 5%
revenues in local currency terms underpinned by robust performance in to S$3.4 billion. Both Singapore and
both rose 8%, demonstrating strong the Singapore and Australia businesses Australia operations recorded higher
execution. Group consolidated revenue and earnings recovery in Telkomsel. free cash flows in their respective
rose 13%, helped by the stronger currencies, partially offset by lower
Australian dollar. dividend from Telkomsel in respect of
its lower 2008 earnings.
S$16,871m S$3,910m S$3,406m

S$14,934m S$3,455m S$3,245m
FY08/09 FY09/10 FY08/09 FY09/10 FY08/09 FY09/10
PROPORTIONATE EBITDA (3)

Singapore 27%
The Group has a diversified earnings base as a result of

Australia 30%
its investments in large emerging markets. Overseas
operations contributed 73% to proportionate EBITDA.
Regional Mobile 42%
Others 1%
Notes:
(1) Underlying net profit refers to net profit before exceptional items
(2) Free cash flow refers to cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditure
(3) Based on proportionate Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation. As the associates are not consolidated on a line-by-line
basis, proportionate information is provided as supplemental data to show the relative contribution from the different markets that the Group
operates in
Singapore Australia Regional
+8% +8% +17%

Singapore revenue optus revenue share of regional
mobile associates
pre-tax Profit
S$5,995m A$8,949m S$2,291m
S$5,547m A$8,321m
S$1,958m
FY08/09 FY09/10 FY08/09 FY09/10 FY08/09 FY09/10
• Mobile outperformed the market, as • Mobile continued its growth momentum, • Bharti continued to lead the Indian
revenue rose 8% on strong customer with revenue surging 13% on strong mobile market. Operating revenue
growth and increased data usage. demand for smartphones, wireless grew 7% on strong customer growth
• Data & Internet revenue rose 3% on broadband, and popularity of its ‘yes’ partly offset by ARPU dilution due
cautious corporate telecom spending. Timeless unlimited plans. to intense competition in India. The
Managed Services revenue posted a • Business and Wholesale Fixed revenue Group’s share of Bharti’s pre-tax profit
solid 17% growth as SingTel extended rose 2% as business voice declined and grew 12% to S$978 million.
its lead in the international IP VPN data usage moderated with cautious • Telkomsel is the clear market leader in
market. corporate spending. Indonesia. Operating revenue recorded
• IT & Engineering revenue grew • In Consumer and Small and Medium a strong rebound, driven by growth in
significantly by 32% with a robust Business fixed-line, Optus remained customer base and minutes of use
performance from NCS Group, and focused on delivering profitable on-net amid a more stable albeit competitive
boosted by first time recognition of growth. Revenue for the year fell 3% environment. The Group’s share of
fibre rollout revenue. as Optus continues to exit unprofitable pre-tax profit from Telkomsel grew a
resale fixed-line services. strong 33% to S$940 million.
Chairman’s Statement
Dear Shareholders
2009 marked the year during which the

Anticipating change
global economy, assisted by various
governments’ counter recession and We are entering the tenth year of
stimulus measures, emerged from the full liberalisation of the Singapore
global financial crisis. Asia led the economic telecommunications industry. The
recovery and the telecommunications liberalisation has accelerated the
market continued to grow. Group’s need to diversify and grow new
revenues and geographies.
I am pleased that the SingTel Group met and
exceeded many of its financial and business Today, more than 70 per cent of
targets set at the beginning of the financial proportionate EBITDA is derived from
year. Underlying net profit increased 13 per outside of Singapore and international
cent to S$3.91 billion, with revenue growing telephony services now account for just
at the same rate to S$16.87 billion. 4.2 per cent of revenue compared to
Chumpol NaLamlieng 38 per cent back in 1999. In addition,
Chairman our mobile services are present in eight
The Board has recommended a final
ordinary dividend of 8.0 cents per share. markets with access to 293 million mobile
Together with the interim dividend of 6.2 customers; and we have a network
cents per share, the Group is delivering a of 37 overseas offices to serve the
14 per cent increase in total dividends to communications needs of our corporate
S$2.26 billion. customers. The Group now ranks among
the Top 15 global telecommunications
companies 1.
Presently, the Group similarly stands

at the threshold of major technological,
The Board has recommended a final ordinary dividend of
economic, regulatory and industry
8.0 cents per share. Together with the interim dividend of changes. Intensifying competition in
6.2 cents per share, the Group is delivering a 14 per cent our core carriage business makes it
increase in total dividends to S$2.26 billion. more urgent for us to transform and
differentiate our products and services
and customer service experience.
1: Based on market capitalisation as at 31 March 2010

We are moving fast to be ahead. We aim to lead and to

shape the communications landscape.
Making the right the Government’s vision for the National enhance mobile and data capacity and
Broadband Network to reshape the fixed- distribution capabilities.
moves, leveraging our line telecoms sector to deliver significant
scale benefits for the community. Besides enhancing our network
Our regional associates are facing capabilities, we are also leveraging the
increased competition as their markets A similar sea change is taking place in the Group’s scale to develop new applications,
open up to more service providers. In mobile arena. Customers are increasingly services and products across the region
Singapore, the Next Generation National engaged with their smartphones and to give our customers faster access
Broadband Network, which starts Internet devices to perform functions to the widest range of multimedia
commercial operations this year, will for work and leisure anywhere, anytime. communications service offerings.
bring ultra high-speed network access Richer applications and services will be
to homes and businesses and will attract delivered over mobile networks. In fact, We have been transforming our
many more new retail service providers. for many regional and rural customers businesses, people and processes to
Structurally and operationally, we in the developing markets, they will prepare for change. To meet the explosive
believe we are well positioned to capture be accessing the Internet for the first demand for mobile data, the Group has
the growth potential from successful time through their mobile phones. We planned a regional trial of Long Term
adoption of fibre services in Singapore. have also been stepping up our network Evolution technology across Singapore,
In Australia, we are a strong advocate of investments in regional Australia to Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Optus launches its newest state-of-the-art

satellite – Optus D3
Chairman’s Statement
We are moving fast to be ahead. We aim We continue to invest in our people – to our operations and outsourcing as
to lead and to shape the communications harness their capabilities and talent – to appropriate to drive procurement
landscape. drive innovation and achieve our vision of synergies and raise productivity.
becoming Asia’s leading communications
Strengthening provider. We are fostering a culture Showing our support
our capabilities by where our people embrace the “can do”
Even as we change the game and lead
innovating challenger spirit to do things differently.
the competition, we recognise our
Besides executing on in-house ideas, it is
responsibility to the communities around
We are strengthening our capabilities in also imperative that we develop a culture
us. SingTel, Optus and our regional
content and applications and this allows that readily encourages, supports and
associates continue to contribute and
us to beat the competition. Our corporate absorbs innovations from the external
raise funds for charities and victims of
clients are now able to benefit from cloud Infocomm Technology and multimedia
natural disasters, and support social
computing and managed services. Our ecosystems.
causes in countries where we operate.
consumer customers enjoy hyperlocal
information, music content and The global economy is forecast to resume
downloads and high-definition TV. We are growth in 2010, with the economies Acknowledging our
also bringing iconic sports content like of Singapore, Australia and the region supporters
the Barclays Premier League and ESPN expected to improve. But we will continue
We are committed to the highest
Star Sports to our Singapore viewers to exercise financial discipline to remain
standards of corporate governance in
via interactive and engaging media on nimble and manage costs by investing
our dealings with all our stakeholders,
multiple platforms. and increasing automation across
partners and employees. We would
like to thank them for supporting the
Group in all our endeavours in the
We continue to invest in our people – to harness their past year. I would also like to express
capabilities and talent – to drive innovation and achieve our my appreciation to my fellow Board
vision of becoming Asia’s leading communications provider. members, the management and union
for their support.
In particular, I would like to thank Messrs

Heng Swee Keat, John Powell Morschel
and Deepak S Parekh, who will be retiring
from the Board at the conclusion of the
coming Annual General Meeting, for their
invaluable contributions and services as
Board members over the years.
Chumpol NaLamlieng
Chairman
Organisation Structure
Audit Committee
GROUP
CHIEF
Chief Executive Officer
(International)
EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
• Business Management
• Regional Operations
Vice President (Audit)
• Regional Technical
• Strategic Investments
• SingTel Group Innovations
• Regional Finance
• Support Units*
Chief Executive Officer General Counsel/

(SingTel Optus) Company Secretary
• Optus Business
• Optus Consumer
• Optus Small and Medium
Business
• Optus Wholesale and Satellite Group Chief Information
• Networks* Officer
• Products and Delivery
• Virgin Mobile Australia
• Support Units*
Chief Executive Officer Group Chief

(Singapore) Strategy Officer
• Business
• Consumer
• NCS
• Networks*
• SingTel Global Offices Group Chief
• Carrier Services Integrated Technology Officer
Business Unit
• Content & Media Services
• Support Units*
Group Director
Group Chief Financial Officer
(Human Resource)
• Finance
• Corporate Affairs
- Group Investor Relations &
Corporate Communications
- Group Tax
- Group Treasury
* These functions dual report to the respective Group Functional Heads.

Board of Directors
CHUMPOL NALAMLIENG GRAHAM JOHN BRADLEY AM* CHUA SOCK KOONG
SIMON ISRAEL JOHN POWELL MORSCHEL KAIKHUSHRU SHIAVAX NARGOLWALA
* Member of the Order of Australia

FANG AI LIAN heng swee keat dominic chiu fai ho
ONG PENG TSIN DEEPAK S PAREKH NICKY TAN NG KUANG

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHUMPOL NALAMLIENG, 63 Mr Bradley is Chairman of HSBC Bank Ms Chua holds a Bachelor of Accountancy
Non-executive and independent Director Australia Limited, Stockland Corporation (First Class Honours) from the University
Chairman, SingTel Board Limited, Boart Longyear Limited and Po of Singapore. She is a Certified Public
Chairman, Compensation Committee
Member, Corporate Governance and
Valley Energy Limited. He is also a Director Accountant with the Institute of Certified
Nominations Committee of Brandenburg Ensemble Limited and Public Accountants of Singapore and a
Date of Appointment: Director on 13 Jun 2002 a Director and President of the Business CFA charterholder.
and Chairman on 29 Aug 2003 Council of Australia. He is the former
Last Re-elected: 25 Jul 2008 Chairman of Film Finance Corporation FANG AI LIAN, 60
Australia Limited, Garvan Research Non-executive and independent Director
Mr NaLamlieng is a member of the Foundation and Sydney Community Chairman, Audit Committee
Board of Directors of The Siam Cement Date of Appointment: 7 Aug 2008
Foundation and a former Director of Last Re-elected: 24 Jul 2009
Public Co., Ltd. (“Siam Cement”). He was MBF Australia Limited and Queensland
President of Siam Cement for 13 years Investment Corporation.
before stepping down in December 2005. Mrs Fang has been the Chairman
His career with Siam Cement spans of Great Eastern Holdings Ltd since
Mr Bradley holds a Bachelor of Arts and April 2008, as well as Chairman of its
more than 30 years. a Bachelor of Laws from The University of insurance subsidiaries in both Singapore
Sydney and a Master of Laws from Harvard and Malaysia. Prior to that, she was with
Mr NaLamlieng is also a non-executive Law School.
Director of Siam Commercial Bank Ernst & Young for over 30 years, where
Public Co., Ltd. He was a non-executive she was appointed Managing Partner in
* Member of the Order of Australia 1996 and Chairman in 2005.
Director of British Airways Plc from
November 2005 to July 2009. CHUA SOCK KOONG, 52 Mrs Fang is a Director of Banyan Tree
Executive and non-independent Director
Mr NaLamlieng was conferred the Royal Member, Optus Advisory Committee Holdings Limited, MediaCorp Pte Ltd,
Decoration, Knight Grand Commander Date of Appointment: Director on 12 Oct 2006 Metro Holdings Limited and Oversea-
(Second Class, Higher Grade) of the Most and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Chinese Banking Corporation Limited.
1 Apr 2007 She is also the Chairman of the Charity
Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, Last Re-elected: 24 Jul 2009
Thailand in May 2002 and the Officier Council and the Tax Academy of
de l’Ordre National du Mérite, France Singapore and President of the Home
Ms Chua joined SingTel in June 1989 as Nursing Foundation and the Breast
in July 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Treasurer and was promoted to Chief
Science (Mechanical Engineering) from Cancer Foundation. She was previously
Financial Officer (CFO) in April 1999. She a Board member of the Public Utilities
the University of Washington, US and a held the positions of Group CFO and CEO
Master of Business Administration from Board and International Enterprise
(International) from February 2006 until Singapore.
Harvard Business School, US. 12 October 2006, when she was appointed
Deputy Group CEO. Ms Chua was appointed Mrs Fang qualified as a Chartered
GRAHAM JOHN BRADLEY am* 61 Group CEO on 1 April 2007.
Non-executive and independent Director Accountant in London in 1973 and is
Member, Audit Committee a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered
Member, Optus Advisory Committee Ms Chua sits on the Boards of Bharti Accountants in England and Wales.
Date of Appointment: 24 Mar 2004 Airtel Limited, Bharti Telecom Limited
Last Re-elected: 25 Jul 2008 and key subsidiaries of the SingTel Group. heng swee keat, 49
She is also a member of the Singapore Non-executive and independent Director
Mr Bradley is a professional company Management University Board of Trustees, Member, Corporate Governance and
director and is also involved in various the Casino Regulatory Authority, the Public Nominations Committee
philanthropic pursuits. He practised law Service Commission and the Corporate Member, Compensation Committee
Date of Appointment: 4 Jul 2003
for six years in Australia and US before Governance Council of the Monetary Last Re-elected: 27 Jul 2007
joining McKinsey & Company in 1978. Authority of Singapore. She is a former
He was a Senior Partner of McKinsey & Board member of JTC Corporation. Mr Heng is the Managing Director of
Company from 1984 to 1991, National
the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Managing Partner of Blake Dawson
He is also Chairman of The Institute of
from 1991 to 1995, and CEO of Perpetual
Banking and Finance.
Limited from 1995 to 2003.
Mr Heng has served in various Mr Ho holds a Bachelor of Business JOHN POWELL MORSCHEL, 67
government departments. He joined the Administration and a Master of Science Non-executive and independent Director
Singapore Administrative Service in 1997 in Accountancy from the University of Member, Compensation Committee
Chairman, Optus Advisory Committee
and was appointed Principal Private Houston. He is a member of the American Date of Appointment: 14 Sep 2001
Secretary to the Senior Minister from Institute of Accountants and a member of Last Re-elected: 27 Jul 2007
1997 to 2000. He was appointed Deputy the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public
Secretary at the Ministry of Trade and Accounts. Mr Morschel is the non-executive
Industry in 2000 and CEO of the Trade Chairman of Australia and New
Development Board in 2001. He was SIMON ISRAEL, 57 Zealand Banking Group Limited and a
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Non-executive and non-independent Director
non-executive Director of CapitaLand
Trade and Industry from 23 October 2001 Member, Finance, Investment and Risk
Committee Limited and Tenix Group Pty. Ltd. Prior
to April 2005. Member, Optus Advisory Committee to his present appointment, he was an
Date of Appointment: 4 Jul 2003 Executive Director and then Managing
Mr Heng was conferred the Public Last Re-elected: 27 Jul 2007 Director and Chief Executive of Lend
Administration Medal (Gold) at the Lease Corporation Limited.
Singapore National Day Awards 2001. Mr Israel is Chairman of the Singapore
He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Tourism Board and Asia Pacific Breweries Mr Morschel was Chairman of Rinker
University of Cambridge, UK and a Limited, and an Executive Director of Group Limited, CSR Limited and Leighton
Master of Public Administration from Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited. He Holdings Limited. He is also a former
Harvard University, US. is also a Director of Neptune Orient Lines Director of Westpac Banking Corporation,
Limited. Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited.
dominic chiu fai ho, 59
Non-executive and independent Director Mr Israel was Chairman of Asia Pacific Mr Morschel holds a Diploma in Quantity
Member, Audit Committee of Danone, Asia, and a member of the
Member, Corporate Governance and Surveying from The University of New
Nominations Committee Executive Committee of Group Danone South Wales. He is a Fellow of the
Date of Appointment: 28 Nov 2007 before stepping down in June 2006. He held Australian Institute of Company Directors
Last Re-elected: 25 Jul 2008 various positions in Sara Lee Corporation and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of
in the Asia Pacific region, including Country Management.
Mr Ho is the founder and a partner of Manager/Zone Manager for Indonesia, the
HOPU Investment Management Co., Ltd. Philippines, the South Pacific and Thailand KAIKHUSHRU SHIAVAX
and a Director of Hang Lung Properties from 1974 to 1991, before becoming NARGOLWALA, 60
Limited and the Hong Kong Mercantile President (Household & Personal Care), Non-executive and Lead Independent Director
Exchange. Asia Pacific from 1992 to 1996. Member, Audit Committee
Chairman, Corporate Governance and
Nominations Committee
Mr Ho joined KPMG US in Houston in Mr Israel is a former Director of Britannia Date of Appointment: Director on 29 Sep 2006
1975 and became a partner in 1985. He Industries Ltd, Danone Asia Pte Ltd, Danone and Lead Independent Director on
was transferred to Beijing, China to set Food & Beverages India Pvt Ltd, Fraser and 13 May 2009
up KPMG’s practice in 1984 and resided Neave Limited, Frucor Beverages Group Last Re-elected: 24 Jul 2009
in China until 1989 when he was assigned Limited, Griffins Foods Pte Ltd, Hangzhou
to Hong Kong. Mr Ho became the China Wahaha Food Co. Ltd., PT Tirta Investama, Mr Nargolwala joined Credit Suisse in
firm’s Senior Partner based in Beijing Wuhan Dongda Brewery Co. Ltd, Wuhan January 2008 and is the Chief Executive
in 2000 and was elected Chairman of Euro Dongxihu Brewery Co. Ltd, Wuhan Officer of Credit Suisse Asia Pacific and a
KPMG in China and Hong Kong SAR in Xingyingge Brewery Co. Ltd, Yakult Honsha member of the Executive Board.
April 2003. He retired in April 2007. Co., Ltd and Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd.
Mr Nargolwala was a Group Executive
Mr Israel holds a Diploma in Business Director of Standard Chartered PLC
Studies from The University of the South before he stepped down on 5 September
Pacific. 2007. Prior to that, he was the Group
Executive Vice President and Head
of Asia Wholesale Banking Group for
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bank of America, headquartered in Mr Ong holds a Bachelor of Science in NICKY TAN NG KUANG, 51
Hong Kong. Mr Nargolwala was a non- Electrical Engineering from the University Non-executive and independent Director
executive Director of Tate & Lyle PLC of Texas (US) and a Master of Science in Chairman, Finance, Investment and
Risk Committee
from December 2004 to December 2007. Computer Science from the University of Member, Optus Advisory Committee
He was also a non-executive Director Illinois (US). Date of Appointment: 12 Mar 2002
of the Asia Pacific Region Board of Visa Last Re-elected: 25 Jul 2008
International until October 2007. DEEPAK S PAREKH, 65
Non-executive and independent Director Mr Tan currently manages nTan
Mr Nargolwala holds a Bachelor degree Member, Compensation Committee
Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd, a boutique
Date of Appointment: 31 May 2004
in Economics (First Class Honours) Last Re-elected: 27 Jul 2007 firm specialising in corporate finance
from the University of Delhi, India. He and corporate restructuring. He is also a
is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Mr Parekh is the Chairman of Housing Director of Fraser & Neave Limited and
Accountants in England and Wales. Development Finance Corporation Limited a member of its Audit Committee.
(“HDFC”) in India. He joined HDFC in 1978,
ONG PENG TSIN, 47 was its Managing Director from 1985 and Mr Tan was a Partner and Head of Global
Non-executive and independent Director Corporate Finance at Arthur Andersen,
Member, Finance, Investment and Risk Executive Chairman from 1993 until he
assumed his present office in January Singapore and ASEAN region, from 1999
Committee
Date of Appointment: 1 Jun 2009 2010. to 2001. Prior to that, he was a Partner
Last Re-elected: 24 Jul 2009 and Head of Financial Advisory Services
Besides HDFC and its subsidiaries, at Price Waterhouse, Singapore and
Mr Ong is Chairman of InfoComm Mr Parekh is on the Boards of several Chairman of Financial Advisory Services
Investments Pte Ltd and a Director of leading corporations across various at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Asia Pacific
Banean Pte Ltd. He is also a member sectors. He is the non-executive Chairman region.
of the Board of the National Research of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Foundation, a member of the Board of Limited, Infrastructure Development Mr Tan is a Chartered Accountant and
Trustees of the Singapore University of Finance Company Limited, Lafarge India a member of The Institute of Chartered
Technology and Design and a member Ltd. and Siemens India Limited. He is also Accountants in England and Wales. He
of COMPASS (Community and Parents in on the Boards of Castrol India Limited, is also a Certified Public Accountant and
Support of Schools). Hindustan Unilever Limited, Mahindra & a member of the Institute of Certified
Mahindra Limited, Indian Hotels Company Public Accountants of Singapore.
Mr Ong was the founder and Chairman Limited and WNS Global Services Pvt.
of Encentuate, a company providing Ltd. Mr Parekh has also been nominated
enterprise digital identity systems. IBM by the Civil Aviation Ministry to the Board
acquired Encentuate in 2008. Prior to of Airports Authority of India. Mr Parekh
starting Encentuate, Mr Ong was the was Director of Satyam Computer Services
founder and Chairman of Interwoven Limited from 12 January 2009 to 17 July
Inc., a leading provider of content 2009.
infrastructure. Before Interwoven,
Mr Ong was co-founder and chief Mr Parekh holds a Bachelor of Commerce
architect of Electric Classifieds, Inc., the from Sydenham College of Commerce &
creators of Match.com and held various Economics, Mumbai. He is a Chartered
engineering and management roles at Accountant and a member of The Institute
Illustra (now IBM Informix), Sybase Inc., of Chartered Accountants in England
and Gensym Corporation. He is a former and Wales.
Director of InfoComm Development
Authority of Singapore.
Members of the Management Committee
CHUA SOCK KOONG ALLEN LEW LIM CHUAN POH
JEANN LOW NG YOKE WENG PAUL O’SULLIVAN AILEEN TAN

Members of the Management Committee
Chua Sock Koong, 52 Allen Lew, 54 Lim Chuan Poh, 55

Group Chief Executive Officer, SingTel Chief Executive Officer (Singapore), SingTel Chief Executive Officer (International), SingTel
Ms Chua oversees SingTel’s three key Mr Lew was appointed CEO Singapore in Mr Lim joined SingTel in October 1998. He
businesses - Singapore, Australia and February 2006 with responsibility for the was appointed Executive Vice President
International. Prior to this, she was the performance and operations of SingTel’s (EVP) Strategic Investments in February
Deputy Group CEO from October 2006 to business in Singapore. He began his 2006. In October 2006, Mr Lim assumed
March 2007. career with the SingTel Group in November the position of CEO (International). He
1980. He has served in various senior is responsible for SingTel’s regional
She joined SingTel in June 1989 as management positions, including Chief associates and supports the growth
Treasurer. In April 1999, she was Operating Officer of Advanced Info Service objectives of SingTel’s business groups
promoted to Chief Financial Officer Public Company Limited (AIS) – SingTel’s through strategic investments in the
(CFO), responsible for the Group’s associate in Thailand, Chief Operating region.
financial functions, including treasury, Officer of Singapore Telecom International
tax, insurance, risk management and Pte Ltd and Managing Director of Optus Mr Lim has held various senior
capital management. In addition, she Consumer. appointments, including EVP (Consumer
managed a diverse range of portfolios – Business) and EVP (Corporate Business)
from corporate development, company He is the Chairman of the AIS Executive and was CEO of SingTel Mobile between
secretariat and legal to corporate Committee, Chairman of the Audit April 2004 and February 2006. He is also
communications and investor relations. Committee and Member of the Sentosa Chairman of Bridge Alliance, a group of
Development Corporation and a member of leading communications companies in
In February 2006, Ms Chua was appointed the Advisory Council on the Impact of New Asia. Mr Lim has extensive managerial
Group CFO and CEO International, Media on Society (AIMS), formed by the experience in the public sector and
responsible for the key drivers of SingTel’s Ministry of Information, Communications was Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of
international business – Strategic and the Arts (MICA). Communications prior to joining SingTel.
Investments and NCS Pte. Ltd., the IT
business arm. Besides overseeing the In 2007, Mr Lew was named Telecom CEO He holds a Bachelor of Engineering
Group Information Systems and SingTel’s of the Year by Telecom Asia in recognition of Science (Honours) from Balliol College,
regional associates, she was responsible his leadership role in SingTel’s reinvigorated University of Oxford, UK and a Master
for driving strategic acquisitions and performance in Singapore’s broadband and in Public Health Engineering from
international business. mobile market. He also won the Leading the Imperial College of Science and
CEO Award in the Singapore Human Technology, University of London.
Ms Chua is an Executive Director of Resources Awards 2009 for his active role
SingTel and a Board member of Bharti in employee engagement initiatives. Jeann Low, 49
Airtel Limited. She is also a member of the Group Chief Financial Officer, SingTel
Singapore Management University (SMU) Mr Lew holds a Bachelor of Electrical
Board of Trustees, the Casino Regulatory Engineering from the University of Ms Low was appointed Group Chief
Authority, the Public Service Commission Western Australia and a Master of Science Financial Officer on 1 September 2008.
and the Corporate Governance Council of (Management) from the Massachusetts She oversees the group’s financial
the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Institute of Technology, USA. affairs including corporate finance,
procurement, taxation, treasury, risk
She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy management and capital management
(First Class Honours) from the University and investor relations and group
of Singapore and is a Certified Public communications. Before this appointment,
Accountant and Chartered Financial she had been Chief Financial Officer of
Analyst. Optus since 2006.

Ms Low joined SingTel in 1998 as the
Group Financial Controller, responsible
for the financial functions of the SingTel Paul O’Sullivan, 49 Aileen Tan, 43
Group. In 2004, she was promoted to Chief Executive Officer, SingTel Optus Group Director Human Resource, SingTel
Executive Vice President of Strategic
Investments where she managed the Mr O’Sullivan was appointed Chief Ms Tan joined SingTel in June 2008 as
Group’s international investments and Executive of Optus in 2004. He is Group Director Human Resource. She
pursued opportunities for strategic responsible for all aspects of the oversees the development of human
investments globally. performance and operations of Optus. resource across the SingTel Group,
Under his direction, Optus has experienced including wholly-owned subsidiaries NCS
Prior to joining SingTel she worked for five years of rapid growth, increasing Pte. Ltd. and Optus and is also responsible
several years in both the London and revenues and growing its mobile for delivering the Group’s corporate social
Singapore practices of an international customer base while maintaining a strong responsibility commitment.
accounting firm and thereafter in a public position as Australia’s second largest
listed electronics company in Singapore. telecommunications company. Her role is to provide sound, well
managed, responsive and efficient
Ms Low has been a Council Member Mr O’Sullivan also has management organisation-wide human resource
of the Institute of Certified Public responsibilities across the SingTel Group programmes in support of SingTel, its
Accountants in Singapore since April and serves on the Board of Commissioners subsidiaries and associates.
2010 and is a Director of OpenNet Pte. of Telkomsel. Prior to his current role, Mr
Ltd. She graduated from the National O’Sullivan held management positions Ms Tan has a wealth of experience in
University of Singapore with an Honours within Optus including Chief Operating Human Resource with many years of
Degree in Accountancy and is a Certified Officer and Managing Director of experience in various multinational
Public Accountant in Singapore. Optus Mobile, he has also held various corporations and local companies.
international management roles at the Before joining SingTel, she was Group
Ng Yoke Weng, 54 Colonial Group and the Royal Dutch Shell General Manager Human Resource at
Group Chief Information Officer, SingTel Group. Wearne Brothers Services Group and
was Vice President of Human Resource
Mr Ng joined SingTel in 1997 as the Mr O’Sullivan is a board member of the at Invensys Process Systems.
Chief Information Officer. He was re- Australian Business and Community
designated Group Chief Information Network (ABCN), which engages Ms Tan graduated with a Bachelor of
Officer in 2003 following the integration businesses to positively impact the Arts majoring in Statistics and Japanese
of IT operations for SingTel’s Singapore community. In addition, he is one of Studies from the National University
and Australian (Optus) businesses. the founders of TERRiA, a network of Singapore. She also holds a Master
of companies advocating for more in Organisational Behaviour from
Mr Ng leads and oversees the planning, competition and level playing field in the California School of Professional
development and operations of the IT telecommunications. Psychology Alliant University.
infrastructure and information systems
to ensure quality service delivery and He has a B.A. (Mod) Economics, Trinity She is a member of the Home Nursing
operational efficiency. Since 1 April 2007, College, University of Dublin and is a Foundation Board and HR Manpower
he has been covering the Group Chief graduate of the Harvard Business School’s Skills & Training Council.
Technology Officer role, responsible for Advanced Management Program.
driving long-term technology strategy,
synergies and benchmarking.
Mr Ng holds a Bachelor of Electrical

Engineering (First Class Honours)
from the University of Canterbury, New
Zealand. He is a Fellow of the Singapore
Computer Society.
Key Awards and Accolades

July Singapore Compact International
SINGTEL Singapore Human Resources Awards
Corporate Social Responsibility
Conference
• Corporate HR Award • CSR Recognition Award
• Learning & Human Capital
2009 Development
• Talent Management
Annual Media, Entertainment and
Telecommunications Awards
• Retention & Succession Planning • Best International Service Provider
April • HR Communications
• Leading CEO Award – Allen Lew, Point of Purchase Advertising
Governance and Transparency Index CEO Singapore International Awards
• Ranked 1st • Gold Award (Digital and Interactive
Australian Chamber of Commerce Media category) – SingTel shop
Singapore Corporate Awards Business Awards
• Best Investor Relations (Gold) • Commonwealth Bank of Australia Singapore Retailers Association Awards
Business Alliance Award – SingTel • Best Retail Concept of the Year –
Readers’ Digest Trusted Brands Awards SingTel shop
• Platinum (Phone Service) – 6th year August
• Gold (Internet Service Provider) November
Wall Street Journal – Asia’s 200 Most-
Computerworld Singapore Customer Admired Companies Lloyd’s List Asia
Care Award • Ranked 2nd Most-Admired Singapore • Innovation Award
• Telecommunications Services – Company
2nd year Corporate Reputation Survey
September • Ranked 1st for Mobile Service
May Providers
Computerworld Singapore Readers
FinanceAsia - Asia’s Best Companies Choice Awards Metro Ethernet Forum
• Best Managed Regional Company • Ranked 1st for Data Centre and Hosting • Service Provider Award – 2nd year
(Telecoms) • Best Managed Connectivity Service
• Best Managed Company (Singapore) Provider – 3rd year GSMA Asia Mobile Awards
• Best Corporate Governance • Best Mobile Music Service – SingTel
(Singapore) Asiamoney 20th Anniversary Poll of Polls AMPedTM
• Best Corporate Social Responsibility • Best Overall for Corporate Governance
(Singapore) in Singapore since 2004 December
June CCAS International Contact Centre IR Magazine Awards
Awards • Best Investor Relations by a CEO –
ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards • Best Contact Centre of the Year Chua Sock Koong, SingTel GCEO
• Best IT/Telecommunications In- (Employee Retention Program) – Juzcall • Grand Prix for Best Overall Investor
House Team of the Year Contact Centre Relations
• Best Investor Relations Website/
CommsDay Asia Pacific Awards October Webcasting
• Most Innovative Fixed Network
Operator SIAS Investors’ Choice Awards Network World Asia Readers Choice
• Best Corporate Governance Awards
• Board Diversity Award – 2nd year • Best Managed Services
2010 NCS Optus

January
Singapore 1000, Singapore SME 500 &

Singapore International 100 Awards 2009 2009
• S1000 Turnover Excellence
• S1000 Net Profit Excellence September May
• Singapore International 100 Top 5 Consumers’ Telecommunications
• Top Market – Oceania CCAS International Contact Centre Network Awards
Awards • Recognition for Supporting Grassroots
February • Best Contact Centre of the Year Consumer Consultation
(Employee Retention Program)
HardwareMag and HardwareZone.com Interactive Advertising Bureau Awards
Tech Awards, Reader’s Choice category Government Call Centre Excellence • Brand Loyalty and Retention Award
• Best Mobile Operator (Singapore) – Awards
SingTel Mobile • Best Governance Contact Centre (Over June
• Best Internet Service Provider – 30 Full-Time Employees category)
SingNet ACOMMS Award
October • Innovation in Content Delivery and
Frost & Sullivan – Market Leadership Services through Partnership
Award International Customer Management
• Data Centre Services – Singapore Institute Awards Cisco Global Service Provider of the Year
• Global Call Centre of the Year (Small- • Optus Business and Alphawest
March to-medium category)
July
Media Magazine – Top Digital Brands Singapore Ministry of Transport
Report • Minister’s Innovation Award Australian Business Award
• Ranked 1st in Singapore • Best Value Product – Uecomm
December Ethernet VPN
April
MIS Asia Magazine Juniper Partner of the Year award for
Governance and Transparency Index • Strategic 100 (Regional 20) Honouree Australia and New Zealand
• Ranked 1st – 2nd year • 2009 Juniper Partner of the Year –
2010
Alphawest
Seatrade Asia Awards
• Technical Innovation – 2nd time August
January
The Franchise Council of Australia
2009 Hong Kong ICT Awards • NSW/ACT Multi-Unit Franchisee of the
• Certificate of Merit in the Best Public Year – ‘yes’ Optus North Sydney
Service Application
KEY Awards and Accolades
October
2010
Cisco Australia and New Zealand Partner
Awards
Australian Service Excellence Awards • Cisco APAC Service Provider of the Year
• Service excellence in a help desk – – Alphawest January
Uecomm • Unified Communications Partner of the
Year – Alphawest Hitachi Data Systems Partner of the
Australian Marketing Institute Awards • Enterprise Partner of the Year – Year Award
• Finalist for best sponsorship – Tennis Alphawest • Hitachi ANZ Partner of the Year –
Australia Alphawest
Frost & Sullivan Australia Best Practices
Australian Business Arts Foundation Awards February
Awards • Unified Communications Systems
• Bytecraft Entertainment Commitment Integrator of the Year – Alphawest Hewlett Packard ‘Most Outstanding
Award Information Management Partner of the
9th Annual HR Leadership Awards Year’ Award
Annual Media, Entertainment and • Best Talent Management Strategy – • Hewlett Packard Most Outstanding
Telecommunications Awards Optus Information Management Partner of
• Best Mobile Operator – Optus the Year 2009 – Alphawest
Australian Human Resources Institute
November Awards March
• The John Boudreau Award for Human
Australian Direct Marketing Association Capital Management – Optus Upward BRW Client Choice Awards
• Silver Effectiveness Award for IT Feedback Tool • Finalist for Best IT Services Firm
(Revenue under $500m) – Alphawest
Bronze awards Australian Business Excellence Awards
• Creative Direct Mail Campaign: • OH&S Management – Optus
Business’ Tape Recorder
• Creative Website/Microsite: Whale
Song December
• Creative (Art Direction): Cirque du
Soleil website Smart Investor League of Exceptional
• Effectiveness (Telecommunications): Service Survey
Timeless campaign • Best Mobile Phone Provider – Virgin
• Effectiveness (Data Driven Direct Mobile
Marketing): Swoon
• Business & Domestic Products & Australian Interactive Media Industry
Services Effectiveness: ‘yes’ Coach Association Survey
• Ranked 1st for overall satisfaction
• Ranked 1st for customer satisfaction
Shaping our markets
Adding new dimensions
Operating and Financial Review

SingTel continued to lead and shape
the market by focusing on innovation,
excellent customer experience,
teamwork and strong execution. This
enabled us to achieve customer-focused
breakthroughs, build our multimedia and
solutions businesses and differentiate
ourselves from the competition.
In 2009/2010, we continued to
maintain our leadership position in key
businesses. We captured 45.2 per cent of
the mobile market and extended our lead
significantly in Internet Protocol Virtual
Private Network (IP VPN) to 20.41 per
cent of the Asia Pacific market excluding
Japan. NCS also saw its market share
in Singapore in professional IT services
increase to 19.52 per cent.
hi! Buddy, the mascot for hi! Club, Enriching mobile

BUSINESS IN Singapore’s 1st nationality-based
content
community networking service
SINGAPORE
Delivering new and innovative mobile
content is a key component of SingTel’s
transformation into a multimedia
solutions company. In June 2009, we
introduced SingTel AMPedTM, a unique
lifestyle entertainment service. Users
can download music and access
music videos, entertainment news and
pre-album releases, while enjoying
opportunities to meet stars and interact
online with music fans. An outstanding
feature of AMPed is its availability on
the widest range of 3G handsets and
mobile operating platforms, including
the Apple iPhoneTM 3GS and various
Android phones. AMPed won Best Mobile
Music Service at the GSMA’s Asia Mobile
Awards 2009.
1: IDC Topline, Delivering the Business

Benefits of Cloud with IP VPN, May 2010
2: 2008 Ranking, IT professional services
(Gartner, Aug 2009)
During the year, SingTel also introduced Delivering new and innovative mobile content is a key
several new mobile services. These
include TrafficLIVE, the first intelligent
component of SingTel’s transformation into a multimedia
traffic planning guide combining solutions company.
comprehensive traffic information and
analysis with SMS alerts for reliable
trip planning. Meanwhile, hi! Club,
Singapore’s first nationality-based
community networking service, was help industry players develop products and have access to world-class sporting
introduced to help customers to keep services to further excite our customers’ events such as the Formula One, the
connected with friends and families easily multimedia mobile experience. Australian Open, Wimbledon, the US
and affordably, easing the transition from Open Golf Championship and MotoGP
home to Singapore.
Changing the among others.
With consumers increasingly accessing multimedia game Winning the rights to the Barclays
social media through their mobile Premier League (BPL) 2010-2013 seasons
phones, SingTel unveiled the INQ Chat We continued to shake up the multimedia was a major milestone for mio TV.
3G, our second exclusive INQ phone. market with the launch of SingTel Digital
We were also the first in Asia to bring Media in conjunction with our one-stop,
the Motorola DEXT™, Motorola’s first hyperlocal web and mobile destination,
Android-powered device with a unique inSing.com. Introduced in May 2009,
platform that automatically synchronises inSing.com includes lifestyle channels,
and delivers contacts, posts, feeds, user reviews and commissioned editorials
messages and photos from popular with a distinctly Singaporean point-of-view.
social networking sites and email to the
home screen. SingTel has also changed the game in the
pay TV market by scoring notable content
We celebrated a major milestone wins, particularly sports content which
with the Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a key driver for pay TV take-up. Since
technology trial showcase by SingTel November 2009, ESPNEWS, the first 24/7
and Ericsson. SingTel became the first sports news channel dedicated to Asian
in the region to successfully power on air fans, has broadcast on mio TV. Our sports
the 42 Mbps mobile broadband network programming was bolstered when SingTel
at the showcase, supporting multiple secured exclusive rights to a suite of
high-bandwidth mobile applications. The channels from ESPN STAR Sports starting
trial demonstrates the LTE technology to July 2010; and our mio TV customers will
ABOVE: Best Retail Concept of the Year –

SingTel shop at Jurong Point
LEFT: SingTel scores a major content win by

securing the iconic BPL for 3 seasons
LEFT: SingTel’s award-winning AMPed –

a world’s 1st for an operator-offered music
service on the Apple iPhone
BELOW: SingTel signs an MOU with MDA

and Ngee Ann Polytechnic to develop
innovative broadcast media solutions
For the first time, fans in Singapore

will see all 380 matches. SingTel’s BPL
Innovating to enable
offering will bring football viewing to businesses
new levels as we fulfil fans’ wishes for
interactivity, insightful commentary and SingTel continued to offer new and
higher quality production. SingTel also innovative services to help our business
acquired the broadcasting rights to the customers. Examples are IP VPN, data
2010 FIFA World Cup™ for Singapore centre services and cloud computing,
fans and will offer all 64 matches ‘live’ on all of which allow customers to avoid
mio TV and mobile, with complimentary costly infrastructure investments and
viewing on the Internet. maintenance. Meanwhile, to boost our data
centre services, we have made a significant 40 countries via high-speed satellite and
With BPL, mio TV is now home to the investment with building Kim Chuan terrestrial fibre networks.
three biggest football competitions in the Telecommunications Centre II, a 150,000
world, having earlier secured the rights square foot next generation Tier 4 Green Enabling Singapore to make its mark
to UEFA Champions League and UEFA Data Centre commissioned for service in in a unique way, SingTel provided a
Europa League. Football fans can catch January 2010. communications lifeline to the country’s
all the football action on a new channel first women’s Mount Everest team. Using
called ‘mio Stadium’. Besides serving our customers, SingTel’s SingTel’s satellite solutions, the team
cloud computing services are helping to sent SMS and email updates, accessed
This winning strategy drove the growth establish Singapore as a regional cloud the Internet and called home.
of mio TV, which exceeded 200,000 computing hub. Partnering the Infocomm
customers in April 2010. Development Authority, International
Enterprise (Singapore), leading technology
Boosting international
SingTel’s large customer base presents companies and software developers, connectivity
valuable opportunities for advertising to we introduced the SingTel Innovation
be a new growth engine for the company. Exchange (SiX) to give software developers With strong growth in global data traffic
Recognising this, we started SingTel access to resources like grid computing expected, SingTel is staying ahead
iMedia, a service allowing advertisers and technical consultancy, which cut costs through continued investment in cable
to reach out to our base of 3.1 million and time-to-market. infrastructure and by tapping markets
mobile, 515,000 fixed broadband and with high growth potential. In January
505,000 wireless broadband customers. SingTel’s Broadcast Innovation Centre, 2010, we joined a consortium of carriers
in operation since June 2009, serves to build and operate the new Southeast
as a powerful digital media exchange Asia Japan Cable system (SJC), a
and content distribution hub connecting submarine cable system with the highest
companies in Singapore to more than capacity in the world.
In addition to expected capacity, the

SJC will increase the resiliency and
diversity of our cable infrastructure. To
be operational by 2012, it will initially
connect Singapore, Indonesia, the
Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan,
catering to strong demand for data,
e-commerce, web applications and
Internet traffic in Asia’s high-growth
countries. The SJC will also connect to
the new Unity cable network, enabling
SingTel to offer superior connectivity
between Asia and the US. SingTel is a
founding member of the Unity cable, a
new ultra high-speed submarine cable
system linking the US to Japan.
provide data centre, disaster recovery and Our customers also affirmed our market
SingTel extended its international reach managed services. leadership by voting SingTel Mobile and
even further, with a joint venture to SingNet as the Best Mobile Operator
offer superior network connectivity and
IP solutions to companies in the major Winning recognition of (Singapore) and Best Internet Service
Provider, respectively, at the inaugural
cities in India. The joint venture company,
SingTel Global India Private Limited,
our success HardwareMag and HardwareZone.com
Tech Awards 2010, Reader’s Choice
provides fully managed solutions to meet Our efforts to change the game and stay category. Our concept store, SingTel shop
customers’ end-to-end communications clearly ahead earned us a number of at Jurong Point, won the Gold Award
and IT needs. accolades during the year. They reflect not (Digital and Interactive Media category) at
only the quality but also the breadth and the Global Point of Purchase Advertising
Strengthening depth of our products and services. International (POPAI) Awards and Best
Retail Concept of the Year at the Singapore
Information We won the prestigious 2009 Singapore Retailers Association Awards 2009.
Technology Services Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award
in the Data Centre Services Market, and NCS was among the Top 20 Regional IT
SingTel continued to boost its IT our leadership in developing innovative vendors on MIS Asia magazine’s Strategic
capabilities and expertise. The year saw maritime communications garnered the 100 list, and recorded its significant
wholly owned subsidiary NCS Pte. Ltd. Innovation Award from Lloyd’s List Asia, a milestone win in the International
successfully complete its integration leading shipping news publication. Customer Management Institute’s Global
with SCS Computer Systems Pte. Ltd. Call Centre of the Year award in the
and emerge as the first in Southeast small-to-medium category.
Asia to offer a full suite of cloud services
targeted at enterprise customers. NCS
secured a high-profile Google Apps
project with Singapore’s Ministry of
Education that gives over 30,000 teachers
and staff access to a suite of online
communications and collaboration tools. TOP: SiX incubates, brings to market and
regionalises promising ICT companies from
Singapore and the region
Other major contract wins during the year
included a four-year contract with the LEFT: SingTel’s maritime broadband
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore to solutions help shipping companies boost
business productivity
Optus made great strides in this

financial year, driving competition and
transforming the playing field in the
Australian communications market by
continuing to grow its customer base,
improve customer experience and
invest in both metropolitan and regional
Australia.
Leading the growth in

mobile
Optus strengthened its mobile market
position in Australia with service revenue
increasing by 11 per cent year-on-year,
outperforming the market to increase
revenue share.
Through leadership in smartphones and

innovative mobile offers, coupled with
iPhone 3GS customers are happier significant investment in our mobile
BUSINESS IN with Optus at a celebration in network, Optus continued to lead the
Sydney’s Circular Quay
AUSTRALIA Australian market in mobile offerings.
This successful strategy attracted
709,000 new mobile customers to Optus
during the year, a significant increase
particularly in our postpaid base.
We continued the rollout of our 3G Dual

Band mobile network, with voice coverage
now reaching over 97 per cent of the
Australian population. This investment
positions Optus as the only carrier
capable of challenging the incumbent
telco’s network on both coverage and
speed.
Optus played a pivotal role in disrupting

the Australian market with exclusive
smartphones, market-leading rate plans
and innovative products and services.
Tapping into the appetite for

smartphones and social networking, we
launched an Australian first with new rate
plans offering generous data allowances
for email and web browsing integrated
with voice services and unlimited access
to popular social networking sites.
In the small and medium business In the year, we expanded our suite of our appointment as the 2010 FIFA
market, Optus scored a first by extending innovative mobile content. We became the World Cup™ Mobile Broadcaster in
the successful Total Business Cap plan first Australian operator to launch a mobile Australia, our customers will also
to include fixed voice, Internet, mobile application store offering both consumer enjoy exclusive and free access to live
broadband and mobile services. and business customers access to a streaming of matches, video on demand,
multitude of applications on a wide range scores, news and more during the
Recognising the explosive demand of handsets. 2010 FIFA World Cup.
for mobile broadband, we provided
customers with market leading
innovation through our business grade
In a creative opportunity with our
sponsorship of Australia’s leading cultural
Advocating for fair
packages designed to provide fast event, the Sydney Festival, we developed competition in fixed
speeds and 24x7 technical support to a custom-made iPhone application and
small and medium businesses As a 3G mobile guide. The Optus Festival In 2007, we invested in the expansion of
result of our market-leading offers, Buddy provided event, ticketing and venue our own unbundled local loop network
Optus’ mobile broadband customers information for all festival goers with 3G to provide telephony and broadband
almost doubled to 907,000 by year-end. mobile phones. services to Optus customers. By
migrating customers onto our own
Enhancing customer We also played a key role in supporting network, we have been able to introduce
exciting new offers and as a result,
Australian sport. As the official
experience telecommunications provider for the we now have more than one million
Australian Open Tennis Championships customers accessing services via Optus’
Our vision for Optus is to deliver 2010, we offered our customers access fixed network.
competitive differentiation in the to free live streaming of matches and
Australian market by providing a wide array of exclusive content. With
outstanding customer experience. This
is grounded with significant investment
in infrastructure, information systems
and human resources to maintain a high Optus is the official mobile
broadcaster of the 2010 FIFA
level of customer service. World Cup
We made improvements to a number

of customer touch-points including the
continued rollout of the newly-designed
Optus ‘yes’ shops. We stepped up our
retail presence and now have 222 Optus
branded stores, up from 123 a year ago.
We continue to invest smartly in IT

systems to provide customers with
improved online capability, including
online sales and account management.
We also launched the first Optus-
developed application for the Apple
iPhoneTM called My Account, which
lets customers monitor call and data
usage, view and pay bills or recharge
their accounts. This popular application
reached the top ten lists in the Australia
iTunes free applications store in the first
week of launch.
Optus is a supporter of the Australian

Federal Government’s planned National
Investing in
Broadband Network (NBN) on certain key infrastructure
principles. We have been a strong advocate
for the Government’s vision that the NBN We continued to invest significantly
has the potential to positively reshape the in our network to support mobile and
fixed-line telecommunications sector in data growth and improve customer
Australia and deliver significant benefits to experience. In addition to investments
Australian consumers and businesses. in transmission and backhaul capacity,
600 new mobile sites were added to
On 15 September 2009, the Government improve coverage, predominantly in
announced a landmark decision to reform regional Australia. During the year, we
the regulatory environment governing the acquired an additional 10 MHz of paired
Australian telecommunications sector. spectrum in the 2100 MHz band. This
The draft legislation closely mirrors Optus’ now doubles Optus’ 2100 MHz paired
long-held principles for regulatory reform spectrum holdings in the eight capital
built around structural separation, open cities in Australia to support the growth
access principles, cost-based pricing and of mobile broadband and content.
Australian Competition and Consumer
Commission oversight. We have also commenced the upgrading
of our Hybrid Fibre Coaxial cable network
As a champion for competition, we continue to speeds of up to 100 Mbps. This will
to play a significant role in ensuring that enable our cable broadband customers
the objectives for greater competition and in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to
ABOVE: Optus’ 1st custom made iPhone
application for Australia’s most attended a level playing field remain at the forefront enjoy high-speed content and services
cultural event – the Sydney Festival for Government, regulators and key later in 2010.
influencers in the Australian market and
BOTTOM RIGHT: Optus Country introduces a to advocate for substantive implementation In August 2009, we expanded our satellite
television campaign focusing on the needs of
regional Australians by the government on those principles. fleet with the successful launch of our
newest state-of-the-art satellite, Optus
D3. This increased the capacity to deliver
Optus strengthened its mobile market position in Australia

with service revenue increasing by 11 per cent year-on-
year, outperforming the market to increase revenue share.
Optus Business at the 2009 CeBIT

trade show
digital and high definition television to managed network services contract worth 2009 saw the launch of Optus Country,
customers across Australia and New A$187 million over four years, our largest a team fully dedicated to servicing the
Zealand. Federal Government contract to date. needs of regional Australians. In line
Brisbane City Council awarded Optus a with this regional focus, we continued
Bringing in business seven-year network managed services
contract worth A$60 million. The agreement
with the country-wide retail expansion
of Optus ‘yes’ shops and ‘yes’ kiosks.
will see the Council’s telecommunications We also initiated a national advertising
Optus achieved significant new wins
network infrastructure migrate to a new, campaign recognising investment by our
in the corporate, government and
fully managed IP-based communications franchisees in their local communities
wholesale sectors.
system. and contributed to the investments in
community projects.
ANZ awarded the SingTel Group a
In the wholesale sector, we cemented our
five-year A$500 million contract to
position as the number one wholesaler
provide telecommunications and global
for mobile and mobile broadband
managed network services across 30
services by concluding a four-year A$160
countries. The Group will provide the
million agreement with Dodo, a service
bank with a single platform for voice,
provider. Australia’s leading supermarket,
data and managed services to more
Woolworths, also became a mobile
than 34,000 staff. This includes the
virtual network operator when it signed
deployment of over 20,000 IP telephones
a wholesale agreement to use the Optus’
and 40 advanced video conferencing units
mobile network to offer a prepaid mobile
across the region. In Australia, Optus has
service to its customers across Australia.
started the rollout of a new data network
to more than 850 ANZ retail branches,
as well as end-to-end management of Reaching the regions
call centre infrastructure.
Optus aims to bring true choice and
During the year, we won key contracts competition in telecommunications to
with the Australian Taxation Office and rural and regional Australia by continuing
Brisbane City Council. The Australian to invest significant capital in our mobile
Taxation Office awarded Optus with their network and distribution footprint.
Today, the SingTel Group has major

investments in India, Indonesia, the
Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan and
Bangladesh. Together with its regional
associates in these countries, SingTel
is Asia’s largest multi-market mobile
operator.
SingTel is a long term strategic investor.

As a strategic investor, we work closely
with our associates to grow the business,
by leveraging our combined scale in
networks, customer reach and extensive
operational experience.
Our associates benefit not only from

the relationship with SingTel. By being
part of a larger group, they are able to
share experiences and insights with
one another. These learnings help our
associates as they navigate challenges
and take advantage of opportunities in
their own markets.
AIS celebrates the 10th anniversary of

BUSINESS IN the One-2-Call! service Group initiatives
the region
In 2009/2010, the Group collaborated
on a number of strategic and tactical
marketing projects. A working group
comprising sales and marketing teams
across the Group engaged device
partners to be the first to market selected
device models or to launch device models
developed exclusively for the Group.
Through the SingTel Innovation Exchange

(SiX), the Group brought together
its associates, leading technology
partners, such as Microsoft, Redhat and
independent software vendors, to support
the latter in early-ideas incubation and
provide them the opportunity to access
a regional market for their solutions.
This has led to a proliferation of ideas
for enterprise ICT and mobile handset
applications, which the Group expects to
develop further in the next financial year.
Besides collaborating on marketing and
other business initiatives, the governance
As a strategic investor, we work closely with our a low fixed per minute rate regardless of
whether the call is local or national long
associates to grow the business, by leveraging our distance.
combined scale in networks, customer reach and
extensive operational experience. In the Philippines, Globe launched
IMMORTALCALL+, the first and only
bucket call and text service with no expiry
period to enhance subscriber usage
aspect of the Group’s operations also have facilitated growth in social activities and retention. In Indonesia, Telkomsel
received significant attention, driven and economic transactions. launched simPATI M X, a new edition
by common objectives to raise the cost of its popular starter pack. It offers
competitiveness of our operations and In these regional markets, which are preloaded credits, a recharge bonus and
understand best practices towards predominantly prepaid markets and where other bonuses.
the capital markets. This led to the headline penetration is often inflated as a
inaugural Regional CFO Forum, where result of the multi-SIM phenomenon, the In the above instances, management of the
the CFOs across the Group share best growth potential often leads to bouts of associates carefully analyse the markets
practices in corporate governance, severe price competition, fuelled by either before they engage the competition with
risk management, investor relations, new operators or existing competitors tariff reduction, clearly recognising the
enterprise performance management, intending to capture additional market need to differentiate themselves from
cost management and treasury. share. The Group enjoys mostly strong competitors.
number 1 or number 2 positions in the
regional markets, and may need to respond
Riding the growth, to aggressive tactics from competition from Building differentiators
maintaining time to time.
competitiveness India experienced its worst to date price
In Indonesia, the competitive landscape
is changing with the rise of data usage
competition in 2009/10. Bharti Airtel had driven mainly by mobile Internet. This is
Mobile penetration continued to soar in responded by carefully segmenting the mainly contributed by the low fixed-line
some of the regional markets. In India market and introducing a plethora of penetration, slower fixed-line broadband
and Indonesia, headline penetration new products and plans to suit different speed and growing youth population
in terms of number of customers customers. Bharti Airtel subscribers can eager to explore new things such as
rose to 50 per cent and 75 per cent of now choose between per-minute tariff or social networking. With the rising trend in
the population, from 34 per cent and per-second tariff plans. Under the Freedom mobile Internet usage, Telkomsel has set
62 per cent a year ago. Bharti Airtel has Plan, Bharti Airtel subscribers can make itself apart in the mobile broadband area.
also passed the 100 million customer calls at a uniform per second rate. The
mark. Mobile services are reaching company also launched Airtel Advantage,
further into the rural populations and allowing subscribers to call each other at
Bharti Airtel passes the 100 million

customer mark
During the year, Telkomsel was chosen AIS collaborated with Airports of Thailand
by Apple as its first official partner Public Company Limited and I Access
in Indonesia for the launch of both to create the Airport Flight Info service,
3G and 3GS iPhonesTM. In the mobile which enables customers to check flight
broadband space, it was the first to information via AIS mobile phones. A flight
launch the ‘Next Generation Flash’ information SIM was also launched for air
HSPA+ to offer subscribers a superior service and tourism operators.
web browsing experience and maximum
Internet access speed. Similarly, Pacific In the Philippines, Globe introduced its
Bangladesh Telecom’s Citycell launched revolutionary DUO product combining a
the first high-speed mobile broadband mobile and wireless landline service into
service in Bangladesh, Zoom™ Ultra. one SIM and one handset.
In the year, Bharti Airtel introduced Most notably, our associates were quick
several initiatives for the small and to offer services that allow customers to
medium sized enterprises to strengthen engage in social networking and other
its enterprise grade offerings and new media. Epitomising this is GLOW, the
simplify their customers’ experience. For new youth prepaid brand by Warid, our
example, Bharti Airtel debuted VPN in a associate in Pakistan. This ground-breaking AIS’ Facebook and Twitter Alerts let
Box for SMEs in alliance with Cisco. This initiative empowers young people to decide mobile customers receive and post
first-of-its-kind product is based on the how, when and with whom they wish to real-time messages via SMS. Likewise,
infrastructure-as-a-service model. communicate via voice, SMS or FacebookTM. Bharti Airtel signed an agreement with
Flexible bundles allow for cost-effective Twitter, allowing over 128 million Airtel
Innovating to meet sharing of downloaded music, games and
movies.
customers to send and receive SMS
and shape customers Tweets. Targeting the convergent needs

of digitally attuned youth in the Philippines
needs Telkomsel was the first in the world to is the new Globe Tattoo SIM, which can be
launch BlackBerry Lifestyle, an affordable used in both a mobile phone and a Globe
The associates introduced many unique BlackBerry service exclusively for social Tattoo USB stick.
services during the year, made possible by networking and chatting, tailored to the
technology advancements and innovative Indonesian market with low entry prices. In
addition, Telkomsel’s innovative new SMS
Higher acclaim,
service development. Often, while
meeting customer needs, operators are PRO makes SMS communications even more recognition
also directly shaping the way customers easier, by offering predefined features such
consume telecommunication services. as SMS auto-reply, SMS divert, SMS copy, SingTel’s regional associates continued
SMS black and white lists. to receive numerous accolades in 2009.
ABOVE: Telkomsel upgrades to HSPA+

technology 21 Mbps with the Next
Generation Flash Network
LEFT: Globe introduces the Globe Tattoo SIM

LEFT: Warid GLOW’s Pakistan Racer Hunt

2009, the first nationwide motor sport
competition
BELOW: Citycell introduces its first high-

speed mobile broadband service, Zoom Ultra
Industry-specific awards included public companies by Forbes magazine,

Telkomsel’s wins in the prepaid and most innovative Thai company by Wall
postpaid categories of both Marketing & Street Journal Asia, and Brand of the Year
Frontier Consulting Group’s Top Brand 2008-2009 by Superbrands.
Award and Most Valuable Brand at the
Indonesia Best Brand Award 2009. It Bharti Airtel was rated by Forbes Asia
also topped the mobile Internet service as one of the Fabulous 50 companies in
category of the Indonesia Customer the Asia Pacific, based on the criteria of
Satisfaction Awards 2009. Bharti Airtel long-term profitability, sales and earnings
was named Service Provider of the Year growth, projected earnings and stock-
and Wireless Service Provider of the Year price gains. BusinessWeek also ranked
at the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific ICT Bharti Airtel among the world’s six best
Awards. performing technology companies.
In the area of customer care, Warid

scored top marks in a report issued
by the Pakistan Telecommunications
Authority, as the telecom operator with
the fewest customer complaints.
The associates also earned recognition

for being well-run companies with
convincing business strategies. Globe
continued to earn praise for its corporate
governance practices, with awards from
the Institute of Corporate Directors as Telkomsel upgrades to HSPA+
well as FinanceAsia Magazine. technology 21 Mbps with the Next
Generation Flash Network
Similarly, AIS was named Best
Thai Company for Good Corporate
Governance, by Euromoney Asia. AIS
was voted one of the world’s leading
Group Five-Year Financial Summary
Financial Year Ended 31 March

2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Income Statement (S$ million)

Group operating revenue 16,871 14,934 14,844 13,377 13,353
SingTel 5,995 5,547 4,904 4,430 4,355
Optus 10,876 9,387 9,940 8,947 8,998
Optus (A$ million) 8,949 8,321 7,760 7,475 7,192
Group operational EBITDA 4,847 4,431 4,530 4,282 4,467

SingTel 2,224 2,110 1,967 1,902 1,915
Optus 2,623 2,321 2,564 2,380 2,552
Optus (A$ million) 2,153 2,067 2,002 1,988 2,038
Share of associates’ pre-tax earnings 2,410 2,051 2,559 2,073 1,649

Net profit after tax 3,907 3,448 3,960 3,779 4,163
Underlying net profit (1) 3,910 3,455 3,681 3,556 3,295
Cash Flow (S$ million)

Group free cash flow (2) 3,406 3,245 3,575 2,795 2,772
SingTel 2,148 2,195 2,423 1,904 1,761
Optus 1,258 1,050 1,152 891 1,011
Optus (A$ million) 1,015 967 903 742 815
Capital expenditure (cash) 1,923 1,918 1,879 1,790 1,714
Balance Sheet (S$ million)

Total assets 37,952 33,255 34,714 32,659 33,618
Shareholders’ funds 23,493 20,476 21,000 20,847 21,091
Net debt 6,311 6,544 7,303 5,895 5,006
Key Ratios
Proportionate EBITDA from outside Singapore (%) 73 72 75 70 68
SingTel operational EBITDA margin (%) 37.1 38.0 40.1 42.9 44.0
Optus operational EBITDA margin (%) (in A$) 24.1 24.8 25.8 26.6 28.3
Return on invested capital (%) 18.9 17.2 18.9 18.3 17.2
Return on equity (%) 17.8 16.6 18.9 18.0 20.6
Return on total assets (%) 11.0 10.2 11.8 11.4 12.1
Net debt to EBITDA (number of times) 0.9 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.8
EBITDA to net interest expense (number of times) 23.5 19.9 20.7 21.3 17.0
Per Share Information (cents)

Earnings per share - basic 24.55 21.67 24.90 23.25 24.98
Earnings per share - underlying net profit (1) 24.56 21.71 23.15 21.88 19.77
Net assets per share 147.55 128.67 132.03 131.20 126.27
Dividend per share - ordinary 14.2 12.5 12.5 11.0 10.0
Dividend per share - special - - - 9.5 -
‘SingTel’ refers to the SingTel Group excluding Optus.

Notes:
(1) Underlying net profit is defined as net profit before exceptional items and exchange differences on capital reductions of certain overseas
subsidiaries, net of hedging, as well as significant exceptional items of associates.
(2) Free cash flow refers to cash flow from operating activities, including dividends from associates, less cash capital expenditure.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Financial Year ended

31 March
2010 2009
GROUP (S$ million) (S$ million) Change (%)
Operating revenue 16,871 14,934 13.0

Operational EBITDA 4,847 4,431 9.4
Operational EBITDA margin 28.7% 29.7%

Share of associates’ pre-tax profit 2,410 2,051 17.5
EBITDA 7,257 6,482 11.9
Exceptional items (2) (2) (56) -96.0
Net profit 3,907 3,448 13.3

Basic earnings per share (S cents) 24.6 21.7 13.3
Underlying net profit (3) 3,910 3,455 13.1

Underlying earnings per share (S cents) 24.6 21.7 13.1
Notes:
(1) In this section, ‘Optus’ refers to SingTel Optus Pty Limited and its subsidiaries, ‘SingTel’ refers to the SingTel Group excluding Optus and ‘nm’ denotes
not meaningful. ‘Associate’ refers to either an associated company or a joint venture company as defined under Singapore Financial Reporting
Standards.
(2) The foreign exchange gain from capital reduction of a wholly-owned investment holding company of the Group in the previous financial year had
been reclassified as ‘Exceptional items’.
(3) Underlying net profit refers to net profit before exceptional items.
The Group ended the financial year with double-digit net profit growth of 13 per cent, reflecting strong performance from Singapore,
Australia and significant improvement in Telkomsel’s performance. This was achieved amid a cautious economic climate. The Group
outperformed the markets in Singapore and Australia and met guidance for the financial year.
The Group’s operating revenue grew a strong 13 per cent and operational EBITDA increased 9.4 per cent, benefiting from the 8 per cent
strengthening of the Australian Dollar against the Singapore Dollar from a year ago. If the Australian Dollar had remained stable from
a year earlier, operating revenue would be up 8 per cent and operational EBITDA would have increased 5 per cent.
In Singapore, operating revenue was up 8.1 per cent, driven mainly by Information Technology and Engineering (“IT&E”) revenue which
grew strongly by 32 per cent with full year contribution from SCS Computer Systems Pte. Ltd. (“SCS”) acquired in August 2008 and first-
time revenue from the fibre rollout contract with OpenNet Pte. Ltd. (“OpenNet”). Mobile Communications revenue rose 8.4 per cent on
strong customer growth.
In Australia, Optus delivered a solid 7.5 per cent increase in operating revenue, driven by a strong 13 per cent growth in mobile service
revenue led by strong customer acquisitions and continued wireless broadband growth. Optus’ translated revenue in Singapore Dollars
grew 16 per cent from the previous financial year.
Operational EBITDA for the Group grew 9.4 per cent to S$4.85 billion. However, margin fell 1.0 percentage point to 28.7 per cent,
reflecting higher mobile acquisition and retention costs on strong customer connections, and higher IT&E revenue mix at the Singapore
Business.
The Group’s share of pre-tax profit of associates was up 18 per cent to S$2.41 billion. Regional currencies were relatively stable from a
year ago. The growth was boosted by a strong turnaround in Telkomsel’s operational performance as well as fair value gains on mark-
to-market valuations of the associates’ foreign currency liabilities compared to significant fair value losses last year.
Consequently, EBITDA grew 12 per cent to S$7.26 billion and would have been higher by 9 per cent if the Australian Dollar and regional
currencies were stable from a year ago.
The Group recorded additional impairment provision of S$260 million on Warid Telecom (Private) Limited and fair value loss of
S$61 million on certain available-for-sale investments, that were partially offset by a realised foreign exchange gain of S$327 million on
a loan repayment by an investment holding company within the Group. These one-off items do not impact the cash flows of the Group.
In the previous financial year, the Group recorded S$49 million as an exceptional tax credit from the reduction in Singapore corporate
tax rate and introduction of other tax measures.
Both the Group’s net profit and underlying net profit grew 13 per cent to S$3.91 billion, or 24.6 cents per share.
The Group diversified its earnings base through its investments in key markets overseas. On a proportionate basis where
the associates are consolidated line-by-line, the operations outside Singapore accounted for 73 per cent of both the Group’s
proportionate revenue and EBITDA.

31 March
2010 2009
Singapore BUSINESS (S$ million) (S$ million) Change (%)
Operating revenue
Data and Internet 1,577 1,535 2.7
Mobile communications 1,567 1,445 8.4
International telephone 563 624 -9.9
National telephone 393 404 -2.6
Sale of equipment 268 268 0.3
Others 210 200 5.0
Telco 4,578 4,476 2.3

Information technology and engineering (“IT&E“) 1,417 1,072 32.3
Total 5,995 5,547 8.1
Operational EBITDA (excluding Group’s corporate costs) 2,293 2,162 6.1
Operational EBITDA margin

Singapore Business 38.2% 39.0%
Singapore Telco business 45.7% 45.8%
IT&E business 14.3% 10.2%
Note:
(1) Numbers in above table may not exactly add due to rounding.
The Singapore Business delivered strong operating results despite highly competitive market conditions and the economic slowdown.
It continues to grow its Telco and IT businesses while making further strides in the multimedia segment with the launch of advertising
and lifestyle web portal and innovative multimedia solutions.
Operating revenue was up a strong 8.1 per cent to S$6.0 billion, driven mainly by IT&E revenue which grew significantly by 32 per cent
including full year contribution from SCS and fibre rollout revenue from OpenNet. Revenue from the Singapore Telco business rose 2.3
per cent underpinned by robust mobile performance.
Operational EBITDA expanded 6.1 per cent to S$2.29 billion. Margin, however, fell 0.8 percentage point to 38.2 per cent, reflecting the
higher mix of IT&E revenue which had relatively lower margins.
Data and Internet revenue was up 2.7 per cent to S$1.58 billion on cautious corporate telecom spending. SingTel continued to extend
its lead in Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (“IP VPN”) in the region. With SingTel’s global network and an innovative suite of
Infocomm Technology (ICT) solutions, Managed Services achieved strong revenue growth of 17 per cent which were partly offset by
decline in legacy data services. Fixed broadband revenue was stable amid a highly competitive market, with a net increase of 10,000
fixed broadband lines to 515,000 as at 31 March 2010.
Revenue from Mobile Communications delivered solid growth of 8.4 per cent to S$1.57 billion on strong customer growth. Total mobile
customer base grew 4.7 per cent to 3.12 million as at 31 March 2010, representing a leading market share of 45.2 per cent.
SingTel continued to lead the market with smartphones on innovative and exciting mobile price plans. It was the first company in
Singapore to launch the Apple iPhone 3GSTM, as well as the Android-powered smartphones, Motorola DEXTTM and Sony Ericsson
XPERIATM X10.
With strong success in its targeted acquisition initiatives, SingTel gained 7.5 per cent or 113,000 postpaid mobile customers in the
year. This brought total postpaid base to 1.62 million as at 31 March 2010, strengthening its postpaid leadership at 46.0 per cent.
Approximately 90 per cent or 1.45 million of these customers were on 3G services, 10 percentage points higher than a year ago. The
growth was spurred by increased penetration of smartphones and data usage. Postpaid average revenue per user (“ARPU”) was stable.
The uplift from higher value smartphone customers was diluted by increased take-up of ‘data only’ price plans.
Demand for mobile broadband services continued to be strong. Mobile data services registered robust growth, constituting 34 per cent
of ARPU, up from 32 per cent a year ago. Total customers on the monthly mobile broadband data subscription plans grew 330,000 in
the year to 505,000 as at 31 March 2010.
During the year, SingTel reduced the validity period of lower denomination prepaid cards to 90 days and deactivated 101,000 inactive
prepaid customers. Excluding this deactivation, prepaid customer base grew 8.7 per cent or 128,000 in the year. With a total prepaid
base of 1.50 million as at 31 March 2010, SingTel maintained its lead in the market with a share of 44.4 per cent. Prepaid ARPU fell
6.0 per cent due to competition in various prepaid segments.
IT&E revenue grew strongly by 32 per cent to S$1.42 billion, bolstered by strong sales from NCS group and fibre rollout revenue from
OpenNet. Fibre rollout revenue, based on progressive completion for the rollout, contributed S$181 million of revenue for the year.
Revenue from NCS group, including the integrated SCS operations, rose 15 per cent, underpinned by higher sales of hardware, systems
and network integration projects. The growth further entrenched NCS’ leadership in Singapore and increased its market share in the
region.
SingTel is making significant progress in its transformation to become a multimedia service solutions provider. In August 2009,
Football Frenzy, Singapore’s first multimedia social football experience was made available on SingTel’s mio TV, online and
mobile platforms. In September 2009, a significant milestone in mio TV was achieved when SingTel won the broadcast rights to
the Barclays Premier League (BPL) matches for three years commencing August 2010 and a suite of ESPN STAR Sports channels.
SingTel’s BPL ‘early bird’ offers and exciting content bundles continue to attract customers. A record 113,000 customers were
added in the year, with the customer base totalling 191,000 as at 31 March 2010 and exceeding 200,000 by end April 2010. With the
increased demand for bundled plans, total customers on mio bundles1 grew 70,000 in the year to 187,000 as at 31 March 2010.
International Telephone revenue declined 9.9 per cent to S$563 million, reflecting higher mix of “free IDD” mobile traffic, price
competition and increased take-up of corporate call plans.
Revenue from Fixed-line phone services declined 2.6 per cent to S$393 million on lower voice traffic, reflecting continued fixed-
to-mobile substitution. Sale of equipment revenue was stable at S$268 million compared to a year ago.

31 March
2010 2009
Australia BUSINESS (A$ million) (A$ million) Change (%)
Operating revenue by division

Mobile 5,573 4,938 12.9
Fixed
Business and wholesale 2,004 1,974 1.5
Consumer and Small-Medium Business (SMB) 1,384 1,421 -2.6
Inter-divisional (11) (12) -12.1
8,949 8,321 7.5
Operational EBITDA 2,153 2,067 4.2
Operational EBITDA margin 24.1% 24.8%
Net profit 676 583 15.9
Optus, SingTel’s largest subsidiary and Australia’s number two telecommunications operator, delivered a strong set of results and
market share gains amid a highly competitive market.
Optus posted strong double-digit net profit growth of 16 per cent to A$676 million, on solid revenue growth of 7.5 per cent to A$8.95
billion.
Operational EBITDA was 4.2 per cent higher at A$2.15 billion, with margin at 24.1 per cent, reflecting increased selling costs from its
successful customer acquisition strategy.
1
mio bundles comprise mio Plan (bundling of mobile, fixed broadband and fixed voice services) and mio Home (bundling of pay TV, fixed
broadband and fixed voice services).
Optus Mobile contributed 62 per cent to Optus’ operating revenue and 68 per cent to Optus’ operational EBITDA. Mobile revenue
surged 13 per cent over the year to A$5.57 billion, further strengthening Optus’ position in the Australian market. The increase
in revenue was driven primarily by outgoing service revenue, which rose 13 per cent year-on-year as a result of strong customer
growth. Incoming service revenue was up 12 per cent with interconnect mobile termination rate at 9 cents per minute since June
2007.
Optus added a total of 709,000 mobile customers this year, compared to 652,000 last year, underpinned by strong demand for
wireless broadband and smartphones, as well as the “Timeless” unlimited plans. As at 31 March 2010, the total mobile customer
base was 8.50 million, up 9.1 per cent, with 3.61 million customers being provisioned with 3G services, up 40 per cent from a
year ago. Reflecting its success in penetrating the wireless broadband market, a total of 907,000 customers were provisioned
with High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) broadband service at end of the financial year, up significantly from 486,000 a year ago.
Postpaid customers comprised 49 per cent of total mobile customer base, up 3 percentage points from a year ago.
Blended ARPU grew 3.3 per cent, reflecting the successful acquisition of higher value customers and increased postpaid mix.
Excluding wireless broadband, postpaid ARPU grew 6.4 per cent. With increased penetration of wireless data products, SMS and
other data revenue grew to 36 per cent of service revenue, up from 33 per cent a year ago. Reflecting the focus on driving data
growth, non-SMS data revenue constituted 13 per cent of ARPU, up from 9 per cent in the previous year.
Operational EBITDA margin declined 2 percentage points to 26 per cent, with strong service revenue growth offset by increased
acquisition of higher value customers on smartphone and “Timeless” plans.
Business and Wholesale Fixed accounted for 22 per cent of Optus’ operating revenue and 23 per cent of Optus’ operational
EBITDA. Revenue was A$2.0 billion for the year, up 1.5 per cent from the previous financial year, lifted by higher ICT and Managed
Services and Satellite revenue partially offset by weaker corporate telecom spending and lower wholesale international voice
revenue.
Operational EBITDA increased 3.4 per cent and EBITDA margin was stable at 24 per cent, as Optus continued to focus on its key
strategies of growing IP VPN and on-net traffic, and expanding ICT and Managed Services business.
Consumer and Small-Medium Business Fixed contributed 15 per cent to Optus’ operating revenue and 10 per cent of Optus’
operational EBITDA. Consistent with its strategy of focusing on on-net customer growth, Optus continued to exit its unprofitable
resale services. Accordingly, consumer fixed on-net revenue was up 6.3 per cent while off-net revenue declined 41 per cent,
resulting in an overall decline in consumer fixed revenue of 2.1 per cent to A$1.21 billion. The proportion of on-net revenue in
consumer fixed was 89 per cent, up from 82 per cent a year ago, contributing to the improved margin.
As at 31 March 2010, Optus had 980,000 broadband customers, 3.1 per cent or 29,000 more than a year ago. Of this, 920,000
broadband customers were on-net, up 8.5 per cent or 72,000 from a year ago.
Operational EBITDA margin expanded 1 percentage point to 15 per cent and operational EBITDA increased 1.8 per cent, reflecting
higher on-net revenue mix and yield management initiatives.

31 March
2010 2009
associates (S$ million) (S$ million) Change (%)
Share of pre-tax profit (2)

Regional mobile associates
Bharti 978 871 12.2
Telkomsel 940 705 33.3
Globe 235 266 -11.7
AIS 215 255 -15.6
Warid Telecom (63) (116) -45.4
Pacific Bangladesh Telecom (13) (23) -43.7
2,291 1,958 17.0

Other associates 119 93 27.9
2,410 2,051 17.5
Share of post-tax profit (2)

Regional mobile associates
Bharti 848 808 4.9
Telkomsel 682 517 31.8
Globe 165 172 -4.3
AIS 148 179 -17.3
Warid Telecom (63) (115) -45.5
Pacific Bangladesh Telecom (13) (23) -43.5
1,766 1,538 14.8

Other associates 109 78 39.2
1,875 1,616 16.0
Notes:
(1) Numbers in above table may not exactly add due to rounding.
(2) Exclude exceptional items recognised directly at Group.
The Group’s share of pre-tax and post-tax profits from the associates grew 18 per cent and 16 per cent respectively. The growth
was boosted by higher contribution from Telkomsel and fair value gains on mark-to-market valuations of foreign currency
denominated liabilities of the associates compared to fair value losses a year ago.
The regional mobile associates continued their strong momentum in customer acquisitions. Bharti, India’s leading mobile phone
operator, posted robust growth of 36 per cent to a total of 128 million mobile customers as at 31 March 2010. Bharti’s global
footprint will further expand upon successful closing of the planned acquisition of Zain Group’s African mobile operations in 15
countries with a total customer base of over 42 million. Telkomsel, the mobile phone leader in Indonesia, registered 14 per cent
increase in its customer base to 82 million. The Group’s combined mobile customer base reached 293 million, an increase of 17
per cent or 43 million added in the year.
Bharti contributed 45 per cent to the Group’s share of associates’ post-tax profit, 5 percentage points lower than a year ago.
Operating revenue grew 7 per cent on strong customer growth partly offset by ARPU dilution from tariff pressures amid intense
competition in India as new operators launched aggressive offers to attract customers. Bharti recorded fair value gains on mark-
to-market valuation of its US Dollar and Japanese Yen denominated borrowings on a stronger Indian Rupee, which helped boost
its overall profit. The Group’s share of Bharti’s pre-tax profit grew 12 per cent, while post-tax profit increased 4.9 per cent to
S$848 million after including a one-off tax credit in the previous financial year. Bharti continued to lead the Indian mobile market
with a subscriber share of 21.8 per cent as at 31 March 2010.
Telkomsel accounted for 36 per cent of the Group’s share of total post-tax profit from associates, up from 32 per cent last year.
Operating revenue recorded a strong rebound, driven by growth in customer base and minutes of use amid a more stable albeit
competitive environment. Telkomsel also recorded fair value gains on mark-to-market valuation of its vendor liabilities as the
Indonesian Rupiah appreciated against the US Dollar and the Euro. The Group’s share of post-tax profit from Telkomsel grew
a strong 32 per cent to S$682 million. Telkomsel is the market leader with approximately 46.2 per cent subscriber share at 31
March 2010.
Globe, the second largest mobile phone operator in the Philippines, recorded lower operational performance partly offset by
fair value gains on its US Dollar liabilities with a stronger Philippine Peso. Operating revenue declined on lower customer base,
with keen competition and growing multi-SIM usage. The Group’s share of pre-tax profit from Globe declined 12 per cent while
post-tax profit fell 4.3 per cent to S$165 million due to lower tax charges from a reduction in its corporate tax rate with effect
from January 2009.
The Group’s share of post-tax profit from AIS, the leading mobile phone operator in Thailand, fell 17 per cent to S$148 million
amid a weak economy and political instability. The decline in operating revenue was partly offset by cost control measures. As at
31 March 2010, AIS maintained its lead in the Thailand mobile market with 44.4 per cent subscriber share.
Warid, a key challenger in Pakistan, recorded lower losses on improved operating results and lower fair value losses. Operating
revenue increased while operating expenses declined on cost management measures. The Group’s share of Warid’s net loss
amounted to S$63 million, down from S$115 million in the previous financial year.
The Group received gross dividends totalling S$954 million from its associates, 11 per cent lower from the previous financial year,
mainly due to lower dividends from Telkomsel as a result of its weaker 2008 performance.

31 March
2010 2009
Group Cash Flow (S$ million) (S$ million) Change (%)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 5,329 5,163 3.2

Net cash outflow for investing activities (2,179) (2,391) -8.8
Net cash outflow for financing activities (2,634) (3,018) -12.7
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 515 (245) nm

Exchange effects on cash and cash equivalents 23 (51) nm
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,076 1,372 -21.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 1,614 1,076 50.0
Free cash flow

Singapore Business 1,290 1,231 4.8
Australia Business 1,258 1,050 19.8
Associates (net dividends after withholding tax) 858 963 -10.9
3,406 3,245 5.0
Cash capital expenditure as a percentage of operating revenue 11% 13%
Operating Activities
The Group’s net cash inflow from operating activities for the year grew 3.2 per cent or S$166 million to S$5.33 billion, with steady
operating cash flows from Singapore and Australia boosted by a stronger Australian Dollar. This was partly offset by lower net
dividends from the associates which fell 11 per cent to S$858 million.
Investing Activities
The investing cash outflow was S$2.18 billion, a decline of 8.8 per cent or S$212 million. In the previous financial year, payments
totalling S$459 million were made for additional capital injections in associates and acquisition of SCS. Capital expenditure
totalled S$1.92 billion, mainly incurred in expansion and enhancement of mobile networks to support customer and data growth,
and investments in submarine cable capacity, satellites and core networks. It represented 11 per cent of the Group’s operating
revenue, down from 13 per cent a year ago.
Financing Activities
Net cash outflow of S$2.63 billion for financing activities arose mainly from the payment of S$1.10 billion for final dividends in
respect of the previous financial year ended 31 March 2009, and S$987 million for interim dividends in respect of the current
financial year. The Group repaid net borrowings of S$204 million during the year.
Free Cash Flow

The Group generated strong free cash flow of S$3.41 billion for the year, up 5.0 per cent from the previous financial year. The
Singapore Business contributed 38 per cent or S$1.29 billion to the Group’s free cash flow. The Australia Business reported free
cash flow of A$1.02 billion, the strongest performance in five years. In Singapore Dollar terms, it contributed 37 per cent to the
Group’s free cash flow, up from 32 per cent last year, benefiting also from the stronger Australian Dollar. With lower dividends
receipts, the associates’ contribution to the Group’s free cash flow declined from 30 per cent last year to 25 per cent.
Capital Management
The Group is committed to an optimal capital structure and constantly reviews its capital structure to balance capital efficiency
and financial flexibility.
Gross debt increased due to translation impact of a stronger Australian dollar on Optus debt and increased hedging liability from
mark-to-market adjustments. Net debt gearing ratio fell to 21.2 per cent as at 31 March 2010 from 24.2 per cent a year ago.
The average maturity of the Group’s borrowings as at year end was 4.7 years. Group net debt was 0.9 times Group EBITDA, while
Group EBITDA was 23.5 times net interest expense.
The Group has one of the strongest credit ratings among telecommunications companies in Asia and is committed to maintaining
our investment grade credit ratings. SingTel is currently rated A+ by Standard & Poor’s and Aa2 by Moody’s Investors Service.
Group Debt (S$ million) Group Debt Metrics
8,675
7,924 4.7
7,303 7,620
4.5 4.5
6,544 6,311
25.8 24.2
21.2
MAR 08 MAR 09 MAR 10 MAR 08 MAR 09 MAR 10
Gross Debt Average Maturity of Borrowings (Years)

Net Debt (1) Net Debt Gearing Ratio (2) (%)
Financial Year ended 31 March

Group 2010 2009 2008
Net debt to EBITDA (number of times) 0.9 1.0 1.0
Interest cover (3) (number of times) 23.5 19.9 20.7
Notes:
(1) Gross debt less cash and bank balances adjusted for related hedging balances
(2) Net debt to net capitalisation. Net capitalisation is the aggregate of net debt, shareholders’ funds and minority interests
(3) EBITDA to net interest expense (i.e. interest expense less interest income)
Shareholder Returns
SingTel is committed to improving shareholder returns and firmly observes the alignment of shareholders and SingTel Management
interests. SingTel Management remuneration is pegged closely to the performance of the Group. Senior Management Awards
under the Performance Share Plan are vested only upon achievement of i) Total Shareholders’ Return targets and ii) Return on
Invested Capital targets (awards prior to 2010) or Economic Profit targets (2010 award).
More details are set out under ‘Corporate Governance Report – Remuneration’ on pages 69 to 74.
The Group’s underlying earnings per share rose 13 per cent from a year ago, driven by strong performance across the Group.
Return on Invested Capital (1) (%) Underlying Earnings per Share (S cents)
18.9 18.9 24.56

17.2 23.15
21.71
FY07/08 FY08/09 FY09/10 FY07/08 FY08/09 FY09/10
Note:
(1) Ratio of Earnings before Interest and Tax (EBIT) to average net capitalisation. Net capitalisation is the aggregate of net debt, shareholders’ funds
and minority interests.
Shareholder Payout
SingTel has a track record of generous shareholder payout. Our dividend policy is to pay out 45 to 60 per cent of our underlying net profit
as ordinary dividends.
For the financial year ended 31 March 2010, the Board has recommended a final ordinary dividend of 8.0 cents a share.
Together with the interim ordinary dividend of 6.2 cents a share, total distribution for the year will amount to 14.2 cents a share, up
14 per cent from the previous year.
This brings our total shareholder payout to approximately S$24 billion in the last ten years, or 74 per cent of earnings over the same
period.
Shareholder Payout (S$ billion)
2.3 1.5
0.8
1.2 3.0 Capital reduction
Special dividend
0.9 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.3
Ordinary dividend
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Share Price Performance
SingTel’s share price rose 25 per cent on the SGX and 4 per cent on the ASX between April 2009 and March 2010.1
SingTel Share Price Performance – 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
-10.0%
1 Apr 09 May 09 Jun 09 Jul 09 Aug 09 Sep 09 Oct 09 Nov 09 Dec 09 Jan 10 Feb 10 Mar 10
SingTel – SGX, 25%

SingTel – ASX, 4%
MSCI Asia Pacific Telecommunications Index, 19%
Straits Times Index, 70%
1: The Australia dollar appreciated approximately 21% against the Singapore dollar during this period
Source: Bloomberg
Risk Factors For example, the development and the implementation of the
high-speed national broadband network projects in Singapore
The SingTel Group’s financial performance and operations and Australia (currently at the proposal stage) will change the
in Singapore, Australia and its international operations and fixed-line competitive landscape in the countries. The recently
investments are influenced by a vast range of risk factors. announced revision by the Media Development Authority of
Many of these risk factors affect not just our businesses but Singapore of the Media Market Conduct Code to include a
also other businesses in the telecommunications industry as Public Interest Obligation to enable mandatory cross carriage
well as in other industries. These risks vary widely and many of exclusive content in the Pay TV market is another example of
would be beyond the control of the Board and Management. ongoing regulatory change that will impact future operations.
However the identification and management of risk reduces the
uncertainty associated with the execution of the SingTel Group’s The SingTel Group’s overseas investments are subject to the
business strategies. Management is responsible and regularly risk of imposition of laws and regulations restricting the level,
reports to the Board on appropriate risk assessment and the percentage and manner of foreign ownership and investment, as
implementation of risk management strategy, policies and well as the risk of nationalisation, any of which could materially
processes necessary to facilitate the achievement of the SingTel and adversely affect the SingTel Group’s overseas investments.
Group’s business plans and goals. The section below sets out
descriptions of the principal risk types. The businesses of the SingTel Group and its associates depend
upon statutory licences issued by governmental authorities.
Economic Risks Failure to meet regulatory requirements could result in fines or
other sanctions including, ultimately, revocation of the licences.
Changes in domestic, regional and global economic conditions
may have a material adverse effect on the demand for The SingTel Group may need to access additional spectrum to
telecommunications, IT and related services and hence, on the support both generic growth and the development of new services.
financial performance and operations of the SingTel Group and Access to spectrum is of critical importance to the SingTel Group
its associates. The global credit and equity markets have recently in order to support its business of providing mobile voice and
experienced substantial dislocations, liquidity disruptions and broadband services. The use of spectrum in most countries
market corrections. These and other related events have had the SingTel Group operates in is regulated by governmental
a significant impact on the global credit and financial markets authorities and requires licences. Failure to acquire access to
and economic growth as a whole, and consequently, consumer spectrum or failure to acquire new or additional spectrum on
and business demand for telecommunications, IT and related favourable terms could have a material adverse effect on the
services. SingTel Group’s business, financial performance and growth
plans.
Political Risks
The SingTel Group is exposed to the risk of regulatory or litigation
Some of the countries in which the SingTel Group operates have action by regulators or private parties. Such regulatory matters
experienced or continue to experience political instability. The or litigation actions may have a material effect on the SingTel
continuation or re-emergence of such political instability in the Group’s financial condition and results of operations. Examples of
future could have a material adverse effect on economic or social such actions which the SingTel Group is exposed to are disclosed
conditions in those countries, as well as the ownership, control in notes to the financial statements under the ‘Contingent
and condition of the SingTel Group’s assets in those areas. Liabilities’.
Regulatory Risks and Litigation Risks Competitive Risks
The SingTel Group’s operations in Singapore, Australia and The Group faces competitive risks in Singapore, Australia and
its international operations and investments (including other markets in which it operates.
associates) are subject to extensive government regulations,
which may impact or limit flexibility to respond to market The telecommunications market in Singapore is highly
conditions, competition, new technologies or changes in cost competitive. As competition intensifies, new players enter the
structures. Governments may alter their policies relating to the market and regulation requires us to allow our competitors
telecommunications, IT and related industries and the regulatory access to our networks. We expect this trend to continue. With the
environment (including taxation) in which the SingTel Group and deployment of Singapore’s Next Generation National Broadband
its associates operate. Such changes could have a material Network, competition is expected to increase leading to an
adverse effect on the SingTel Group’s financial performance and increased risk of market share loss in certain segments of the
operations. market and further price reductions.
In the Australia mobile market, a number of participants are In acquisitions, the Group faces challenges arising from
subsidiaries of international groups and operators have made integrating newly-acquired businesses with our own operations,
large investments which are now sunk costs. The Group is managing these businesses in markets where we have limited
therefore, exposed to the risk of irrational pricing being introduced experience, and financing these acquisitions. There is no
by such competitors. The fixed-line services market on the other assurance that the Group will be able to generate synergies from
hand continues to be dominated by the incumbent provider which regional acquisitions and that these acquisitions will not become
can leverage its market position to restrict the development of a drain on the Group’s management and capital resources.
competition. With the deployment of the Australian National
Broadband Network, competition is expected to increase as new We continuously look for investment opportunities that could
entrants enter the market. contribute to our regional expansion strategy. There is no
assurance that the Group will be successful in making further
The operations of our international businesses are also subject acquisitions due to the limited availability of opportunities,
to highly competitive market conditions. There is a regional competition for the available opportunities from other potential
and global market for many of the services that we provide, investors, foreign ownership restrictions, government and
particularly international communications and data services regulatory policies, political considerations and the specific
offered to business customers. The quality of, and rates for, these preferences of sellers.
services can affect a potential business customer’s decision to
subscribe to the Group’s services, locate or expand its offices In addition, the business strategy of some of our regional mobile
or communications facilities in Singapore, or use Singapore as associates involves the expansion of operations outside their
a transit hub for its communications. Prices for some of these home countries. These associates may enter into joint ventures
services have declined in recent years as a result of capacity and other arrangements with other parties. Such joint ventures
additions and general price competition. and other arrangements involve risks, including but not limited
to the possibility that the joint venture or investment partner
The growth of our regional mobile associates depends in part on may have economic or business interests or goals that are not
increases in mobile penetration rate in the markets they operate consistent with those of the interests of the associates. There
in. Some of these overseas markets have and may experience can be no assurance that the regional mobile associates can
an increase in the number of competitors, any of which could fully generate synergies and successfully achieve their aims of
lead to price competition in these markets and potential loss regional competitiveness and building a competitive regional
of market share for our regional mobile associates. As these footprint.
markets mature, the pace of subscriber growth may slow and
new customers may not be as profitable as existing customers. Project Risks
The disintermediation in the telecommunications industry by The telecommunications industry is highly capital-intensive. The
handset providers and non-traditional telecommunications Group incurs substantial capital expenditure in constructing and
services providers obtaining access to, and establishing a maintaining our network and systems infrastructure projects.
relationship with customers by providing multimedia content The projects undertaken by the Group as sub-contractors to
and services directly on demand also challenges the business roll out infrastructure are subject to the risk of an increase in
models and profits of vertically-integrated providers like the project build costs, the risk of disputes and the risk of unexpected
SingTel Group. implementation delays, any or all of which could result in an
inability to meet projected roll out completion dates. For the
Regional Expansion Risks Group’s satellite business, the launch of any satellite is subject
to the risk of launch delays, cost overruns, and the occurrence of
A key element of the SingTel Group’s business strategy involves other unforeseeable events, including but not limited to, satellite
the expansion of its operations in the Asia-Pacific region. Given launch failure and satellite failure to enter into designated orbital
the limited size of the Singapore market, the future growth of the locations, or any other event which is beyond the control of the
SingTel Group depends, to a large extent, on its ability to grow its Group. The Group’s network and systems infrastructure projects
existing operations in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. There are also subject to risks associated with the sale of capacity on
are considerable risks associated with regional expansion. the completed project infrastructure, including risks of default,
disputes, litigation and arbitration involving contractors, suppliers,
The success of our strategic investments depends, to a large customers and other third parties involved in construction or
extent, on our relationships with, and the strength of our operation of network infrastructure projects.
investment partners. There is no assurance that the Group will
be able to maintain these relationships or that our investment
partners will remain committed to their partnerships with the
Group.
The SingTel Group is also a major IT services provider to Financial Risks

government and large enterprises in the region. There could
be potential project execution risks when projects are not The main risks arising from the Group’s financial assets and
accurately scoped, resulting in over-commitments to customers liabilities are foreign exchange, interest rate, market, liquidity
and inadequate resource allocation and scheduling. These could and credit risks. The disruptions recently experienced in the
lead to cost overruns and project delays and losses. international capital markets have also led to reduced liquidity and
increased credit risk premiums for certain market participants,
New Business Risks and have resulted in a reduction of available financing.
The SingTel Group is evolving from its traditional carriage The Group has established risk management policies, guidelines
business in Singapore and Australia to venture into new growth and control procedures to manage its exposure to such risks.
engines to create new revenue streams, including mobile Hedging transactions are determined in the light of commercial
applications and services, pay TV, managed services, content and commitments and are reviewed regularly. Financial instruments
Infocomm Technology. There is no assurance that the SingTel are used only to hedge underlying commercial exposures and are
Group will be successful in these new ventures which may not held or sold for speculative purposes. The Group’s financial
require new expertise, substantial process or systems changes, risk management is discussed in detail on page 170 in Note 37 to
and organisational cultural and mindset changes. the Financial Statements.
Infrastructure and Technology Risks Breach of Privacy Risks
The telecommunications industry is capital intensive in nature The SingTel Group seeks to protect the privacy of voice and
and is typified by rapid and significant technological changes. information transmissions over its networks. The SingTel Group
These changes may materially affect our capital expenditure employs security mechanisms including the use of firewalls and
and operating costs as well as the demand for our products and the GSM encryption algorithm, designed to minimize the risk of
services. privacy breaches. Significant failure of encryption and security
measures may result in consumer confidence being undermined
The SingTel Group has invested substantial capital and other and materially impact our businesses.
resources in the development and modernisation of its network
and systems. Technological changes continue to expand the Electromagnetic Energy Risks
capacities and functions of new infrastructure capable of
delivering competing products and services. As a result, the Concerns have been raised regarding the possible adverse
SingTel Group may be required to incur significant additional health consequences associated with the operation of
capital expenditure in order to maintain the latest technological mobile communications devices due to potential exposure
standards and remain competitive against these newer products to electromagnetic energy. While there is no substantiated
and services. These changes may require the SingTel Group to evidence of public health effects from exposure to the levels
replace and upgrade its network infrastructure. In addition, of electromagnetic energy typically emitted from mobile
the Group faces risks of loss of, or damage to, our network communications devices, there is a risk that an actual or perceived
infrastructure from natural and man-made causes beyond our health risk associated with mobile communications could
control. Loss and damage caused by risks of this nature may result in:
significantly disrupt our operations and may materially and
adversely affect our ability to deliver our services to customers. • litigation against the Group;
• reduced demand for mobile communications services; and
Further, the SingTel Group faces the risk of unforeseen • restrictions on the ability of the Group to deploy our mobile
complications in the deployment of new technologies. Any newly communications networks as a result of government
adopted technology may not perform as expected, and the environmental controls which exist or may be introduced to
SingTel Group may not be able to successfully develop the new address this perceived risk.
technology to effectively and economically deliver services based
on such technology.
Engaging the community
Developing our talent

SingTel approaches corporate social
responsibility (CSR) in the same way it
does business, with the intent to excel
at its undertakings and with effective
collaboration across the Group. As a
signatory of the United Nations Global
Compact, we are committed to upholding
ten principles covering human rights,
labour standards, environment and anti-
corruption. SingTel is also a committee
member of the Singapore Compact, a
society which furthers the CSR movement
in Singapore.
We aim to be a good corporate citizen,

not just in Singapore and Australia but
also in our regional markets. In both
Australia and Singapore, there are CSR
awarded to three recipients from AIS and the Population and Community
Working Groups driving and reporting
Development built a community centre for
on CSR programmes. A regional CSR Thammasat University, Thailand.
pre-school children
Working Group, comprising members
from the CSR teams of our regional In Thailand, AIS aims to reduce the
associates, meets regularly to share best burden of parents with young children
practices and collaborate on projects. by constructing and delivering pre-
school learning centres to the district
FinanceAsia recognised SingTel for Best administrative organisations to care for implement reading programmes in
Corporate Social Responsibility in and educate the children. In addition, AIS 15 schools. The project encourages
Singapore in 2009, and recently, the State has produced a TV programme ‘Strong underprivileged students, aged 7-10, in
of CSR in Australia: 2009 Annual Review Heart, Great Man’ to inspire the young to rural areas, to develop a love for reading
listed Optus as a top performer in CSR help their family members and become in English. The ability to understand,
management capabilities. role models in society. Apart from read and speak good English has the
providing bursaries to students at various potential to open up life opportunities
Giving back to the educational levels, AIS also renders
financial assistance to their families.
for them. Apart from the books, each
student also received a school bag filled
community with school supplies.
Besides working with government schools
Our business revolves around connecting to improve education for underprivileged Optus also supports 50 children in
people. Likewise, our efforts in helping children, Bharti Airtel establishes pre- Cavite, Philippines, with their
communities involve connecting people primary and primary schools to provide development needs through World
with opportunities. We seek to invest free education for underprivileged children Vision. In 2009, Optus engaged Globe
heavily in providing opportunities for the in rural India, with special focus on girls. To to equip the children’s school with
next generation. date, there are 236 such schools serving computers and Internet access. Globe
29,000 children and offering employment has connected more than 2,000 public
Educating the next generation opportunities to rural youth as teachers high schools in the Philippines since
One important avenue is education. and women as mid-day meal providers. 2001. During the year in review, it started
Under the SingTel Group’s regional the Global Filipino Teachers programme
scholarship programme, recipients As part of regional collaboration efforts, to help public high school teachers
pursue undergraduate studies in a variety the Globe-SingTel Reading project was integrate Infocomm Technology into the
of disciplines at selected top universities launched in November 2009. Over 1,300 curriculum. In Indonesia, Telkomsel
in Asia Pacific. In collaboration with books were collected from SingTel staff similarly provides educational computer
AIS, the inaugural SingTel Group and shipped to the Philippines, where software to schools and trains teachers
Undergraduate Scholarships were Globe helped to distribute the books and on its use for computer-based learning.
Helping youth in need programme began in 2002, ensuring that

Besides opening the doors to education, every dollar raised goes towards the work
the Group helps youths in various of the charities.
ways. In Australia, for example, Optus’
partnership with Kids Helpline provides In 2009/10, the STLF supported five
support and advice to young people beneficiaries: APSN Tanglin School,
in need. Kids Helpline answered over AWWA Early Years Centre, MINDS Lee
300,000 telephone, web and email Kong Chian Gardens School, Singapore
contacts in 2009 alone. Cancer Society and Students Care
Service.
Through Optus’ partnership with the
Starlight Children’s Foundation and the These charities supported mainly children
Livewire Hospital programme, we make and youths with programmes such as
it possible for seriously ill, chronically training and special education to meet
ill and disabled young people to stay the needs of those who are intellectually
connected during long hospital stays. or physically challenged; school social
Livewire offers a free, safe and supportive work and counselling programmes that
online social network where these young help youths from families facing problems dollar. The charities represent a wide
patients can express themselves and or those with learning difficulties. In the range of sectors and assistance areas,
find support from other youths in similar case of the Singapore Cancer Society, including youth, health, depression,
circumstances. By end 2010, we will the fund contributed S$200,000 to launch overseas aid and development, welfare,
have connected 26 hospitals in Australia, the Singapore Cancer Society Help the animal protection and land conservation.
reaching more young people in need. Children and Youth programme. This
initiative seeks to meet the needs of Supporting health initiatives
Since 2008, Optus has also made children and youths with cancer or whose To improve understanding and prevention
over 54 grants through its Connecting parents are suffering from cancer. The of dengue fever, Telkomsel partnered
Communities programme, providing donation was made at the inaugural the Indonesian Ministry of Health to
life and training skills for disengaged SingTel-Singapore Cancer Society Race launch a programme in 14 pilot regions.
youth, and helping grassroots Against Cancer in August 2009.
organisations in Australia with access to
communications. In Australia, over A$1.2 million has been ABOVE: Optus brings wireless Internet
access to young people in hospitals across
donated to 13 charity partners since the
Australia
In Indonesia, to help reduce launch of the Optus Answering the Call
unemployment and encourage young workplace giving programme in 2005. BELOW: Children from AWWA Early Years
people to start their own businesses, Optus matches employees’ donations Centre performing the elephant dance at the
Telkomsel runs a Skill and made through this programme dollar for STLF cheque presentation ceremony
Entrepreneurship Training Programme.
Trainees learn how to identify and repair
the faulty parts of mobile phones.
Contributing to charity
The Group contributes generously to a
number of charitable causes.
With support also from our business

partners, employees and members of
the public, the SingTel Touching Lives
Fund (STLF) raised a total of S$2.2
million during the year. Besides its
corporate contribution to the fund,
SingTel fully underwrote the fund-raising
costs for the programme. This practice
has been in place since our philanthropy
Using the community-based approach, mentoring programmes that support Telkomsel has also instituted a
some 600 volunteers provided outreach disadvantaged schools. programme to increase the preparedness
and counselling. Telkomsel has also of people living in four flood-prone areas
implemented a programme to help Providing prompt disaster relief in Indonesia. The community-based
schools create a healthier and more SingTel supported Globe’s relief efforts programme involves training people in
sanitary environment. to help victims of Typhoon Ketsana in the their emergency response skills and
Philippines. The donations were used to providing them with equipment such as
In Bangladesh, our associate, Pacific buy relief packs that included food and floats, life jackets and rescue ropes.
Bangladesh Telecom Limited provided water. These were distributed to affected
support and sponsored 14 beds at the
Malnutrition ward of the Dhaka Shishu
families, including those in far-flung
areas.
Protecting the
Hospital for a period of 12 months. environment
Optus and our staff also promptly
In Pakistan, Warid supported the National responded to overseas disasters by AIS, Bharti Airtel, Globe, Optus, SingTel
Polio Immunisation Drive during October contributing A$58,000 to the Philippines and Telkomsel supported Earth Hour
2009. To increase awareness of the three- flood appeal and over A$60,000 to victims 2010 and helped create awareness
day nationwide effort to visit homes and of the Haiti earthquake. Bharti Airtel among employees as well as customers
immunise children against polio, Warid responded to the Kashmir earthquake of the importance of environmental
broadcast an SMS notifying its subscribers by delivering over 2,000 food packets and conservation. The lights at our landmark
and provided a helpline number for those water bottles to the affected area, and buildings in Singapore and Australia
whom the immunisation teams had not donating money, clothing and blankets to were switched off from 8.30pm to 9.30pm
reached. the victims. During the floods in Mumbai, on 27 March, sending the message that
the company’s employees worked we are concerned and care about climate
Volunteering to help diligently to restore the network within a
short time.
change. In conjunction with this, we ran
an environmental awareness campaign
others encouraging customers and employees
Following two major earthquakes in to do their part for the environment.
Going forward, we are placing a greater Indonesia in September 2009, Telkomsel This was done through SMS, email, bill
emphasis on staff volunteerism. In quickly sent teams to provide food and inserts and contests.
the past year, SingTel employees have water, clothing, public kitchens, medical
partnered the Metropolitan YMCA to help, starter-packs, free phone calls and Earth Hour is a small part of the Group’s
clean and refurbish the homes of the monetary donations. It also restored the environmental efforts. Throughout the
low-income elderly and to distribute food telecommunications network quickly, year, we adopt various measures to help
to needy families on a regular basis. Our increasing capacity to cope with the surge the environment and constantly seek
volunteers also help out at the recreation in traffic during this time. new ways to do so.
club at Northlight School, where some
students come from challenging home
environments.
As part of our support of the Singapore SingTel and Globe

donated funds for
Cancer Society, our employees have also
relief packs to victims
been helping to sort out home testing of Typhoon Ketsana
kits. These kits are among the free cancer
services offered by the society.
In Australia, over 20 per cent of Optus

employees contributed more than 18,000
hours in paid community volunteer
leave to assist a range of community
organisations during the year. Some 250
staff volunteers were also involved in the
Australian Business Community Network
LEFT: Teeing off to raise funds for our STLF

beneficiaries
BELOW: SingTel’s 1st Plant-a-Tree day
SingTel deploys an Environmental photovoltaic panels on the roof, this

Management System to protect the system collects enough energy to power
environment, conserve resources up 182 PCs for ten hours or half the lights
and reduce waste, and minimise each day at the exchange. It was installed
environmental impacts and risks during not only to save energy but to help lower
construction. For instance, radiation our network’s carbon footprint through
emissions from base stations are kept the use of clean energy.
safely within internationally recognised
standards. To minimise their visual In India, Bharti Airtel is in its first year of
impact, the location and style of mounts, measuring its carbon footprint. Among
feeders and antennas are considered its carbon-cutting measures is the Green
carefully before construction. And only Shelter concept for base transceiver
environmentally friendly Value Regulated stations. The optimal cooling, power and
Lead Acid batteries are used in our thermal management system minimises
telephone exchanges. greenhouse emissions from the stations.
Cutting our carbon footprint AIS is also studying the use of clean energy.
We are transparent about our carbon Its Wind Turbine Generator Base Station
emissions and participate in the Carbon in Chonburi is the first site in Thailand to
Disclosure Project. be powered by wind energy. The system is customers and partners together
designed not only to supply electricity for supported a range of environmental
Our new data centre in Singapore, the the base station but also to reallocate the programmes, including supporting
Kim Chuan Telecommunications Centre generated electricity to the state’s power Australia’s endangered wildlife and
2, was constructed to meet the Building grid for the benefit of the community. protecting natural habitats for future
and Construction Authority’s Green Mark generations to enjoy. Meanwhile, some
scheme, a green building rating system Similarly, Globe has begun implementing 450 employees in Singapore participated
that evaluates buildings based on criteria renewable energies in applicable in our inaugural Plant-A-Tree day on
such as energy and water efficiency, as infrastructure such as cell sites. To date, 3 July 2009, planting 200 trees in the
well as environmental protection and Globe has 32 cell sites running on solar Singapore nature reserves.
innovation. energy and three with wind power in the
Philippines.
In addition, we are actively exploring
environmentally friendly energy solutions Our corporate offices in Australia
and processes. For example, we and Singapore recycle all paper. The
installed the new Grid-Tied Solar MobileMuster programme also encourages
Photovoltaic System at our Pasir Ris staff in Australia to recycle their unwanted
Exchange in 2009. Through the 195 phones. Optus employees, franchisees,
Our People
Ensuring talent Testament to the success of our people

programmes are the various national HR
engage promising talent from around the
world. In 2009, we launched the SingTel
sustainability awards won by the Group in both Singapore Group Undergraduate Scholarship
and Australia. SingTel participated in the programme in Thailand, and will provide
The SingTel Group aims to be a high- Singapore Human Resources Awards scholars a double internship at SingTel
performing organisation so that our (SHRA) in 2009 and won five SHRA awards: and our Thai associate, AIS.
people will continuously stay connected the Corporate HR Award and Leading HR
and experience growth with the Practices awards for Learning & Human Developing Talent
company. Capital Development; Talent Management, Our investment in talent development
Retention & Succession Planning and is ongoing and multi-faceted. We offer
Reaching a Common Goal HR Communications. In addition, CEO a three-pronged approach to learning,
Our people are the key to achieving the Singapore Allen Lew was conferred the namely education, experience and
Group’s vision of being Asia’s leading Leading CEO Award for his championship relationship-based opportunities.
communications group. Our values and endorsement of effective and innovative
provide a common platform to bridge HR practices. New employees are welcomed with a
diverse cultures and generations, highly interactive integration programme
environments and experiences. These Optus won recognition at the Australian that includes orientation sessions and
five core values – Customer Focus, Human Resource Institute awards, winning online toolkits as well as being assigned
Challenger Spirit, Teamwork, Integrity the John Boudreau Award for Human a buddy and a guide. As they grow with
and Personal Excellence – fundamentally Capital Management which recognises the company, they are encouraged to
shape how our 23,000 employees across outstanding people management take charge of their careers and discuss
Singapore, Australia and the globe, work initiatives and strategies. Optus also won development plans with their managers.
on a daily basis. the Sage MicrOpay Award for Best Talent Online career development portals,
Management Strategy at the HR Leader toolkits, talks and workshops provide
Our steadfast commitment to talent Awards 2009. staff with the resources to evaluate and
management and development, as well manage their careers. The Singapore
as our unrelenting focus on improving Attracting Talent Learning Fiestas and Australia Career
employee engagement, helps us build The Group welcomes talent at various levels Expos continue to be well received
and maintain a world-class workforce. of experience. We work with domestic and across the various employee segments,
We continuously listen to our employees, international tertiary institutions to identify and serve as a model for employee
gathering insights into the drivers of top graduate talent through career fairs, development among SingTel’s regional
employee engagement, attraction and networking events and referrals. Strategic associates.
retention across our workforce. internships, cadetships, Management
Associate programmes and scholarships
also provide opportunities to discover and
SingTel-Singapore Cancer Society 2009 Race

Against Cancer
Grooming Leaders mentoring – are customised to individuals

Recognising the importance of people to accelerate their development.
to the Group’s long-term success, our
People plan is integrated into our business Driving and Rewarding Performance
planning process and we benchmark We drive a high performance ethic
our leaders’ performance against people by ensuring that every employee
development goals. People managers understands where the organisation is
who demonstrate exemplary people heading and how they can contribute to
management practices are recognised achieving our corporate goals. We reward
with annual awards in Australia and and recognise individual and team
Singapore. performance and how our people act
as role models for our core values. Our
Our People Managers programme leaders are measured and rewarded not
includes education programmes targeted only for achieving business results but
at different levels of management. We also on how well they engage, lead and
continue to equip people managers develop their teams.
with effective leadership skills to
foster empowerment, cross-functional We provide competitive rewards that
collaboration and build high-performing demonstrate our pay-for-performance
Employees’ well being is important to Optus teams. In 2009, SingTel also launched a value proposition and integrated work-
flagship programme, “Game for Global life benefits. Performance-based
Growth – Winning the Future”, designed incentives are offered to motivate
to further develop promising leadership our people and encourage continued
talent across the SingTel Group of excellence. Breakthrough performance
companies, including the associates. is acknowledged through awards such
as the Optus Reward ‘yes’, SingTel
Our management team plays an active Excellence Awards and NCS Making IT
The Group’s increasingly diverse role in grooming the next generation Happen awards.
business reach and global presence of leaders and we continue to refresh,
enable us to offer unmatched career monitor and invest in the pool of high As a special gesture of appreciation for
growth and development opportunities. and emerging potential talent to ensure employees’ hard work over a challenging
We encourage job rotation across a robust leadership talent pipeline. year, as well as the support provided by
functions, businesses, market segments Interventions based on experience, familyandfriends,SingTel/NCSsponsored
or geographies. To support talent education and relationships – such as three special nights at Universal Studios
development across the Group, we have education sponsorships, job rotations and Singapore at the end of the financial year.
implemented our regional exchange
programme since 2007. We also sponsor
our top talent for master’s degrees at
leading world-class universities. Globe reaches out to
schools by providing
Internet access
In July 2009, SingTel was certified as
an Approved Training Organisation by
the Singapore Workforce Development
Agency to design, deliver and assess
programmes in the Workforce Skills
Qualifications (WSQ) system, a national
credentials system for lifelong learning.
SingTel became an early adopter of the
Leadership & People Management WSQ
framework where in-house programmes
were designed and developed for our
people managers.
OUR PEOPLE
Universal Studios Singapore opened

exclusively for three evenings for SingTel/
NCS staff and family members to enjoy
This was the first-ever staff event at the food is offered in all staff cafeterias. Our telecommuting and various forms of
new attraction, when the theme park annual Health Expos at Optus host a range family leave arrangements. NCS and
was opened exclusively for SingTel and of talks, health screenings and programmes Optus also provide on-site childcare
NCS staff, family members and friends. for health management. During the year, the facilities. All employees and their
Expos took place in all capital cities across immediate family members have access
Providing a Healthy Work Environment Australia with 21 per cent of staff attending to professional counselling services
We are committed to providing a safe and and 76 per cent stating they would make on work-life issues through Employee
healthy work environment conducive a change to their health and well being Assistance Programmes run by external
to employee wellness and work-life status. SingTel and NCS offer free health consultants. SingTel and NCS took part
harmony. screenings to all staff, as well as disease in a national online pledge in 2009 to
management programes. Presentations treasure employees’ mental health and
In 2009, Optus was awarded the SAI and programmes around various health well being, signifying our commitment to
Global Business Excellence Systems and wellness themes are conducted at a workplace that supports both physical
Award for its Occupational Health & SingTel and NCS on a regular basis to and mental health and wellness, and
Safety (OHS) management systems, create greater awareness and encourage to actively promote healthy living. Both
providing external verification to staff to lead healthy lifestyles. SingTel and NCS fulfil all ten of the
the business, community and key recommended practices from iCARE
stakeholders that our health, safety We organise various sporting and Mental Health Alliance.
and well being programs are operating recreational activities catering to diverse
at best practice. Optus was awarded interests, including fitness classes and Over the year, SingTel, NCS and Optus
Accreditation from the Office Federal mass participation in national sporting collaborated to develop the Group
Safety Commission for all building events. The year saw about 4,000 SingTel Health, Safety and Environment policy
and construction works in September and NCS staff members, including senior and framework. While this framework
2009. SingTel’s flu pandemic plans and management, take part in events such as is at the developmental stage, synergies
programmes were smoothly executed Fitness at Work, where a fitness instructor across the Group have been reviewed to
when required during the H1N1 conducted 25 weekly workout sessions determine alignment and learnings.
outbreak. at SingTel’s Comcentre, as well as other
competitive and non-competitive sport and Collective Agreements
We encourage people to take control fun activities. Our strong collaborative partnership
of their health. Health clubs and with the Union of Telecoms Employees
gymnasiums are available at SingTel, The Group offers family-friendly policies of Singapore (UTES) facilitates our win-
NCS and Optus premises, while healthier such as flexible work schedules, win approach to labour management
relations. Our collective agreements to run our operations with honesty and Optus regularly seeks a better
with UTES cover more than 4,000 integrity. Clear policies and standards are understanding of consumers’ needs
bargainable employees at SingTel and stipulated in the staff manual to guide our through the Consumer Liaison Forum,
NCS combined. people in carrying out their daily tasks. at an annual stakeholder meeting. Optus
The Group has zero tolerance for fraud has also removed barriers to access to
Within Optus, about 6,800 staff members and our whistleblower policy provides our products and services by customers,
are covered by the Employment open channels for employees to report any potential customers and staff, in
Partnership Agreement (EPA). The EPA, improper conduct. accordance with the Disability Action
a feature of the Optus culture since 1994, Plan that was developed in consultation
is a collective agreement made directly Our procurement manual sets out the with representatives of disability
between Optus and employees, and Ethics Policy on Procurement Practices, organisations.
reflects our philosophy of dealing directly and our procurement policy aims to award
with our people. The EPA was renewed in tenders fairly, on the basis of merit. Our strong ethics, transparency
late 2009 for a further three years. and responsiveness to industry and
In order to protect minors against regulatory requirements have earned
Leading in the undesirable Internet content that could
be accessed via mobile phones, SingTel
us numerous awards. We were ranked
number one for the second year in a row
marketplace adheres to the Voluntary Code for Self- in the Governance & Transparency Index
regulation of Mobile Content in Singapore. introduced by the Business Times and
SingTel aims to lead the market also in The code, which was jointly developed by the National University of Singapore’s
terms of the way we conduct business. SingTel and other local mobile operators, Corporate Governance and Financial
As part of our CSR efforts, we comply identifies inappropriate content. Reporting Centre.
with all legal requirements wherever we
operate, going the extra mile to adopt In Australia, the Group meets all
policies that safeguard the interests of of its obligations under the Privacy
our customers, shareholders, business Act and Privacy Provisions of the
partners and employees. Telecommunications Act, as well as the
Spam Act. We also abide by the Do Not
Upholding high standards Call Register, which protects consumers
In Singapore and Australia, we have from unsolicited marketing calls.
instituted internal rules and policies
Optus works with Globe to make technology

more accessible for schools in the
Philippines
Corporate Governance
Introduction • The SingTel corporate website was revamped in 2009 to provide
Good corporate governance ensures key stakeholders interests extensive information on SingTel’s corporate governance
are protected and enhances corporate performance and policies and practices. These include the Audit Committee
accountability. SingTel aspires to the highest standards of charter, summary terms of reference for the Compensation
corporate governance and, to this end, has put in place a set of Committee, and summaries of SingTel’s Employees’ Code of
well-defined policies and processes. Conduct, Market Disclosure Policy, Risk Management Policy
and Securities Transactions Policy.
As SingTel shares are listed on both the Singapore Stock
Exchange (“SGX”) and Australian Stock Exchange (“ASX”), At the Annual General Meeting held on 24 July 2009, the Board
SingTel seeks to comply with two sets of listing rules and is proposed and the shareholders approved the following changes
guided in its corporate governance practices by the Singapore to provide shareholders with enhanced protection against
Code of Corporate Governance 2005 (“2005 Code”) as well dilution of their shareholding interest:
as the revised ASX Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations released on 2 August 2007 (“Revised ASX • Reduction of the limit for non-pro rata share issues from
Code”). Where one exchange has more stringent requirements, 10 per cent of the total number of issued shares in the capital
SingTel will strive to observe the more stringent requirements. of SingTel to 5 per cent of the total number of issued shares
in the capital of SingTel.
In line with corporate governance best practices, certain
changes to the Group’s corporate governance regime have been • Introduction of an annual limit of 1 per cent of the total
made, including: number of issued shares in the capital of SingTel on the
number of new shares under awards to be granted pursuant
• SingTel’s Securities Transactions Policy (see page 68) was to the SingTel Performance Share Plan.
enhanced as follows:
This report sets out SingTel’s main corporate governance
- Directors are to consult with the Company Secretary/Group practices with reference to the 2005 Code and the Revised ASX
CEO before trading in SingTel shares. Code. Unless otherwise stated, these practices were in place
for the entire financial year. SingTel complies with the 2005
- Directors are to refrain from trading in shares of SingTel’s Code save that, in respect of Board appraisal, the Board is of
listed associates when in possession of material price the view that financial indicators are not appropriate criteria for
sensitive information relating to such associates. assessing the Board’s performance as the Board’s role is seen
to be more in formulating, rather than executing, strategy and
- Directors are to refrain from trading in shares of SingTel’s policy. SingTel also complies with the Revised ASX Code.
competitors if that might create a conflict of interest.
The Board of Directors is responsible for SingTel’s corporate
• SingTel’s policy on multiple directorships was enhanced by governance standards and policies, and stresses their
introducing the following: importance across the Group. SingTel has received accolades
from the investment community for excellence in corporate
- In support of their candidature for directorship or re-election, governance. More details are included in the ‘Key Awards and
Directors should provide the Corporate Governance and Accolades’ section on pages 18 to 20.
Nominations Committee with details of other commitments
and an indication of the time involved.
- Non-executive Directors should consult the Chairman or

chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominations
Committee before accepting any new appointments as
directors.
Board Matters SingTel has established financial authorisation and approval

limits for operating and capital expenditure, the procurement
Board’s Conduct of its Affairs
of goods and services, and the acquisition and disposal of
The Board oversees the business affairs of the SingTel Group.
investments. Apart from matters that specifically require
It assumes responsibility for the Group’s overall strategic plans
the Board’s approval, such as the issue of shares, dividend
and performance objectives, financial plans and annual budget,
distributions and other returns to shareholders, the Board
key operational initiatives, major funding and investment
approves transactions exceeding certain threshold limits, while
proposals, financial performance reviews, compliance and
delegating authority for transactions below those limits to Board
accountability systems, and corporate governance practices.
Committees and the Management Committee so as to optimise
The Board also appoints the Group CEO, approves the policies
operational efficiency.
and guidelines for Board and Senior Management remuneration,
and approves the appointment of Directors. In line with best
practices in corporate governance, the Board also oversees
long-term succession planning for Senior Management.
Directors’ Attendance at Board Meetings during the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2010
Scheduled Board Meetings* Ad Hoc Board Meetings*

Number of Number of Number of Number of
Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings
Name of Director Held Attended Held Attended
Chumpol NaLamlieng 7 7 3 3
Graham John Bradley AM# 7 7 3 3
Chua Sock Koong 7 7 3 3
Fang Ai Lian 7 6 3 3
Heng Swee Keat 7 7 3 2
Dominic Chiu Fai Ho 7 7 3 3
Simon Israel 7 7 3 3
John Powell Morschel 7 7 3 2
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala 7 7 3 1
Ong Peng Tsin (1)
6 6 3 3
Deepak S Parekh 7 4 3 3
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang 7 7 3 3
#
Member of the Order of Australia
* Refers to meetings held/attended while each Director was in office

(1) Mr Ong Peng Tsin was appointed to the Board on 1 June 2009.
corporate governance
The Board meets regularly, and sets aside time at each Mr Chumpol NaLamlieng, and non-executive Directors, Messrs
scheduled Board meeting to meet without the presence of Graham John Bradley AM, Dominic Chiu Fai Ho, Simon Israel,
Management. Board meetings are full-day affairs and include John Powell Morschel, Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala and
presentations by senior executives and external consultants/ Deepak S Parekh.
experts on strategic issues relating to specific business areas.
Typically, at least one Board meeting a year is held overseas, in The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee
a country where the Group either has significant investment or assesses the independence of each Director, taking into
has an interest in investing. On such occasions, the Board may account the SGX and ASX corporate governance guidance for
meet with local business leaders and government officials, so assessing independence. On this basis, Ms Chua Sock Koong,
as to help the Board gain greater insight into such countries. SingTel’s Group CEO, and Mr Simon Israel, an Executive
The Board also meets SingTel’s partners in those countries to Director of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, are the only
develop stronger relationships with such partners. In addition to non-independent Directors.
at least seven scheduled meetings each year, the Board meets
as and when warranted by particular circumstances. Ten Board A Director who has no relationship with the Group or its officers
meetings were held in the financial year ended 31 March 2010. that could interfere, or be reasonably perceived to interfere, with
Meetings via telephone or video conference are permitted by the exercise of his independent business judgement in the best
SingTel’s Articles of Association. interests of SingTel, is considered to be independent. SingTel
also requires independence from the major shareholder in order
A record of the Directors’ attendance at Board meetings during to consider a Director independent although the 2005 Code does
the financial year ended 31 March 2010 is set out on page 59. not specify this. The Chairman and all other members of the
Board, except those identified above as being non-independent,
Directors are required to act in good faith and in the interests of are considered to be independent Directors.
SingTel. All new Directors appointed to the Board are briefed on
the Group’s business activities, strategic direction and policies, In assessing the independence of the Directors, the
key business risks, and the regulatory environment in which Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee has
the Group operates, as well as their statutory and other duties examined the different relationships identified by the 2005 Code
and responsibilities as Directors. In line with best practices and the Revised ASX Code that might impair the Directors’
in corporate governance, the 2005 Code and the Revised ASX independence and objectivity, and is satisfied that the Directors
Code, new Directors also receive a letter from the Company are able to act with independent judgement.
stating clearly the Board’s role and the role of non-executive
Directors, the time commitment that the Director would be In particular, while Mr Graham John Bradley AM is the Chairman
expected to allocate and other relevant matters. of Stockland Corporation Limited (“Stockland”), which is listed
on the ASX, and Optus pays to the Stockland group rents under
Board Composition and Balance commercial leases which exceed S$200,000, Mr Bradley has
The size and composition of the Board are reviewed from been assessed as independent as the leases were negotiated
time to time by the Corporate Governance and Nominations at arms’ length on commercial terms. The Board considers
Committee, which seeks to ensure that the size of the Board that this relationship did not influence Mr Bradley’s ability
is conducive to effective discussion and decision-making, and and willingness to operate independently, and he has shown
that the Board has an appropriate number of independent independence and objectivity in the broader performance of his
Directors. The Committee also seeks to maintain an appropriate obligations as Director.
balance of expertise, skills and attributes among the Directors,
including relevant core competencies in areas such as The profile of each Director and other relevant information are
accounting and finance, business and management, industry set out under ‘Board of Directors’ from pages 12 to 14.
knowledge, strategic planning, customer-based experience
and knowledge, and regional business expertise. Any potential Chairman and CEO
conflicts of interest are taken into consideration. There is a clear separation of the roles and responsibilities of
the Chairman and the Group CEO. The Chairman, who is an
Reflecting the focus of the Group’s business in the region, independent Director, leads the Board and is responsible for
more than half of SingTel’s 12 Directors are, or originate, the Board’s workings and proceedings, while the Group CEO
from countries outside Singapore, namely, the Chairman,
is responsible for implementing the Group’s strategies and to the Board. However, the re-nomination or replacement of a
policies, and for conducting the Group’s business. The Chairman Director does not necessarily reflect the Director’s performance
and GCEO are not related. or contributions to the Board. The Committee may have to
consider the need to position and shape the Board in line with
Lead Independent Director the evolving needs of SingTel and the business. In order to
In line with corporate governance best practices, Mr Kaikhushru ensure Board renewal, the Board has in place a guideline on the
Shiavax Nargolwala was appointed as the Lead Independent tenure of the Chairman and Directors.
Director of the Board in May 2009. Mr Nargolwala has been an
independent Director on the Board since 29 September 2006. Directors must ensure that they are able to give sufficient
time and attention to the affairs of SingTel and, as part of its
The Lead Independent Director is appointed by the Board review process, the Corporate Governance and Nominations
to serve in a lead capacity to coordinate the activities of the Committee decides whether or not a Director is able to do so
non-executive Directors in circumstances where it would and whether he/she has been adequately carrying out his/her
be inappropriate for the Chairman to serve in such capacity, duties as a Director of SingTel. The Board has also adopted
and to assist the Chairman and the Board to assure effective an internal guideline that seeks to address the competing
corporate governance in managing the affairs of the Board and time commitments that may be faced when a Director holds
the Company. multiple board appointments. The guideline has been enhanced
so that (1) in support of their candidature for directorship or
The Lead Independent Director serves as chairman of the re-election, Directors are to provide the Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee. The and Nominations Committee with details of other commitments
role of the Lead Independent Director includes meeting with and an indication of the time involved and (2) non-executive
the non-executive Directors without the Chairman present at Directors should consult the Chairman or chairman of the
least annually to appraise the Chairman’s performance and on Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee before
such other occasions as are deemed appropriate. He will also accepting any new appointments as directors.
be available to shareholders if they have concerns relating to
matters which contact through the normal channels of the A Director must retire from office at the third Annual General
Chairman, Group CEO or Group CFO has failed to resolve, or for Meeting (“AGM”) after the Director was elected or last
which such contact is inappropriate. re-elected. A retiring Director is eligible for re-election by SingTel
shareholders at the AGM. In addition, a Director appointed by
Board Membership the Board to fill a casual vacancy, or appointed as an additional
SingTel’s Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee Director, may only hold office until the next AGM, at which time
establishes and reviews the profile required of Board members he/she will be eligible for re-election by shareholders. If at any
and makes recommendations to the Board on the appointment, AGM, less than three Directors would retire pursuant to the
re-nomination and retirement of Directors. requirements set out above, the additional Directors to retire
at that AGM shall be those who have been longest in office
When an existing Director chooses to retire or is required to since their last re-election or appointment. The Group CEO,
retire from office by rotation, or the need for a new Director as a Director, is subject to the same retirement by rotation,
arises, the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee resignation and removal provisions as the other Directors and
reviews the range of expertise, skills and attributes on the such provisions will not be subject to any contractual terms that
Board and the composition of the Board. The Committee then he/she may have entered into with the Company. Shareholders
identifies SingTel’s needs and prepares a shortlist of candidates are provided with relevant information on the candidates for
with the appropriate profile for nomination or re-nomination. election or re-election.
Where necessary, the Committee may seek advice from external
search consultants. Board Performance
The Board and the Corporate Governance and Nominations
The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee Committee strive to ensure that Directors on the Board possess
takes factors such as attendance, preparedness, participation the experience, knowledge and skills critical to the Group’s
and candour into consideration when evaluating the past business so as to enable the Board to make sound and well-
performance and contributions of a Director for recommendation considered decisions.
Directors also participate in an annual offsite workshop with Such reports enable the Directors to keep abreast of key issues
Senior Management to strategise and plan the Group’s mid- and developments in the industry, as well as challenges and
term direction. Training and development programmes for opportunities for the Group.
Directors include talks and presentations by renowned experts
and professionals in various fields, such as telecommunications, The Board has separate and independent access to the
technology, regulatory matters and the economic/business Senior Management and the Company Secretary at all times.
environment in relevant markets. The Directors may also attend The Company Secretary attends all Board meetings and is
other appropriate courses, conferences and seminars. responsible for, among other things, ensuring that Board
procedures are observed and that applicable rules and
Each year, the Corporate Governance and Nominations regulations are complied with. Procedures are in place for
Committee undertakes a process to assess the effectiveness Directors and Board Committees, where necessary, to seek
of the Board as a whole and the contributions by each Director. independent professional advice, paid for by SingTel.
During the financial year, Directors were requested to complete
appraisal forms to assess the overall effectiveness of the Board and Management Committees
Board. The results of the appraisal exercise were considered The following Board Committees assist the Board in executing
by the Committee which then made recommendations to the its duties:
Board, aimed at helping the Board to discharge its duties more
effectively. The appraisal process focused on the evaluation • Finance, Investment and Risk Committee
of factors such as the size and composition of the Board, • Audit Committee
the Board’s access to information, Board processes and • Compensation Committee
accountability, Board performance in relation to its principal • Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee
functions, communication with Senior Management and • Optus Advisory Committee.
Directors’ standards of conduct.
The chairman of each Board Committee is an independent
The Directors were also requested to complete appraisal Director. Each Board Committee may make decisions on
forms to assess each individual Director’s contributions to the matters within its terms of reference and applicable limits
Board’s effectiveness. Each Director was given the opportunity of authority. The terms of reference of each Committee are
to meet with the Chairman and the chairman of the Corporate reviewed from time to time, as are the Committee structure
Governance and Nominations Committee to discuss the and membership.
appraisal exercise and other Board matters. In addition,
the contributions and performance of each Director were The selection of Board Committee members requires careful
assessed by the Committee as part of its periodic reviews of the management to ensure that each Committee comprises
composition of the Board and the various Board Committees. Directors with appropriate qualifications and skills, and that
In the process, the Committee was abIe to identify areas for there is an equitable distribution of responsibilities among
improving the effectiveness of the Board and its Committees. Board members. The need to maximise the effectiveness of the
In relation to the Chairman, the Lead Independent Director Board, and to encourage active participation and contribution
conducted an appraisal by the non-executive Directors and from Board members, is also taken into consideration.
gave the feedback to the Chairman. In relation to the Board
Committees, the chairman of each Committee prepared a A record of each Director’s Board Committee memberships and
report on the Committee’s activities for the financial year, which attendance at Board Committee meetings during the financial
was reported to the Board. year ended 31 March 2010 is set out on page 63.
Access to Information Finance, Investment and Risk Committee

Prior to each Board meeting, SingTel’s Management provides The Finance, Investment and Risk Committee (“FIRC”)
the Board with information relevant to matters on the agenda comprises three Directors, the majority of whom, including the
for the Board meeting. The Board also receives regular reports chairman, are independent Directors. Membership of the Audit
pertaining to the operational and financial performance of the Committee and the FIRC is mutually exclusive.
Group. In addition, Directors receive analysts’ reports on SingTel
and other telecommunications companies on a quarterly basis.
The main responsibilities of the FIRC are to consider and the FIRC reviews the Group’s risk profile and policies, examines
approve strategic and portfolio investments and divestments the effectiveness of the Group’s risk management system,
within certain prescribed thresholds, review the Group’s guides the process to identify, evaluate and manage significant
investment and treasury policies, and manage the Group’s risks, and reports to the Board on material matters, findings and
assets and liabilities in accordance with the policies and recommendations pertaining to risk management.
directives of the Board. The FIRC also approves consultancy
fees, capital expenditure and write-off of irrecoverable debts in The FIRC also oversees any on-market share repurchases
accordance with the Board’s policies and directives. In addition, pursuant to SingTel’s share purchase mandate.
Directors’ Board Committee Memberships and Attendance at Board Committee Meetings during the Financial Year Ended
31 March 2010
Corporate
Finance, Governance and
Investment and Compensation Nominations Optus Advisory
Risk Committee* Audit Committee* Committee* Committee* Committee*
Number of Number of Number of Number of Number of Number of Number of Number of Number of Number of
Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings
Name of Director Held Attended Held Attended Held Attended Held Attended Held Attended
Chumpol NaLamlieng 5 5 7 7
Graham John Bradley AM 4 4 3 3
Chua Sock Koong (1) 5 5 4 4 5 5 7 7 3 3
Fang Ai Lian 4 4
Heng Swee Keat 5 4 7 5
Dominic Chiu Fai Ho (2) 4 4 2 2 6 6
Simon Israel 5 5 3 3
John Powell Morschel (3) 1 1 5 5 3 3
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala 4 4 7 7
Ong Peng Tsin (4) 4 4
Deepak S Parekh 5 3
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang 5 5 3 3
* Refers to meetings held/attended while each Director was in office

(1) Ms Chua Sock Koong is not a member of the committees other than the Optus Advisory Committee although she was in attendance at
meetings of those committees as appropriate.
(2) Mr Dominic Chiu Fai Ho ceased to be a member of the Compensation Committee, and was appointed to the Corporate Governance and
Nominations Committee, on 13 May 2009.
(3) Mr John Powell Morschel ceased to be a member of the Finance, Investment and Risk Committee on 1 June 2009.
(4) Mr Ong Peng Tsin was appointed to the Board and the Finance, Investment and Risk Committee on 1 June 2009.
Audit Committee reviewed and was satisfied with the adequacy of the whistle-
The Audit Committee comprises at least three Directors, all of blower arrangements instituted by the Group through which staff
whom shall be non-executive Directors and the majority of whom, may, in confidence, raise concerns about possible improprieties
including the chairman, shall be independent Directors. At least in matters of financial reporting or other matters. All whistle-
two members of the Audit Committee must have accounting blower reports were reviewed by the Audit Committee at
or related financial management expertise or experience. As its quarterly meetings to ensure thorough investigation and
required by the terms of reference of the Audit Committee, the adequate follow up.
chairman of the Audit Committee is a Director other than the
Chairman of the Board. The current Audit Committee members The Audit Committee met four times during the financial
are all independent Directors. year. At these meetings, the Group CEO, CEO (Singapore),
CEO (International), CEO (Optus), Group CFO, Group Financial
The Audit Committee has explicit authority to investigate any Controller, CFO (Singapore), CFO (Optus) and Vice President
matter within its terms of reference, and has the full cooperation (Audit) were also in attendance. During the financial year, the
of and access to Management. It has direct access to the internal Audit Committee reviewed and approved the quarterly financial
and external auditors, and full discretion to invite any Director statements prior to recommending their release to the Board,
or executive officer to attend its meetings. as applicable. It reviewed the results of audits performed
by SingTel Internal Audit based on the approved audit plan,
The main responsibilities of the Audit Committee are to assist significant litigation and fraud investigations, SingTel’s register
the Board in discharging its statutory and other responsibilities of interested person transactions and non-audit services
relating to internal controls, financial and accounting matters, rendered by the external auditors. The Audit Committee also met
compliance, and business and financial risk management. with the internal and external auditors, without the presence of
Management, during the financial year.
The Audit Committee reports to the Board on the results of the
audits undertaken by the internal and external auditors, the Compensation Committee
adequacy of disclosure of information, and the appropriateness The Compensation Committee comprises four Directors, all of
and quality of the system of risk management and internal whom are non-executive and independent. The Committee may
controls. It reviews the quarterly and annual financial statements have access to expert advice inside and/or outside SingTel.
with Management and the external auditors, reviews and
approves the annual audit plans for the internal and external The main responsibilities of the Compensation Committee are
auditors, and reviews the internal and external auditors’ to approve the Group’s policies on remuneration for employees
evaluation of the Group’s system of internal controls. of all grades, and to administer and review any performance
share plan or other long-term incentive schemes of SingTel.
The Audit Committee is responsible for evaluating the cost-
effectiveness of audits, the independence and objectivity The Compensation Committee is responsible for the
of the external auditors, and the nature and extent of the appointment and promotion of Senior Management (except for
non-audit services provided by the external auditors. It also the Group CEO, CEOs and Group CFO) and Top Management
makes recommendations to the Board on the appointment who are direct reports to the Group CEO. The Compensation
or re-appointment of the external auditors. In addition, the Committee proposes the remuneration package for the Group
Audit Committee reviews and approves the SingTel Internal CEO, CEOs and Group CFO for the Board’s approval. It is also
Audit Charter to ensure the effectiveness of the internal audit responsible for approving the remuneration of the other Senior
function. At the same time, it ensures that the internal audit Management. Policies and guidelines for Directors’ fees are
function is adequately resourced and has appropriate standing also determined by the Compensation Committee for the
within SingTel. Board’s endorsement.
During the financial year, the Audit Committee reviewed the The Group CEO, who is not a member of the Compensation
Management’s and SingTel Internal Audit’s assessment of fraud Committee, may attend meetings of the Committee but does
risk and held discussions with the external auditors, and was not attend discussions relating to her own performance and
satisfied that adequate measures were put in place to mitigate remuneration.
fraud risk exposure in the Group. The Audit Committee also
SingTel’s remuneration policy and remuneration for Directors For the financial year ended 31 March 2010, SingTel’s Group
and Senior Management are discussed in this report from CEO and Group CFO have provided assurance to the Board on
pages 69 to 74. the integrity of SingTel’s financial statements and on SingTel’s
risk management, compliance and internal control systems.
Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee The certification covers SingTel and the subsidiaries which are
The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee under SingTel’s management control. In line with the SGX Listing
must comprise at least three Directors, the majority of whom, Rules, the Board provides a negative assurance statement to
including the chairman, must be independent. In line with the shareholders in respect of the interim financial statements,
2005 Code, the chairman of the Committee, Mr Kaikhushru which is supported by a negative assurance statement from the
Shiavax Nargolwala, is not a substantial shareholder of SingTel, Group CEO and Group CFO.
nor is he directly associated with any substantial shareholder
of SingTel. Internal Audit
SingTel Internal Audit comprises a team of 52 staff members,
The main functions of the Corporate Governance and including the Vice President (Audit) who reports to the Audit
Nominations Committee are outlined in the commentaries on Committee functionally and to the Group CEO administratively.
‘Board Composition and Balance’, ‘Board Membership’ and SingTel Internal Audit is a member of the Singapore chapter of the
‘Board Performance’ from pages 60 to 62. The Committee is Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”) and adopts the International
also responsible for the development and review of SingTel’s Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
corporate governance principles and practices, taking into (“the IIA Standards”) laid down in the International Professional
account relevant local and international developments in the Practices Framework issued by the IIA. SingTel Internal Audit
area of corporate governance. successfully completed its external Quality Assurance Review
in 2006 and continues to meet or exceed the IIA Standards in all
Optus Advisory Committee key aspects.
The Optus Advisory Committee comprises at least three
Directors, the majority of whom, including the chairman, are SingTel Internal Audit adopts a risk-based approach in
independent. The Committee reviews strategic business issues formulating the annual audit plan which aligns its activities to
relating to the Australian business. the key risks across the Group’s business. This plan is reviewed
and approved by the Audit Committee. The reviews performed
Management Committee by SingTel Internal Audit are aimed at assisting the Board
In addition to the five Board Committees, SingTel has a in promoting sound risk management and good corporate
Management Committee that comprises the Group CEO, CEO governance, through assessing the design and operating
(Singapore), CEO (International), CEO (Optus), Group CFO, effectiveness of controls that govern key business processes
Group Chief Information Officer, Group Chief Technology Officer and risks identified in the overall risk framework of the Group.
and Group Director (Human Resource). SingTel Internal Audit’s reviews also focus on compliance with
SingTel’s policies, procedures and regulatory responsibilities,
The Management Committee meets every week to review and performed in the context of financial and operational, revenue
direct management on operational policies and activities. assurance and information systems reviews. SingTel Internal
Audit engages closely with Management in its internal consulting
and control advisory role to promote effective risk management,
Accountability and Audit
internal control and governance practices in the development of
Accountability new products/services, systems and processes. SingTel Internal
SingTel recognises the importance of providing the Board with Audit also works with the internal audit functions of SingTel’s
accurate and relevant information on a timely basis. Hence, regional mobile associates to promote joint reviews and the
Board members receive monthly financial and business reports sharing of knowledge and/or internal audit best practices.
from SingTel’s Management. Such reports compare SingTel’s
actual performance against the budget, and highlight key To ensure that the internal audits are performed effectively,
business drivers/indicators and major issues that are relevant SingTel Internal Audit recruits and employs suitably qualified
to SingTel’s performance, position and prospects. professional staff with the requisite skillsets and experience.
SingTel Internal Audit provides training and development
opportunities for its staff to ensure their technical knowledge
and skillsets remain current and relevant.
External Auditors • Structure. We seek to put in place an appropriate

The Board is responsible for the initial appointment of external organisational structure that promotes good corporate
auditors. Shareholders then approve the appointment at governance, provides for proper segregation of duties,
SingTel’s AGM. The external auditors hold office until their defines clearly risk taking responsibility and authority, and
removal or resignation. The Audit Committee assesses the promotes ownership and accountability for risk taking.
external auditors based on factors such as the performance
and quality of their audit and the independence of the auditors, • Process. We seek to implement robust processes and
and recommends their re-appointment to the Board. Pursuant systems for effective identification, quantification,
to the requirements of the SGX, an audit partner may only be monitoring, mitigating and management of risk. We seek to
in charge of a maximum of five consecutive annual audits and improve our risk management and internal control policies
may then return after two years. The current Deloitte & Touche and procedures on an on-going basis to ensure that they
LLP audit partner for SingTel was appointed with effect from remain sound and relevant by benchmarking against global
the financial year ended 31 March 2007. best practices.
In order to maintain the independence of the external auditors, Based on the above principles, the Group undertakes
SingTel has developed policies regarding the type of non- a continuous process of risk identification, monitoring,
audit services that the external auditors can provide to the management and reporting of risks throughout the organisation,
SingTel Group and the related approval processes. The Audit to provide assurance to the Board and relevant stakeholders.
Committee has also reviewed the non-audit services provided The effectiveness of risk management policies and processes
by the external auditors during the financial year and the fees is reviewed on a regular basis and, where necessary, improved.
paid for such services. The Audit Committee is satisfied that the Furthermore, the risk management processes facilitate
independence of the external auditors has not been impaired alignment of the Group’s strategy and annual operating plan
by the provision of those services. The external auditors have with the management of key risks.
also provided a confirmation of their independence to the Audit
Committee. The Board has overall responsibility for the oversight of material
risks in the Group’s business. The FIRC assists the Board in the
Risk Management oversight of the Group’s risk profile and policies, effectiveness of
The identification and management of risk reduces the the Group’s risk management system including the identification
uncertainty associated with the execution of our business and management of significant risks and reports to the Board
strategies and allows the Group to maximise opportunities that on material matters, findings and recommendations pertaining
may arise. to risk management. The Audit Committee provides oversight of
the financial reporting risk and the adequacy and effectiveness
Risk arises in many forms and can have material adverse of the Group’s internal control and compliance systems.
impacts on the Group’s ability to achieve its stated objectives.
Risk has the potential to impact the reputation, regulatory, The Board has approved a Group Risk Framework for the
operational, human resources and financial performance of the identification of key risks within the business. This Framework
Group and thus our ability to meet our stated objectives. defines 28 categories of risks ranging from environmental,
operational and management decision making risks. The
The Group’s philosophy and approach in effective risk Group adopts the Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of
management is underpinned by three key principles as the Treadway Commission (COSO) Model and the Australia /
follows: New Zealand Risk Management Standard (AS/NZ 4360) as the
best practices benchmarks for assessing the soundness of its
• Culture. We seek to build a strong risk management and financial reporting, and the efficiency and effectiveness of its
control culture by setting the appropriate tone at the top, risk management, internal control and compliance systems.
promoting awareness, ownership and proactive management
of key risks and promoting accountability. In short, we seek
to promote a risk-conscious workforce across the Group.
The identification and management of risk is delegated to In the course of their statutory audit, SingTel’s external auditors
management. Management is responsible for the effective carry out a review of the Group’s material internal controls to the
implementation of risk management strategy, policies and extent of the scope as laid out in their audit plan. Any material
processes to facilitate the achievement of business plans and non-compliance and internal control weaknesses, together with
goals. The Risk Management Committee, comprising relevant the external auditors’ recommendations to address them, are
members from the Senior Management team, is responsible reported to the Audit Committee. SingTel’s Management, with the
for setting the direction of corporate risk management and assistance of SingTel Internal Audit, follows up on the external
monitoring the implementation of risk management policies auditors’ recommendations as part of their role in reviewing the
and procedures including the adequacy of the Group’s insurance Group’s system of internal controls.
programme. The Risk Management Committee reports to the
FIRC on a regular basis. Based on the work performed by SingTel Internal Audit during
the financial year and the review undertaken by the external
Risk assessment and mitigation strategy is an integral part of auditors, the Audit Committee is of the opinion that there are
the Group’s annual business planning and budgeting process. adequate internal controls in place within the Group.
The key risk management activities also include scenario
planning, business continuity / disaster recovery management Communication with Shareholders
and crisis planning and management. Close monitoring and SingTel is committed to maintaining high standards of
control processes, including the establishment of appropriate disclosure and corporate transparency. We adopt an open
key risk indicators and key performance indicators, are put and non-discriminatory approach in our communication with
in place to ensure that risk profiles managed are within shareholders, the investment community and the media. We
policy limits. The Group has in place a formal programme of aim to provide relevant, consistent and timely information -
risk and control self assessment whereby line personnel are regarding the Group’s performance, progress and prospects - to
involved in the on-going assessment and improvement of risk assist shareholders and investors in their investment decisions.
management and controls in selected areas. Additionally,
external consultants are engaged from time to time to review Quarterly financial results are reported within six weeks after
the Group’s risk management framework and processes. the end of each quarter. These results contain detailed financial
disclosures and analyses of key value drivers and metrics for
SingTel Internal Audit carries out reviews and internal control each business. In addition, guidance on the outlook for each
advisory activities which are aligned to the key risks in the business is provided at the start of each financial year, and,
Group’s business to provide independent assurance to the reflecting market conditions, is affirmed or updated every
Audit Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of the quarter at the same time as the announcement of the quarterly
risk management, financial reporting processes and internal results.
control and compliance systems. In order to provide assurance
to the Board, via the FIRC, the CEOs of the business groups The Investor Relations’ website contains a wealth of investor-
submit to the FIRC on a semi-annual basis, a report on the related information on SingTel which serves as an important
key risks and mitigation strategies for their respective areas. resource for investors. It is a one-stop source of investor
On an annual basis, the Group CEO and Group CFO provide a presentations, stock exchange announcements, annual reports,
written certification to the Board confirming the soundness of the investor calendar, AGM and dividend information. The
financial reporting, and the efficiency and effectiveness of the website also houses significant financial information. In relation
risk management, internal control and compliance systems. to SingTel’s quarterly earnings announcements, one can access
comprehensive materials from the website, including webcasts
The systems that are in place are intended to provide reasonable of earnings presentations, presentation slides, transcripts
but not absolute assurance against material misstatements of conference calls and 5-year financial summaries. All new
or loss, as well as to ensure the safeguarding of assets, the material information is posted on the website following its filing
maintenance of proper accounting records, the reliability of with the SGX and ASX, to ensure fair and equal dissemination of
financial information, compliance with applicable legislation, information.
regulations and best practices, and the identification and
management of business risk.
SingTel believes in the importance of regular interaction with Secretary/Group CEO before trading in SingTel shares to ensure
investors and shareholders. Senior Management actively compliance with securities laws. The Board is kept informed
participates in one-on-one meetings, roadshows, conferences when a Director trades in SingTel securities. A summary
and investor events organised by the Investor Relations of SingTel’s Securities Transactions Policy is available in
Department. In the financial year ended 31 March 2010, the Corporate Governance section of the SingTel corporate
SingTel met with approximately 720 investors in over 280 website.
meetings held in various cities and countries around the world.
Furthermore, more than 300 shareholders and their proxies In relation to shares of other companies, Directors are to refrain
had the opportunity to interact, question, clarify and relay their from trading in shares of SingTel’s listed associates when in
concerns and feedback, not only with the Senior Management, possession of material price sensitive information relating to
but with the Chairman and the Directors during the AGM. such associates. Directors are also to refrain from having any
direct or indirect financial interest in SingTel’s competitors that
SingTel fully supports and encourages shareholder participation might or might appear to create a conflict of interest or affect
at AGMs. SingTel sends out the notice of the meeting, together the decisions Directors make on behalf of SingTel.
with the meeting agenda and related information a month
ahead, providing ample time for it to be received and reviewed Continuous Disclosure
by shareholders. The AGM is held at a convenient central There are formal policies and procedures to ensure that SingTel
location with easy access to public transportation. A registered complies with its disclosure obligations under the listing rules of
shareholder who is unable to attend may choose to appoint a the SGX and ASX. A Market Disclosure Committee is responsible
proxy to attend and vote on his behalf. for SingTel’s Market Disclosure Policy. The policy contains
guidelines and procedures for internal reporting and decision-
At the AGM, the Group CEO delivers a presentation to update making with regard to the disclosure of material information.
shareholders on the progress of the Company over the past The Company Secretary manages the policy.
year. The Directors and Senior Management are in attendance
during the AGM to address queries and concerns about SingTel. Material Contracts
The proxy voting results are presented to the audience during There are no material contracts entered into by SingTel or any
the voting process and are filed with the stock exchanges. of its subsidiaries that involve the interests of the Group CEO,
Voting in absentia by mail, facsimile, or email is currently not any Director, or the controlling shareholder, Temasek Holdings
permitted to ensure proper authentication of the identity of (Private) Limited.
shareholders and their voting intent.
Codes Of Conduct And Practice
SingTel places great importance on communicating with and SingTel has a code of internal corporate governance practices,
reaching out to our shareholders and the investment community. policy statements and standards, as described in this report,
Our proactive efforts have been acknowledged at the Singapore and makes this code available to Board members as well as
Corporate Awards and recognised by leading financial journals employees of the Group. The processes and standards in the
and organisations such as IR Magazine, Business Times, code are intended to enhance investor confidence and rapport,
Finance Asia and Thomson Reuters during the year. and to ensure that decision-making is properly carried out in
the best interests of the Group. The code is reviewed from time
Securities Transactions to time and updated to reflect changes to the existing systems
SingTel’s Securities Transactions Policy states that Directors or the environment in which the Group operates.
and officers of the Group should not deal in SingTel shares
during the period commencing two weeks before the SingTel also has a code of conduct that applies to all employees.
announcement of SingTel’s financial statements for each of The code sets out principles to guide employees in carrying
the first three quarters of the financial year, and during the out their duties and responsibilities to the highest standards
period commencing one month before the announcement of of personal and corporate integrity when dealing with SingTel,
the financial statements for the full financial year, and ending its competitors, customers, suppliers and the community.
on the date of the announcement of the relevant results. The The code of conduct covers areas such as conduct in the
policy also discourages trading on short-term considerations workplace, business conduct, protection of SingTel’s assets,
and reminds Directors and officers of their obligations under confidentiality, non-solicitation of customers and employees,
insider trading laws. Directors are to consult with the Company conflicts of interest and corporate opportunities. The code is
posted on SingTel’s internal website and a summarised version for appointment to Board Committees, attendance fees for ad
is accessible from the SingTel corporate website. SingTel’s staff hoc Board meetings, and a travel allowance for Directors who
manual maps out SingTel’s policies and standards by which were required to travel out of their country or city of residence
employees are expected to conduct themselves in the course to attend Board meetings and Board Committee meetings
of their employment with SingTel. The manual also contains which did not coincide with Board meetings. There are no
procedures for the investigation of reports of misconduct retirement benefit schemes or share-based compensation
or unethical practices and for taking appropriate remedial schemes in place for non-executive Directors. The framework
actions. for determining non-executive Directors’ fees was as follows:
SingTel has established an escalation process so that the Board Basic Retainer Fee
of Directors, Senior Management, and internal and external Board chairman S$180,000 per annum
auditors are kept informed of corporate crises in a timely Director S$ 90,000 per annum
manner, according to their severity. Such crises may include
violations of the code of conduct and/or applicable laws and Fee for Appointment to Audit
regulations, as well as loss events which have or are expected to Committee
have a significant impact, financial or otherwise, on the Group’s
Committee chairman S$50,000 per annum
business and operations.
Committee member S$35,000 per annum
Whistle-Blower Policy
The Group is committed to a high standard of ethical conduct Fee for Appointment to Any Other
and adopts a zero tolerance approach to fraud. SingTel Board Committee
undertakes to investigate complaints of suspected fraud in an Committee chairman S$35,000 per annum
objective manner and has put in place a whistle-blower policy Committee member S$25,000 per annum
and procedures which provide employees with well-defined
and accessible channels within the Group, including a direct Attendance Fee per Ad Hoc
channel to SingTel Internal Audit and a whistle-blower hotline Board Meeting S$2,000
service independently managed by an external service provider,
for reporting suspected fraud, corruption, dishonest practices Travel Allowance for Board
or other similar matters. The policy aims to encourage the
Meetings and Board Committee
reporting of such matters in good faith, with the confidence that
Meetings which do not coincide
employees making such reports will be treated fairly and, to the
with Board Meetings (per day of
extent possible, protected from reprisal. On an ongoing basis,
the whistle-blower policy is covered during staff training and travel required to attend meeting) S$3,000
periodic communication to all staff as part of the Group’s efforts
The proposed framework for Directors’ fees for the financial
to promote awareness of fraud control.
year ending 31 March 2011 is the same as that for the financial
year ended 31 March 2010 except that it is proposed that
REMUNERATION
the Chairman’s basic fee be increased to $220,000 and the
The broad principles that guide the Compensation Committee in Director’s basic fee be increased to $110,000 so that the fees
its administration of fees, benefits, remuneration and incentives payable are more in line with comparable benchmarks. As
for the Board of Directors and Senior Management are set out SingTel has diverse and complex operations and investments
below. internationally and is not just a Singapore-based company, the
fees are benchmarked against fees paid by other comparable
Directors’ Fees and Incentives companies in Singapore and Australia.
SingTel’s Group CEO is an Executive Director and is therefore
remunerated as part of Senior Management. She does not
receive Directors’ fees.
The fees for non-executive Directors for the financial year ended
31 March 2010 comprised a basic retainer fee, additional fees
Directors’ Remuneration for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2010
Fixed Variable Provident Directors’

Component (1) Component (2) Fund (3) Benefits (4) Fees (6) Total
Name of Director (S$) (S$) (S$) (S$) (S$) (S$)
Chumpol NaLamlieng - - - - 271,156 271,156
Graham John Bradley AM - - - - 186,000 186,000
Chua Sock Koong (5) 1,365,000 2,700,000 8,038 72,704 - 4,145,742
Fang Ai Lian - - - - 152,000 152,000
Heng Swee Keat (7) - - - - 150,000 150,000
Dominic Chiu Fai Ho - - - - 186,000 186,000
Simon Israel (8) - - - - 176,000 176,000
John Powell Morschel - - - - 194,167 194,167
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala - - - - 193,844 193,844
Ong Peng Tsin (9) - - - - 107,833 107,833
Deepak S Parekh - - - - 145,000 145,000
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang - - - - 186,000 186,000
Notes:
(1) Fixed Component refers to base salary and Annual Wage Supplement earned for the year ended 31 March 2010.
(2) Variable Component refers to cash bonuses awarded for performance for the year ended 31 March 2010.
(3) Provident Fund represents payments in respect of company statutory contributions to the Singapore Central Provident Fund.
(4) Benefits are stated on the basis of direct costs to the company, and include car benefits, flexible benefits and other non-cash benefits
such as medical cover and club membership.
(5) In addition to the total remuneration above, long-term incentives in the form of performance share awards under the SingTel Performance
Share Plan was granted to Ms Chua on 3 June 2010 for performance for the year ended 31 March 2010. She received the General Award
(“GA”) and the Senior Management Award (“SMA”) based on fair values of S$1.651 and S$1.837 per share respectively. The fair values
of performance share awards granted to her are S$1,542,857 for GA and S$1,157,143 for SMA. The vesting criteria for the performance
share awards are detailed on pages 72-73.
(6) Directors’ Fees are paid on a half-yearly basis in arrears.
(7) Fees for public sector Director are payable to government agencies.
(8) Fees are payable to Mr Simon Israel’s employer.
(9) Appointed to the Board on 1 June 2009.
No employee of the Group who is an immediate family member of a Director was paid remuneration that exceeded S$150,000 during the financial
year ended 31 March 2010.
No Director decides his own fees. Directors’ fees are In line with market practice, SingTel may, under special
recommended by the Compensation Committee and are circumstances, compensate Senior Management for their past
submitted for endorsement by the Board. Directors’ fees are contributions when their services are no longer needed; for
subject to the approval of shareholders at the AGM. example, due to redundancies arising from reorganisation or
restructuring of the Group.
Until the financial year ended 31 March 2007, the Company’s
practice was to seek shareholders’ approval for the payment Remuneration Components
of Directors’ fees at the AGM held after the end of the financial The remuneration structure for Senior Management
year. As a result, Directors were only paid for services rendered comprises five components – fixed component, variable
17 months after the commencement of the relevant financial component, provident/superannuation fund, benefits and
year. In order to enable the Company to attract the right calibre long-term incentives. The structure is designed such that the
of directors to contribute effectively to the Board, in addition to percentage of the variable component of Senior Management’s
the right level of remuneration, timely payment to directors is remuneration increases as they move up the organisation. The
also necessary. Accordingly, commencing from the 2007 AGM, variable component also depends on the actual achievement of
SingTel now seeks shareholders’ approval for Directors’ fees corporate targets and individual performance objectives. The
for the current financial year so that Directors’ fees can be paid cost and value of the remuneration components are considered
on a half-yearly basis in arrears for that year. as a whole and are designed to strike a balance between
linking rewards to short-term and long-term objectives, and
In order to align Directors’ interests with that of shareholders, maintaining competitiveness with market practice.
Directors are encouraged to acquire SingTel shares each year
from the open market to the extent of one-third of their fees • Fixed Component
until they hold the equivalent of one year’s fees in shares, and The base salary should fall within the mid-range of what
to continue to hold the equivalent of one year’s fees in shares is paid by comparable companies in relevant employment
while they remain on the Board. Directors who were previously markets for similar jobs, but may vary with responsibilities,
eligible for applicable share option schemes are encouraged performance, skills and the experience that the individual
to hold, beyond the vesting period, any shares acquired by the brings to the role.
exercise of share options under those schemes.
In Australia, consistent with local market practice, executives
Remuneration for Executive Director and Senior Management may opt for a portion of their salaries to be received in
The Compensation Committee recognises that the Group tax-effective benefits-in-kind, such as superannuation
operates in a regional environment. To remain competitive, contributions and motor vehicles, while maintaining the
the Compensation Committee has established the following same overall cost to the company.
objectives for its remuneration policy:
• To align the interests of Senior Management with those of • Variable Component
shareholders; Variable bonus payouts are based on actual achievement
• To attract, motivate and retain high-performing executives, against Group, company, business unit and individual
which is necessary to sustain SingTel as a leading performance objectives. Although the performance objectives
communications provider in Asia Pacific; are different for each executive, they are assessed on the
• To achieve Business and People targets and same principles across two broad categories of targets:
• To be locally focused and competitive in each of the relevant Business and People. Business targets comprise financials,
employment markets. strategy, customer and business processes. People
targets comprise leadership competencies, core values,
The Compensation Committee reviews remuneration through people development and staff engagement. In addition, the
a process that considers Group, company, business unit and executives are assessed on teamwork and collaboration
individual performance, relevant comparative remuneration in across the Group. The performance objectives are reviewed
the market and, where required, feedback from independent at the commencement of each financial year to ensure that
external advisors on human resource management and the objectives contribute to the overall strategic, financial
reward and benefit policies. The performance evaluations for and operational goals of the Group.
the executive Director and Senior Management have been
conducted for the financial year in accordance with the above
considerations.
Individual bonus payouts are linked by way of performance For long-term incentives granted under the SingTel
indicators and scorecards to the areas mentioned above. The Performance Share Plan (“Share Plan”), as in past years,
Compensation Committee assesses the extent to which the two categories of awards are made at the discretion of the
performance objectives have been achieved and proposes Compensation Committee – General Awards for eligible staff
the payouts for the Group CEO, CEOs and Group CFO for at Executive and higher grades, and Senior Management
the Board’s approval. The Compensation Committee also Awards for eligible Senior Management staff. They are made
approves the variable bonus payouts for the other Senior with reference to the desired total remuneration target
Management. For executives who exceed their performance benchmarked against comparable companies in the market.
objectives, the aggregate of base salary and variable The number of performance shares awarded is determined
bonus should fall within the upper range of what is paid by using the valuation (of the shares) based on a Monte-Carlo
comparable companies. To ensure that the remuneration simulation. The final number of performance shares vested
of Senior Management is consistent with these levels, the to the recipient will depend on the level of achievement of
Compensation Committee benchmarks remuneration targets set over a three-year period.
components against those of comparable companies.
The vesting criteria for the General Award for 2010 are similar
• Provident/Superannuation Fund to the corresponding criteria adopted for awards made
This component is made up of SingTel’s contributions under the Share Plan since 2004. The vesting for half (50
towards the Singapore Central Provident Fund or the per cent) of the General Award granted to an employee will
Optus Superannuation Fund or any other chosen fund, as be based on the Group’s Total Shareholders’ Return (“TSR”)
applicable. relative to the component stocks in the MSCI Asia Pacific
Telecommunications Index (the “Index”) over the three-year
• Benefits performance period from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2013.
SingTel provides benefits consistent with local market No performance shares will vest if the TSR, as determined
practice, such as in-company medical scheme, club by the Compensation Committee at its sole discretion, is
membership, employee discounts and other benefits that below the 50th percentile as measured against that of other
may incur Australian Fringe Benefits Tax, where applicable. component stocks in the Index. The number of performance
Participation in such benefits is dependent on the country in shares to be vested will be determined in accordance with
which the executive is located. For expatriates located away the table on page 73.
from home, additional benefits such as accommodation,
children’s education and tax equalisation may be provided.
• Long-Term Incentives
Long-term incentives are provisionally allocated or granted
to Senior Management for performance for the year ended
31 March 2010.
Total Shareholders’ Return Percentile Ranking Criteria for 50 per cent of the 2010 General Award
TSR Percentage of Performance Shares to be Vested

80th to 100th percentile 100%
50th percentile 0%
The remaining tranche (50 per cent) of the General Award will Under this criteria, performance shares will vest, although
be subject to the TSR performance measured against the subject always to the vesting of the General Award, according
Index (as opposed to individual component stocks) over the to the cumulative EP achieved against targets over the
performance period from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2013: 3-year performance period as follows:
• If SingTel Group’s TSR is at or exceeds 8 per cent that of the • Where EP is at or greater than 100 per cent of target, 100
Index, 100 per cent of the shares under this tranche will per cent of the performance shares will vest.
vest. • Where EP is between 75 per cent to 100 per cent of target,
• If SingTel Group’s TSR is -2 per cent or more but less than between 50 per cent and 100 per cent of the performance
8 per cent that of the Index, the percentage of the shares shares will vest.
under this tranche that will vest will vary accordingly. • Where EP is at or more than 50 per cent but less than 75
• If SingTel Group’s TSR is less than -2 per cent that of the per cent of target, 20 per cent of the performance shares
Index, none of the shares under this tranche will vest. will vest.
• Where EP is more than 0 per cent but less than 50 per
For the 2010 Senior Management Award, vesting will take place cent of target, 10 per cent of the performance shares will
if the following criteria are met: vest.
• Where there is no EP achievement, no performance
• Vesting of the General Award shares will vest.
There must be vesting of the 2010 General Award before
the 2010 Senior Management Award can vest. This will Details of the performance shares granted under the Share Plan
strengthen the alignment of interests of Senior Management during the financial year are set out in the financial statements
with those of other executives. This criterion was also under the ‘Directors’ Report’.
adopted for the Senior Management Awards from 2004 to
2009. SingTel employees are prohibited from entering into
transactions in associated products which limit the economic
• Economic Profit (“EP”) risk of participating in unvested entitlements under SingTel’s
To further strengthen the alignment of Senior Management equity-based remuneration schemes.
with shareholder value creation, EP (measured as profits,
net of tax, and after deducting cost of invested capital) will
replace Return on Invested Capital as the second criteria
under the Senior Management Award.
Remuneration of Senior Management

The aggregate compensation paid to or accrued to the five top-earning key executives for the financial year ended 31 March 2010
is set out in the table below:
Provident/
Variable Superannuation
Fixed Component (1) Component (2) Fund (3) Benefits (4) Total (5)
Name of Senior Executive (S$) (S$) (S$) (S$) (S$)
The following are in alphabetical order:

Bill Chang 520,000 700,000 11,098 55,729 1,286,827
EVP (Business)
SingTel
Allen Lew 910,000 1,900,000 8,038 61,159 2,879,197
CEO (Singapore)
SingTel
Lim Chuan Poh 780,000 1,400,000 7,903 59,233 2,247,136

CEO (International)
SingTel
Jeann Low (6) 520,000 840,000 11,069 1,020,243 2,391,312

Group CFO
SingTel
Paul O’Sullivan (7) 1,296,424 1,816,514 285,564 77,599 3,476,101

CEO (SingTel Optus)
Notes:
(1) Fixed Component refers to base salary and Annual Wage Supplement (if applicable) earned for the year ended 31 March 2010.
(2) Variable Component refers to cash bonuses awarded for performance for the year ended 31 March 2010.
(3) Provident Fund in Singapore represents payments in respect of company statutory contributions to the Singapore Central Provident Fund.
Superannuation Fund in Australia represents payments in respect of the superannuation guarantee levy to the superannuation scheme.
Any contributions made by an individual may be salary sacrificed, and are part of the fixed component.
(4) Benefits are stated on the basis of direct costs to the company, and include overseas assignment benefits, tax equalisation, car benefits,
flexible benefits and other non-cash benefits such as medical cover, club membership and Australia Fringe Benefits Tax, where
applicable.
(5) In addition to the total remuneration above, long-term incentives in the form of performance share awards under the SingTel Performance
Share Plan were granted to Senior Management on 3 June 2010 for performance for the year ended 31 March 2010. The Senior Management
received the General Award (“GA”) and the Senior Management Award (“SMA”) based on fair values of S$1.651 and S$1.837 per share
respectively. The vesting criteria for the performance share awards are detailed on pages 72-73. The fair values of performance share
awards granted to the following Senior Management are:
- Bill Chang: GA of S$354,286 and SMA of S$265,714
- Allen Lew: GA of S$1,114,286 and SMA of S$835,714
- Lim Chuan Poh: GA of S$628,571 and SMA of S$471,429
- Jeann Low: GA of S$480,000 and SMA of S$360,000
- Paul O’Sullivan: GA of S$1,200,000 and SMA of S$900,000
(6) Benefits for Ms Jeann Low include tax equalisation in relation to her past secondment to Optus, Australia.
(7) Mr Paul O’Sullivan is based in Australia and he is remunerated in Australian dollars. The exchange rate used to convert his remuneration
to Singapore dollars is S$1.20 : A$1.00.
Generating growth
Delivering value
financial statements
77 Directors’ Report 87 Consolidated Income Statement 91 Statements of Changes in Equity

85 Statement of Directors 88 Consolidated Statement of 95 Consolidated Statement of
86 Independent Auditors’ Report Comprehensive Income Cash Flows
89 Statements of Financial Position 98 Notes to the Financial Statements
Directors’ Report
For the financial year ended 31 March 2010
The Directors present their report to the members together with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Group
and the statement of financial position and statement of changes in equity of the Company (or “SingTel”) for the financial year
ended 31 March 2010.
1. D IR E CTORS
The Directors of the Company in office at the date of this report are -
Chumpol NaLamlieng (Chairman)

Chua Sock Koong (Group Chief Executive Officer)
Graham John Bradley AM*
Fang Ai Lian
Heng Swee Keat
Dominic Chiu Fai Ho
Simon Israel
John Powell Morschel
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala
Ong Peng Tsin (appointed on 1 June 2009)
Deepak S Parekh
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang
2. AR R ANG E M E N TS TO E N A B LE DI R E CTO RS TO AC Q UIRE BE NE FITS BY M E ANS O F THE AC Q UIS ITION

OF SHAR E S A N D DE B E N TU R E S
Neither at the end of nor at any time during the financial year was the Company a party to any arrangement whose object
is to enable the Directors of the Company to acquire benefits by means of the acquisition of shares in, or debentures of, the
Company or any other body corporate, except for share options granted under the Singapore Telecom Share Option Scheme
1999 (“1999 Scheme”), and performance shares granted under the SingTel Performance Share Plan (“Share Plan 2004”).
Directors’ Report
3. D IR E CTO R S’ I N TE R E S TS I N S H A R E S A ND D E BE NTURE S
The interests of the Directors holding office at the end of the financial year in the share capital of the Company and related
corporations according to the register of Directors’ shareholdings kept by the Company under Section 164 of the Singapore
Companies Act were as follows -
Holdings registered in the name of Holdings in which Director is

Director or nominee deemed to have an interest
At 1 April 2009 At 1 April 2009

or date of or date of
appointment, appointment,
At 31 March 2010 if later At 31 March 2010 if later

(Ordinary shares)
Chumpol NaLamlieng 199,500 199,500 - -
Chua Sock Koong 2,940,513 2,359,757 13,859,950 (1) 16,278,933
Graham John Bradley AM 40,000 40,000 8,000 (2) -
Fang Ai Lian 91,930 91,930 - -
Heng Swee Keat 1,330 1,330 - -
Dominic Chiu Fai Ho - - - -
Simon Israel 179,820 179,820 1,360 (3) 1,360
John Powell Morschel 55,780 55,780 - -
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala 250,000 148,000 - -
Ong Peng Tsin 40,000 - - -
Deepak S Parekh 20,000 (4) - - -
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang 150,000 150,000 - -
(Options to purchase ordinary shares)

Chua Sock Koong 1,450,000 (5) 1,584,000 - -
Singapore Airlines Limited

(Ordinary shares)
Chua Sock Koong 2,000 2,000 - -
Simon Israel 9,000 9,000 - -
SP AusNet
(stapled securities comprising one share in each of SP
Australia Networks (Transmission) Ltd and SP Australia
Networks (Distribution) Ltd and a unit in SP Australia
Networks (Finance) Trust)
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang 900,000 600,000 - -
Singapore Technologies Engineering Limited

(Ordinary shares)
Fang Ai Lian 50,000 50,000 - -
Directors’ Report
3. D IR E CTO R S ’ I N TE R E S TS I N S H A R E S AND D E BE NTURE S (cont’d)
Holdings registered in the name of Holdings in which Director is

Director or nominee deemed to have an interest
At 1 April 2009 At 1 April 2009

or date of or date of
appointment, appointment,
At 31 March 2010 if later At 31 March 2010 if later
StarHub Ltd
(Ordinary shares)
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala - 37,000 - -
Notes:
(1) Chua Sock Koong’s deemed interest of 13,859,950 shares included -
(a) 10,125,094 ordinary shares in SingTel held by RBC Dexia Trust Services Singapore Limited, the trustee of a trust established
for the purposes of the Share Plan 2004 for the benefit of eligible employees of the Group;
(b) 28,137 ordinary shares held by Ms Chua’s spouse; and
(c) an aggregate of up to 3,706,719 ordinary shares in SingTel awarded to Ms Chua pursuant to the Share Plan 2004, subject to
certain performance criteria being met and other terms and conditions.
(2) Held by Daphino Pty Limited, a company wholly-owned by Graham John Bradley AM and spouse.
(3) Held by spouse.
(4) Held by Deepak S Parekh and spouse.
(5) At an exercise price of S$1.41 and S$2.12 per share (1 April 2009: between S$1.41 and S$2.85 per share).
Between the end of the financial year and 21 April 2010, Chua Sock Koong’s deemed interest increased to 15,381,950 shares
due to the acquisition by RBC Dexia Trust Services Singapore Limited of an additional 1,522,000 ordinary shares in SingTel
for the benefit of eligible employees in the Group.
Except as disclosed above, there were no changes to any of the above-mentioned interests between the end of the financial
year and 21 April 2010.
4. D IR E CTO R S ’ CO N TR ACTU A L B E N E F I TS
Since the end of the previous financial year, no Director has received or become entitled to receive a benefit by reason of a
contract made by the Company or a related corporation with the Director or with a firm of which he is a member, or with a
company in which he has a substantial financial interest except as disclosed in the notes to the financial statements and in
this report.
5. SHAR E O P TI O N S A N D P E R FO R M A N CE SHARE S
The Compensation Committee is responsible for administering the share option and performance share plans. At the date
of this report, the members of the Compensation Committee are Chumpol NaLamlieng (Chairman of the Compensation
Committee), Heng Swee Keat, John Powell Morschel, and Deepak S Parekh.
Directors’ Report
5.1 Sh a re O pti ons
1999 Scheme
Options granted pursuant to the 1999 Scheme are in respect of ordinary shares in SingTel. Options exercised and cancelled
during the financial year, and options outstanding at the end of the financial year under the 1999 Scheme, were as follows -
Balance Balance
as at Options Options as at
1 April 2009 exercised cancelled 31 March 2010
Date of grant Exercise period Exercise price (’000) (’000) (’000) (’000)
Market Price Share Options

For staff and senior management
09.11.99 10.11.00 to 09.11.09 S$2.85 1,736 (1,009) (727) -
09.06.00 10.06.01 to 09.06.10 S$2.12 2,880 (1,553) - 1,327
30.05.01 31.05.02 to 30.05.11 S$1.56 2,135 (759) - 1,376
01.06.01 02.06.02 to 01.06.11 S$1.55 30 (30) - -
16.08.01 17.08.02 to 16.08.11 S$1.75 47 - (47) -
29.11.01 30.11.02 to 29.11.11 S$1.61 3,773 (942) (118) 2,713
30.05.02 31.05.03 to 30.05.12 S$1.41 6,794 (964) (201) 5,629
17,395 (5,257) (1,093) 11,045
For Group Chief Executive Officer (Chua Sock Koong)

09.11.99 10.11.00 to 09.11.09 S$2.85 134 (134) - -
09.06.00 10.06.01 to 09.06.10 S$2.12 750 - - 750
30.05.02 31.05.03 to 30.05.12 S$1.41 700 - - 700
1,584 (134) - 1,450
Total 18,979 (5,391) (1,093) 12,495
The options under the 1999 Scheme do not entitle the holders of the options, by virtue of such holdings, to any right to
participate in any share issue of any other company.
Directors’ Report
5.1 Sh a re Opt i o ns (cont’d)
Details of the Directors’ share options are set out in the following table -
Aggregate Options
Granted since Exercised since
commencement of commencement of Outstanding
scheme to scheme to as at
31 March 2010 31 March 2010 31 March 2010
(’000) (’000) (’000)
1999 Scheme
Chumpol NaLamlieng 60 (60) -
Chua Sock Koong 4,709 (3,259) 1,450
Graham John Bradley AM - - -
Fang Ai Lian - - -
Heng Swee Keat - - -
Dominic Chiu Fai Ho - - -
Simon Israel - - -
John Powell Morschel 60 (60) -
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala - - -
Ong Peng Tsin - - -
Deepak S Parekh - - -
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang 60 (60) -
4,889 (3,439) 1,450
No options were granted to the Directors during the financial year ended 31 March 2010.
No option has been granted to controlling shareholders of the Company or their associates, and there are no participants
who have received five per cent or more of the total number of options available under the 1999 Scheme.
The 1999 Scheme was suspended with the implementation of the SingTel Executives’ Performance Share Plan (“Share Plan
2003”) following a review of the remuneration policy across the Group in 2003. Hence no option has been granted since
then. The existing options granted will continue to vest according to the terms and conditions of the 1999 Scheme and the
respective grants.
From the commencement of the 1999 Scheme to 31 March 2010, options in respect of an aggregate of 273,767,350 ordinary
shares in the Company have been granted to Directors and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries.
5.2 Pe r fo r m a n ce S h a re s
Following the review of the remuneration policy across the Group, SingTel implemented the Share Plan 2003 in June
2003 and granted awards to selected employees of the Group under this plan. This plan only allows the purchase and
delivery of existing SingTel shares to participants upon the vesting of the awards.
The Share Plan 2004 was implemented with the approval of shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on
29 August 2003. This plan gives the flexibility to either allot and issue and deliver new SingTel shares or purchase and
deliver existing SingTel shares upon the vesting of awards.
Directors’ Report
5.2 Pe r fo r m a n ce S h a re s (cont’d)
Participants will receive fully paid SingTel shares free of charge, the equivalent in cash, or combinations thereof, provided that
certain prescribed performance targets are met within a prescribed performance period. The performance period for the
awards granted is three years. The number of SingTel shares to be allocated to each participant or category of participants
will be determined at the end of the performance period based on the level of attainment of the performance targets.
From the commencement of the performance share plans to 31 March 2010, awards comprising an aggregate of 38,548,775
shares and 167,786,183 shares have been granted under the Share Plan 2003 and Share Plan 2004 respectively.
Performance share awards granted, vested and cancelled during the financial year, and share awards outstanding at the end
of the financial year, were as follows -
Balance Share Share Share Balance

as at awards awards awards as at
1 April 2009 granted vested cancelled 31 March 2010
Date of grant (’000) (’000) (’000) (’000) (’000)
Performance shares (General Awards)

For staff and senior management
25.05.06 25,818 - (24,259) (1,559) -
24.08.06 20 - (19) (1) -
28.11.06 30 - - (30) -
02.03.07 40 - (38) (2) -
29.05.07 14,164 - - (861) 13,303
03.09.07 10 - - (10) -
28.11.07 99 - - - 99
27.02.08 98 - - - 98
04.06.08 12,650 - - (594) 12,056
01.09.08 115 - - - 115
02.12.08 925 - - (32) 893
02.03.09 103 - - - 103
03.06.09 - 20,996 - (762) 20,234
02.09.09 - 177 - - 177
54,072 21,173 (24,316) (3,851) 47,078

25.05.06 470 - (447) (23) -
29.05.07 592 - - - 592
04.06.08 671 - - - 671
03.06.09 - 922 - - 922
1,733 922 (447) (23) 2,185
Sub-total 55,805 22,095 (24,763) (3,874) 49,263

Directors’ Report
5.2 Pe r fo r m a n ce S h a re s (cont’d)
Balance Share Share Share Balance
as at awards awards awards as at
1 April 2009 granted vested cancelled 31 March 2010
Date of grant (’000) (’000) (’000) (’000) (’000)
Performance shares (Senior Management Awards)

For senior management
25.05.06 1,657 - (1,657) - -
29.05.07 1,618 - - (84) 1,534
04.06.08 1,621 - - (47) 1,574
03.06.09 - 2,290 - - 2,290
4,896 2,290 (1,657) (131) 5,398

25.05.06 323 - (323) - -
29.05.07 440 - - - 440
04.06.08 453 - - - 453
03.06.09 - 629 - - 629
1,216 629 (323) - 1,522
Sub-total 6,112 2,919 (1,980) (131) 6,920
Total 61,917 25,014 (26,743) (4,005) 56,183
During the financial year, awards in respect of an aggregate of 26,743,124 shares granted under the Share Plan 2004
were vested. The awards under Share Plan 2004 were satisfied in part by the delivery of existing shares purchased from
the market and in part by the payment of cash in lieu of delivery of shares, as permitted under the Share Plan 2004.
As at 31 March 2010, no participant has been granted options under the 1999 Scheme and/or received shares pursuant
to the vesting of awards granted under the Share Plan 2004 which, in aggregate, represents five per cent or more of the
aggregate of -
(i) the total number of new shares available under the Share Plan 2004 and the 1999 Scheme collectively; and
(ii) the total number of existing shares purchased for delivery of awards released under the Share Plan 2004.
Directors’ Report
6. AU D IT C O MM I TTE E
At the date of this report, the Audit Committee comprises the following members, all of whom are non-executive and
independent -
Fang Ai Lian (Chairman of the Audit Committee)

Graham John Bradley AM
Dominic Chiu Fai Ho
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala
The Audit Committee carried out its functions in accordance with Section 201B of the Singapore Companies Act, Chapter
50.
In performing its functions, the Committee reviewed the overall scope of both internal and external audits and the assistance
given by the Company’s officers to the auditors. It met with the Company’s internal auditors to discuss the results of the
respective examinations and their evaluation of the Company’s system of internal accounting controls. The Committee also
held discussions with the external auditors and is satisfied that the processes put in place by management provide reasonable
assurance on mitigation of fraud risk exposure to the Group.
The Committee also reviewed the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the statement of financial position
and statement of changes in equity of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2010 as well as the Independent
Auditors’ Report thereon.
In addition, the Committee had, with the assistance of the internal auditors, reviewed the procedures set up by the Group and
the Company to identify and report, and where necessary, sought appropriate approval for interested person transactions.
The Committee has full access to and has the co-operation of the management and has been given the resources required
for it to discharge its function properly. It also has full discretion to invite any Director or executive officer to attend its
meetings. The external and internal auditors have unrestricted access to the Audit Committee.
The Committee has nominated Deloitte & Touche LLP for re-appointment as auditors of the Company at the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting.
7. AU D ITOR S
The auditors, Deloitte & Touche LLP, have expressed their willingness to accept re-appointment.
On behalf of the Directors
Chumpol NaLamlieng Chua Sock Koong

Chairman Director
Singapore, 12 May 2010

Statement of Directors
In the opinion of the Directors,
(a) the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the statement of financial position and statement of changes in
equity of the Company as set out on pages 87 to 190 are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Group and of the Company as at 31 March 2010 and of the results, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group
and changes in equity of the Company for the year then ended; and
(b) at the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as
and when they fall due.
On behalf of the Directors
Chumpol NaLamlieng Chua Sock Koong

Chairman Director

Independent Auditors’ Report

To the Members of Singapore Telecommunications Limited
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Singapore Telecommunications Limited (the Company) and its
subsidiaries (the Group) which comprise the statements of financial position of the Group and the Company as at 31 March
2010, the income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows
of the Group and the statement of changes in equity of the Company for the year then ended, and a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory notes, as set out on pages 87 to 190.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the
provisions of the Singapore Companies Act, Cap. 50 (the “Act”) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility
includes: devising and maintaining a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide a reasonable assurance that
assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorised use or disposition; and transactions are properly authorised and that
they are recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of true and fair income statement and balance sheets and to maintain
accountability of assets; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are
reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement
of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal
control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s
internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness
of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We
believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion,
(a) the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the statement of financial position and statement of changes
in equity of the Company are properly drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Singapore Financial
Reporting Standards so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the Company as at 31
March 2010 and of the results, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group and changes in equity of the Company for
the year ended on that date; and
(b) the accounting and other records required by the Act to be kept by the Company and by those subsidiaries incorporated
in Singapore of which we are the auditors have been properly kept in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
Deloitte & Touche LLP

Public Accountants and
Certified Public Accountants

Consolidated Income Statement

2010 2009
Notes S$ Mil S$ Mil
Operating revenue 4 16,870.9 14,934.4
Operating expenses 5 (12,119.0) (10,595.3)
Other income 6 94.7 92.1
4,846.6 4,431.2
Depreciation and amortisation 7 (1,878.0) (1,732.7)

Exceptional items 8 4.7 (235.7)
Profit on operating activities 2,973.3 2,462.8
Share of results of associated and joint venture companies 9 1,862.1 1,796.1
Profit before interest, investment income (net) and tax 4,835.4 4,258.9
Interest and investment income (net) 10 (8.4) 48.5

Finance costs 11 (325.9) (360.7)
Profit before tax 4,501.1 3,946.7
Tax expense 12 (594.6) (497.5)
Profit after tax 3,906.5 3,449.2
Attributable to -
Shareholders of the Company 3,907.3 3,448.4
Minority interests (0.8) 0.8
3,906.5 3,449.2
Earnings per share attributable to shareholders of

the Company
- basic (cents) 13 24.55 21.67
- diluted (cents) 13 24.46 21.60
The accompanying notes on pages 98 to 190 form an integral part of these financial statements.
Independent Auditors’ Report – page 86
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Profit after tax 3,906.5 3,449.2
Other comprehensive income/ (loss):
Exchange differences arising from translation of foreign operations

and other currency translation differences
- Currency translation differences during the year 1,420.9 (1,791.2)
- Currency translation differences transferred to income statement
upon repayment of loan by subsidiary (340.1) -
upon capital reduction of subsidiary - (83.9)
upon disposal of joint venture company - 0.6
1,080.8 (1,874.5)
Cash flow hedges
- Fair value changes during the year (322.8) 587.7
- Tax effects 48.1 (84.4)
(274.7) 503.3
- Fair value changes transferred to income statement 370.7 (570.1)

- Tax effects (43.2) 87.7
327.5 (482.4)
52.8 20.9
Available-for-sale investments
- Fair value changes during the year 21.5 (115.2)
- Fair value loss transferred to income statement 60.9 -
82.4 (115.2)
Share of other comprehensive income of associated
and joint venture companies 4.1 12.6
Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of tax 1,220.1 (1,956.2)
Total comprehensive income 5,126.6 1,493.0
Attributable to -
Shareholders of the Company 5,127.4 1,492.2
Minority interests (0.8) 0.8
5,126.6 1,493.0
Statements of Financial Position

As at 31 March 2010
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Notes S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 15 1,613.6 1,076.0 201.3 333.1
Trade and other receivables 16 3,172.1 2,531.9 3,452.5 1,359.4
Financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss ("FVTPL investments") 17 - 10.8 - -
Derivative financial instruments 26 12.8 1.5 12.8 1.5
Inventories 18 345.8 173.4 151.8 35.4
5,144.3 3,793.6 3,818.4 1,729.4
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 19 10,750.2 9,122.6 1,891.8 1,968.1
Intangible assets 20 10,200.2 10,027.4 2.3 2.7
Subsidiaries 21 - - 9,942.3 11,798.7
Associated companies 22 278.8 669.3 24.7 24.7
Joint venture companies 23 10,132.7 7,989.9 34.1 29.9
Available-for-sale ("AFS") investments 25 255.8 236.3 31.1 24.6
Deferred tax assets 12 890.3 806.4 - -
Other non-current receivables 27 123.6 147.9 158.5 104.7
32,807.2 29,461.1 12,267.5 14,414.7
Total assets 37,951.5 33,254.7 16,085.9 16,144.1
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 28 4,649.8 3,267.5 1,999.6 1,130.7
Provision 29 17.9 16.8 - -
Current tax liabilities 338.9 340.2 214.0 221.3
Borrowings (unsecured) 30 1,513.1 1,427.4 - -
Borrowings (secured) 31 14.9 6.4 - -
6,834.8 5,102.5 2,228.0 1,364.6
Statements of Financial Position

As at 31 March 2010
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Notes S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings (unsecured) 30 5,327.9 6,047.5 3,809.1 4,353.2
Borrowings (secured) 31 23.2 13.7 - -
Advance billings 628.6 532.5 157.8 157.0
Deferred income 32 29.4 34.2 10.7 12.8
Deferred tax liabilities 12 294.8 307.9 182.8 186.7
Other non-current liabilities 33 355.7 152.9 155.8 9.2
7,600.7 7,651.9 5,216.1 5,223.7
Total liabilities 14,435.5 12,754.4 7,444.1 6,588.3
Net assets 23,516.0 20,500.3 8,641.8 9,555.8
Share capital and reserves

Share capital 34 2,616.3 2,605.6 2,616.3 2,605.6
Reserves 20,876.5 17,870.6 6,025.5 6,950.2
Equity attributable to shareholders

of the Company 23,492.8 20,476.2 8,641.8 9,555.8
Minority interests 23.2 24.1 - -
Total equity 23,516.0 20,500.3 8,641.8 9,555.8
Attributable to shareholders of the Company
Capital
Reserve - Currency
Share Treasury Performance Translation Hedging Fair Value Retained Other Minority Total
Capital Shares (1) Shares Reserve (2) Reserve Reserve Earnings Reserves (3) Total Interests Equity
Group - 2010 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 2009 2,605.6 (43.7) (32.6) (1,778.7) (245.1) (60.8) 21,259.6 (1,228.1) 20,476.2 24.1 20,500.3
Changes in equity for the year
Issue of new shares 10.7 - - - - - - - 10.7 - 10.7

Performance shares purchased by the

Company - (10.8) - - - - - - (10.8) - (10.8)
Performance shares purchased by Trust (4) - (41.5) - - - - - - (41.5) - (41.5)
Statements of Changes in Equity
Performance shares vested - 65.5 (65.5) - - - - - - - -

Equity-settled performance shares - - 24.4 - - - - - 24.4 - 24.4
Transfer of liability to equity - - 2.3 - - - - - 2.3 - 2.3
Cash paid to employees under
performance share plans - - (0.3) - - - - - (0.3) - (0.3)
Performance shares purchased by
SingTel Optus Pty Limited ("Optus") and
vested - - (11.6) - - - - - (11.6) - (11.6)
Goodwill transferred from 'Other Reserves'
to 'Retained Earnings' on dilution - - - - - - (0.8) 0.8 - - -
Final dividend paid to shareholders of the
Company - - - - - - (1,097.0) - (1,097.0) - (1,097.0)
Interim dividend paid to shareholders of the
Company - - - - - - (987.0) - (987.0) - (987.0)
Contribution to subsidiary - - - - - - - - - 0.5 0.5
Dividend paid to minority shareholders - - - - - - - - - (0.6) (0.6)
10.7 13.2 (50.7) - - - (2,084.8) 0.8 (2,110.8) (0.1) (2,110.9)
Total comprehensive income/ (loss) for the

year - - - 1,080.8 52.8 82.4 3,907.3 4.1 5,127.4 (0.8) 5,126.6
Balance as at 31 March 2010 2,616.3 (30.5) (83.3) (697.9) (192.3) 21.6 23,082.1 (1,223.2) 23,492.8 23.2 23,516.0
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Attributable to shareholders of the Company
Capital
Reserve - Currency
Share Treasury Performance Translation Hedging Fair Value Retained Other Minority Total
Capital Shares (1) Shares Reserve (2) Reserve Reserve Earnings Reserves (3) Total Interests Equity
Group - 2009 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 2008 2,593.7 (50.1) 11.8 95.8 (266.0) 54.4 19,800.7 (1,240.8) 20,999.5 2.8 21,002.3
Issue of new shares 11.9 - - - - - - - 11.9 - 11.9

Performance shares purchased by the
Company - (12.1) - - - - - - (12.1) - (12.1)

Performance shares purchased by Trust (4) - (36.9) - - - - - - (36.9) - (36.9)
Performance shares vested - 55.4 (55.4) - - - - - - - -
Equity-settled performance shares - - 24.9 - - - - - 24.9 - 24.9

Transfer of liability to equity - - 1.1 - - - - - 1.1 - 1.1
Singapore Telecommunications Limited and Subsidiary Companies
performance share plans - - (0.9) - - - - - (0.9) - (0.9)

Performance shares purchased by
Optus and vested - - (14.1) - - - - - (14.1) - (14.1)
Goodwill transferred from 'Other Reserves'
to 'Retained Earnings' on dilution - - - - - - (0.1) 0.1 - - -
Final dividend paid to shareholders of the
Company - - - - - - (1,098.1) - (1,098.1) - (1,098.1)
Interim dividend paid to shareholders of the
Company - - - - - - (891.3) - (891.3) - (891.3)
Acquisition of subsidiary - - - - - - - - - 12.3 12.3
Contribution to subsidiary - - - - - - - - - 18.9 18.9
Disposal of subsidiary - - - - - - - - - (10.0) (10.0)
Dividend paid to minority shareholders - - - - - - - - - (0.7) (0.7)
11.9 6.4 (44.4) - - - (1,989.5) 0.1 (2,015.5) 20.5 (1,995.0)
Total comprehensive (loss)/ income for the year - - - (1,874.5) 20.9 (115.2) 3,448.4 12.6 1,492.2 0.8 1,493.0
Balance as at 31 March 2009 2,605.6 (43.7) (32.6) (1,778.7) (245.1) (60.8) 21,259.6 (1,228.1) 20,476.2 24.1 20,500.3

Capital
Reserve -
Share Treasury Performance Hedging Fair Value Retained Total
Capital Shares (1) Shares Reserve Reserve Earnings Equity
Company - 2010 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 2009 2,605.6 - (38.9) (237.9) 15.0 7,212.0 9,555.8
Issue of new shares 10.7 - - - - - 10.7

Performance shares purchased
by the Company - (10.8) - - - - (10.8)
Performance shares vested - 10.8 (7.0) - - - 3.8
Equity-settled performance
shares - - 13.1 - - - 13.1
Transfer of liability to equity - - 2.3 - - - 2.3
performance share plans - - (0.3) - - - (0.3)
Contribution to Trust (4) - - (28.0) - - - (28.0)
Final dividend paid to
shareholders of the Company - - - - - (1,097.4) (1,097.4)
Interim dividend paid to
shareholders of the Company - - - - - (987.5) (987.5)
10.7 - (19.9) - - (2,084.9) (2,094.1)
Total comprehensive income for

the year - - - 70.7 6.5 1,102.9 1,180.1
Balance as at 31 March 2010 2,616.3 - (58.8) (167.2) 21.5 6,230.0 8,641.8

Capital
Reserve -
Share Treasury Performance Hedging Fair Value Retained Total
Capital Shares (1)
Shares Reserve Reserve Earnings Equity
Company - 2009 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 2008 2,593.7 - (22.8) (263.8) 24.9 7,427.9 9,759.9
Issue of new shares 11.9 - - - - - 11.9

Performance shares purchased
by the Company - (12.1) - - - - (12.1)
Performance shares vested - 12.1 (6.5) - - - 5.6
Equity-settled performance
shares - - 13.6 - - - 13.6
Transfer of liability to equity - - 1.1 - - - 1.1
performance share plans - - (0.8) - - - (0.8)
Contribution to Trust (4) - - (23.5) - - - (23.5)
Final dividend paid to
shareholders of the Company - - - - - (1,098.8) (1,098.8)
Interim dividend paid to
shareholders of the Company - - - - - (892.1) (892.1)
11.9 - (16.1) - - (1,990.9) (1,995.1)
Total comprehensive income/

(loss) for the year - - - 25.9 (9.9) 1,775.0 1,791.0
Balance as at 31 March 2009 2,605.6 - (38.9) (237.9) 15.0 7,212.0 9,555.8
Notes:
(1) ‘Treasury Shares’ are accounted for in accordance with FRS 32 (revised 2004).
(2) ‘Currency Translation Reserve’ relate mainly to the translation of the net assets of foreign subsidiaries, associated and joint venture
companies of the Group denominated mainly in Australian Dollar, Indian Rupee, Indonesian Rupiah, Pakistani Rupee, Philippine Peso, Thai
Baht and United States Dollar.
(3) ‘Other Reserves’ relate mainly to goodwill on acquisitions completed prior to 1 April 2001.
(4) RBC Dexia Trust Services Singapore Limited (the “Trust”) is the trustee of a trust established to administer the performance share plans.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Adjustments for -
Depreciation and amortisation 1,878.0 1,732.7
Exceptional items (4.7) 235.7
Interest and investment income (net) 8.4 (48.5)
Finance costs 325.9 360.7
Share of results of associated and joint venture companies (post-tax) (1,862.1) (1,796.1)
Other non-cash items 36.5 34.2
382.0 518.7
Operating cash flow before working capital changes 4,883.1 4,465.4
Changes in operating assets and liabilities

Trade and other receivables (455.7) (86.0)
Trade and other payables 357.2 96.0
Inventories (63.6) (41.6)
Currency translation adjustments of subsidiaries 26.2 3.5
Cash generated from operations 4,747.2 4,437.3
Payment to employees in cash under performance share plans (2.2) (3.7)

Dividends received from associated and joint venture companies 953.6 1,068.2
Income tax and withholding tax paid (369.8) (338.8)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 5,328.8 5,163.0

2010 2009
Note S$ Mil S$ Mil
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Dividends received from AFS investments (net of withholding tax paid) 17.5 19.9
Interest received 16.7 34.7
Payment for acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired (Note 1) - (194.0)
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary, net of cash received - 8.8
Contribution from minority shareholders 0.6 18.9
Investment in associated and joint venture companies (90.2) (268.1)
Loan to joint venture company (9.4) -
Repayment of loan by joint venture company 0.9 3.0
Proceeds from sale of joint venture company
(net of withholding tax paid) - 12.8
Net sale proceeds from FVTPL investments 10.2 -
Investment in AFS investments (0.2) (0.9)
Proceeds from sale of AFS investments 4.2 0.3
Proceeds from capital reduction of AFS investments (net of withholding tax paid) - 2.3
Payment for purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,923.0) (1,918.3)
Advance payment for purchase of submarine cable capacity (29.1) (43.5)
Drawdown of prepaid submarine cable capacity 59.1 24.7
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 17.2 1.3
Purchase of intangible assets (122.5) (3.7)
Withholding tax paid on intra-group interest income (131.2) (88.8)
Net cash outflow from investing activities (2,179.2) (2,390.6)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from term loans 3,229.2 2,815.1

Repayment of term loans (3,498.8) (2,767.1)
Proceeds from bond issue 701.5 -
Bonds repaid (625.9) (512.0)
Decrease in finance lease liabilities (10.4) (1.6)
Net repayment of borrowings (204.4) (465.6)
Settlement of swap for bonds repaid - (137.3)
Net interest paid on borrowings and swaps (314.8) (373.6)
Dividend paid to minority shareholders (0.6) (0.7)
Final dividend paid to shareholders of the Company (1,097.0) (1,098.1)
Interim dividend paid to shareholders of the Company (987.0) (891.3)
Net loan proceeds from minority shareholder 23.1 -
Proceeds from issue of shares 10.7 11.9
Purchase of performance shares (64.4) (63.1)
Net cash outflow from financing activities (2,634.4) (3,017.8)
Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 515.2 (245.4)

Exchange effects on cash and cash equivalents 22.5 (50.7)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,075.8 1,371.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 15 1,613.5 1,075.8

Note (1): Acquisition of subsidiary
In the previous financial year, the Group acquired 100 per cent equity interest in SCS Computer Systems Pte. Ltd.
(formerly known as Singapore Computer Systems Limited) and its subsidiaries (“SCS”).
Fair values of identifiable net assets of SCS acquired and the net cash outflow on the acquisition were as follows –
2009
S$ Mil
Property, plant and equipment 52.1

Non-current assets (excluding property, plant and equipment) 7.9
Cash and cash equivalents 45.4
Current assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) 203.3
Current liabilities (156.5)
Non-current liabilities (9.3)
142.9
Fair value adjustments -

Identifiable intangible assets 30.2
Property, plant and equipment 7.2
Deferred tax liability (10.8)
26.6
Minority interest (12.3)
Net assets acquired 157.2

Goodwill 82.2
Total cash consideration 239.4

Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired (45.4)
Net outflow of cash 194.0
Notes to the Financial Statements

These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.
1. G E N E R AL
The Company, Singapore Telecommunications Limited (“SingTel”), is domiciled and incorporated in Singapore and is publicly
traded on the Singapore Exchange and Australian Stock Exchange. The address of its registered office is 31 Exeter Road,
Comcentre, Singapore 239732.
The principal activities of the Company consist of the operation and provision of telecommunication systems and services,
and investment holding. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are disclosed in Note 46.
Under a licence granted by the Info-communications Development Authority of Singapore (“IDA”), the Group had the
exclusive rights to provide fixed national and international telecommunications services through 31 March 2000 (with limited
exceptions) and public cellular mobile telephone services through 31 March 1997. From the expiry of the exclusive rights, the
Group’s licences for these telecommunications services continue on a non-exclusive basis to 31 March 2017.
In addition, the Group is licensed to offer Internet services and has also obtained frequency spectrum and licence rights
from IDA to install, operate and maintain 3G mobile communication systems and services respectively, as well as wireless
broadband systems and services. The Group also holds licences from the Media Development Authority of Singapore for the
purpose of providing subscription nationwide television services.
In Australia, Optus was granted telecommunication licences under the Telecommunications Act 1991. Pursuant to the
Telecommunications (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1997, the licences continued to have
effect after the deregulation of telecommunications in Australia in 1997. The licences do not have a finite term, but are of
continuing operation until cancelled under the Telecommunications Act 1997.
These financial statements were authorised and approved for issue in accordance with a Directors’ resolution dated 12 May
2010.
2. SIG NIFICAN T ACCO U N TI N G P O LI CI E S
2.1 B a s i s o f Acco unt i ng
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (“FRS”) including related
interpretations, and the provisions of the Singapore Companies Act. They have been prepared under the historical cost
convention, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with FRS requires management to exercise its judgement in the process
of applying the Group’s accounting policies. It also requires the use of accounting estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the financial year. Although these estimates are
based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may ultimately differ from those
estimates. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions used that are significant to the financial statements, and areas
involving a higher degree of judgement are disclosed in Note 3.
The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Group, and are consistent with those used in the previous
financial year. The adoption of the new or revised FRS and Interpretations to FRS (“INT FRS”) which are mandatory from 1
April 2009 did not result in substantial changes to the Group’s accounting policies.

2.1 B a s i s o f A cco unt i ng (cont’d)
The following are the new or revised FRS and INT FRS which are relevant to the Group:
FRS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements (Revised), introduces a new statement of comprehensive income which requires
the separate disclosure of owner and non-owner changes in equity. The statement of changes in equity includes only details
of transactions with owners, with details of all non-owner changes in equity presented in the statement of comprehensive
income.
FRS 108 - Operating Segments (which replaces FRS 14 - Segment Reporting), requires disclosure of the Group’s operating
segments determined based on information regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, as presented in Note
38.
Amendments to FRS 107 - Financial Instruments: Disclosures, require additional disclosure on fair value measurement and
liquidity risk, as presented in Note 26.2.
2.2 G ro u p Acco unt i ng
The accounting policy for subsidiaries, associated and joint venture companies in the Company’s financial statements is
stated in Note 2.4. The Group’s accounting policy on goodwill is stated in Note 2.15.1.
2.2.1 Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities (including special purpose entities) controlled by the Group. Control exists when the Group has
the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity, generally accompanying a
shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights.
In the consolidated financial statements, acquisitions of subsidiaries are accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date
that control commences until the date that control ceases. All significant inter-company balances and transactions are
eliminated on consolidation.
Minority interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the Group’s equity therein.
Minority interests consist of the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the minority
shareholders’ share of changes in equity since the date of the combination. Any losses in excess of the interest in the equity
of the subsidiary attributable to the minority shareholders are charged to the Group except to the extent that the minority
shareholders are able and have a binding obligation to make good the losses.
2.2.2 Associated companies

Associated companies are entities over which the Group has significant influence, but not control or joint control, generally
accompanying a shareholding of between 20 per cent and 50 per cent of the voting rights.
Investments in associated companies are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of
accounting. Equity accounting involves recording the investment in associated companies initially at cost, and recognising
the Group’s share of the post-acquisition results of associated companies in the consolidated income statement, and the
Group’s share of post-acquisition reserve movements in reserves. The cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted
against the carrying amount of the investments in the consolidated statement of financial position.

2.2 G ro u p Acco u nt i ng (cont’d)
2.2.2 Associated companies (cont’d)

In the consolidated statement of financial position, investments in associated companies include goodwill on acquisition
identified on acquisitions completed on or after 1 April 2001, net of accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is assessed
for impairment as part of the investment in associated companies.
When the Group’s share of losses in an associated company equals or exceeds its interest in the associated company,
including loans that are in fact extensions of the Group’s investment, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it
has incurred or guaranteed obligations in respect of the associated company.
Unrealised gains resulting from transactions with associated companies are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest
in the associated company. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that
there is no evidence of impairment.
2.2.3 Joint venture companies

Joint venture companies are entities over which the Group has contractual arrangements to jointly share the control with one
or more parties, and none of the parties involved has unilateral control over the entities’ economic activities.
The Group’s interest in joint venture companies is accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity
method of accounting.
In the consolidated statement of financial position, investments in joint venture companies include goodwill on acquisition
identified on acquisitions completed on or after 1 April 2001, net of accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is assessed
for impairment as part of the investment in joint venture companies.
The Group’s interest in its unincorporated joint venture operations is accounted for by recognising the Group’s assets and
liabilities from the joint venture, as well as expenses incurred by the Group and the Group’s share of income earned from the
joint venture, in the consolidated financial statements.
Unrealised gains resulting from transactions with joint venture companies are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest
in the joint venture company. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent
that there is no evidence of impairment.
2.2.4 Transaction costs

External costs directly attributable to an acquisition are included as part of the cost of acquisition.
2.2.5 Special purpose entity

The Trust has been consolidated in the consolidated financial statements under INT FRS 12, Consolidation – Special
Purpose Entities.
2.3 Sh a re C a pi tal
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new equity shares are taken
to equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
When the Company purchases its own equity share capital, the consideration paid, including any directly attributable costs,
is taken against ‘Treasury Shares’ within equity. When the shares are subsequently disposed, the realised gains or losses on
disposal of the treasury shares are included in ‘Other Reserves’ of the Company.

2.3 Sh a re C a p i tal (cont’d)
The Trust acquires shares in the Company from the open market for delivery to employees upon vesting of performance shares
awarded under the Group’s performance share plans. Such shares are designated as ‘Treasury Shares’. In the consolidated
financial statements, the cost of unvested shares, including directly attributable costs, is taken against ‘Treasury Shares’
within equity.
Upon vesting of the performance shares, the weighted average costs of the shares delivered to employees, whether held
by the Company or the Trust, are transferred to ‘Capital Reserve – Performance Shares’ within equity in the consolidated
financial statements.
2.4 In vestm e nt s i n S ub s i d i ar i e s , A ss o c ia ted a n d J oin t Ven tu re C ompa n ies
In the Company’s statement of financial position, investments in subsidiaries, associated and joint venture companies,
including loans that meet the definition of equity instruments, are stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Where
an indication of impairment exists, the carrying amount of the investment is assessed and written down immediately to
its recoverable value. On disposal of investments in subsidiaries, associated and joint venture companies, the difference
between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the investment is taken to the income statement of the
Company.
2.5 In vestm e nt s
The investments of the Group are classified either as ‘FVTPL investments’ or ‘AFS investments’. Purchases and sales of
investments are recognised on trade date, which is the date that the Group commits to purchase or sell the investment.
2.5.1 FVTPL investments

FVTPL investments are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently re-measured at fair value at the end of the
reporting period with any resulting gains and losses, including currency translation differences on equity investments (if any),
recognised in the income statement immediately. The interest and dividend income from these investments are recognised
separately from the fair value adjustment in the income statement.
2.5.2 AFS investments

The Group’s other long term investments are designated as AFS investments and initially recognised at fair value plus directly
attributable transaction costs.
The AFS investments are subsequently stated at fair value at the end of the reporting period, with all resulting gains and
losses, including currency translation differences, taken to ‘Fair Value Reserve’ within equity.
When AFS investments are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments in the ‘Fair Value Reserve’ are included
in the income statement.
A significant or prolonged decline in fair value below the cost is objective evidence of impairment. Impairment loss is computed
as the difference between the acquisition cost and current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognised in the
income statement. Impairment losses recognised in the income statement on equity investments are not reversed through
the income statement until the equity investments are disposed.

2.6 D er i va ti ve F i nanc i al I nst r um e nt s and Hed gin g Ac tivities
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are
subsequently re-measured at their fair values at the end of each reporting period.
Derivative financial instrument is carried as an asset when the fair value is positive and as a liability when the fair value is
negative.
Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised immediately in the income statement, unless they
qualify for hedge accounting.
2.6.1 Hedge accounting

At the inception of a hedge relationship, the Group formally designates and documents the hedge relationship to which the
Group wishes to apply hedge accounting, as well as its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking the hedge
transactions. The documentation includes identification of the hedging instrument, the hedge item or transaction, the nature
of the risk being hedged and how the entity will assess the hedging instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting the exposure to
changes in the hedged item’s fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. Such hedges are expected to be highly
effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows and are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine that
they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which they are designated.
Fair value hedge

Designated derivative financial instruments that qualify for fair value hedge accounting are initially recognised at fair value on
the date that the contract is entered into. Changes in fair value of derivatives are recorded in the income statement together
with any changes in the fair value of the hedged items that are attributable to the hedged risks.
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Group revokes the hedging relationship, the hedging instrument expires or is
sold, terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. The adjustment to the carrying amount of the
hedged item arising from the hedged risk is amortised to the income statement from that date.
Cash flow hedge

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of the designated derivative financial instruments that qualify as cash flow
hedges are recognised in ‘Other Comprehensive Income’. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised
immediately in the income statement. Amounts accumulated in the ‘Hedging Reserve’ are transferred to the income
statement in the periods when the hedged items affect the income statement.
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Group revokes the hedging relationship, the hedging instrument expires or
is sold, terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Any cumulative gain or loss deferred in
equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in the income
statement. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was deferred in
equity is recognised immediately in the income statement.

2.6 D er i va ti ve F i nanc i al I nst r um e nt s a n d Hed gin g Ac tivities (cont’d)
2.6.1 Hedge accounting (cont’d)

Net investment hedge
Changes in the fair value of designated derivatives that qualify as net investment hedges, and which are highly effective,
are recognised in ‘Other Comprehensive Income’ in the consolidated financial statements and the amount accumulated
in ‘Currency Translation Reserve’ are transferred to the consolidated income statement in the period when the foreign
operation is disposed.
In the Company’s financial statements, the gain or loss on the financial instrument used to hedge a net investment in a
foreign operation of the Group is recognised in the income statement.
The Group has entered into the following derivative financial instruments to hedge its risks, namely -
Cross currency interest rate swaps and Singapore Dollar interest rate swaps are fair value hedges for the interest rate
risk and cash flow hedges for the currency risk arising from the Group’s issued bonds. The swaps involve the exchange of
principal and fixed interest receipts in the foreign currency in which the issued bonds are denominated, for principal and
floating or fixed interest payments in the Group’s functional currency.
Cross currency swaps are net investment hedges for the foreign currency exchange risk on its Australia operations.
Forward foreign exchange contracts are cash flow hedges for the Group’s exposure to foreign currency exchange risks arising
from forecasted or committed expenditure.
2.7 Fa i r Va l ue E st i m at i o n o f F i nanc i al I n stru men ts
Fair value is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between
knowledgeable willing parties in arm’s length transaction, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument -
Bank balances, receivables and payables, short term borrowings

The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the relatively short term maturity of these instruments.
Quoted and unquoted investments

The fair value of investments traded in active markets is based on the market quoted mid-price (average of offer and bid
price) or the mid-price quoted by the market maker at the close of business at the end of the reporting period.
The fair values of unquoted investments are determined by using valuation techniques. These include the use of recent arm’s
length transactions, reference to current market value of another instrument which is substantially the same or discounted
cash flow analysis.
Cross currency and interest rate swaps

The fair value of a cross currency or an interest rate swap is the estimated amount that the swap contract can be exchanged
for or settled with under normal market conditions. This fair value can be estimated using the discounted cash flow method
where the future cash flows of the swap contract are discounted at the prevailing market foreign exchange rates and interest
rates. Market interest rates are actively quoted interest rates or interest rates computed by applying techniques to these
actively quoted interest rates.

2.7 Fa i r Va l u e E st i m at i o n o f F i nanc i al I nstru men ts (cont’d)
Forward foreign currency contracts

The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange market rates for contracts with
similar maturity profiles at the end of the reporting period.
Non-current borrowings
For disclosure purposes, the fair value of non-current borrowings which are traded in active markets is based on the market
quoted ask price. For other non-current borrowings, the fair values are based on valuation provided by service providers or
estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows using a discount rate based on the borrowing rates which the
Group expects would be available at the end of the reporting period.
2.8 Fi n a n c i a l G uarante e Co nt rac t s
Financial guarantees issued by the Company are recorded initially at fair values plus transactions costs and amortised in the
income statement over the period of the guarantee.
2.9 Tra de a n d O t h e r R e ce i vab le s
Trade and other receivables, including loans given by the Company to subsidiaries, associated and joint venture companies,
are recognised initially at fair value and, other than those that meet the definition of equity instruments, are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less allowance for impairment.
An allowance for impairment of trade and other receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group
will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the debts. Loss events include financial difficulty
or bankruptcy of the debtor, significant delay in payments and breaches of contracts. The impairment loss, measured as
the difference between the debt’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the
original effective interest rate, is recognised in the income statement. When the debt becomes uncollectible, it is written
off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are recognised in the income
statement.
2.10 Tra de a n d O t h e r Payab le s
Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method.
2.11 B o r rowi n gs
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value of the consideration received less directly attributable transaction costs. After
initial recognition, unhedged borrowings are subsequently stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.1 2 C a s h a n d Cas h E q ui vale nt s
For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, balances
with banks and fixed deposits with original maturity of three months or less, net of bank overdrafts which are repayable on
demand and which form an integral part of the Group’s cash management.
Bank overdrafts are included under borrowings in the statement of financial position.
2.1 3 Fo rei gn C ur re nc i e s
2.13.1 Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each entity in the Group are measured using the currency of the primary
economic environment in which the entity operates (the “functional currency”). The statement of financial position and
statement of changes in equity of the Company and consolidated financial statements of the Group are presented in Singapore
Dollar, which is the functional and presentation currency of the Company and the presentation currency of the Group.
2.13.2 Transactions and balances

Transactions in a currency other than the functional currency (“foreign currency”) are translated into the functional currency
at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies at the end of the reporting period are translated at exchange rates ruling at that date. Foreign exchange differences
arising from translation are recognised in the income statement.
2.13.3 Translation of foreign operations’ financial statements

In the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated to
Singapore Dollar at exchange rates ruling at the end of the reporting period except for share capital and reserves which are
translated at historical rates of exchange (see Note 2.13.4 for translation of goodwill and fair value adjustments).
Income and expenses in the income statement are translated using either the average exchange rates for the month or year,
which approximate the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. All resulting translation differences are taken directly
to ‘Other Comprehensive Income’.
On disposal, the accumulated translation differences deferred in ‘Currency Translation Reserve’ relating to that foreign
operation are recognised in the consolidated income statement as part of the gain or loss on disposal.
2.13.4 Translation of goodwill and fair value adjustments

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of foreign entities completed on or after 1 April 2005 are
treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entities and are recorded in the functional currencies of the foreign entities and
translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. However, for acquisitions of foreign entities
completed prior to 1 April 2005, goodwill and fair value adjustments continue to be recorded at the exchange rates at the
respective dates of the acquisitions.
2.13.5 Net investment in a foreign entity

The exchange differences on loans from the Company to its subsidiaries which form part of the Company’s net investment
in the subsidiaries are included in ‘Currency Translation Reserve’. On disposal, the accumulated exchange differences are
recognised in the consolidated income statement as part of the gain or loss on disposal.

2.14 Prov i s i o n s
A provision is recognised when there is a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that
an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the
amount can be made of the amount of the obligation. No provision is recognised for future operating losses.
The provision for liquidated damages in respect of information technology contracts is made based on management’s best
estimate of the anticipated liability.
Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate.
2.15 In ta n gi ble A ss e t s
2.15.1 Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition of subsidiary, associated or joint venture company over the fair
value of the Group’s share of their identifiable net assets, including contingent liabilities, at the date of acquisition. The cost of
an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued or liabilities incurred or assumed
at the date of the acquisition, plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition.
Goodwill is stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
Acquisitions completed prior to 1 April 2001

Goodwill on acquisitions completed prior to 1 April 2001 had been adjusted in full against ‘Other Reserves’ within equity.
Such goodwill has not been retrospectively capitalised and amortised.
The Group also had acquisitions where the costs of acquisition were less than the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired.
Such differences (negative goodwill) were adjusted against ‘Other Reserves’ in the year of acquisition.
Goodwill which has been previously taken to ‘Other Reserves’ is not taken to income statement when the entity is disposed
of or when the goodwill is impaired.
Acquisitions completed on or after 1 April 2001

Prior to 1 April 2004, goodwill on acquisitions completed on or after 1 April 2001 was capitalised and amortised on a straight-
line basis in the consolidated income statement over its estimated useful life of up to 20 financial years. In addition, goodwill
was assessed for indications of impairment at the end of each reporting period.
Since 1 April 2004, goodwill is no longer amortised but is tested annually for impairment or whenever there is an indication
of impairment (see Note 2.16). The accumulated amortisation for goodwill as at 1 April 2004 had been eliminated with a
corresponding decrease in the capitalised goodwill.
Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is shown in the consolidated statement of financial position whereas goodwill on
acquisitions of associated and joint venture companies are recorded as part of the carrying value of the related investment.
Negative goodwill is recognised directly in the consolidated income statement.
Gains or losses on disposal of subsidiaries, associated and joint venture companies include the carrying amount of capitalised
goodwill relating to the entity sold.

2.1 5 In ta n gi ble A ss e t s (cont’d)
2.15.2 Other intangible assets

Expenditure on telecommunication and spectrum licences is capitalised and amortised using the straight-line method
over their estimated useful lives of 12 to 25 years. Customer relationships or customer contracts acquired in business
combinations are carried at fair values at date of acquisition, and amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of the
expected benefits, which is estimated at 5 to 10 years.
Other intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
2.1 6 Im pa i r m e nt o f N o n- f i nanc i al A ss e t s
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries, which has an indefinite useful life, is subject to annual impairment tests or more
frequently tested for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. Goodwill is not
amortised (see Note 2.15.1).
The other intangible assets of the Group, which have definite useful lives and are subject to amortisation, as well as property,
plant and equipment and investments in subsidiaries, associated and joint venture companies, are reviewed at the end
of each reporting period to determine whether there is any indicator for impairment, or whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists, the assets’ recoverable
amounts are estimated.
For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable
cash flows (cash-generating units).
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use.
An impairment loss for an asset, other than goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries, is reversed if, and only if, there has been
a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised.
Impairment loss on goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries is not reversed in a subsequent period.
2.1 7 In ven to r i e s
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined on the weighted average basis. Net
realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated cost of completion and
selling expenses.
Work-in-progress is stated at costs less progress payments received and receivable on uncompleted information technology
and engineering services. Costs include third party hardware and software costs, direct labour and other direct expenses
attributable to the project activity and associated profits recognised on projects-in-progress. When it is probable that total
contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.
Work-in-progress is presented in the consolidated statement of financial position as “Work-in-progress” (as a current asset)
or “Excess of progress billings over work-in-progress” (as a current liability) as applicable.
Inventories include maintenance spares acquired for the purpose of replacing damaged or faulty plant or equipment. Until
they are used, they are amortised over the useful life of the plant and equipment they support. When used, the unamortised
balance is expensed.

2.18 Pro per ty , P lant and E q ui p m e nt
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, where
applicable. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of material, direct labour, capitalised borrowing costs and
an appropriate proportion of production overheads.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the cost of the property, plant and equipment over their expected
useful lives. Property, plant and equipment under finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or useful
life. The estimated useful lives are as follows -
No. of years
Buildings 5 - 40
Transmission plant and equipment 5 - 25
Switching equipment 3 - 10
Other plant and equipment 3 - 20
Other property, plant and equipment consist mainly of motor vehicles, office equipment, furniture and fittings.
No depreciation is provided on freehold land, long-term leasehold land with a remaining lease period of more than 100 years
and capital work-in-progress. Leasehold land with a remaining lease period of 100 years or less is depreciated in equal
installments over its remaining lease period.
In respect of capital work-in-progress, assets are depreciated from the month the asset is completed and held ready for
use.
Costs to acquire computer software which are an integral part of the related hardware are capitalised and recognised as
assets and included in property, plant and equipment when it is probable that the costs will generate economic benefits
beyond one year and the costs are associated with identifiable software products which can be reliably measured by the
Group.
The cost of property, plant and equipment includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.
Dismantlement, removal or restoration costs are included as part of the cost if the obligation for dismantlement, removal or
restoration is incurred as a consequence of acquiring or using the asset. Costs may also include transfers from equity of any
gains or losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency purchases of property, plant and equipment. Subsequent
expenditure is included in the carrying amount of an asset when it is probable that future economic benefits, in excess of the
originally assessed standard of performance of the existing asset, will flow to the Group.
The residual values and useful lives of property, plant and equipment are reviewed, and adjusted as appropriate, at the end
of each reporting period.
On disposal of property, plant and equipment, the difference between the disposal proceeds and its carrying value is taken
to the income statement.

2.1 9 L ea s es
2.19.1 Finance leases

Finance leases are those leasing agreements which effectively transfer to the Group substantially all the risks and benefits
incidental to ownership of the leased items. Assets financed under such leases are treated as if they had been purchased
outright at the lower of fair value and present value of the minimum lease payments and the corresponding leasing
commitments are shown as obligations to the lessors.
Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital repayments and interest elements. Interest is charged to the
income statement over the period of the lease to produce a constant rate of charge on the balance of capital repayments
outstanding.
2.19.2 Operating leases

Leases of assets in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified
as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognised as expenses in the income statement on a straight-line basis
over the period of the lease.
2.19.3 Sales of network capacity

Sales of network capacity are accounted as finance leases where -
(i) the purchaser’s right of use is exclusive and irrevocable;

(ii) the asset is specific and separable;
(iii) the terms of the contract are for the major part of the asset’s useful economic life;
(iv) the attributable costs or carrying value can be measured reliably; and
(v) no significant risks are retained by the Group.
Sales of network capacity that do not meet the above criteria are accounted for as an operating lease.
2.19.4 Gains or losses from sale and leaseback

Gains on sale and leaseback transactions resulting in finance leases are deferred and amortised over the lease term on a
straight-line basis, while losses are recognised immediately in the income statement.
Gains and losses on sale and leaseback transactions established at fair value which resulted in operating leases are
recognised immediately in the income statement.
2.19.5 Capacity Swaps

The Group may exchange network capacity with other capacity or service providers. The exchange is regarded as a transaction
which generates revenue unless the transaction lacks commercial substance or the fair value of neither the capacity received
nor the capacity given up is reliably measurable.

2.20 R even u e R e co g ni t i o n
Revenue for the Group is recognised based on the fair value for the sale of goods and services rendered, net of goods
and services tax, rebates and discounts, and after eliminating sales within the Group. Revenue includes the gross income
received and receivable from revenue sharing arrangements entered into with overseas telecommunication companies in
respect of traffic exchanged.
For phone cards and prepaid cards which have been sold, provisions for unearned revenue are made for services which have
not been rendered as at the end of the reporting period. Expenses directly attributable to the unearned revenue are deferred
until the revenue is recognised.
Revenue from the provision of information technology and engineering services is recognised based on the percentage
of completion of the projects using cost-to-cost basis. Revenue from information technology and engineering services
where the services involve substantially the procurement of computer equipment and third party software for installation is
recognised upon full completion of the project.
Revenue from the sale of equipment is recognised upon the transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership of the
goods to the customer which generally coincides with delivery and acceptance of the goods sold.
Dividend income is recorded gross in the income statement when the right to receive payment is established.
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
2.21 E mployees’ B e ne f i t s
2.21.1 Defined contribution plans

Defined contribution plans are post-employment benefit plans under which the Group pays fixed contributions into separate
entities such as the Central Provident Fund. The Group has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if
any of the funds does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee benefits relating to employee services in the current and
preceding financial years.
The Group’s contributions to the defined contribution plans are recognised in the income statement as expenses in the
financial year to which they relate.
2.21.2 Employees’ leave entitlements

Employees’ entitlements to annual leave and long service leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. A provision
is made for the estimated liability for the annual leave and long service leave as a result of services rendered by employees
up to the end of the reporting period.

2.21.3 Share-based compensation
Performance shares
The performance share plans of the Group are accounted for either as equity-settled share-based payments or cash-settled
share-based payments. Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant, whereas cash-
settled share-based payments are measured at current fair value at each statement of financial position. The performance
share expense is amortised and recognised in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
At the end of each reporting period, the Group revises its estimates of the number of performance shares that the participants
are expected to receive based on non-market vesting conditions. The difference is charged or credited to the income
statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity or liability for equity-settled and cash-settled share-based payments
respectively.
The dilutive effect of Share Plan 2004 is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per
share.
Share options
As the share options were granted before 22 November 2002, FRS 102, Share-based Payment, is not applicable. No
compensation expense is recognised for the outstanding share options under the share option schemes.
The proceeds received, net of any directly attributable transaction costs, from the exercise of share options are credited to
‘Share Capital’.
The dilutive effect of outstanding share options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings
per share.
2.2 2 B o r rowi ng Co st s
Borrowing costs include interest, amortisation of discounts or premiums relating to borrowings, amortisation of ancillary
costs incurred in arranging borrowings, and finance lease charges. Borrowing costs are generally expensed as incurred,
except to the extent that they are capitalised if they are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction, or production of
a qualifying asset.
2.2 3 C u sto m er A c q ui s i t i o n Co st s
Customer acquisition costs, including related sales and promotion expenses and activation commissions, are expensed as
incurred.
2.2 4 Pre-i n co r p o rat i o n E x p e ns e s
Pre-incorporation expenses are expensed as incurred.


2.25 G over n men t G rant s
Grants in recognition of specific expenses are recognised in the income statement over the periods necessary to match
them with the relevant expenses they are intended to compensate. Grants related to depreciable assets are deferred and
recognised in the income statement over the period in which such assets are depreciated and used in the projects subsidised
by the grants.
2.26 E xcepti o n a l I te m s
Exceptional items refer to items of income or expense within the income statement from ordinary activities that are of
such size, nature or incidence that their separate disclosure is considered necessary to explain the performance for the
financial year.
2.27 D efer red Tax at i o n
Deferred taxation is provided in full, using the liability method, on all temporary differences at the end of the reporting
period between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. However, if the
deferred income tax arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination
that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, it is not accounted for. Deferred
income tax is also not recognised for goodwill which is not deductible for tax purposes. The amount of deferred tax provided
is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates
(and laws) enacted or substantively enacted in countries where the Company and subsidiaries operate by, at the end of the
reporting period.
Deferred tax liabilities are provided on all taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, associated
and joint venture companies, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is
probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences and carry forward of unutilised tax losses, to the
extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and
carry forward of unused losses can be utilised.
At the end of each reporting period, the Group re-assesses unrecognised deferred tax assets and the carrying amount of
deferred tax assets. The Group recognises a previously unrecognised deferred tax asset to the extent that it is probable that
future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered. The Group conversely reduces the carrying amount of
a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient future taxable profit will be available to allow the
benefit of part or all of the deferred tax asset to be utilised.
Current and deferred tax are charged or credited directly to equity if the tax relates to items that are credited or charged, in
the same or different period, directly to equity.
2.28 D i v i den ds
Interim dividends are recorded in the financial year in which they are declared payable. Final dividends are recorded in the
financial year in which the dividends are approved by the shareholders.

2.2 9 Segm en t R e p o r t i ng
Operating segment is identified as the component of the Group that is regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision
maker in order to allocate resources to the segment and to assess its performance.
2.3 0 N o n -c u r re nt A ss e t s ( o r Di s p o s al G rou ps) Held for Sa le a n d D iscon tin u ed O pera tion s
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as assets held for sale and stated at the lower of carrying amount and
fair value less costs to sell if their carrying amounts are recovered principally through sale transactions rather than through
continuing use.
3. C R IT ICAL ACCO U N TI N G E S TI M ATE S AND J UD G E M E NTS
FRS 1, Presentation Of Financial Statements, requires disclosure of the judgements management has made in the process
of applying the accounting policies that have the most impact on the amounts recognised in the financial statements. It also
requires disclosure about the key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the
end of the reporting period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities within the next financial year. The estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are considered relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The following presents a summary of the critical accounting estimates and judgments -
3.1 Im pa i r m e nt R evi ew s
The accounting policies for impairment of non-financial assets are stated in Note 2.16.
During an impairment review, the Group assesses whether the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds
its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is defined as the higher of an asset’s or cash generating unit’s fair value less
costs to sell and its value-in-use. In making this judgement, the Group evaluates the value-in-use which is supported by the
net present value of future cash flows derived from such assets using cash flow projections which have been discounted at
an appropriate rate.
Forecasts of future cash flows are based on the Group’s estimates using historical, sector and industry trends, general
market and economic conditions, changes in technology and other available information.
The assumptions used by management to determine the value-in-use calculations of goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries,
and carrying values of associated and joint venture companies are stated in Note 24.
3.2 Im pa i r m e nt o f Trad e R e ce i vab le s
The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that trade receivables have
been impaired. Impairment loss is calculated based on a review of the current status of existing receivables and historical
collections experience. Such provisions are adjusted periodically to reflect the actual and anticipated experience.

3.3 E sti ma ted U s e f ul Li ve s o f P ro p e r t y , P la n t a n d E q u ipmen t
The Group reviews annually the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment based on factors such as business
plans and strategies, expected level of usage and future technological developments. It is possible that future results of
operations could be materially affected by changes in these estimates brought about by changes in the factors mentioned
above. A reduction in the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment would increase the recorded depreciation
and decrease the carrying value of property, plant and equipment.
3.4 Ta x a ti o n
3.4.1 Deferred tax asset

The Group reviews the carrying amount of deferred tax asset at the end of each reporting period. Deferred tax asset is
recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences
can be utilised. This involves judgement regarding the future financial performance of the particular legal entity or tax group
in which the deferred tax asset has been recognised.
3.4.2 Income taxes

The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Judgement is involved in determining the group-wide
provision for income taxes. There are certain transactions and computations for which the ultimate tax determination is
uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognises liabilities for expected tax issues based on estimates
of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were
initially recognised, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such
determination is made.
3.5 Sh a re-ba s ed Pay m e nt s
Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant, whereas cash-settled share-based
payments are measured at current fair value at the end of each reporting period. In addition, the Group revises the estimated
number of performance shares that participants are expected to receive based on non-market vesting conditions at the end
of each reporting period.
The assumptions of the valuation model used to determine fair values are set out in Note 5.3.
3.6 Pu rc h a s e C o ns i d e rat i o n Payab le
In November 2009, the Group purchased an additional 1.5% effective equity interest in Bharti Airtel Limited (“Bharti”), a
joint venture company. The purchase consideration will be INR 18,073 million (S$562 million) to INR 30,084 million (S$936
million), payable in cash. As at 31 March 2010, the Group determined the fair value of the purchase consideration payable
based on the net present value of estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing operations of Bharti.
This determination requires significant judgement to be applied on the future cash flows, growth rate and discount rate. The
assumptions used by management are stated in Note 28.

3.7 C o n ti n ge nt Li ab i li t i e s
The Group consults with legal counsel on matters related to litigation, and other experts both within and outside the Group
with respect to matters in the ordinary course of business.
As at 31 March 2010, the Group was involved in various legal proceedings where it has been vigorously defending its claims
as disclosed in Note 41.
4. OPERATING REVENUE
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Mobile communications 7,042.7 5,935.6

Data and Internet 3,341.9 3,109.8
Information technology and engineering

- infrastructure services and business solutions 1,779.3 1,557.1
- fibre rollout 180.8 -
1,960.1 1,557.1
National telephone 1,893.7 1,861.6

Sale of equipment 1,452.2 1,221.3
International telephone 702.2 800.0
Pay television 150.4 161.1
Others 327.7 287.9
Operating revenue 16,870.9 14,934.4

Other income (see Note 6) 94.7 92.1
Interest and dividend income (see Note 10) 36.1 56.8
Total revenue 17,001.7 15,083.3


5. O PE R AT ING E X P E N S E S
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Selling and administrative costs (1) 4,165.3 3,544.8

Traffic expenses 2,714.1 2,497.4
Staff costs 2,122.1 1,965.7
Cost of equipment sold 1,896.2 1,681.6
Repairs and maintenance 322.0 299.0
Other cost of sales 899.3 606.8
12,119.0 10,595.3
Note:
(1) Included mobile and broadband subscriber acquisition and retention costs, supplies and services, as well as rentals of properties
and mobile base stations.
5.1 Sta ff C o sts

Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Staff costs included the following -
Contributions to defined contribution plans 204.8 189.2

Performance share expense
- equity-settled arrangements 24.4 24.9
- cash-settled arrangements 9.2 2.6
Termination benefits 6.8 8.3

5.2 K ey M a n ag e m e nt Pe rs o nne l Co m p e n sa tion

Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Key management personnel compensation (1)

Directors' fees and remuneration (2) 6.1 5.2
Other key management personnel remuneration (3) 12.5 9.2
18.6 14.4
Notes:
(1) Comprised base salary, annual wage supplement, bonus, contributions to defined contribution plans and other cash benefits, and
does not include performance share expense.
(2) The Director was awarded up to 1,551,738 (2009: 1,123,464) ordinary shares of SingTel pursuant to Share Plan 2004 during the
year, subject to certain performance criteria including other terms and conditions being met. The performance share expense for
the Director computed in accordance with FRS 102, Share-based Payment, was S$2.6 million (2009: S$1.7 million).
(3) The other key management personnel were awarded up to 3,953,019 (2009: 3,004,063) ordinary shares of SingTel pursuant to
Share Plan 2004 during the year, subject to certain performance criteria including other terms and conditions being met. The
performance share expense for other key management computed in accordance with FRS 102, Share-based Payment, was S$6.9
million (2009: S$5.1 million).
The other key management personnel of the Group comprise members of SingTel’s Management Committee.
5.3 Sh a re-ba s e d Pay m e nt s
5.3.1 Share options

In 2003, the Singapore Telecom Share Option Scheme 1999 was suspended with the implementation of Share Plan 2003.
The existing share options granted continue to vest according to the terms and conditions of the scheme and the respective
grants.
The share options have a validity period of ten years from the date of grant, and are granted either without performance
hurdles (“Market Price Share Options”) or with performance hurdles (“Performance Share Options”).
Market Price Share Options are granted based on the performance of the Group and individuals. These share options vest
over three years from the date of the grant and are exercisable after the first anniversary of the date of the grant and will
expire on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant.
Performance Share Options are conditional grants where vesting is conditional on performance targets set based on medium-
term corporate objectives. At the end of the three-year performance period, the final number of Performance Share Options
awarded will depend on the level of achievement of those targets.

5.3.1 Share options (cont’d)

Weighted average
Number of exercise price
share options per share
2010 2009 2010 2009
Group and Company '000 '000 S$ S$
Outstanding as at 1 April 18,979 25,305 1.75 1.80

Cancelled (1,093) (275) 2.40 1.63
Exercised (5,391) (6,051) 1.97 1.95
Outstanding and exercisable as at 31 March 12,495 18,979 1.59 1.75
2010 2009
'000 '000
The outstanding share options have the following exercise prices -

S$2.50 to S$2.85 - 1,870
S$2.00 to S$2.49 2,077 3,630
S$1.50 to S$1.99 4,088 5,985
S$1.40 to S$1.49 6,330 7,494
12,495 18,979
Weighted average remaining validity life 1.6 years 2.3 years
No compensation expense is recognised when the share options are issued (see Note 2.21.3).
5.3.2 Performance share plans

Two categories of awards – General Awards given to selected staff and Senior Management Awards for senior management
staff – are made on an annual basis. The grants are conditional on the achievement of targets set for a three-year performance
period. The performance shares will only be released to the recipients at the end of the qualifying performance period. The
final number of performance shares will depend on the level of achievement of the targets over the three-year period.
The General Awards are generally settled by delivery of SingTel shares, while the Senior Management Awards are generally
settled by SingTel shares or cash, at the option of the recipient.
Additionally, early vesting of the performance shares can also occur under special circumstances approved by the
Compensation Committee such as retirement, redundancy, illness and death while in employment.
The performance share plans provide for the award of performance shares to selected employees of SingTel and its
subsidiaries. Though the performance shares are awarded by SingTel, the respective subsidiaries that wish to provide
incentives to their own employees to retain and encourage their continued service, bear all costs and expenses in any way
arising out of, or connected with, the grant and vesting of the awards to their employees.

5.3.2 Performance share plans (cont’d)

The fair value of the performance shares are estimated using a Monte-Carlo simulation methodology at the measurement
dates, which are grant dates for equity-settled awards, and at the end of the reporting period for cash-settled awards.
General Awards - equity-settled arrangements

The movements of the number of performance shares for the General Awards during the financial year were as follows -
Outstanding
Outstanding and unvested
as at as at
Group and Company 1 April 2009 Granted Vested Cancelled 31 March 2010
2010 '000 '000 '000 '000 '000
Date of grant
Share Plan 2004
FY2007 (1)
25 May 2006 26,288 - (24,706) (1,582) -
Aug 2006 to Mar 2007 90 - (57) (33) -
FY2008
29 May 2007 14,756 - - (861) 13,895
Sep 2007 to Feb 2008 207 - - (10) 197
FY2009
4 Jun 2008 13,321 - - (594) 12,727
Sep 2008 to Mar 2009 1,143 - - (32) 1,111
FY2010
3 Jun 2009 - 21,918 - (762) 21,156
Sep 2009 - 177 - - 177
55,805 22,095 (24,763) (3,874) 49,263
Note:
(1) “FY2007” denotes financial year ended 31 March 2007.


Outstanding
Outstanding and unvested
as at as at
Group and Company 1 April 2008 Granted Vested Cancelled 31 March 2009
2009 '000 '000 '000 '000 '000
Date of grant
Share Plan 2004
FY2006
26 May 2005 22,424 - (19,503) (2,921) -
Aug 2005 to Feb 2006 1,208 - (997) (211) -
FY2007
25 May 2006 28,936 - (210) (2,438) 26,288
Aug 2006 to Mar 2007 468 - - (378) 90
FY2008
29 May 2007 16,255 - (52) (1,447) 14,756
Sep 2007 to Feb 2008 215 - - (8) 207
FY2009
4 Jun 2008 - 14,248 - (927) 13,321
Sep 2008 to Mar 2009 - 1,143 - - 1,143
69,506 15,391 (20,762) (8,330) 55,805



The fair values of the significant General Awards at grant date and the assumptions of the fair value model for the equity-
settled grants were as follows -
Date of grant
Share Plan 2004
2010 and 2009 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010
General Awards 29 May 07 4 June 08 3 June 09
Fair value at grant date S$1.95 S$1.61 S$1.56
Assumptions under Monte-Carlo Model

Expected volatility
SingTel 22.8% 25.9% 34.6%
MSCI Asia Pacific Telco Index 13.7% 17.6% 23.1%
MSCI Asia Pacific Telco Component Stocks

Historical volatility period
From July 2001 July 2001 July 2001
To May 2007 June 2008 June 2009
Risk free interest rates

Yield of Singapore Government
Securities on 29 May 2007 4 June 2008 3 June 2009

Senior Management Awards - cash-settled arrangements

The movements of the number of performance shares under the Senior Management Awards, the fair value of the grants at
the end of the reporting period and the assumptions of the fair value model for the relevant grants were as follows -
Date of grant
Share Plan 2004 Group
FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 And
2010 25 May 06 29 May 07 4 June 08 3 June 09 Company
Senior Management Awards

Number of performance shares ('000)
Outstanding as at 1 April 2009 1,980 2,058 2,074 - 6,112
Granted - - - 2,919 2,919
Vested (1,980) - - - (1,980)
Cancelled - (84) (47) - (131)
Outstanding and unvested as at 31 March 2010 - 1,974 2,027 2,919 6,920
Fair value at 31 March 2010 S$3.17 S$2.15 S$2.50

Expected volatility
SingTel 33.7% 33.7%
MSCI Asia Pacific Telco Index 22.8% 22.8%
MSCI Asia Pacific Telco Component Stocks 800 days historical volatility
preceding March 2010
Yield of Singapore Government Securities on 31 March 31 March
2010 2010

Date of grant
Share Plan 2004 Group
FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 And
2009 26 May 05 25 May 06 29 May 07 4 June 08 Company
Senior Management Awards

Outstanding as at 1 April 2008 1,474 2,122 2,058 - 5,654
Granted - - - 2,190 2,190
Vested (1,397) - - - (1,397)
Cancelled (77) (142) - (116) (335)
Outstanding and unvested as at 31 March 2009 - 1,980 2,058 2,074 6,112

Expected volatility
SingTel 33.5% 33.5%
2009 2009

5.3.3 Performance-based Deferred Bonus Scheme (“PBDBS”)

With effect from 2004, discretionary PBDBS units are granted to selected overseas local hires. While these units have the
same vesting criteria as the Share Plan 2004, the payout is in the form of cash instead of shares. The recipients are encouraged
to purchase and hold SingTel shares with the cash payout, in line with the objective of the performance share plans.
Date of grant
FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010
2010 25 May 06 29 May 07 4 June 08 3 June 09 Group
PBDBS (cash-settled)
Outstanding as at 1 April 2009 953 613 622 - 2,188
Granted - - - 623 623
Vested (900) - - - (900)
Cancelled (53) (29) (50) (34) (166)
Outstanding and unvested as at 31 March 2010 - 584 572 589 1,745

Expected volatility
SingTel 33.7% 33.7%
2010 2010

5.3.3 Performance-based Deferred Bonus Scheme (“PBDBS”) (cont’d)
Date of grant
FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009
2009 26 May 05 25 May 06 29 May 07 4 June 08 Group
PBDBS (cash-settled)
Outstanding as at 1 April 2008 459 1,113 676 - 2,248
Granted - - - 655 655
Vested (312) - - - (312)
Cancelled (147) (160) (63) (33) (403)
Outstanding and unvested as at 31 March 2009 - 953 613 622 2,188

Expected volatility
SingTel 33.5% 33.5%
2009 2009

5.4 Spec i a l Pu r p o s e E nt i t y
The Trust’s purpose is to purchase the Company’s shares from the open market for delivery to the recipients upon vesting
of the awards.
As at the end of the reporting period, the Trust held the following assets -
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Cash at bank 0.5 0.8 0.4 0.5

Cost of SingTel shares, net of vesting 30.5 43.7 23.6 28.5
31.0 44.5 24.0 29.0
The details of SingTel shares held by the Trust were as follows -
Number of shares Amount

2010 2009 2010 2009
Group '000 '000 S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 13,303 15,382 43.7 50.1

Purchase of SingTel shares 15,276 10,970 41.5 36.9
Vesting of shares (18,454) (13,049) (54.7) (43.3)
Balance as at 31 March 10,125 13,303 30.5 43.7
Upon consolidation of the Trust in the consolidated financial statements, the weighted average cost of vested SingTel shares is
taken to ‘Capital Reserve - Performance Shares’ whereas the weighted average cost of unvested shares is taken to ‘Treasury
Shares’ within equity. See Note 2.3.

5.5 O th er O pe rat i ng E x p e ns e I te m s
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Operating expenses included the following -
Auditors' remuneration
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Singapore 1.0 0.7
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Australia 1.0 0.7
- Other Deloitte & Touche offices 0.3 0.2
Non-audit fees paid to

- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Singapore (1) 0.6 0.5
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Australia (1) 0.3 0.3
- Other auditors 1.5 2.0
Impairment of trade receivables 138.1 127.7

Allowance for inventory obsolescence 13.9 11.6
Inventory written off 4.0 2.6
Provision for liquidated damages and warranties 2.5 3.5
Research and development expenses written off 0.5 0.6
Operating lease payments for properties and mobile base stations 258.6 226.9
Note:
(1) The non-audit fees for the current financial year ended 31 March 2010 included S$0.1 million (2009: S$0.1 million) and S$0.3
million (2009: S$0.3 million) paid to Deloitte & Touche LLP, Singapore, and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Australia, respectively in
respect of certification and review for regulatory purposes.
The Audit Committee had undertaken a review of the non-audit services provided by the auditors, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and
in the opinion of the Audit Committee, these services would not affect the independence of the auditors.
6. OT HE R IN CO M E
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Bad trade receivables recovered 7.2 9.4

Rental income 4.8 4.6
Net foreign exchange losses - trade related (15.4) (19.9)
Net losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment (4.3) (6.7)
Others 102.4 104.7
94.7 92.1

7. D E P R E C IAT I O N A N D A M O R TI S ATI O N
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 1,818.5 1,685.8

Amortisation of intangible assets 64.3 52.8
Amortisation of sale and leaseback income (1.7) (2.8)
Amortisation of deferred gain on sale of joint venture company (3.1) (3.1)
1,878.0 1,732.7
8. E XC E PT IO N A L I TE M S
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Exceptional gains
Foreign exchange gain, net of hedging, from loan repayment by subsidiary 327.4 -
Foreign exchange gain, net of hedging, from capital reduction
of subsidiary - 83.9
Gain on disposal of non-current investments 2.4 -
Gain on dilution of interest in associated and joint venture companies 3.2 4.1
Write back of impairment for property, plant and equipment - 10.8
Gain on disposal of subsidiary - 1.7
Gain on sale of interest in joint venture company - 3.6
Others 1.5 -
334.5 104.1
Exceptional losses
Impairment of associated and joint venture companies (see Note 24.2) (260.0) (330.0)
Impairment of AFS investments (60.9) -
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (8.9) (3.5)
Impairment of other non-current investments - (1.3)
Others - (5.0)
(329.8) (339.8)
4.7 (235.7)

9. SHARE OF RESULTS OF ASSOCIATED AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES

Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Share of ordinary results of

- joint venture companies 2,426.8 2,098.0
- associated companies (7.3) (67.5)
2,419.5 2,030.5
Share of exceptional items (1) of joint venture companies (16.5) 200.8
Share of tax of
- joint venture companies (535.5) (426.6)
- associated companies (5.4) (8.6)
(540.9) (435.2)
1,862.1 1,796.1
Note:
(1) Share of exceptional items comprised -
(Reversal of gain)/ Gain on dilution of equity interest in a subsidiary (6.9) 224.5
Transaction costs on acquisitions (9.6) -
Write-back of overprovision for concession rights payable - 15.6
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment - 8.5
Write-back of impairment for property, plant and equipment - 3.7
Impairment on goodwill of a subsidiary - (44.3)
Recognition of prior years' frequency fees - (15.4)
Others - 8.2
(16.5) 200.8

10. INTEREST AND INVESTMENT INCOME (NET)

Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Interest income from

- bank deposits 15.3 33.1
- FVTPL investments 0.2 0.5
- others 1.2 1.1
16.7 34.7
Gross dividends from AFS investments 19.4 22.1
Other revenue 36.1 56.8
Net foreign exchange losses (26.0) (8.1)

Fair value losses on hedging instruments (17.8) -
Fair value losses on FVTPL investments (0.7) (0.2)
Fair value losses on fair value hedges
- hedged items 752.4 (411.1)
- hedging instruments (752.4) 411.1
- -
(8.4) 48.5
11. FINANCE COSTS

Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Interest expense
- bonds 302.2 360.3
- bank loans 56.4 71.1
- others 21.7 4.9
380.3 436.3
Less: Amounts capitalised (7.2) (11.7)

373.1 424.6
Effects of hedging using interest-rate swaps (48.2) (68.8)

Unwinding of discount (including adjustments) 1.0 4.9
325.9 360.7
As at 31 March 2010, the interest rate applicable to the capitalised borrowings was 4.6 per cent (2009: 7.7 per cent).

12 . TAX AT ION
12 . 1 Ta x E x pens e
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Current income tax

- Singapore 253.0 238.2
- Overseas 502.0 397.9
755.0 636.1
Deferred income tax (39.0) 7.9
Tax expense attributable to current year's profit 716.0 644.0
Recognition of deferred tax asset on other temporary differences (1) (120.4) (90.4)
Adjustments in respect of prior year -

Current income tax
- (over)/ under provision (0.4) 0.7
Deferred income tax

- over provision (0.6) (56.8)
594.6 497.5
Note:
(1) This relates to a deferred tax asset recognised on interest expense arising from inter-company loans.

12. 1 Ta x E x pen s e (cont’d)
The tax expense on profits was different from the amount that would arise using the Singapore standard rate of income tax
due to the following -
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil

Less: Share of results of associated and joint venture companies (1,862.1) (1,796.1)
2,639.0 2,150.6
Tax calculated at tax rate of 17 per cent (2009: 17 per cent) 448.6 365.6
Effects of -
Different tax rates of other countries 259.4 220.0
Income not subject to tax (80.9) (10.7)
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 88.8 73.8
Deferred tax asset not recognised 2.1 0.8
Deferred tax asset previously not recognised now recognised (1.4) (4.0)
Others (0.6) (1.5)
Tax expense attributable to current year's profits 716.0 644.0


12 . 2 D e fe r re d Ta xe s
The movements of the deferred tax assets and liabilities (prior to offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction)
during the financial year were as follows -
TWDV (1) in Tax losses

excess of and
NBV (2) of unutilised
depreciable capital
Group - 2010 Provisions assets allowances Others Total
Deferred tax assets S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 2009 311.1 328.5 75.3 104.1 819.0

Credited/ (Charged) to income statement 133.0 5.5 (0.4) 25.1 163.2
Credited to other comprehensive income - - - 4.9 4.9
Transfer (to)/ from current tax (256.7) - (32.8) 31.3 (258.2)
Translation differences 63.9 73.7 15.1 25.6 178.3
Balance as at 31 March 2010 251.3 407.7 57.2 191.0 907.2
Offshore
interest and
Accelerated dividend
tax not
Group - 2010 depreciation remitted Others Total
Deferred tax liabilities S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 2009 (288.7) (5.1) (26.7) (320.5)

(Charged)/ Credited to income statement (4.9) - 1.7 (3.2)
Transfer to current tax - - 12.5 12.5
Translation differences (0.1) - (0.4) (0.5)
Balance as at 31 March 2010 (293.7) (5.1) (12.9) (311.7)


12. 2 D efer red Taxe s (cont’d)

TWDV (1) in Tax losses
excess of and
NBV (2) of unutilised
depreciable capital
Group - 2009 Provisions assets allowances Others Total
Deferred tax assets S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 2008 458.3 380.4 135.1 123.3 1,097.1

Acquisition of subsidiary 0.1 - 0.7 3.2 4.0
Credited/ (Charged) to income statement 100.2 13.2 (0.3) (11.7) 101.4
Credited to other comprehensive income - - - 3.3 3.3
Transfer (to)/ from current tax (167.9) - (39.5) 5.8 (201.6)
Disposal of subsidiary - - - (1.0) (1.0)
Translation differences (79.6) (65.1) (20.7) (18.8) (184.2)
Balance as at 31 March 2009 311.1 328.5 75.3 104.1 819.0
Offshore
interest and
Accelerated dividend
tax not
Group - 2009 depreciation remitted Others Total
Balance as at 1 April 2008 (282.0) (43.1) (18.5) (343.6)

Acquisition of subsidiary (0.5) - (10.8) (11.3)
(Charged)/ Credited to income statement (6.0) 41.2 2.7 37.9
Transfer from current tax - (3.2) - (3.2)
Disposal of subsidiary (0.1) - - (0.1)
Translation differences (0.1) - (0.1) (0.2)
Balance as at 31 March 2009 (288.7) (5.1) (26.7) (320.5)


12 . 2 D efer red Taxe s (cont’d)

Deferred
sale and
leaseback
Company - 2010 Provisions income Others Total
Deferred tax assets S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 2009 0.3 0.9 2.2 3.4

Credited/ (Charged) to income statement 0.2 (0.1) (0.7) (0.6)
Balance as at 31 March 2010 0.5 0.8 1.5 2.8
Interest Offshore
Accelerated and interest and
tax investment dividend not
Company - 2010 depreciation income remitted Total
Balance as at 1 April 2009 (190.1) - - (190.1)

Credited to income statement 4.6 - - 4.6
Balance as at 31 March 2010 (185.5) - - (185.5)
Deferred
sale and
leaseback
Company - 2009 Provisions income Others Total
Deferred tax assets S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 2008 0.3 1.2 2.5 4.0

Charged to income statement - (0.3) (0.3) (0.6)
Balance as at 31 March 2009 0.3 0.9 2.2 3.4
Interest Offshore
Accelerated and interest and
tax investment dividend not
Company - 2009 depreciation income remitted Total
Balance as at 1 April 2008 (197.6) - (40.9) (238.5)

Credited to income statement 7.5 - 40.9 48.4
Balance as at 31 March 2009 (190.1) - - (190.1)
Notes:
(1) TWDV – Tax written down value
(2) NBV – Net book value

12. 2 D efer red Taxe s (cont’d)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set-off current tax assets against
current tax liabilities, and when deferred income taxes relate to the same fiscal authority.
The amounts, determined after appropriate offsetting, are shown in the statements of financial position as follows -
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Deferred tax assets 890.3 806.4 - -

Deferred tax liabilities (294.8) (307.9) (182.8) (186.7)
595.5 498.5 (182.8) (186.7)
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that realisation of the related tax benefits through future taxable profits is
probable.
As at 31 March 2010, the subsidiaries of the Group had estimated unutilised income tax losses of approximately S$272 million
(2009: S$328 million), including S$187 million (2009: S$248 million) from the Optus Group, unutilised capital tax losses of
S$26 million (2009: S$21 million) and unabsorbed capital allowances of approximately S$2.1 million (2009: S$1.5 million).
These unutilised income tax losses and unabsorbed capital allowances are available for set-off against future taxable profits,
subject to the agreement of the relevant tax authorities and compliance with certain provisions of the income tax regulations
of the respective countries in which the subsidiaries operate. The unutilised capital tax losses are available for set-off against
future capital gains of a similar nature subject to compliance with certain statutory tests in Australia.
As at the end of the reporting period, the potential tax benefits arising from the following items were not recognised in the
financial statements due to uncertainty on their recoverability -
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Unutilised income tax losses and unabsorbed capital allowances 87.4 81.8
Unutilised capital tax losses 25.9 21.3

13. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Group
2010 2009
'000 '000
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for

calculation of basic earnings per share (1) 15,918,280 15,911,823
Adjustment for dilutive effect of share options 7,055 9,136
Adjustment for dilutive effect of Share Plan 2004 44,379 43,515
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for calculation of

diluted earnings per share 15,969,714 15,964,474
Note:
(1) Adjusted to exclude the number of performance shares held by the Trust.
‘Basic earnings per share’ is calculated by dividing the Group’s profit attributable to shareholders of the Company by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the financial year.
For ‘Diluted earnings per share’, the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue included the number of additional
shares outstanding if the potential dilutive ordinary shares arising from the share options and performance shares granted
by the Group were issued. Adjustment is made to earnings for the dilutive effect arising from the associated and joint venture
companies’ dilutive shares.

14. R E L AT E D PA R TY TR A N S ACTI O N S
Related parties consist of key management of the Group, subsidiaries of the ultimate holding company, and associated
and joint venture companies of the Group. In addition to the related party information disclosed elsewhere in the financial
statements, the Group had the following significant transactions and balances with related parties –
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Revenue
Subsidiaries of ultimate holding company
Telecommunications 129.5 123.2
Rental and maintenance 30.0 29.8
Information technology 15.7 25.2
Associated and joint venture companies

Expenses
Subsidiaries of ultimate holding company
Utilities 76.5 83.2
Information technology 3.1 -
Associated and joint venture companies

Transmission capacity 7.3 4.5
Postal 10.9 11.8
Due from related parties 19.0 22.0
Due to related parties 5.6 5.2
All the above transactions were on normal commercial terms and conditions and market rates.
Please refer to Note 5.2 for information on key management personnel compensation.


15. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Fixed deposits 1,175.9 506.9 142.0 258.1

Cash and bank balances 437.7 569.1 59.3 75.0
1,613.6 1,076.0 201.3 333.1
The carrying amounts of the cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair values.
For the purpose of the consolidated cash flow statements, cash and cash equivalents comprise -
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Fixed deposits 1,175.9 506.9

Cash and bank balances 437.7 569.1
Less: Bank overdrafts (see Note 30) (0.1) (0.2)
1,613.5 1,075.8
Cash and cash equivalents denominated in the non-functional currencies of the Group were as follows –
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
USD 200.9 65.1 150.3 14.7

AUD 14.2 157.9 13.9 157.6
EUR 5.6 11.0 1.1 3.5
HKD 6.9 3.8 4.6 2.1
The maturities of the fixed deposits were as follows -

Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Less than three months 1,170.9 503.3 142.0 258.1

Over three months 5.0 3.6 - -
1,175.9 506.9 142.0 258.1
As at 31 March 2010, the weighted average effective interest rates of the fixed deposits of the Group and Company were 0.3
per cent (2009: 1.0 per cent) and 0.1 per cent (2009: 1.6 per cent) respectively.
The exposure of cash and cash equivalents to interest rate risks is disclosed in Note 37.3.

16. T R AD E AN D OTH E R R E CE I VA B LE S
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Trade receivables 2,720.4 2,294.0 464.2 453.9

Less: Allowance for impairment of
trade receivables (294.8) (260.6) (88.5) (82.8)
2,425.6 2,033.4 375.7 371.1
Other receivables 187.5 112.5 22.9 18.2
Loans to subsidiaries - - 143.3 162.9

loans due - - (24.1) (24.2)
- - 119.2 138.7
Amount due from subsidiaries

- trade - - 486.9 286.3
- non-trade - - 2,182.1 486.1
amount due - - (45.7) (45.7)
- - 2,623.3 726.7
Amount due from associated and joint venture

companies
- trade 5.6 13.0 1.5 0.3
- non-trade 7.8 91.6 - 1.0
13.4 104.6 1.5 1.3
Amount due from associated company

on fibre rollout 207.8 - 207.8 -
Loan to joint venture company 1.4 2.3 1.4 2.3
Interest receivable 105.6 111.0 77.5 83.9
Prepayments 216.6 155.4 18.0 11.4
Staff loans 1.3 1.0 0.1 0.1
Others 12.9 11.7 5.1 5.7
3,172.1 2,531.9 3,452.5 1,359.4
The loans to subsidiaries and the balances with subsidiaries, associated and joint venture companies were unsecured,
interest-free and repayable on demand.

16 . T R AD E AN D OTH E R R E CE I VA B LE S (cont’d)
In respect of Optus’ action against Telstra Corporation Ltd for breach of the provisions of the Access Agreement dated 14
August 1992 between the parties, the Federal Court of Australia has in April 2009 delivered judgment on liability in favour of
Optus. As at 31 March 2010, the assessment of damages hearing has not taken place, hence no receivable has been recorded
in the financial statements.

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on 14-day to 30-day terms, while balances due from carriers
are on 60-day terms, and certain balances in respect of information technology and engineering services are on 90-day
terms.
The maximum exposure to credit risk for trade receivables by type of customer is as follows:
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Individuals 629.4 502.2 173.1 155.0

Corporations and others 1,796.2 1,531.2 202.6 216.1
2,425.6 2,033.4 375.7 371.1
The age analysis of trade receivables before allowance for impairment is as follows -
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Not past due or less than 60 days overdue 2,299.7 1,929.5 344.2 336.4
Past due
- 61 to 120 days 190.7 164.8 31.1 38.2
- more than 120 days 230.0 199.7 88.9 79.3
2,720.4 2,294.0 464.2 453.9
Based on historical collections experience, the Group believes that no allowance for impairment is necessary in respect of
certain trade receivables which are not past due as well as certain trade receivables which are past due but not impaired.

16. T R AD E AN D OTH E R R E CE I VA B LE S (cont’d)
The movement in the allowance for impairment of trade receivables is as follows -
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Balance as at 1 April 260.6 283.0 82.8 95.7

Acquisition of subsidiary - 3.7 - -
Allowance for impairment 142.0 130.0 26.9 25.2
Utilisation (142.1) (121.0) (21.2) (38.1)
Write-back (3.9) (2.3) - -
Translation differences 38.2 (32.8) - -
Balance as at 31 March 294.8 260.6 88.5 82.8
The movement in the allowance for impairment of loans to subsidiaries is as follows -

Company
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 24.2 24.2

Write-back (0.1) -
Balance as at 31 March 24.1 24.2
17. FINAN C IAL A SS E TS AT FA I R VA LU E THRO UG H P RO FIT O R LO SS (“FV TP L INV E STM E NTS”)
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Quoted interest bearing securities

SGD denominated Bonds and Notes - 10.2
Quoted other investments

USD denominated Investment Funds - 0.6
- 10.8

17 . FIN AN C IA L A SS E TS AT FA I R VA LU E THRO UG H P RO FIT O R LO SS (“FV TP L INV E STM E NTS”) (cont’d)
The effective interest rates at the end of the reporting period were as follows -
Group
2010 2009
% %
Quoted interest bearing securities

Fixed rate maturing in less than 1 year - 5.1
18 . INV E NTO R I E S
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Equipment held for resale 191.1 132.8 - -

Maintenance and capital works' inventories 33.2 36.1 32.9 35.4
Work-in-progress
- fibre rollout 118.9 - 118.9 -
- others 2.6 4.5 - -
121.5 4.5 118.9 -
345.8 173.4 151.8 35.4


19. PR O PE R T Y , P LA N T A N D E Q U I P M E N T
Transmission Other Capital
Freehold Leasehold plant and Switching plant and work-in-
land land Buildings equipment equipment equipment progress Total
Group - 2010 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Cost
Balance as at 1 April 2009 22.1 259.3 642.9 13,031.5 2,906.9 4,771.0 643.8 22,277.5
Additions (net of rebates) - - 2.6 382.5 110.5 146.7 1,524.7 2,167.0
Disposals/ Write-offs - - (0.2) (56.8) (337.6) (106.4) - (501.0)
Reclassifications /
Adjustments - - 1.8 1,453.4 18.5 140.6 (1,703.0) (88.7)
Translation differences 4.9 (1.3) 33.8 2,144.8 247.8 756.4 52.6 3,239.0
Balance as at
31 March 2010 27.0 258.0 680.9 16,955.4 2,946.1 5,708.3 518.1 27,093.8
Accumulated depreciation
Balance as at 1 April 2009 - 46.4 249.2 7,527.3 2,081.2 3,224.4 - 13,128.5
Depreciation charge for
the year - 4.2 18.1 1,173.1 150.8 472.3 - 1,818.5
Disposals/ Write-offs - - - (53.8) (333.2) (84.3) - (471.3)
Translation differences - (0.6) 8.1 1,176.8 143.1 514.2 - 1,841.6
Balance as at
31 March 2010 - 50.0 275.4 9,823.4 2,041.9 4,126.6 - 16,317.3
Accumulated impairment
Balance as at 1 April 2009 - 2.0 7.3 2.7 4.4 10.0 - 26.4
Impairment charge for
the year - - - 5.8 3.1 - - 8.9
Disposals - - - - (2.4) (6.7) - (9.1)
Translation differences - - - - 0.1 - - 0.1
Balance as at
31 March 2010 - 2.0 7.3 8.5 5.2 3.3 - 26.3
Net Book Value as at

31 March 2010 27.0 206.0 398.2 7,123.5 899.0 1,578.4 518.1 10,750.2

19 . PR O PE R TY , P LA N T A N D E Q U I P M E N T (cont’d)
Group - 2009 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Cost
Balance as at 1 April 2008 19.8 234.9 658.8 13,996.5 3,067.7 4,616.2 777.8 23,371.7
Additions (net of rebates) - - - 224.0 129.1 150.9 1,381.7 1,885.7
Acquisition of subsidiary - 22.9 7.1 - - 29.3 - 59.3
Disposal of subsidiary - - - - - (9.6) - (9.6)
Reclassifications /
Adjustments 6.0 - 6.9 717.6 57.6 653.8 (1,441.9) -
Translation differences (3.7) 1.5 (29.9) (1,798.2) (222.9) (593.0) (73.8) (2,720.0)
Balance as at
31 March 2009 22.1 259.3 642.9 13,031.5 2,906.9 4,771.0 643.8 22,277.5
Balance as at 1 April 2008 - 41.9 238.1 7,466.0 2,162.1 3,298.6 - 13,206.7
the year - 3.9 18.1 1,077.5 163.0 423.3 - 1,685.8
Reclassifications /
Adjustments - - - 1.3 - (1.3) - -
Translation differences - 0.6 (7.0) (926.7) (123.3) (419.3) - (1,475.7)
Balance as at
31 March 2009 - 46.4 249.2 7,527.3 2,081.2 3,224.4 - 13,128.5
Impairment charge for
the year - - - - 3.4 0.1 - 3.5
Write-back during
the year - - - - - (10.8) - (10.8)
Disposals - - - (3.9) (3.1) (0.3) - (7.3)
Translation differences - - - - 0.1 0.1 - 0.2
Balance as at
31 March 2009 - 2.0 7.3 2.7 4.4 10.0 - 26.4

31 March 2009 22.1 210.9 386.4 5,501.5 821.3 1,536.6 643.8 9,122.6

19. PR O PE R T Y , P LA N T A N D E Q U I P M E N T (cont’d)
Company - 2010 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Cost
Balance as at 1 April 2009 0.4 220.5 421.9 2,859.2 1,068.4 956.6 284.5 5,811.5
Additions (net of rebates) - - 2.6 219.5 30.6 71.0 5.5 329.2
Reclassifications - - - - - - (82.8) (82.8)
Balance as at 31 March 2010 0.4 220.5 424.5 3,027.5 1,071.7 995.5 207.2 5,947.3
Balance as at 1 April 2009 - 38.5 186.9 1,913.8 955.0 737.5 - 3,831.7
the year - 2.3 11.9 176.6 46.2 74.8 - 311.8
Balance as at 31 March 2010 - 40.8 198.8 2,041.8 973.9 782.4 - 4,037.7
Balance as at 1 April 2009 - 2.0 7.2 1.2 - 1.3 - 11.7
Disposals/ Write-offs - - - 5.8 1.2 (0.9) - 6.1
Balance as at 31 March 2010 - 2.0 7.2 7.0 1.2 0.4 - 17.8

31 March 2010 0.4 177.7 218.5 978.7 96.6 212.7 207.2 1,891.8

19 . PR O PE R TY , P LA N T A N D E Q U I P M E N T (cont’d)
Company - 2009 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Cost
Balance as at 1 April 2008 0.4 220.5 421.9 2,807.0 1,075.2 937.5 206.9 5,669.4
Additions (net of rebates) - - - 106.9 43.9 71.3 77.6 299.7
Balance as at 31 March 2009 0.4 220.5 421.9 2,859.2 1,068.4 956.6 284.5 5,811.5
Balance as at 1 April 2008 - 36.2 174.3 1,801.5 942.4 712.6 - 3,667.0
the year - 2.3 12.6 160.8 59.3 77.0 - 312.0
Balance as at 31 March 2009 - 38.5 186.9 1,913.8 955.0 737.5 - 3,831.7
Balance as at 31 March 2009 - 2.0 7.2 1.2 - 1.3 - 11.7

31 March 2009 0.4 180.0 227.8 944.2 113.4 217.8 284.5 1,968.1
Property, plant and equipment included the following -

Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Net book value of property, plant and equipment

- Finance lease obligations 51.8 18.7 - -
- Held for generating operating lease income 9.5 11.8 - -
Interest charges capitalised during the year 7.2 11.7 - -
Staff costs capitalised during the year 175.3 149.6 11.8 15.0
In the current financial year, an impairment charge of S$8.9 million (2009: S$3.5 million) was made at the Group on certain
property, plant and equipment to bring their carrying values to their recoverable values.

20. INTAN G IB L E A SS E TS
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries 9,654.6 9,620.0 - -

Telecommunications and spectrum licences 517.8 373.4 2.3 2.7
Customer relationships and others 27.8 34.0 - -
10,200.2 10,027.4 2.3 2.7
20. 1 G o o dwi l l o n A c q ui s i t i o n o f S ub s i d i ar i e s
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 9,620.0 9,569.1

Acquisition of subsidiary - 82.2
Translation differences 34.6 (31.3)
Balance as at 31 March 9,654.6 9,620.0
20. 2 Teleco m mu n i cat i o ns and S p e c t r um Li cen ces

Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009

Additions 127.7 3.7 - -
Amortisation for the year (56.5) (47.0) (0.4) (0.3)
Reclassifications 5.9 3.4 - -
Translation differences 67.3 (62.9) - -
Cost 933.2 673.5 8.4 8.4

Accumulated amortisation (413.1) (297.8) (6.1) (5.7)
Accumulated impairment (2.3) (2.3) - -
Net book value as at 31 March 517.8 373.4 2.3 2.7


20 . 3 C u sto m er R e lat i o ns hi p s and O t h e rs

Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil

Amortisation for the year (7.8) (5.8)
Translation differences 1.6 (1.6)
Cost 52.7 48.7

Accumulated amortisation (24.9) (14.7)
Net book value as at 31 March 27.8 34.0
21 . SU B SID IA R I E S
Company
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Unquoted equity shares, at cost 7,305.4 8,601.7

Shareholders' advances 3,283.4 3,792.5
Deemed investment in a subsidiary 42.0 24.1
10,630.8 12,418.3
Less: Allowance for impairment losses (688.5) (619.6)
9,942.3 11,798.7
The advances given to subsidiaries were unsecured with settlement neither planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable
future. The effective interest rate at the end of the reporting period was 0.6 per cent (2009: 1.1 per cent) per annum.
The deemed investment in a subsidiary, SingTel Group Treasury Pte. Ltd. (“SGT”), resulted from financial guarantees
provided by the Company for loans drawn down totalling S$1.28 billion (2009: S$1.54 billion) entered into by SGT as at 31
March 2010.
The details of subsidiaries are set out in Note 46.


22. ASSO C IAT E D CO M PA N I E S

Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Quoted equity shares, at cost 74.3 74.3 24.7 24.7

Unquoted equity shares, at cost 1,440.3 1,421.7 - -
Shareholder's loan (unsecured) 1.7 1.7 - -
1,516.3 1,497.7 24.7 24.7
Goodwill on consolidation adjusted

against shareholders' equity (28.3) (28.3) - -
Share of post acquisition reserves
(net of dividends, and accumulated
amortisation of goodwill and intangible) (224.5) (179.6) - -
Translation differences (393.0) (288.8) - -
(645.8) (496.7) - -
Less: Allowance for impairment losses

(see Note 24.2) (591.7) (331.7) - -
278.8 669.3 24.7 24.7
As at 31 March 2010,
(i) The market values of the quoted equity shares in associated companies held by the Group and Company were
S$532.5 million (2009: S$386.9 million) and S$518.7 million (2009: S$382.9 million) respectively.
(ii) The Group’s shares representing 26% equity interest in an associated company were under a negative lien.
(iii) The Group’s proportionate interest in the capital commitments of the associated companies was S$76.8 million
(2009: S$118.1 million).
The details of associated companies are set out in Note 46.
The summarised financial information of associated companies were as follows –

Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Net profit/ (loss) after tax 20.7 (222.2)
Total assets 4,529.6 3,987.4
Total liabilities (2,968.5) (2,271.2)


23 . JO INT V E N TU R E CO M PA N I E S
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Quoted equity shares, at cost 2,388.1 2,388.1 - -

Unquoted equity shares, at cost 3,748.1 3,069.8 34.1 34.1
6,136.2 5,457.9 34.1 34.1
Goodwill on consolidation adjusted

against shareholders' equity (1,225.9) (1,225.9) - -
Share of post acquisition reserves
(net of dividends, and accumulated
amortisation of goodwill) 5,979.1 4,887.3 - -
Translation differences (726.7) (1,099.4) - -
4,026.5 2,562.0 - -
Less: Allowance for impairment losses

(see Note 24.2) (30.0) (30.0) - (4.2)
10,132.7 7,989.9 34.1 29.9
(i) The market value of the quoted equity shares in joint venture companies held by the Group was S$10.03 billion
(2009: S$9.46 billion).
(ii) The Group’s proportionate interest in the capital commitments of joint venture companies was S$875.9 million
(2009: S$1.20 billion).
(iii) The Group’s shares representing 24.8% equity interest in a joint venture company are placed in an escrow
account under a deed of undertaking whereby under certain events of default, the joint venture partner could be
entitled to these shares.
The details of joint venture companies are set out in Note 46.
On 30 March 2010, Bharti, a 32.0%-owned joint venture of the Group, entered into a definitive agreement with the Zain Group
to acquire Zain Africa BV’s African mobile operations in 15 countries. The transaction is pending completion and subject to
certain conditions precedent.
Optus holds a 31.25% (2009: 31.25% interest in an unincorporated joint venture to maintain an optical fibre submarine cable
between Western Australia and Indonesia.
In addition, Optus has an interest in an unincorporated joint venture to share certain 3G network sites and radio infrastructure
across Australia whereby it holds an interest of 50% (2009: 50%) in the assets, with access to the shared network and shares
50% (2009: 50%) of the cost of building and operating the network.
The Group’s property, plant and equipment included the Group’s interest in the property, plant and equipment employed in
the unincorporated joint ventures of S$319.3 million (2009: S$284.3 million).

23. JO INT V E N TU R E CO M PA N I E S (cont’d)
The Group’s share of certain items in the income statements and statements of financial position of the joint venture
companies were as follows –
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Operating expenses (3,012.0) (3,006.3)
Net profit before tax 2,410.3 2,298.8
Net profit after tax 1,874.8 1,872.2
Non-current assets 10,398.0 8,903.2

Current assets 1,970.7 1,744.8
Current liabilities (2,575.4) (2,364.6)
Non-current liabilities (2,458.7) (2,278.9)
Net assets 7,334.6 6,004.5
24. IM PAIR ME NT R E VI E W S
24.1 G o o dwi l l a r i s i ng o n ac q ui s i t i o n o f s ub sid ia ries
The carrying values of the Group’s goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries as at 31 March 2010 were assessed for impairment
during the financial year.
Goodwill is allocated for impairment testing purposes to the individual entity which is also the cash generating unit (“CGU”).
The fixed, mobile, cable and broadband networks of Optus Group are integrated operationally and accordingly, Optus as a
group is a CGU for the purpose of impairment tests for goodwill.
Terminal growth Pre-tax

2010 2009 rate (1) discount rate
Group S$ Mil S$ Mil 2010 2009 2010 2009
Carrying value of goodwill in -

- Optus Group 9,572.4 9,537.8 4.0% 4.0% 12.1% 10.9%
- SCS Computer Systems Pte Ltd 82.2 82.2 2.0% 2.0% 10.0% 8.3%
Note:
(1) Weighted average growth rate used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the terminal year.

24 . 1 G o o dwi l l ar i s i ng o n ac q ui s i t i o n o f su bsid ia ries (cont’d)
The recoverable values of cash generating units including goodwill are determined based on value-in-use calculations.
The value-in-use calculations apply a discounted cash flow model using cash flow projections based on financial budgets
and forecasts approved by management covering periods of four to five years. Cash flows beyond the terminal year are
extrapolated using the estimated growth rates stated in the table above. Key assumptions used in the calculation of value-in-
use are growth rates, operating margins, capital expenditure and discount rates.
The terminal growth rates used do not exceed the long term average growth rates of the respective industry and country in
which the entity operates and are consistent with forecasts included in industry reports.
The discount rates applied to the cash flow projections are based on Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) where the cost
of a company’s debt and equity capital are weighted to reflect its capital structure.
As at 31 March 2010, no impairment charge was required for goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries, with any reasonably
possible change to the key assumptions applied not likely to cause the recoverable values to be below their carrying values.
24 . 2 C a r r y i n g value s ( i nc lud i ng g o o d w i ll) of a ssoc ia ted a n d join t ven tu re compa n ies

The Group’s carrying values in Warid Telecom (Private) Limited (“Warid”) and Pacific Bangladesh Telecom Limited (“PBTL”)
as at 31 March 2010 were assessed for impairment.
Terminal growth Pre-tax
2010 2009 rate (1)
discount rate
Group S$ Mil S$ Mil 2010 2009 2010 2009
Carrying value (including goodwill) in -

Warid and PBTL 796.5 966.2
Less: Allowance for
impairment losses (590.0) (330.0)
5.5% 5.5% 12.4% 14.4%

206.5 636.2 to 8% to 8% to 17.4% to 17.5%
Note:
(1) Weighted average growth rate used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the terminal year.
The impairment review of the Group’s investments in the associated and joint venture companies is based on the same
methodology described in Note 24.1. The cash flow projections were based on financial budgets and forecasts approved by
management covering periods of five to ten years.
For the year ended 31 March 2010, an additional impairment provision of S$260 million was recorded on the carrying value
of Warid. The lower value-in-use arose from the increased cost of debt, as well as lower expected earnings. In the previous
financial year ended 31 March 2009, impairment provisions of S$300 million and S$30 million were recorded on the carrying
values of Warid and PBTL respectively.

25. AVAIL AB L E - FO R - S A LE ( “A FS ” ) I N VE S T M E NTS

Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009

Additions 0.3 1.8 - -
Disposals (6.4) (2.8) - (2.5)
Write-back of provision/ (Provision for impairment) 4.1 (0.1) - -
Net fair value gains/ (losses) included in
other comprehensive income 21.5 (115.2) 6.5 (9.9)
AFS investments included the following –

Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Quoted equity securities

- Taiwan 217.0 202.9
- Thailand 12.2 9.2
- Singapore and United States 8.9 5.8
238.1 217.9
Unquoted
Equity securities - Singapore and United States 13.8 13.9
Others 3.9 4.5
17.7 18.4
255.8 236.3
Company
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Quoted equity securities

- Thailand 12.2 9.2
- Singapore and United States 8.8 5.6
21.0 14.8
Unquoted equity securities
- Singapore 10.1 9.8
31.1 24.6

26 . D E R IVAT I VE F I N A N CI A L I N S TR U M E N TS
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Balance as at 1 April (144.6) (1,136.4) (54.6) (749.6)

Fair value (losses)/ gains
- included in income statement (540.3) 458.2 (736.3) 531.9
- included in 'Hedging Reserve' (157.6) 263.7 72.1 25.8
- included in 'Currency Translation Reserve' (190.7) 66.7 - -
Settlement of swap for bonds repaid - 137.3 - 137.3
Translation differences (19.7) 65.9 - -
Balance as at 31 March (1,052.9) (144.6) (718.8) (54.6)
Disclosed as -
Current asset 12.8 1.5 12.8 1.5
Non-current asset 175.6 461.3 182.7 461.3
Current liability (300.2) (44.2) (14.4) (12.6)
Non-current liability (941.1) (563.2) (899.9) (504.8)
(1,052.9) (144.6) (718.8) (54.6)


26. 1 Fa i r Va l u es
The fair values of the currency and interest rate swap contracts excluded the accrued interest of S$33.6 million (2009: S$49.4
million). The accrued interest is separately disclosed in Note 16 and Note 28.
The fair value adjustments of the derivative financial instruments were as follows -
Group Company
Fair value adjustments Fair value adjustments
Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
2010 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Fair value hedges

Cross currency swaps - (94.0) - (94.0)
Interest rate swaps 187.8 - 187.8 -
Forward foreign exchange 11.8 4.5 11.8 0.6
Cash flow hedges

Cross currency swaps - 1,271.2 - 762.2
Interest rate swaps (12.3) 25.9 (9.9) 13.4
Derivatives that do not qualify

for hedge accounting
Cross currency swaps - - - 197.2
Interest rate swaps - 17.8 4.7 24.9
Forward foreign exchange - * - -
188.4 1,241.3 195.5 914.3
Disclosed as -
Current 12.8 300.2 12.8 14.4
Non-current 175.6 941.1 182.7 899.9
188.4 1,241.3 195.5 914.3
* Denotes amount less than S$50,000.


26 . 1 Fa i r Va l ue s (cont’d)
Group Company
Fair value adjustments Fair value adjustments
Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Fair value hedges

Cross currency swaps 172.5 (94.5) 172.5 (94.5)
Interest rate swaps 268.8 - 268.8 -
Cash flow hedges

Cross currency swaps 53.6 636.0 58.5 571.7
Interest rate swaps (33.6) 44.7 (29.6) 28.9
Forward foreign exchange - 4.6 - 2.7
Derivatives that do not qualify

for hedge accounting
Cross currency swaps - - (4.9) -
Interest rate swaps - - (4.0) -
Forward foreign exchange - 7.6 - -
462.8 607.4 462.8 517.4
Disclosed as -
Current 1.5 44.2 1.5 12.6
Non-current 461.3 563.2 461.3 504.8
462.8 607.4 462.8 517.4
The cash flow hedges are designated for foreign currency commitments and repayments of principal and interest of the
foreign currency denominated bonds.
The forecasted transactions for the foreign currency commitments are expected to occur in the financial year ending 31
March 2011, while the forecasted transactions for the repayment of principal and interest of the foreign currency denominated
bonds will occur according to the timing disclosed in Note 30.1.

26. 1 Fa i r Va l u es (cont’d)
As at 31 March 2010, the details of the outstanding derivative financial instruments were as follows -
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Interest rate swaps

Notional principal (S$ million equivalent) 5,737.5 5,214.6 5,382.1 4,713.5
Fixed interest rates 1.8% to 7.7% 2.0% to 7.7% 1.8% to 3.9% 2.0% to 3.9%
Floating interest rates 0.4% to 5.7% 3.2% to 5.5% 0.4% to 2.3% 3.9% to 5.5%
Cross currency swaps

Notional principal (S$ million equivalent) 5,193.5 4,910.4 3,649.7 3,679.8
Fixed interest rates 3.9% to 8.0% 3.9% to 8.1% 3.9% to 5.2% 3.9% to 5.2%
Floating interest rates 2.0% to 6.3% 2.3% to 4.7% 2.0% to 2.8% 2.3% to 3.1%
Forward foreign exchange

Notional principal (S$ million equivalent) 1,359.3 729.5 1,020.1 413.7
The interest rate swaps entered into by the Group are re-priced at intervals ranging from monthly to six-monthly periods.
The interest rate swaps entered by the Company are re-priced every six months.
26.2 Fa i r Va l u e M e a s u re m e n t s
The Group classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy which reflects the significance of the inputs used
in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels -
(a) quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1);
(b) inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 which are observable for the asset or liability, either directly
(i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices) (Level 2); and
(c) inputs for the asset or liability which are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3).

26 . 2 Fa i r Va l ue M e as ure m e nt s (cont’d)
The following table presents the assets and liabilities measured at fair value as at 31 March 2010 -
Group Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total

Financial assets
AFS investments (Note 25)
- Quoted equity securities 238.1 - - 238.1
- Unquoted - - 17.7 17.7
238.1 - 17.7 255.8
Derivative financial instruments (Note 26) - 188.4 - 188.4
238.1 188.4 17.7 444.2
Financial liabilities
Purchase consideration payable
- Current (Note 28) - - 487.5 487.5
- Non-current (Note 33) - - 144.6 144.6
- - 632.1 632.1
Derivative financial instruments (Note 26) - 1,241.3 - 1,241.3
- 1,241.3 632.1 1,873.4


26. 2 Fa i r Va l u e M e as ure m e nt s (cont’d)
Company Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total

Financial assets
AFS investments (Note 25)
- Quoted equity securities 21.0 - - 21.0
- Unquoted equity securities - - 10.1 10.1
21.0 - 10.1 31.1
21.0 195.5 10.1 226.6
Financial liabilities
Purchase consideration payable
- Current (Note 28) - - 487.5 487.5
- Non-current (Note 33) - - 144.6 144.6
- - 632.1 632.1
- 914.3 632.1 1,546.4
See Note 2.7 for the policies on fair value estimation of the financial assets and liabilities.
The fair values of the unquoted equity securities in AFS investments included within Level 3 were estimated using the net
asset values as reported in the statements of financial position in the management reports of the AFS investments.
The fair value estimation of the purchase consideration payable is as disclosed in Note 3.6.

26 . 2 Fa i r Va l ue M e as ure m e nt s (cont’d)
The following table presents the reconciliation for the unquoted equity securities in AFS investments measured at fair value
based on unobservable inputs (Level 3) -
Group Company
2010 2010
S$ Mil S$ Mil
AFS investments - unquoted

Total gains included in other comprehensive income 1.1 0.3
Additions 0.2 -
Disposals (2.0) -
27 . OT HE R N O N - CU R R E N T R E CE I VA B LE S
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Prepayments 89.6 118.7 158.4 104.5

Loan to joint venture company 9.4 - - -
Other receivables 24.6 29.2 0.1 0.2
123.6 147.9 158.5 104.7


28. T R AD E AN D OTH E R PAYA B LE S

Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Trade payables 2,515.2 1,955.6 566.5 485.5

Advance billings 600.9 467.5 74.7 69.7
Accruals 654.4 507.1 94.3 85.8
Interest payables 183.9 186.1 140.1 140.0
Due to subsidiaries
- trade - - 309.2 138.5
- non-trade - - 213.9 107.8
- - 523.1 246.3
Due to associated and joint venture
companies (trade) 53.2 37.5 47.3 33.2
Deferred income (see Note 32)

- Deferred gain on sale of a joint venture
company 3.1 3.1 - -
- Financial guarantee contracts - - 3.2 4.8
3.1 3.1 3.2 4.8
Customers' deposits 21.6 21.4 11.5 11.6

Other deferred income 19.9 13.6 5.1 5.5
Purchase consideration payable 487.5 - 487.5 -
Other payables 110.1 75.6 46.3 48.3
4,649.8 3,267.5 1,999.6 1,130.7
The amounts due to subsidiaries are repayable on demand and interest-free.
The trade payables are non-interest bearing and are generally settled on 30 to 60 days terms.
The interest payables on borrowings are generally settled on a half-year basis except for interest payables on certain bonds
and syndicated loan facilities which are settled on quarterly and monthly basis respectively.
The purchase consideration payable of S$487.5 million (2009: Nil) represents the current payable in respect of the Group’s
purchase of an additional 1.5% effective equity interest in Bharti in November 2009. The non-current payable is shown in
Note 33. The total amount payable is subject to a minimum and maximum purchase consideration to be finalised based on
the prevailing Bharti share price in May 2011, in accordance with the terms of the share purchase agreement. As at 31 March
2010, as required by FRS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, the Group assessed and recorded the
fair value of the purchase consideration using a discounted cash flow model based on the same methodology described in
Note 24.1, with post-tax discount rate of 10.6% and terminal growth rate of 4%. The Group will reassess the fair value of the
purchase consideration payable at the end of each reporting period and at settlement date with any fair value adjustment
taken to the income statement.

2 9 . PR OV ISIO N
The provision mainly relates to provision for liquidated damages and warranties. The movements were as follows -
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil

Provision 2.5 3.5
Amount written off against provision (1.4) (1.6)
30 . B OR R OWI N G S ( U N S E CU R E D)
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Current
Bonds 577.6 542.2 - -
Bank loans 935.4 885.0 - -
Bank overdraft 0.1 0.2 - -
1,513.1 1,427.4 - -
Non-current
Bonds 4,496.8 5,004.3 3,809.1 4,353.2
Bank loans 831.1 1,043.2 - -
5,327.9 6,047.5 3,809.1 4,353.2
Total unsecured borrowings 6,841.0 7,474.9 3,809.1 4,353.2


30. 1 B o n d s
Fixed
interest Group Company
Principal rate 2010 2009 2010 2009
amount Maturity % S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
US$345 million (1) 2009 8.13 - 529.6 - -

US$393.8 million (1) 2010 8.00 559.9 636.4 - -
US$1,350 million (2) (3) 2011 6.38 2,024.0 2,251.7 2,024.0 2,251.7
US$500 million (1) (2) 2019 4.63 687.7 - - -
US$500 million (2) (3) 2031 7.38 791.2 1,024.2 791.2 1,024.2
500 million (2) (3) 2011 6.00 993.9 1,077.3 993.9 1,077.3
A$62.6 million 2011 6.82 17.7 27.3 - -
5,074.4 5,546.5 3,809.1 4,353.2
Classified as -
Current 577.6 542.2 - -
Non-current 4,496.8 5,004.3 3,809.1 4,353.2
5,074.4 5,546.5 3,809.1 4,353.2
Notes:
(1) The bonds, issued by Optus Group, are subject to a negative pledge that limits the amount of secured indebtedness of certain
subsidiaries of Optus.
(2) The bonds are listed on Singapore Exchange.
(3) On 4 January 2010, the bonds were delisted from the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
30. 2 B a n k L o a n s
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Current 935.4 885.0

Non-current 831.1 1,043.2
1,766.5 1,928.2
As at 31 March 2010, A$375 million (2009: A$375 million) had been drawn down under various loan facilities totalling A$975
million with maturity between April to September 2012.
As at 31 March 2010, S$1.28 billion (2009: S$1.54 billion) had been drawn down under various loan facilities of approximately
S$3 billion with maturity between August 2010 to November 2013.

30 . 3 Ma tu r i ty
The maturity periods of the non-current unsecured borrowings at the end of the reporting period were as follows -
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Between one and two years 3,017.9 951.1 3,017.9 -

Between two and five years 831.1 4,072.2 - 3,329.0
Over five years 1,478.9 1,024.2 791.2 1,024.2
5,327.9 6,047.5 3,809.1 4,353.2
30 . 4 In terest Rate s
The weighted average effective interest rates at the end of the reporting period were as follows -
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
% % % %
Bonds 6.4 6.8 6.5 6.5

Bank loans 2.5 2.4 - -
30 . 5 Fa i r Va l u e s
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Carrying value
Bonds 5,074.4 5,546.5 3,809.1 4,353.2
Bank loans 1,766.5 1,928.2 - -
Fair value
Bonds 5,183.7 5,296.4 3,918.4 4,103.1
Bank loans 1,776.0 1,940.4 - -
See Note 2.7 on the basis of estimating the fair values and Note 26 for information on the derivative financial instruments
used for hedging the risks associated with the borrowings.

30.6 The tables below set out the expected contractual undiscounted cash flows of the borrowings, including the effects of
hedging. The adjustments column represents the possible future cash flows attributable to the borrowings which are
not included in the carrying amounts on the statement of financial position.
Less than Between Between Over

1 year 1 and 2 years 2 and 5 years 5 years Adjustments Total
Group S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
As at 31 March 2010
Net-settled interest rate swaps 462.3 170.2 122.9 563.2 (1,318.6) -
Borrowings 1,586.3 3,585.9 933.7 1,743.4 (1,008.3) 6,841.0
2,048.6 3,756.1 1,056.6 2,306.6 (2,326.9) 6,841.0
As at 31 March 2009
Borrowings 1,503.4 938.1 4,078.4 881.2 73.8 7,474.9
1,668.7 1,162.5 4,255.5 1,424.7 (1,036.5) 7,474.9
Less than Between Between Over

1 year 1 and 2 years 2 and 5 years 5 years Adjustments Total
Company S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
As at 31 March 2010
Net-settled interest rate swaps 160.4 143.7 61.3 474.0 (839.4) -
Borrowings - 3,528.6 - 881.2 (600.7) 3,809.1
Financial guarantee
contracts (Note 32) 0.5 - 9.0 - - 9.5
160.9 3,672.3 70.3 1,355.2 (1,440.1) 3,818.6
As at 31 March 2009
Borrowings - - 3,335.2 881.2 136.8 4,353.2
Financial guarantee
contracts (Note 32) 1.8 1.6 8.9 - - 12.3
162.2 158.4 3,521.2 1,424.7 (901.0) 4,365.5
The maximum amount that the Company can be called on under the financial guarantee contract if the full guaranteed
amount is claimed by the counterparty to the guarantee is as disclosed in Note 41(a)(ii).

31 . B O R R OWI N G S ( S E CU R E D)
31 . 1 Fi n a n ce Le as e Li ab i li t i e s
The minimum lease payments under the finance lease liabilities were payable as follows -
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Not later than one year 17.1 7.4

Later than one but not later than five years 24.8 14.8
41.9 22.2
Less: Future finance charges (3.8) (2.1)
38.1 20.1
Classified as -
Current 14.9 6.4
Non-current 23.2 13.7
38.1 20.1
31 . 2 In terest Rate s
The weighted average effective interest rates per annum at the end of the reporting period were as follows -
Group
2010 2009
% %
Finance lease liabilities 10.0 10.7
31 . 3 Fa i r Va l ue s
Group
2010 2009
S$ Mil S$ Mil
Carrying value
Fair value
The fair value of the finance lease obligations was estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using current
interest rates for liabilities with similar risk profiles.

32. D E FE R R E D I N CO M E
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Gain on sale and leaseback arrangements

Amount recognised as income
during the year (1.7) (2.8) (0.9) (1.5)
Deferred gain on sale of a joint

venture company
Balance as at 1 April 26.0 29.1 - -
during the year (3.1) (3.1) - -
Balance as at 31 March 22.9 26.0 - -
Financial guarantee contracts

Balance as at 1 April - - 12.3 5.3
Amount deferred during the year - - 17.8 12.6
during the year - - (20.6) (5.6)
Balance as at 31 March - - 9.5 12.3
32.5 37.3 13.9 17.6
Classified as -
Current (see Note 28) 3.1 3.1 3.2 4.8
Non-current 29.4 34.2 10.7 12.8
32.5 37.3 13.9 17.6
Gain on sale and finance leaseback of certain telecommunications equipment is recognised as income over the lease period
of 11 to 16 years.
Deferred gain on sale of a joint venture company is recognised as income on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful
life of the joint venture company’s cable system of approximately 10 years.

33 . OT HE R NO N - CU R R E N T LI A B I LI TI E S
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Performance share liability 8.7 4.4 6.5 2.8

Other deferred income 13.9 20.2 - -
Other payables, including purchase
consideration payable (see Note 28) 333.1 128.3 149.3 6.4
355.7 152.9 155.8 9.2
34 . SHAR E CA P I TA L
2010 2009
Number of Share Number of Share
shares capital shares capital
Group and Company Mil S$ Mil Mil S$ Mil
Balance as at 1 April 15,926.8 2,605.6 15,920.8 2,593.7

Issue of shares under share options 5.4 10.7 6.0 11.9
Balance as at 31 March 15,932.2 2,616.3 15,926.8 2,605.6
All issued shares are fully paid.
During the year, the Company issued 5,391,400 (2009: 6,050,600) shares upon the exercise of 5,391,400 (2009: 6,050,600)
share options under the 1999 Scheme at exercise prices between S$1.41 and S$2.85 (2009: S$1.41 and S$2.85) per share.
The newly issued shares rank pari passu in all respects with the previously issued shares.
Capital Management
The Group is committed to an optimal capital structure while maintaining financial flexibility and investment grade credit
ratings. In order to achieve an optimal capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividend payment, return capital
to shareholders, issue new shares, buy back issued shares, obtain new borrowings or reduce its borrowings.
The Group monitors capital based on gross and net gearing ratios, and the dividend payout ratio target ranges from 45% to
60% of its underlying net profit, defined as net profit before exceptional items and exchange differences on capital reductions
of certain overseas subsidiaries, as well as significant exceptional items of the associated and joint venture companies.
From time to time, the Group purchases its own shares from the market. The shares purchased are primarily for delivery to
employees upon vesting of performance shares awarded under the Group’s performance share plans. The Group can also
cancel the shares which are re-purchased from the market.
There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the financial year.
The Company and its subsidiaries are not subject to any externally imposed capital requirement.

35. D IV ID E ND S
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Final dividend of 6.9 cents (2009: 6.9 cents)

(one-tier tax exempt) per share, paid 1,097.0 1,098.1 1,097.4 1,098.8
Interim dividend of 6.2 cents (2009: 5.6 cents)

(one-tier tax exempt) per share, paid 987.0 891.3 987.5 892.1
2,084.0 1,989.4 2,084.9 1,990.9
During the year, a final one-tier exempt ordinary dividend of 6.9 cents per share was paid in respect of the financial year
ended 31 March 2009, and an interim one-tier exempt ordinary dividend of 6.2 cents per share was paid in respect of the
financial year ended 31 March 2010.
The amount paid by the Group differed from that paid by the Company due to dividends on performance shares held by the
Trust that were eliminated on consolidation of the Trust.
The Directors have proposed a final one-tier exempt ordinary dividend of 8.0 cents per share totalling approximately S$1.27
billion in respect of the financial year ended 31 March 2010 for approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
These financial statements do not reflect the final dividend payable of approximately S$1.27 billion, which will be accounted
for in the shareholders’ equity as an appropriation of ‘Retained Earnings’ in the next financial year ending 31 March 2011.
36. FAIR VALU E S O F F I N A N CI A L A SS E TS A ND LIABILITIE S
The fair values of FVTPL investments, AFS investments and borrowings are set out in Note 17, Note 25, Note 30 and Note
31 respectively.
The carrying values of the other financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair values.
37. FIN AN C IAL RI S K M A N AG E M E N T O BJ E CTIV E S AND P O LIC IE S
37. 1 Fi n a n c i a l R i s k Fac to rs
The Group’s activities are exposed to a variety of financial risks: foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity
risk and market risk. The Group’s overall risk management seeks to minimise the potential adverse effects of these risks on
the financial performance of the Group.
The Group uses financial instruments such as currency forwards, cross currency and interest rate swaps, and foreign currency
borrowings to hedge certain financial risk exposures. No financial derivatives are held or sold for speculative purposes.
The Directors assume responsibility for the overall financial risk management of the Group. The Finance, Investment and
Risk Committee (“FIRC”) assists the Directors in reviewing and establishing policies relating to financial risk management in
accordance with the policies and directives of the Directors.

37 . 2 Fo rei gn E xc hang e R i s k
The foreign exchange risk of the Group arises from subsidiaries, associated and joint venture companies operating in foreign
countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Pakistan and Thailand. Translation risks of overseas
net investments are not hedged unless approved by the FIRC. As approved by the FIRC, EUR 500 million borrowing has been
swapped into AUD 825.3 million borrowing to hedge against the translation risk of the Group’s investment in Australia. As at
31 March 2010, if the Australian Dollar appreciates or depreciates against the Singapore Dollar by 3 percentage points, the
impact to equity from the translation of the AUD 825.3 million borrowing will be S$31.8 million (2009: S$26.0 million).
The Group also has borrowings denominated in foreign currencies that have primarily been hedged into the functional
currency of the respective borrowing entities using cross currency swaps in order to reduce the foreign currency exposure
on these borrowings. As the hedges are perfect, any change in the fair value of the cross currency swaps has minimal impact
on profit and equity.
The Group Treasury Policy, as approved by the FIRC, is to substantially hedge all known transactional currency exposures.
The Group generates revenue, receives foreign dividends and incurs costs in currencies which are other than the functional
currencies of the operating units, thus giving rise to foreign exchange risk. The currency exposures are primarily relating
to Australian Dollar, Euro, Hong Kong Dollar, Indian Rupee, Indonesian Rupiah, Philippine Peso, Pound Sterling, Thai Baht,
United States Dollar and Japanese Yen.
Foreign currency purchases and forward currency contracts are used to reduce the Group’s transactional exposure to foreign
currency exchange rate fluctuations. The foreign exchange difference on trade balances is disclosed under Note 6 and the
exchange difference on non-trade balances is disclosed under Note 10.
37 . 3 In terest R ate R i s k
The Group has cash balances placed with reputable banks and financial institutions which generate interest income for the
Group. The Group manages its interest rate risks on its interest income by placing the cash balances on varying maturities
and interest rate terms.
The Group’s borrowings include bank borrowings and bonds. The borrowings expose the Group to interest rate risk. The
Group seeks to minimise its exposure to these risks by entering into interest rate swaps over the duration of its borrowings.
Interest rate swaps entail the Group agreeing to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable
rate interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount. As at 31 March 2010, after taking
into account the effect of interest rate swaps, approximately 67% (2009: 59%) of the Group’s borrowings were at fixed rates
of interest.
As at 31 March 2010, assuming that the market interest rate is 50 basis points higher or lower than the market interest rate
and with no change to the other variables, the annualised interest expense on borrowings would be higher or lower by S$13.4
million (2009: S$14.2 million).

37. 4 C red i t R i s k
Financial assets that potentially subject the Group to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables, cash
and cash equivalents, marketable securities and financial instruments used in hedging activities.
The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk from trade receivables due to its diverse customer base. Credit risk
is managed through the application of credit assessment and approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. Where
appropriate, the Group obtains deposits or bank guarantees from customers or enters into credit insurance arrangements.
See Note 16 for additional information.
The Group places its cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities with a number of major and high credit
rating commercial banks and other financial institutions. Derivative counter-parties are limited to high credit rating
commercial banks and other financial institutions. The Group has policies that limit the financial exposure to any one
financial institution.
37. 5 L i q u i d i ty R i s k
To manage liquidity risk, the Group monitors and maintains a level of cash and cash equivalents deemed adequate by the
management to finance the Group’s operations and mitigate the effects of fluctuations in cash flows. Due to the dynamic
nature of the underlying business, the Group aims at maintaining flexibility in funding by keeping both committed and
uncommitted credit lines available. See Note 30.6 for additional information.
37. 6 Ma r ket R i s k
The Group has investments in quoted equity shares. The market value of these investments will fluctuate with
market conditions.

38 . SE G ME NT I N FO R M ATI O N
Segment information is presented based on the information reviewed by the chief operating decision maker for performance
measurement and resource allocation.
The Group’s reportable segments are as follows -
Singapore – represent the services and products provided by SingTel and its subsidiaries (excluding Optus).
Australia – represent the services and products provided by Optus, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group domiciled
in Australia.
Associates & Joint Ventures (“Assoc & JV”) – represent the Group’s investments in associated and joint venture companies
which mainly comprise Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (“AIS”) in Thailand, Bharti in India, Globe Telecom,
Inc. (“Globe”) in the Philippines, and PT Telekomunikasi Selular (“Telkomsel”) in Indonesia.
The main services and products provided by both Singapore and Australia are mobile communications, data and Internet,
national telephone, information technology and engineering, sale of equipment, international telephone and pay television.
The accounting policies used to derive the reportable operating segment results are consistent with those described in the
“Significant Accounting Policies” note to the financial statements.
Segment results represent operating revenue less expenses. Corporate costs represent the allocated costs of the Group
function not allocated to the reportable operating segments.
Segment assets represent assets directly managed by each segment, and primarily include receivables, property, plant
and equipment and inventories. Corporate held-assets managed at corporate level include cash and bank balances, fixed
deposits and AFS investments.
Segment capital expenditure comprise additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
The comparative figures for the previous financial year ended 31 March 2009 were restated to be consistent with the current
year’s presentation.
The Group’s revenue from its major products and services are disclosed in Note 4.

The Group has a large and diversified customer base which consists of individuals and corporations. There was no
single customer that contributed 10% or more of the Group’s revenue for the financial years ended 31 March 2010 and
31 March 2009.

38. SE G ME NT IN FO R M ATI O N (cont’d)

Segment Group
Group Singapore Australia Assoc & JV Elim Total Corp Total
2010 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Operating revenue 5,995.0 10,875.9 - - 16,870.9 - 16,870.9
Segment results 1,734.2 1,212.2 - - 2,946.4 (72.5) 2,873.9

Other income 40.5 51.1 - - 91.6 3.1 94.7
Profit/ (Loss) before
exceptional items 1,774.7 1,263.3 - - 3,038.0 (69.4) 2,968.6
Exceptional items (5.0) - (260.0) - (265.0) 269.7 4.7
Profit/ (Loss) on operating activities 1,769.7 1,263.3 (260.0) - 2,773.0 200.3 2,973.3
Share of results of associated

and joint venture companies
- Bharti - - 834.8 - 834.8 - 834.8
- Telkomsel - - 681.5 - 681.5 - 681.5
- Globe - - 164.5 - 164.5 - 164.5
- AIS - - 148.1 - 148.1 - 148.1
- Others - - 33.2 - 33.2 - 33.2
- - 1,862.1 - 1,862.1 - 1,862.1
Profit before interest,
investment income (net) and tax 1,769.7 1,263.3 1,602.1 - 4,635.1 200.3 4,835.4
Interest and investment

income (net) - 22.3 - - 22.3 (30.7) (8.4)
Finance costs - (109.1) - - (109.1) (216.8) (325.9)
Profit/ (Loss) before tax 1,769.7 1,176.5 1,602.1 - 4,548.3 (47.2) 4,501.1
Segment assets
Investment in associated and
joint venture companies
- Bharti - - 4,951.5 - 4,951.5 - 4,951.5
- Telkomsel - - 3,231.9 - 3,231.9 - 3,231.9
- Globe - - 1,049.0 - 1,049.0 - 1,049.0
- AIS - - 656.8 - 656.8 - 656.8
- Others - - 522.3 - 522.3 - 522.3
- - 10,411.5 - 10,411.5 - 10,411.5
Goodwill on acquisition
of subsidiaries 82.2 9,572.4 - - 9,654.6 - 9,654.6
Other assets 4,706.4 13,938.9 - (2,938.3) 15,707.0 2,178.4 17,885.4
4,788.6 23,511.3 10,411.5 (2,938.3) 35,773.1 2,178.4 37,951.5
Capital expenditure 722.0 1,572.7 - - 2,294.7 - 2,294.7
Depreciation and amortisation (518.2) (1,359.8) - - (1,878.0) - (1,878.0)
Impairment of property, plant

and equipment (8.9) - - - (8.9) - (8.9)
Impairment of AFS investments - - - - - (60.9) (60.9)
Impairment of associated company - - (260.0) - (260.0) - (260.0)


38 . SE G ME NT I N FO R M ATI O N (cont’d)
Segment Group
Group Singapore Australia Assoc & JV Elim Total Corp Total
2009 S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil S$ Mil
Operating revenue 5,547.4 9,387.0 - - 14,934.4 - 14,934.4
Segment results 1,657.8 1,014.2 - - 2,672.0 (65.6) 2,606.4

Other income 27.9 50.3 - - 78.2 13.9 92.1
Profit/ (Loss) before
exceptional items 1,685.7 1,064.5 - - 2,750.2 (51.7) 2,698.5
Exceptional items 7.3 - (330.0) - (322.7) 87.0 (235.7)
Profit/ (Loss) on operating activities 1,693.0 1,064.5 (330.0) - 2,427.5 35.3 2,462.8
Share of results of associated

and joint venture companies
- Bharti - - 1,032.5 - 1,032.5 - 1,032.5
- Telkomsel - - 516.9 - 516.9 - 516.9
- Globe - - 171.9 - 171.9 - 171.9
- AIS - - 134.8 - 134.8 - 134.8
- Others - - (60.0) - (60.0) - (60.0)
- - 1,796.1 - 1,796.1 - 1,796.1
Profit before interest,
investment income (net) and tax 1,693.0 1,064.5 1,466.1 - 4,223.6 35.3 4,258.9
Interest and investment

income (net) - 12.4 - - 12.4 36.1 48.5
Finance costs - (150.9) - - (150.9) (209.8) (360.7)
Profit/ (Loss) before tax 1,693.0 926.0 1,466.1 - 4,085.1 (138.4) 3,946.7
Segment assets
Investment in associated and
joint venture companies
- Bharti - - 3,279.4 - 3,279.4 - 3,279.4
- Telkomsel - - 2,773.2 - 2,773.2 - 2,773.2
- Globe - - 1,129.0 - 1,129.0 - 1,129.0
- AIS - - 580.4 - 580.4 - 580.4
- Others - - 897.2 - 897.2 - 897.2
- - 8,659.2 - 8,659.2 - 8,659.2
Goodwill on acquisition
of subsidiaries 82.2 9,537.8 - - 9,620.0 - 9,620.0
Other assets 4,218.9 10,482.8 - (1,665.8) 13,035.9 1,939.6 14,975.5
4,301.1 20,020.6 8,659.2 (1,665.8) 31,315.1 1,939.6 33,254.7
Capital expenditure 640.9 1,248.5 - - 1,889.4 - 1,889.4
Depreciation and amortisation (476.1) (1,256.6) - - (1,732.7) - (1,732.7)
Impairment of property, plant

and equipment (3.5) - - - (3.5) - (3.5)
Impairment of associated
and joint venture companies - - (330.0) - (330.0) - (330.0)

39. O PE R AT ING LE A S E CO M M I TM E N TS
The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases contracted for at the end of the
reporting period but not recognised as liabilities, were as follows -
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Not later than one year 453.8 424.0 158.6 89.8

Later than one but not later than five years 1,394.6 1,211.0 215.6 152.7
Later than five years 1,385.5 1,134.2 515.8 336.6
3,233.9 2,769.2 890.0 579.1
Sale and operating leaseback contracts were entered into for certain property, plant and equipment for a period of 20 years
commencing from 2 March 2005 and 18 January 2010. The above commitments included the minimum amounts payable of
S$37.8 million (2009: S$24.4 million) per annum under those contracts. The operating lease payments under these contracts
are subject to review every year with a general increase not exceeding the higher of 2 per cent or Consumer Price Index
percentage of the preceding year.
40. C O MM IT ME N TS
40.1 The commitments for capital and operating expenditures, and investments which had not been recognised in the
financial statements, excluding the commitments shown under Note 40.2, were as follows -
Group Company
2010 2009 2010 2009
Authorised and contracted for 928.7 763.0 105.3 105.5
The above included equity funding commitments for an associated company of US$66 million (S$92 million) (2009:
US$75 million) and commitments to purchase capacity in the cable network of a joint venture company of A$57 million
(S$73 million) (2009: Nil).
40.2 As at 31 March 2010, the Group’s commitments for the purchase of broadcasting program rights were S$602.6
million (2009: S$211.9 million). The commitments included only the minimum guaranteed amounts payable under
the respective contracts and do not include amounts that may be payable based on revenue share arrangement which
cannot be reliably determined as at the end of the reporting period. A third-party had agreed to reimburse the Group for
A$2.2 million (S$2.8 million) (2009: A$3.2 million) of certain relevant commitments.

41 . C ONT IN G E N T LI A B I LI TI E S
(a) Guarantees
(i) The Group and Company provided bankers’ and other guarantees, and insurance bonds of S$687.6 million and
S$435.5 million (31 March 2009: S$226.9 million and S$19.2 million) respectively.
(ii) The Company provided guarantees for loans totalling S$1.28 billion (2009: S$1.54 billion) drawn down under various
loan facilities entered into by SGT with maturity between August 2010 and November 2013. SGT made early repayment
of loans totalling S$930 million in April 2010.
(iii) The Company provided a guarantee for US$94 million (S$132 million) on a proportionate share basis in respect of a
loan obtained by an associated company.
(b) Appeal against the decision by Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha Republik Indonesia (“KPPU”) (Republic of
Indonesia Commission for Supervision of Business Competition) (the “Commission”) and institution of class
action suits
SingTel announced on 29 June 2007 that SingTel and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Singapore Telecom Mobile Pte Ltd (“SingTel
Mobile”), had been called by the Commission to attend before it for an examination concerning the allegation of a violation by
Temasek Business Group of Article 27(a) 1 of Law No.5 of 1999 (the “Law”) relating to business competition matters.
On 20 November 2007, SingTel announced that the Commission had issued its decision (the “Decision”). The Decision states
that SingTel and SingTel Mobile together with other parties to the proceedings (the “Parties”) are in violation of Article 27(a)
of the Law and that Telkomsel is in violation of Article 17(1) 2 of the Law.

The Decision orders, amongst other things, that (i) the Parties divest either Telkomsel or PT Indosat Tbk (“Indosat”) within
two years, (ii) Telkomsel reduces tariffs by at least 15 per cent and (iii) each of the Parties and Telkomsel pay 25 billion rupiah
in fines.
SingTel and SingTel Mobile filed an appeal to the District Court of Central Jakarta on 19 December 2007. The District Court
announced its ruling on 9 May 2008 dismissing SingTel’s and SingTel Mobile’s appeal, but (i) setting aside the order that
Telkomsel reduce tariffs by at least 15 per cent; and (ii) reducing the fine for each of the Parties and Telkomsel to 15 billion
rupiah (approximately S$2 million). SingTel and SingTel Mobile appealed to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia
on 22 May 2008.
By a written decision dated 9 September 2008, of which official notification was given to SingTel and SingTel Mobile on 25
November 2008, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal.
1 Article 27(a) relates to the ownership of majority shares in several similar companies conducting business activities in the same field in
the same market.
2 Article 17(1) relates to the control of the production and or marketing of goods and or services which may result in monopolistic practices
and or unfair business competition.

41. C ONT IN G E N T LI A B I LI TI E S (cont’d)
(b) Appeal against the decision by Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha Republik Indonesia (“KPPU”) (Republic of
Indonesia Commission for Supervision of Business Competition) (the “Commission”) and institution of class action
suits (cont’d)
On 20 May 2009, SingTel and SingTel Mobile filed an application to the Indonesian Supreme Court for civil review of the
Supreme Court decision. On 9 June 2009, KPPU applied to the Central Jakarta District Court to enforce the Supreme Court
Decision. Both applications are understood to be pending.
SingTel and SingTel Mobile will continue to take all necessary steps to protect their interests.
In December 2007, a class action suit has been filed in Indonesia, in the Tangerang District Court against SingTel, SingTel
Mobile, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk, Indosat, the State Ministry of State Owned Enterprises of the Government of
Indonesia and other parties largely similar to the Parties.
The Plaintiffs to the suit are consumers of cellular mobile services and have made their claims pursuant to the Consumer
Protection Law and the Telecommunication Law.

The Plaintiffs seek interim relief which includes, amongst other things, an order for an attachment of shares in Telkomsel
and Indosat and the assets of Telkomsel and Indosat. The Plaintiffs also seek substantial damages, amongst other things,
as final relief.
The Tangerang class action remains at a preliminary phase. SingTel and SingTel Mobile have been advised by its legal advisers
that the Plaintiffs’ claims are without merit and will take all necessary steps to protect their interests.
(c)     Disputes concerning content supply
Optus is in dispute with The Movie Network Channels Pty Limited (“Movie Network”), a content supplier, regarding licence
fees under a content supply agreement. Judgement has been received in Optus’ favour. Movie Network has appealed the
judgement. Optus is vigorously defending the appeal.
(d) Other commercial disputes
Optus (and certain subsidiaries) is in dispute with third parties regarding certain transactions and/ or representations arising
out of the ordinary course of business. Some of these disputes involve legal proceedings relating to the contractual obligations
of the parties and/ or representations made, including the amounts payable by Optus’ companies under the contracts and
claims against Optus’ companies for compensation for alleged breach of contract and/ or representations.  Optus is vigorously
defending all these claims. 

42 . SIG NIFICA N T DI S P U TE S AT J O I N T V E NTURE C O M PANIE S
(a) In January 2008, TOT Public Company Limited and CAT Telecom Public Company Limited demanded additional payments
of revenue share from AIS and its subsidiary, Digital Phone Company Limited (“DPC”) respectively. The Group holds an
equity interest of 21.3% in AIS Group.
AIS and DPC have stated that in their opinion, the amounts demanded are the same as the excise taxes that they have
submitted to the Excise Department in prior years, according to the resolution of the Thai Cabinet dated 11 February
2003, and believe that the rulings of the Arbitration Panel shall have no impact to their financial statements. Both cases
are in the arbitration process and it could take several years before an arbitral award is rendered.
(b) Bharti, a 32.0%-owned joint venture of the Group, has received demands amounting to Rs 2,289 million (SingTel’s equity
share: S$23 million) for the imports of special software on the ground that this would form part of the hardware along
with which the same has been imported. Bharti’s view is that such imports should not be subject to any custom duty as
it would be an operating software exempt from any custom duty. Bharti’s management is of the view that the probability
of the claims being successful is remote.
43 . SU B SE QU E N T E V E N T
On 8 April 2010, SGT completed a S$600 million Note issue maturing in 2020 with a semi-annual coupon of 3.4875% per
annum. The Note issue is guaranteed by the Company and listed on the Singapore Exchange on 9 April 2010.
44 . C OM PAR ATI V E F I G U R E S
The foreign exchange gain, net of hedging, from capital reduction of subsidiary in the previous financial year had
been reclassified from ‘Interest and investment income (net)’ to ‘Exceptional items’ to be consistent with the current
year’s presentation.
Group
2009
S$ Mil
Exceptional items
- as previously reported (319.6)
- effects of change 83.9
- restated (235.7)
Interest and investment income (net)

- as previously reported 132.4
- effects of change (83.9)
- restated 48.5

45. E FFE CT S O F F R S A N D I N T F R S I SS U E D BUT NOT YE T E FFE CTIV E
Certain new or revised FRS and INT FRS are mandatory for adoption by the Group for financial period beginning on
1 April 2010.
In particular, FRS 103 (revised) – Business Combinations, introduces changes to the accounting for business combinations,
and FRS 27 (revised) – Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, requires changes in the ownership interest of a
subsidiary, while maintaining control, to be accounted for as an equity transaction. These changes will be applied prospectively
for transactions after the date of adoption of the standards.
The other new or revised FRS and INT FRS are not expected to have a significant impact on the financial statements of the
Group or the Company in the period of initial application.
46. C OM PANIE S I N TH E G R O U P
The Company’s immediate and ultimate holding company is Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, a company incorporated in
Singapore. The following were the significant subsidiaries, associated and joint venture companies as at 31 March 2010 and
31 March 2009.
46. 1 Si gn i fi ca n t s ub s i d i ar i e s i nco r p o rate d in Sin ga pore
Percentage of effective
Name of subsidiary Principal activities equity interest held by the Group
2010 2009
% %
1. C2C Asiapac Pte Ltd Provision of administrative, technical and 100 100
advisory services
2. CVSI Pte Ltd Provision of service support of computer 100 100

hardware & software and other information
technology related services
3. NCS Communications Provision of facilities management and 100 100

Engineering Pte. Ltd. consultancy services, and distributor of
specialised telecommunications and data
communication products
4. NCS Pte. Ltd. Provision of information technology and 100 100

consultancy services
5. NCSI Solutions Pte. Ltd. Provision of information technology services 100 100
6. SCS Computer Systems Pte. Ltd. Provision of information technology and 100 100
consultancy services
7. NCSI Holdings Pte. Ltd. Investment holding 100 100


46 . 1 Si gn i fi ca nt s ub s i d i ar i e s i nco r p o rated in Sin ga pore (cont’d)
2010 2009
% %
8. Computer Systems Holdings Pte Ltd Investment holding 100 100
9. Singapore Telecom Mobile Pte Ltd Operation and provision of cellular mobile 100 100
telecommunications systems and services,
resale of fixed line and broadband services
and investment holding
10. Singapore Telecom Paging Pte Ltd Investment holding 100 100
11. SingNet Pte Ltd Provision of internet access services 100 100
12. Singapore Telecom International Holding of strategic investments and provision 100 100
Pte Ltd of technical and management consultancy
services
13. SingTel Group Treasury Pte. Ltd. Provision of finance and treasury services to 100 100
SingTel and its subsidiaries
14. SingTel Investments Private Limited Portfolio investment holding company 100 100
15. SingTel Ventures (Singapore) Venture capital investments in start- 100 100
Private Limited up technology and telecommunications
companies
16. SingTelSat Pte Ltd Provision of satellite capacity for 100 100
telecommunications and video broadcasting
services
17. SingTel Asia Pacific Investments Investment holding and provision of 100 100
Pte. Ltd. consultancy services
18. ST-2 Satellite Ventures Private Provision of satellite capacity for 61.9 61.9
Limited telecommunications and video broadcasting
services
19. Subsea Network Services Pte Ltd Ownership and chartering of barges and 100 100
provision of storage facilities for submarine
cables and related equipment
20. Sembawang Cable Depot Pte Ltd Provision of storage facilities for submarine 60 60
cables and related equipment

46. 1 Si gn i fi ca n t s ub s i d i ar i e s i nco r p o rate d in Sin ga pore (cont’d)
2010 2009
% %
21. SingTel Digital Media Pte Ltd Development and management of on-line 100 100
internet portal
22. Telecom Equipment Pte Ltd Engaged in the sale and maintenance of 100 100
telecommunications equipment
46.2 Si gn i fi ca n t s ub s i d i ar i e s i nco r p o rate d in Au stra lia

2010 2009
% %
1. Alphawest Services Pty Ltd (1) Provision of information technology services 100 100
2. Cable & Wireless Optus Satellites C1 Satellite contracting party 100 100
Pty Limited (1)
3. Inform Systems Australia Pty Ltd (1) Provision of information technology services 100 100
4. NCSI (Australia) Pty Limited Provision of information technology services 100 100
5. Optus Administration Pty Limited (1) Provision of management services to the 100 100
Optus Group
6. Optus Backbone Investments Pty Investment in telecommunications network 100 -

Limited infrastructure in Australia
7. Optus Billing Services Pty Limited (*) Provision of billing services to the Optus 100 100
Group
8. Optus Broadband Pty Limited (1) Provision of high speed residential internet 100 100
service
9. Optus Data Centres Pty Limited (1) Provision of data communication services 100 100
10. Optus Finance Pty Limited (1) Provision of financial services to the Optus 100 100
Group
11. Optus Insurance Services Pty Provision of handset insurance and related 100 100
Limited services
12. Optus Internet Pty Limited (1) Provision of internet services to retail customers 100 100

46 . 2 Si gn i fi ca nt s ub s i d i ar i e s i nco r p o rated in Au stra lia (cont’d)
2010 2009
% %
13. Optus Mobile Pty Limited (1) Provision of mobile phone services 100 100
14. Optus Narrowband Pty Limited (*) Provision of narrow band portal content 100 100
services
15. Optus Networks Investments Bidding company for the National 100 100
Pty Ltd (*) (1) Broadband Network in Australia
16. Optus Networks Pty Limited (1) Provision of telecommunications services 100 100
17. Optus Rental & Leasing Pty Provision of equipment rental services to 100 100
Limited (*) customers
18. Optus Stockco Pty Limited (*) Purchases of Optus Group network 100 100
inventory
19. Optus Superannuation Pty Limited (*) A trustee for Optus Group’s superannuation 100 100
scheme
20. Optus Systems Pty Limited (1) Provision of information technology services 100 100
to the Optus Group
21. Optus Vision Interactive Pty Provision of interactive television service 100 100
Limited (*)
22. Optus Vision Media Pty Limited (*) (2) Provision of broadcasting related services 20 20
23. Optus Vision Pty Limited (1) Provision of telecommunications services 100 100
24. Perpetual Systems Pty Ltd (1) Provision of IT disaster recovery services 100 100
25. Prepaid Services Pty Limited (1) Distribution of prepaid mobile products 100 100
26. Reef Networks Pty Ltd (1) Operation and maintenance of fibre optic 100 100
network between Brisbane and Cairns
27. Singapore Telecom Australia Investment holding company 100 100

Investments Pty Limited
28. Simplus Mobile Pty Limited (1) Provision of mobile phone services 100 100
29. SingTel Optus Pty Limited Investment holding company 100 100

46. 2 Si gn i fi ca n t s ub s i d i ar i e s i nco r p o rate d in Au stra lia (cont’d)
2010 2009
% %
30. Source Integrated Networks Pty Provision of data communications and 100 100
Limited (1) network services
31. Uecomm Operations Pty Limited (1) Provision of data communication services 100 100
32. Virgin Mobile (Australia) Pty Limited (1) Provision of mobile phone services 100 100
33. XYZed LMDS Pty Limited (*) Holder of telecommunications licence 100 100
34. XYZed Pty Limited (1) Provision of telecommunications services 100 100
All companies are audited by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Australia, except for those companies denoted (*) where no statutory
audit is required.
Notes:
(1) These entities are relieved from the Australian Corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit and lodgement of
financial reports pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418 (as amended) dated 13 August 1998.
(2) Optus Vision Media Pty Limited is deemed to be a subsidiary by virtue of control.
46. 3 Si gn i fi ca n t s ub s i d i ar i e s i nco r p o rate d ou tsid e Sin ga pore a n d Au stra lia
Country of equity interest held by
Name of subsidiary Principal activities incorporation the Group
2010 2009
% %
1. GB21 (Hong Kong) Provision of telecommunications services and Hong Kong 100 100
Limited products
2. Guangzhou Zhong Provision of information technology training People’s 100 100

Sheng Information Republic of
Technology Co., Ltd. (**) (1) China
3. Information Network Provision of data communication and value Malaysia 100 100
Services Sdn Bhd added network services
4. Lanka Communication Provision of data communication services Sri Lanka 82.9 82.9
Services (Pvt) Limited
5. NCSI Information Software development and provision of People’s 100 100

Technology (Suzhou) information technology services Republic of
Co., Ltd. (**) (1) China

46 . 3 Si gn i fi ca nt s ub s i d i ar i e s i nco r p o rated ou tsid e Sin ga pore a n d Au stra lia (cont’d)
2010 2009
% %
6. NCSI (Chengdu) Co., Provision of information technology research People’s 100 100
Ltd (**) (1) and development, and other information Republic of
technology related services China
7. NCSI (HK) Limited Provision of information technology services Hong Kong 100 100
8. NCSI (India) Private Provision of information technology services India 100 100
Limited
9. NCSI (Korea) Co., Provision of information technology South Korea 100 100
Limited consultancy and system integration services
10. NCSI Lanka (Private) Provision of information technology and Sri Lanka 100 100
Limited communication engineering services
11. NCSI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Provision of information technology services Malaysia 100 100
12. NCSI (ME) W.L .L. Provision of information technology and Bahrain 100 100
communication engineering services
13. NCSI (Philippines) Inc. Provision of information technology and Philippines 100 100
communication engineering services
14. NCSI (Shanghai), Co. Provision of system integration, software People’s 100 100
Ltd (**) (1) research and development and other Republic of
information technology-related services China
15. Shanghai Zhong Provision of information technology training People’s 100 100
Sheng Information and software resale Republic of
Technology Co., Ltd. (1) China
16. NCSI Holdings Investment holding Malaysia 100 100

(Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
17. SingTel Global Private Provision of infotainment products and Mauritius 100 100
Limited services, and investment holding
18. SingTel Global India Provision of telecommunications services and India 74 74

Private Limited all related activities

46. 3 Si gn i fi ca n t s ub s i d i ar i e s i nco r p o rate d ou tsid e Sin ga pore a n d Au stra lia (cont’d)
2010 2009
% %
19. Singapore Telecom Hong Kong Provision of telecommunications Hong Kong 100 100
Limited services and all related activities
20. Singapore Telecom India Engaged in general liaison and India 100 100
Private Limited support services
21. Singapore Telecom Japan Provision of telecommunications Japan 100 100

Co Ltd services and all related activities
22. Singapore Telecom Korea Provision of telecommunications South Korea 100 100
Limited services and all related activities
23. Singapore Telecom USA, Inc. (*) Provision of telecommunications, USA 100 100
engineering and marketing services
24. SingTel Australia Investment Investment holding company British Virgin 100 100
Ltd (*) Islands
25. SingTel (Europe) Limited Provision of telecommunications United Kingdom 100 100
services and all related activities
26. SingTel (Philippines), Inc. Engaged in general liaison and Philippines 100 100
support services
27. SingTel Taiwan Limited Provision of telecommunications Taiwan 100 100

services and all related activities
28. SingTel Ventures (Cayman) Venture capital investments in Cayman Islands 100 100
Pte Ltd (*) start-up technology and
telecommunications companies
29. Sudong Sdn. Bhd. Management, provision and operations Malaysia 100 100
of a call centre for telecommunications
services
All companies are audited by a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu except for the following -
(*) No statutory audit is required.
(**) Audited by another firm.

Note:
(1) Subsidiary’s financial year-end is 31 December.

46 . 4 Ass o c i a te d co m p ani e s h e ld b y t he G rou p

Name of associated company Principal activities incorporation the Group
2010 2009
% %
1. ADSB Telecommunications B.V. Dormant Netherlands 25.6 25.6
2. APT Satellite Holdings Investment holding company Bermuda 20.3 20.3

Limited (1)
3. APT Satellite International Investment holding company British Virgin 28.6 28.6
Company Limited (1) Islands
4 Ayala Systems Technology, Sale, distribution, installation and Philippines - 30.0

Inc (2) maintenance of computer equipment
and related products
5. Infoserve Technology Corp. Dormant Cayman Islands 25.0 25.0
6. OpenNet Pte. Ltd. (3) To design, build and operate the Singapore 29.9 29.9
passive infrastructure for Singapore’s
Next Generation National Broadband
Network
7. Singapore Post Limited (4) Operation and provision of postal Singapore 25.6 25.7
services
8. Telescience Singapore Pte Ltd Sale, distribution and installation of Singapore 50.0 50.0
telecommunications equipment
9. Viewers Choice Pte Ltd Provision of services relating to Singapore 49.2 49.2
motor vehicle rental and retail of
general merchandise
10. Warid Telecom (Private) Provision of cellular Pakistan 30.0 30.0

Limited (5) telecommunications services
Notes:
(1) The company has been equity accounted for in the consolidated financial statements based on results ended, or as at, 31 December
2009, the financial year-end of the company.
(2) The company had been classified as a subsidiary following SCS’ acquisition of an additional 21% equity interest during the financial
year.
(3) Audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore.
(4) Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Singapore.
(5) Audited by A.F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers).

46. 5 Jo i n t ven tu re co m p ani e s he ld b y t he G rou p
Name of joint venture company Principal activities incorporation the Group
2010 2009
% %
1. Abacus Travel Systems Marketing and distributing certain Singapore 30.0 30.0
Pte Ltd travel-related services through
on-line airline computerised
reservations systems
2. Acasia Communications Provision of services relating to Malaysia 14.3 14.3

Sdn Bhd (1) telecommunications, computer, data
and information within and outside
Malaysia
3. ACPL Marine Pte Ltd Owning, operating and managing of Singapore 41.7 41.7
maintenance-cum-laying cableships
4. Advanced Info Service Public Provision of cellular, broadband and Thailand 21.3 21.4
Company Limited (1) (2) international telecommunications
services, and call center and data
transmission
5. ASEAN Cableship Pte Ltd Operation of cableships for laying, Singapore 16.7 16.7
repair and maintenance of submarine
telecommunication cables
6. ASEAN Telecom Holdings Investment holding company Malaysia 14.3 14.3

Sdn Bhd (1)
7. Asiacom Philippines, Inc. (1) Investment holding company Philippines 40.0 40.0
8. Bharti Telecom Limited (3) (4) Investment holding company India 36.2 32.8
9. Bharti Airtel Limited (3) (4) Provision of cellular, long India 32.0 30.4
distance, broadband and telephony
telecommunication services,
enterprise solutions, pay television,
and passive infrastructure services
10. Bridge Mobile Pte Ltd Provision of regional mobile services Singapore 33.6 33.4

46 . 5 Jo i n t ven t ure co m p ani e s he ld b y t he G rou p (cont’d)
2010 2009
% %
11. Globe Telecom, Inc. (5) Provision of cellular, broadband, Philippines 47.3 47.3
international and
fixed line telecommunications
services
12. Grid Communications Provision of public trunk radio Singapore 50.0 50.0
Pte Ltd (1) services
13. Indian Ocean Cableship Leasing, operating and managing of Singapore 50.0 50.0
Pte Ltd maintenance-cum-laying cableship
14. International Cableship Ownership and chartering of Singapore 45.0 45.0

Pte Ltd cableships
15. Main Event Television Pty Provision of cable television Australia 33.3 33.3
Limited programmes
16. OPEL Networks Pty Limited Dormant Australia 50.0 50.0
17. Pacific Bangladesh Telecom Operation and provision of cellular Bangladesh 45.0 45.0
Limited (6) mobile telecommunications systems
and services
18. Pacific Carriage Holdings Operation and provision of Bermuda 40.0 40.0
Limited telecommunications facilities and
services utilising a network of
submarine cable systems
19. PT Telekomunikasi Selular (7) Provision of cellular Indonesia 35.0 35.0

telecommunications services
20. Radiance Communications Sale, distribution, installation and Singapore 50.0 50.0
Pte Ltd (1) maintenance of telecommunications
equipment
21. Southern Cross Cables Operation and provision of Bermuda 40.0 40.0
Holdings Limited (8) telecommunications facilities and
services utilising a network of
submarine cable systems

46. 5 Jo i n t ven tu re co m p ani e s he ld b y t he G rou p (cont’d)
2010 2009
% %
22. TeleTech Park Pte Ltd Engaged in the business of Singapore 40.0 40.0
development, construction, operation
and management of TeleTech Park
23. VA Dynamics Sdn Bhd (1) Distribution of networking cables and Malaysia 49.0 49.0
related products
Notes:
(1) The company has been equity accounted for in the consolidated financial statements based on the results ended, or as at, 31
December 2009, the financial year-end of the company.
(2) Audited by KPMG, Bangkok.
(3) Audited by S.R.Batliboi & Associates, New Delhi (a member firm of Ernst & Young).
(4) During the financial year, the Group increased its shareholding in Bharti Telecom Limited from 32.8% to 36.2%. Correspondingly,
the Group’s effective equity interest in Bharti Airtel Limited increased from 30.4% to 32.0%.
(5) Audited by SGV & Co. (a member firm of Ernst & Young).
(6) Audited by Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co (an independent correspondent firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu).
(7) Audited by Tanudiredja Wibisana & Rekan (a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers).
(8) Audited by KPMG, Bermuda.
Interested Person Transactions
The aggregate value of all interested person transactions during the financial year ended 31 March 2010 (excluding transactions
less than S$100,000) were as follows -
Name of interested person S$ mil
Aetos Security Management Pte Ltd 4.7

Capitaland Limited 0.6
CESMA International Pte Ltd 0.2
Global Crossing Australia Pty Limited 3.4
Grid Communications Pte Ltd 1.4
iShopAero Pte Ltd 2.3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd 1.6
Radiance Communications Pte Ltd 3.7
SembCorp Industries Limited 0.2
Singapore Airlines Ltd 1.4
Singapore Airport Terminal Services Ltd 0.1
Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited 1.6
Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd 0.1
SMRT Corporation Ltd 0.5
SMRT Engineering Pte Ltd 0.1
SMRT Taxis Pte Ltd 0.3
SPI Networks Pty Ltd 2.7
SP AusNet 1.0
SP PowerAssets Limited 0.1
SPT Networks Pty Ltd 3.8
StarHub Ltd 56.2
StarHub Cable Vision Ltd 30.1
StarHub Mobile Pte Ltd 6.4
ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) Pte Ltd 0.7
ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte Ltd 3.0
Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd 1.6
Trusted Source Pte Ltd 0.1
127.9
Shareholder Information
As at 31 May 2010
Ordinary shares
Number of ordinary shareholders 320,549

Number of holders of CHESS Units of Foreign Securities relating to ordinary shares in the
Company (“CUFS”) 23,059
Voting rights:
On a show of hands - every member present in person and each proxy shall have one vote
On a poll - every member present in person or by proxy shall have one vote for every share he holds or represents
(The Company cannot exercise any voting rights in respect of shares held by it as treasury shares)
SingTel shares are listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited and ASX Limited (“ASX”) (in the form of CUFS).
Substantial shareholders
Direct Deemed
Interest Interest
Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited 8,671,325,982 34,997,186*
* Deemed through interests of associated companies and/or subsidiaries.
Major shareholders list - Top 20

No. of % of issued
No. Name shares held share capital#
1. Temasek Holdings (Pte) Ltd 8,671,325,982 54.43
2. Citibank Nominees Singapore Pte Ltd 1,408,043,523 8.84
3. Dbsn Services Pte Ltd 1,358,684,147 8.53
4. Dbs Nominees Pte Ltd 1,222,627,031+ 7.67
5. Central Provident Fund Board 957,298,143 6.01
6. Chess Depositary Nominees Pty Limited* 480,889,291 3.02
7. Hsbc (Singapore) Nominees Pte Ltd 467,524,908 2.93
8. United Overseas Bank Nominees Pte Ltd 295,932,624 1.86
9. Bnp Paribas Securities Services Singapore 188,602,944 1.18
10. Raffles Nominees (Pte) Ltd 91,131,740 0.57
11. Db Nominees (S) Pte Ltd 83,420,034 0.52
12. Ocbc Nominees Singapore Private Limited 19,528,056 0.12
13. Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte Ltd 19,481,184 0.12
14. Tm Asia Life Singapore Ltd-Par Fund 15,300,000 0.10
15. Royal Bank of Canada (Asia) Ltd 11,559,950 0.07
16. Uob Kay Hian Pte Ltd 8,920,792 0.06
17. Societe Generale Singapore Branch 8,822,638 0.06
18. Ocbc Securities Private Ltd 7,048,137 0.04
19. Phillip Securities Pte Ltd 6,022,616 0.04
20. Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) 5,885,721 0.04
15,328,049,461 96.21
* The shares held by CHESS Depositary Nominees Pty Ltd are held on behalf of the persons entered in the register of CUFS holders.
# The percentage of issued ordinary shares is calculated based on the number of issued ordinary shares of the Company as at 31 May 2010, excluding
1,805,919 ordinary shares held as treasury shares as at that date.
+ Excludes 1,805,919 ordinary shares held by DBS Nominees Pte Ltd as treasury shares for the account of the Company.
Shareholder Information
As at 31 May 2010
Major CUFS holders list* - Top 20

No. of % of issued
No. Name CUFS held share capital#
1. National Nominees Limited 149,206,210 0.94
2. J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 101,461,182 0.64
3. Hsbc Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 49,701,366 0.31
4. Cogent Nominees Pty Limited 20,628,457 0.13
5. Anz Nominees Limited (Cash Income A/C) 13,246,658 0.08
6. Rbc Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 13,127,015 0.08
7. Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 9,163,846 0.06
8. Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (Cfsil Cwlth Aust Shs 1 A/C) 7,520,000 0.05
9. Amp Life Limited 6,522,445 0.04
10. Ubs Nominees Pty Ltd 3,463,397 0.02
11. Australian Reward Investment Alliance 3,310,892 0.02
12. The Australian National University 3,000,000 0.02
13. M F Custodians Ltd 2,742,588 0.02
14. Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (Cfsil Cwlth Aust Shs 8 A/C) 2,313,000 0.01
15. Mr Paul O'Sullivan 2,094,342 0.01
16. Cogent Nominees Pty Limited (Smp Accounts) 1,981,205 0.01
17. Rbc Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited (Bkcust A/C) 1,896,988 0.01
18. Mr Paul O'sullivan 1,708,664 0.01
19. Hsbc Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited (A/C 3) 1,441,507 0.01
20. Fortis Clearing Nominees P/L (Settlement A/C) 1,174,148 0.01
395,703,910 2.48
* CUFS are CHESS Units of Foreign Securities relating to ordinary shares in the Company. The shares are held by CHESS Depositary Nominees Pty
Ltd on behalf of the persons entered in the CUFS register.
# The percentage of issued ordinary shares is calculated based on the number of issued ordinary shares of the Company as at 31 May 2010, excluding
Analysis of shareholders and CUFS holders

No. of % of No. of % of issued
Range of holdings holders holders shares/CUFS share capital
1 - 999 272,194 79.22 62,826,827 0.40
1,000 - 5,000 50,028 14.56 119,861,658 0.75
5,001 - 10,000 11,121 3.24 85,424,577 0.54
10,001 - 100,000 9,673 2.81 242,840,368 1.52
100,001 - 1,000,000 526 0.15 121,740,499 0.76
1,000,001 and above 66 0.02 15,301,440,602 96.03
343,608 100.00 15,934,134,531 100.00
Number of holders holding less than a marketable parcel 244,962
Notes:
(1) This table is compiled on the basis that each holding of CUFS is a separate holding and, accordingly, the holding of shares by CHESS Depositary
Nominees Pty Ltd is ignored.
(2) Based on information available to the Company as at 31 May 2010, approximately 45.32% of the issued ordinary shares of the Company is held by the
public and, therefore, Rule 723 of the Listing Manual issued by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited is complied with. The percentage
of issued ordinary shares held by the public is calculated based on the number of issued ordinary shares of the Company as at 31 May 2010, excluding
(3) A marketable parcel is defined in the ASX Listing Rules as a parcel of securities of not less than $500 in Australian dollars, based on the closing
price of the securities on the ASX.
(4) As at 31 May 2010, the number of ordinary shares held in treasury is 1,805,919, and the percentage of such holding against the total number of
issued ordinary shares (excluding ordinary shares held as treasury shares) is 0.01%.
SHARE PURCHASE MANDATE
At the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on 24 July 2009 (“2009 EGM”), the shareholders approved the
renewal of a mandate to enable the Company to purchase or otherwise acquire not more than 10 per cent of the issued
ordinary share capital of the Company as at the date of the 2009 EGM. As at 31 May 2010, there is no current on-market
buy-back of shares pursuant to the mandate.
Corporate Information
Board of Directors Company Secretary In Australia:

Chumpol NaLamlieng (Chairman) Chan Su Shan
Chua Sock Koong (Group CEO) Computershare Investor Services
Graham John Bradley AM* Assistant Company Secretary Pty Limited
Fang Ai Lian Lim Li Ching 60 Carrington Street, Level 4
Heng Swee Keat Sydney, NSW 2000
Dominic Chiu Fai Ho Registered Offices Australia
Simon Israel Tel: 1800 501 501 (Enquiries within
John Powell Morschel In Singapore Australia)
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala Tel: +61 3 9415 4029 (Outside Australia)
Ong Peng Tsin 31 Exeter Road Fax: +61 3 9473 2500
Deepak S Parekh Comcentre Email: web.queries@computershare.com.au
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang Singapore 239732 Website: www.computershare.com.au
Audit Committee Tel: +65 6838 3388 SingTel American Depositary
Fang Ai Lian (Chairman) Fax: +65 6732 8428 Receipts
Graham John Bradley AM* Email: contact@singtel.com Citibank Shareholder Services
Dominic Chiu Fai Ho Website: www.singtel.com 250 Royall Street
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala Canton, MA 02021
In Australia USA
Compensation Committee Tel: 1 877 248 4237 (Toll Free within USA)
Chumpol NaLamlieng (Chairman) Level 4, Building C Tel: +1 781 575 4555 (Outside USA)
Heng Swee Keat 1 Lyonpark Road, Macquarie Park Email: citibank@shareholders-online.com
John Powell Morschel NSW 2113 Australia Website: www.citi.com/dr
Deepak S Parekh Tel: +61 2 8082 7800
Fax: +61 2 8082 7100 Auditors
Corporate Governance & Email: optusbusiness@optus.com.au Deloitte & Touche LLP (appointed on
Nominations Committee Website: www.optus.com.au 28 July 2006)
Kaikhushru Shiavax Nargolwala 6 Shenton Way #32-00
(Chairman) Share Registrars DBS Building Tower Two
Heng Swee Keat Singapore 068809
Dominic Chiu Fai Ho In Singapore: Republic of Singapore
Chumpol NaLamlieng Tel: +65 6224 8288
M & C Services Private Limited Fax: +65 6538 6166
Finance, Investment and Risk 138 Robinson Road
Committee #17-00 The Corporate Office Audit Partner: Chaly Mah Chee Kheong
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang (Chairman) Singapore 068906
Simon Israel Republic of Singapore Investor Relations
Ong Peng Tsin Tel: +65 6228 0544 31 Exeter Road
Fax: +65 6225 1452 #19-00 Comcentre
Optus Advisory Committee Email: annualreports@mncsingapore.com Singapore 239732
John Powell Morschel (Chairman) Website: www.mncsingapore.com Republic of Singapore
Graham John Bradley AM* Tel: +65 6838 2123
Chua Sock Koong Email: investor@singtel.com
Simon Israel
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang

SingTel Contact Points
SINGAPORE Perth Paris

Level 3, 1260 Hay Street 24 Avenue Hoche
SingTel Headquarters West Perth, WA 6005, Australia 75008 Paris, France
31 Exeter Road, Comcentre Tel: +61 8 9288 3000 Tel: +33 1 47 63 8999
Singapore 239732 Fax: +61 8 9288 3030 Fax: +33 1 47 63 4476
Republic of Singapore Email: singtel-france@singtel.com
Tel: +65 6838 3388 BANGLADESH
Fax: +65 6732 8428 HONGKONG
Email: contact@singtel.com Dhaka
Website: www.singtel.com Singapore Telecommunications Limited Tsimshatsui
(Bangladesh Liaison Office) Suites 2002-6, Tower 6,
NCS Pte. Ltd. Bay’s 50 Mohakhali The Gateway, 9 Canton Road,
5 Ang Mo Kio Street 62 15th Floor (South Block) Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
NCS Hub, Singapore 569141 Dhaka – 1212, Bangladesh Tel: +852 2877 1500
Republic of Singapore Tel: +880 2 883 5120 Fax: +852 2802 1500
Tel: +65 6556 8000 Fax: +880 2 988 0037 Email: singtel-hk@singtel.com
Fax: +65 6556 7000 Email: g-singtel-bd@singtel.com
Email: reachus@ncs.com.sg Shatin
CHINA Unit 19-30, 25/F
AUSTRALIA Corporation Park, 11 On Lai Street
Beijing Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong
SingTel Optus Pty Limited Unit 1503, Beijing Silver Tower Tel: +852 2929 5500
2 Dongsanhuanbei Road Fax: +852 2144 6162
Sydney (Head Office) Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027 Email: singtel-hk@singtel.com
Optus Centre Sydney People’s Republic of China
1 Lyonpark Road Tel: +86 10 6410 6193 / 4 / 5 Chai Wan
Macquarie Park, NSW 2113, Australia Fax: +86 10 6410 6196 Room 901, 9F
Tel: +61 2 8082 7800 Email: singtel-beij@singtel.com Mega iAdvanture Building,
Fax: +61 2 8082 7100 399 Chai Wan Road
Website: www.optus.com.au Guangzhou Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Unit 117, 15F, West Tower, Fortune Plaza, Tel: +852 3105 1688
Adelaide 114-118 Tiyudong Rd, Fax: +852 3105 9888
Level 4, 431-439 King William Street Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510620 Email: singtel-hk@singtel.com
Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia People’s Republic of China
Tel: +61 8 8468 5100 Tel: +86 20 3886 0668 1171 INDIA
Fax: +61 8 8468 5166 Email: singtel-gz@singtel.com
Bangalore
Brisbane Shanghai Suite No. 305
Level 21, 12 Creek Street Unit 1108, Tower B, Wanda Plaza DBS Business Centre
Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia 36 Guobin Road 26 Cunningham Road
Tel: +61 7 3317 3700 Shanghai 200433 Bangalore 560052, India
Fax: +61 7 3317 3777 People’s Republic of China Tel: +91 80 2226 7272
Tel: +86 21 3362 0388 Fax: +91 80 2225 0509
Canberra Fax: +86 21 3362 0389 Email: singtel-ind@singtel.com
Level 3, 10 Moore Street Email: singtel-sha@singtel.com
Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia Chennai
Tel: +61 2 6222 3800 EUROPE DBS Executive Centre
Fax: +61 2 6222 3838 31A Cathedral Garden Road
Frankfurt Chennai 600034, India
Darwin Platz der Einheit 1 Tel: +91 44 2831 1226 /+91 44 2827 5191
Optus Centre Darwin 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Fax: +91 44 2821 4066
49 Woods Street Tel: +49 69 975 03 445 Email: singtel-ind@singtel.com
Darwin, NT 0800, Australia Fax: +49 69 975 03 200
Tel: +61 8 8901 4500 Email: singtel-germany@singtel.com
Fax: +61 8 8901 4545
London
Melbourne Birchin Court
367 Collins Street 20 Birchin Lane
Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia London EC3V 9DU, United Kingdom
Tel: +61 3 9233 4000 Tel: +44 20 7122 8000
Fax: +61 3 9233 4900 Fax: +44 20 7122 8088
Email: singtel-uk@singtel.com
SingTel Contact Points
Hyderabad Tokyo THAILAND

DBS Business Centre Arco Tower
105-DBS House 5F, 1-8-1 Shimomeguro Bangkok
1-7-43-46, Sardar Patel Road Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0064, Japan 9th Floor, Unit 6
Secunderabad - 500003, India Tel: +81 3 5437 7033 500 Amarin Tower
Tel: +91 40 2784 6970 / Fax: +81 3 5437 7066 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini
+91 40 2784 2588 Ext: 105 Email: singtel-jpn@singtel.com Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Fax: +91 40 2784 6955 Tel: +66 2 256 9875 / 6
Email: singtel-ind@singtel.com KOREA Fax: +66 2 256 9808
Email: singtel-thai@singtel.com
Kolkatta Seoul
Suite #12A, Apeejay Business Centre 11th Floor, Hansol Building USA
Apeejay House, Block ‘A’ 736-1 Yoksam-Dong, Kangnam-Gu
15 Park Street, Kolkatta - 700016, India 135-983, Seoul, Korea Chicago
Tel: +91 33 2217 1136 Ext: 128 Tel: +82 2 3287 7576 8770 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Fax: +91 33 2217 1137 Fax: +82 2 3287 7589 Suite 1326
Email: singtel-ind@singtel.com Email: singtel-kor@singtel.com Chicago, IL 60631, USA
Tel: +1 773 867 8122
Mumbai MALAYSIA Fax: +1 773 867 8121
Sahar Plaza Email: singtel-usa@singtel.com
111 Bonanza Wing B Kuala Lumpur
Mathuradas Vasanji Road 602B, Level 6, Tower B, Uptown 5 Los Angeles
Andheri East, Mumbai 400069, India 5, Jalan SS21/39, Damansara Uptown 624 South Grand Avenue
Tel: +91 22 2824 4999 47400 Petaling Jaya Suite 825
Fax: +91 22 2824 4996 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA
Email: singtel-ind@singtel.com Tel: +603 7728 2813 Tel: +1 213 489 9388
Fax: +603 7727 6186 Fax: +1 213 489 9390
New Delhi Email: singtel-mal@singtel.com Email: singtel-usa@singtel.com
5th floor, A Wing, Statesman House
148 Barakhamba Road MIDDLE EAST New York
New Delhi 110001, India 140 Broadway
Tel: +91 11 4152 1199 Dubai Suite 2110
Fax: +91 11 4152 1683 Dubai Internet City 12 #02-211 New York, NY 10015, USA
Email: singtel-ind@singtel.com P O Box 502430, Dubai Tel: +1 212 269 7920
United Arab Emirates Email: singtel-usa@singtel.com
INDONESIA Tel: +971 4363 6705
Fax: +971 4361 1063 San Francisco
Jakarta Email: g-singtel-me@singtel.com 100 Marine Parkway
Plaza Lippo Suite 450
15th Floor, Suite 1505 PHILIPPINES Redwood City, CA 94065, USA
Jalan Jenderal, Sudirman Kavling 25 Tel: +1 650 508 6800
Jakarta 12920, Indonesia Manila Fax: +1 650 508 1578
Tel: +62 21 526 7937 / 8 Unit 1504 Liberty Center Email: singtel-usa@singtel.com
Fax: +62 21 526 7939 104 H V de la Costa Street
Email: singtel-ina@singtel.com Salcedo Village, Makati City 1200 VIETNAM
Philippines
JAPAN Tel: +63 2 887 2791 Hanoi
Fax: + 63 2 887 2763 Suite 502, Nguyen Du Building
Osaka Email: singtel-phil@singtel.com 5th Floor
A&S Building 30 Nguyen Du Street
4F, 2-6-11 Sonezaki Shinchi TAIWAN Hai Ba Trung District
Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0002, Japan Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: +81 6 6458 1405 / 1407 Taipei Tel: +84 4 943 2161 / 2
Fax: +81 6 6458 1401 2F, No 290, Section 4 Fax: +84 4 943 2163
Email: singtel-jpn@singtel.com Chung Hsiao East Road, Taipei Email: singtel-vn@singtel.com
Taiwan, Republic of China
Tel: +886 2 2741 1688
Fax: +886 2 2778 6083
Email: singtel-twn@singtel.com
contents
2 Operational Highlights SHAPING OUR MARKETS GENERATING GROWTH

4 Financial Highlights ADDING NEW DIMENSIONS DELIVERING VALUE
6 Chairman’s Statement 22 Operating and Financial Review 76 Financial Statements
9 Organisation Structure 191 Interested Person Transactions
10 Board of Directors Engaging THE CommunitY 192 Shareholder Information
15 Members of the DEVELOPING OUR TALENT 194 Corporate Information
Management Committee 50 Corporate Social Responsibility 195 SingTel Contact Points
18 Key Awards and Accolades 54 Our People
58 Corporate Governance
SingTel is Asia’s leading communications group, providing a diverse range of innovative

communications services including fixed, mobile, data, Internet, IT and TV.
S I N G A P O R E T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S L I M I T E D
ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010
Headquarters
31 Exeter Road
Comcentre
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Tel: +65 6838 3388
Changing the Game
Staying Ahead
Fax: +65 6732 8428
Website: www.singtel.com

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S I N G A P O R E T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S L I M I T E D

ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010

Singapore Telecommunications Limited

2 Operational Highlights SHAPING OUR MARKETS GENERATING GROWTH

SingTel is Asia’s leading communications group, providing a diverse range of innovative

AUSTRALIA 13% mobile

GSMA’s Asia Mobile Awards 2009.

MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR

+13% +13% +5%

S$16,871m S$3,910m S$3,406m

FY08/09 FY09/10 FY08/09 FY09/10 FY08/09 FY09/10

PROPORTIONATE EBITDA (3)

The Group has a diversified earnings base as a result of

Singapore Australia Regional

+8% +8% +17%

FY08/09 FY09/10 FY08/09 FY09/10 FY08/09 FY09/10

2009 marked the year during which the

Presently, the Group similarly stands

1: Based on market capitalisation as at 31 March 2010

We are moving fast to be ahead. We aim to lead and to

Optus launches its newest state-of-the-art

In particular, I would like to thank Messrs

Chief Executive Officer General Counsel/

Chief Executive Officer Group Chief

* These functions dual report to the respective Group Functional Heads.

CHUMPOL NALAMLIENG GRAHAM JOHN BRADLEY AM* CHUA SOCK KOONG

SIMON ISRAEL JOHN POWELL MORSCHEL KAIKHUSHRU SHIAVAX NARGOLWALA

* Member of the Order of Australia

FANG AI LIAN heng swee keat dominic chiu fai ho

ONG PENG TSIN DEEPAK S PAREKH NICKY TAN NG KUANG

Members of the Management Committee

CHUA SOCK KOONG ALLEN LEW LIM CHUAN POH

JEANN LOW NG YOKE WENG PAUL O’SULLIVAN AILEEN TAN

Members of the Management Committee

Chua Sock Koong, 52 Allen Lew, 54 Lim Chuan Poh, 55

Mr Ng holds a Bachelor of Electrical

Key Awards and Accolades

2010 NCS Optus

Singapore 1000, Singapore SME 500 &

KEY Awards and Accolades

Operating and Financial Review

hi! Buddy, the mascot for hi! Club, Enriching mobile

1: IDC Topline, Delivering the Business

ABOVE: Best Retail Concept of the Year –

LEFT: SingTel scores a major content win by

Operating and Financial Review

LEFT: SingTel’s award-winning AMPed –

BELOW: SingTel signs an MOU with MDA

For the first time, fans in Singapore

In addition to expected capacity, the

Operating and Financial Review

Optus made great strides in this

Leading the growth in

Through leadership in smartphones and

We continued the rollout of our 3G Dual

Optus played a pivotal role in disrupting

Tapping into the appetite for

We made improvements to a number

We continue to invest smartly in IT