NATWIDE AnnualReport2014
NATWIDE AnnualReport2014
NATWIDE AnnualReport2014
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
Tun Dato Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi Tun Dato Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi Amilia binti Sabtu
Chairman Chairman (CA 18550)
Independent, Non-Executive Director Independent, Non-Executive Director
REGISTRAR
Rozilawati binti Haji Basir Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak
Managing Director Member
Symphony Share Registrars Sdn.
Non-Independent, Executive Director Independent, Non-Executive Director
Bhd. (378993-D)
Level 6, Symphony House,
Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin Dr. Roshayati binti Basir
Pusat Dagangan Dana 1,
Member Member
Jalan PJU 1A/46,
Senior Independent, Non-Executive Non Independent, Non-Executive
47301 Petaling Jaya,
Director Director
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel No. : +603 7841 8000
Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak Yong Kok Liew
Fax No. : +603 7841 8151 / 8152
Member Member
Independent, Non-Executive Director Independent, Non-Executive Director
AUDITORS
Dr. Roshayati binti Basir REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Member Messrs. Hanafiah Raslan & Mohamad
Non Independent, Non-Executive Tun Dato Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi (AF:0002)
Director Chairman Chartered Accountants,
Independent, Non-Executive Director Level 23A, Menara Milenium,
Yong Kok Liew Jalan Damanlela, Pusat Bandar
Member Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak Damansara,
Independent, Non-Executive Director Member Damansara Heights,
Independent, Non-Executive Director 50490 Kuala Lumpur.
AUDIT COMMITTEE Tel No. : +603 7495 8723
Dr. Roshayati binti Basir Fax No. : +603 7495 7914 / 7994
Yong Kok Liew Member
Chairman Non Independent, Non-Executive
PRINCIPAL BANKERS
Independent, Non-Executive Director Director
Malayan Banking Berhad
Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin Yong Kok Liew
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
Member Member
Senior Independent, Non-Executive Independent, Non-Executive Director
Director STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
REGISTERED OFFICE
Dr. Roshayati binti Basir Main Board, Bursa Malaysia
Member Lot 11A, Persiaran Selangor, Securities Berhad
Non Independent, Non-Executive Section 15, 40200 Shah Alam,
Director Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel No. : +603 5163 3333
Fax No. : +603 5518 2084
Website : www.nationwide2u.com
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CORPORATE
Vision, mission, and core values
VISION
MISSION
CORE VALUES
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The brand
Nationwide Express is a household name and a brand to be reckoned with! It is a brand that was introduced over twenty
nine (29) years ago, and over the years has evolved into a brand name which is synonymous to courier and express
delivery services in the Malaysian logistics scene.
Our brand image is communicated on the basis of our existing core values; namely Trustworthiness and Excellence
Driven. Our objectives are simple yet compelling to instil customers loyalty and accentuate product superiority. In short,
Nationwide Express is in a class above the rest!
We recognise that a strong brand is a valuable corporate asset, and we are aggressively formulating ongoing branding
strategies to enhance the present image from a mere courier service to a total logistics service provider. In addition,
various marketing and communication initiatives such as advertising, direct marketing, brand associations and public
relations will further improve our market presence as well as awareness amongst all stakeholders. A strong brand like ours
will not only reflect the services we offer, but portray what we stand for!
As a household name, we have been awarded numerous brand awards over the last few years, namely:-
the Best Malaysian Brand 2004 - the Logistics Industry in Malaysia at the International Brand and Consumer Fair
(IBCOF) 2004;
the Superbrands of Malaysia Award 2005;
the BrandLaureate Award 2006/2007 Courier Industry;
the Asia Pacific Super Excellent Brand 2006/2007;
the Superbrands of Malaysia Award 2008 Malaysian Choice; and
the recipient of Certificate of Excellence 2010 and 2011 from the Ministry & International Trade of Industry.
For the financial year 2013/2014, we continued to enhance Nationwide Express brand market dominance, brand
resilience, brand goodwill, customer loyalty and overall market acceptance. In raising our branding standard, we will strive
to display our branding excellence especially in our business activities i.e. delivering our brand promises, enduring values
and impeccable social and business standards. With this, we trust that Nationwide Express excellent performance,
achievement and conformity of products and services assurance of quality, safety and reliability will be constantly
recognised by all.
Nationwide Express brand achievements are not only recognised as a mark of excellence achieved by us. It also provides
Nationwide Express with a significant promotional asset which helps reassure consumers that they are making the right
choice and encourages new consumers to join the brand franchise. The awards and recognitions bestowed on Nationwide
Express strengthen our brand position, add prestige and set Nationwide Express apart from its competitors.
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In these days of strong competition and rising expectation from our customers, it is of strategic importance that we
perform to the highest standard of quality. At Nationwide Express, quality is a continuous improvement process and we
owe it to our customers, our industries and to ourselves.
Being accredited with the ISO 9001 certification since 2007, an International Standard for quality management system,
Nationwide Express stands tall as an excellent service provider in quality to our customers as well as to the internal
management and employees. Excellence for Nationwide Express is about distinguishing ourselves in the 6Ps, namely,
People, Policies, Products, Practices, Performance and Processes. In todays fast moving world, customers look for good
services, quality and accessibility whereby ISO 9001 is one of the tools that contributes to this effort. By complying with
the requirements of the Standards, we aim to create and maintaining an ever-improving quality management system that
proactively strives to not only meet the customers satisfaction but most importantly exceeds it.
The attainment of the ISO 9001 certification is also in the best interest of Nationwide Express in order for us to be
competitive in the global market as these Standards have become the International Language of Quality.
In line with our Quality Policy of Total Delivery Commitment to Achieve Customer Satisfaction through our Quality and
Reliable Service, Nationwide Express has determined the processes needed for the quality management system and
inculcated the compliance culture in the internal management and employees. The availability of resources and necessary
information to support business operation has been assured and a proper monitoring and corrective actions have been
taken for the purpose of continuous improvement.
All these efforts could not stand alone without support from Senior Management and teamwork commitment amongst
employees at all levels. Thanks to all, Nationwide Express is so proud to be an ISO 9001 accredited company!
Total Delivery Commitment to Achieve Customer Satisfaction through our Quality and Reliable Services
Total
Total involvement of everyone in the process of continuously improving the effectiveness of quality
management system and focusing on staff development to enhance job competency.
Customer
Internal and external customers.
Satisfaction
Meeting agreed requirements, perceived internal and external customer needs.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the 28th Annual General Meeting of Nationwide Express Courier Services Berhad
will be held at Nationwide Express Courier Services Berhad, Lot 6 & 7, Jalan Utas 15/7, Section 15, 40000 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan on Monday, 15th September 2014 at 3.00 p.m. for the following purposes:-
AGENDA
AS ORDINARY BUSINESS
1. To receive the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March Please refer to Note 1
2014 and the Reports of the Directors and Auditors thereon.
2. To approve the payment of Directors fees for the ensuing financial year. Ordinary Resolution 1
3. To re-elect a Director, Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak, who retires in accordance Ordinary Resolution 2
with Section 129 of the Companies Act, 1965.
4. To re-elect a Director, Tun Dato Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi, who retires in accordance Ordinary Resolution 3
with Article 75 of the Companys Articles of Association.
5. To re-elect a Director, Dr. Roshayati binti Basir, who retires in accordance with Ordinary Resolution 4
Article 69 of the Companys Articles of Association.
6. To re-appoint Messrs. Hanafiah Raslan & Mohamad as Auditors of the Company Ordinary Resolution 5
and to authorise the Directors to fix their remuneration.
AS SPECIAL BUSINESS
(a) THAT subject to the passing of Resolution No. 2, approval be and is hereby Ordinary Resolution 6
given to Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman Bin Sujak, who has served as an Independent
Non-Executive Director of the Company for a cumulative term of more than
nine (9) years, to continue to act as a Independent Non-Executive Director
of the Company until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting in
accordance with the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance 2012.
(b) THAT approval be and is hereby given to Yong Kok Liew, who has served as an Ordinary Resolution 7
Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company for a cumulative term of
more than nine (9) years, to continue to act as an Independent Non-Executive
Director of the Company until the conclusion of the next Annual General
Meeting in accordance with the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance
2012.
(c) THAT approval be and is hereby given to Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin, who Ordinary Resolution 8
has served as a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company
for a cumulative term of more than nine (9) years, to continue to act as an
Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company until the conclusion of
the next Annual General Meeting in accordance with the Malaysian Code of
Corporate Governance 2012.
7. To transact any other ordinary business of which due notice shall have been given.
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NOTES:-
Item 1 of the Agenda is intended for discussion only as the provision of Section 169(1) of the Companies Act, 1965
does not require a formal approval of the shareholders of the Audited Financial Statements. As such, this item is not
put forward for voting.
The proposed Ordinary Resolution 2 of the Agenda is in accordance with Section 129(6) of the Companies Act,
1965 which requires that a separate resolution be passed for Directors above the aged of 70. The Director so
appointed shall hold office until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company. This resolution
must be passed by a majority of not less than three-fourth of such Members of the Company as being entitled to
vote in person or where proxies are allowed, by proxy at the Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The proposed Ordinary Resolutions 6, 7 and 8 are to seek the shareholders approval to retain directors who have
served as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company for a cumulative term of more than nine (9) years.
The Board and the Nomination Committee as well as an independent third party have assessed the independence
of the following directors and recommends them to continue to act as Independent Non-Executive Director of the
Company based on the following justifications:-
(a) Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak has fulfilled the criteria under the definition of an Independent Director as set
out in the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities) and hence
he would be able to provide an element of objectivity, independent judgement and balance to the Board.
(b) Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak has the respective knowledge, skills and experience that would enable him
to provide independent, objective and effective oversight to the Board.
(c) Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak is very disciplined especially in respect of the internal controls of the Company.
He has performed his duty diligently and in the best interests of the Company and has always provided the
check and balance on matters being deliberated by the Board.
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(d) Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak has vast experience in various industries that would enable him to provide
the Board with a diverse set of experience, expertise and independent judgement to better manage the Group.
(e) Having been with the Company for more than nine (9) years, Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak is familiar with
the Groups business operations and has devoted sufficient time and attention to his professional obligations
for informed and balance decision making.
(f) Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak has exercised due care during his tenure as Independent Non-Executive
Directors of the Company and has carried out his professional duties in the interest of the Company and
shareholders.
(a) Yong Kok Liew has fulfilled the criteria under the definition of an Independent Director as set out in the Main
Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities) and hence he would be
able to provide an element of objectivity, independent judgment and balance to the Board.
(b) His wealth of experience in the accounting and audit fields will enable him to provide immeasurable guidance
both technically as well as judgment wise during Board deliberations. Being a member of the Malaysian
Institute of Accountants and also an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants,
U.K, Yong Kok Liew has the respective knowledge, skills and experience that would enable him to ensure
the effectiveness of the Audit and Risk Management Committees in providing independent, objective and
effective oversight to the Board.
(c) Yong Kok Liew has performed his duty diligently and in the best interests of the Company and has always
provided the Board check and balance on matters being deliberated by the Board.
(d) Yong Kok Liew has vast experience in various industries that would enable him to provide the Board with a
diverse set of experience, expertise and independent judgment to better manage the Group.
(e) Having been with the Company for more than nine (9) years, Yong Kok Liew is familiar with the Groups
business operations and has devoted sufficient time and attention to his professional obligations for informed
and balance decision making.
(f) Yong Kok Liew has exercised due care during his tenure as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the
Company and has carried out his professional duties in the interest of the Company and shareholders.
(a) Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin has fulfilled the criteria under the definition of an Independent Director as set out
in the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities) and hence he
would be able to provide an element of objectivity, independent judgment and balance to the Board.
(b) Being the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin has the respective
knowledge, skills and experience especially in the areas of operational excellence and human capital
management that would enable him to give prudent counsel to ensure the effectiveness of the Audit Committee
in providing independent, objective and effective oversight to the Board.
(c) Being the whistleblowing director, Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin has performed his duty diligently and in the
best interests of the Company and has always provided the Board balance required by providing the Board a
check and balance on matters being deliberated by the Board.
(d) Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin has vast experience in various industries that would enable him to provide the
Board with a diverse set of experience, expertise and independent judgment to better manage the Group.
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(e) Having been with the Company for more than nine (9) years, Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin is familiar with the
Groups business operations and has devoted sufficient time and attention to his professional obligations for
informed and balance decision making.
(f) Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin has exercised due care during his tenure as Independent Non-Executive
Directors of the Company and has carried out his professional duties in the interest of the Company and
shareholders.
4. Form of Proxy
(i) A Member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy or proxies to
attend and vote instead of him/her. A proxy may but need not be a Member of the Company.
(ii) Where a Member appoints two (2) or more proxies, the appointment shall be invalid unless he/she specifies the
proportion of his/her shareholding to be represented by each proxy.
(iii) A Member who is an authorised nominee as defined under the Securities Industry (Central Depositories) Act, 1991,
may appoint one (1) proxy in respect of each securities account.
(iv) Where a Member is an exempt authorised nominee which holds shares in the Company for multiple beneficial
owners in one (1) securities account (Omnibus Account) as defined under the Securities Industry (Central
Depositories) Act, 1991, there is no limit to the number of proxies which the exempt authoried nominee may
appoint in respect of each omnibus account it holds.
(v) The instruments appointing a proxy in the case of individual shall be signed by the appointer or his attorney duly
authorised in writing and in the case of a corporation, the instrument appointing a proxy must be under seal or
under the hand of an officer or attorney duly authorised.
(vi) Only Members whose names appear in the Record of Depositors as at 8th September 2014 will be entitled to
attend, speak and vote at the meeting or appoint a proxy to attend, speak and vote instead of him/her.
(vii) To be valid, the original instrument appointing a proxy must be deposited at the Registered Office of the Company
at Lot 11A, Persiaran Selangor, Section 15, 40200 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, not less than forty eight (48)
hours before the time appointed for holding of the Annual General Meeting and any adjournment thereof.
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STATEMENT ACCOMPANYING
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak, pursuant to Section 129 of the Companies Act, 1965;
Tun Dato Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi, pursuant to Article 75 of the Companys Articles of Association; and
Dr. Roshayati binti Basir, pursuant to Article 69 of the Companys Articles of Association.
The profiles of the Directors standing for re-election are set out on page 32 to 34 of this Annual Report.
A total of six (6) Board meetings were held in the financial year ended 31st March 2014. The details of attendance of
individual Directors at the Board Meetings held in the financial year ended 31st March 2014 are as follows:-
* Tun Dato Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi was appointed as Chairman of the Board of the Company effective 2nd April 2014.
3. GENERAL MEETING HELD DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2013
# Deemed interested by virtue of her shareholdings in BHR Enterprise Sdn Bhd of more than 15% pursuant to Section 6A of the
Companies Act, 1965.
* By virtue of her major indirect shareholdings in shares of the Company, she is also deemed interested in all shares of the
Companys subsidiaries to the extent that the Company has an interest.
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STATEMENT ACCOMPANYING
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
5. FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANY DIRECTORS AND/OR MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY
None of the Directors have family relationship with any Directors and/or major shareholders of the Company except
for Rozilawati binti Haji Basir and Dr. Roshayati binti Basir who are sisters and have family relationships with BHR
Enterprise Sdn Bhd, the major shareholder of the Company.
6. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Save for that disclosed in the section on Related Party Transactions, none of the Directors have any conflict of
interest with the Company and its subsidiaries.
7. LIST OF CONVICTIONS FOR OFFENCES WITHIN THE PAST TEN (10) YEARS OTHER THAN TRAFFIC
OFFENCES
None of the Directors have any conviction for offences within the past ten (10) years other than traffic offences.
8. OTHER INFORMATION
Share Buybacks
During the financial year, the Company did not enter into any share buyback transactions.
Non-Audit Fees
There were no non-audit fees paid to the External Auditors during the financial year.
Profit Guarantee
During the financial year, there were no profit guarantees given by the Company.
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FIVE YEARS
GROUP FINANCIAL REVIEW
1,060
894
913
(603)
(2,641)
(281)
(289)
87,520
92,390
96,178
99,036
97,742
10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14
1,205
1,270
3.0
2.1
2.0
4.9
1.5
(892)
(2,922)
68,090
67,632
63,021
62,145
67,279
10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14
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Over the last twenty nine (29) years Nationwide Express has developed a range of dedicated products and solutions
tailored to meet the demands of our discerning customers. Nationwide Express as a total logistics solutions provider,
provide an array of products and solutions covering courier, freight forwarding, warehousing and so on.
To instantly respond to our customers urgent collection and delivery instructions, Nationwide Express adhere,
to rigorous express service standards of 24 hours deliveries within Peninsular Malaysia and 48 hours to East
Malaysia. Courier products and solutions are divided into 2 types, namely:
(a) NationCover:
- An optional insurance protection programme for shipments against all risks during the course
of carriage;
We do not just deliver letters and small packages; we also offer the following freight forwarding products and
solutions:
1. Freight Forwarding:
- A movement of bulky shipments either consoled or chartered via land, sea and/or air;
3. Others:
- A set of services which includes customs clearing services, co-loading, dangerous goods handling,
customized logistics and excess baggage.
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Nationwide Express focuses on the secure handling of sensitive materials and high value items. Customers can be
rest assured knowing that all of their items entrusted to our Special Delivery Team (SDT) are handled by a group of
dedicated trained staff to ensure the shipment are delivered.
3. E-Commerce Fulfilment:
A service designed for online store front businesses. A logistics service from Nationwide Express that
focuses solely on the e-commerce industry, which ensures that consignments purchased online are safely
delivered to the buyer.
4. E-solutions:
- E-shipping:
For the customers convenience, we have introduced an e-solution known as Nationwide Express
Internet Shipping (NEIS). This interactive solution is specially developed to enable the customers
to prepare and manage shipments faster, smarter and more accurate. This e-shipping technology
needs no special software or training.
NEIS is an easy process that allows anyone with a PC and internet connection to fully utilize it.
Customers can now print consignments on a regular sheet of paper or label printer by selecting
from the online address book. By utilizing NEIS, customers can avoid the hassle of searching
for contact details, re-keying or writing on consignments, transcribing errors and manual usage
management and tracking.
- E-invoice:
Nationwide Express provides e-invoice for the Customers to view, save and print the invoices in PDF
format; and
- E-statement:
Customers are also given the option to view, save and print the statement of accounts.
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6. Metrobox:
A product exclusively designed and recommended for high value shipments with enhanced security and
protection features. It is the first product in the market that gives you peace of mind because of its durability,
classified and convenient made from the high quality materials. It comes in 4 sizes; value, economy, super
and maxi, ranging from 1 to 2 kg and equipped with the following special features:
By using Metrobox, customers are free to send shipments which are of high-value, expensive, require top
security protection, private and confidential (only your recipient is authorised to receive and open the box)
and any unthinkable factors which customer might think impossible to send by courier.
Type of delivery:
1. Same day delivery
Special pick-up time arrangement for same day delivery.
2. Next day delivery
3. Special Ad-Hoc delivery
Hand carried by dedicated staff with definite time delivery.
4. Chartered delivery
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APPROACH
Nationwide Express acknowledges Corporate Sustainability (CS) as part of our commitment to bring about positive
change in the environment, community, workplace and marketplace whilst conducting our daily business. We adopt CS
by integrating open and transparent business practices into our business operations which are based on ethical values
and respect for employees, communities and the environment. The way we do business is designed to deliver sustainable
value to the society at large and to all stakeholders, including our shareholders.
Our CS program is based on the Bursa Malaysias Powering Business Sustainability A Guide For Directors and CS
Framework set by Bursa Malaysia which acts as a guide for the public listed companies in implementing and reporting
on CS. Nationwide Express inculcates the culture of CS by disclosing our CS activities as well as engages CS as a part
of the way we work and think. We believe that CS is not about how we spend the money but about how we make money.
Our CS program looks at four (4) main focal areas for CS practice the Environment, the Workplace, the Community and
the Marketplace. In instilling good CS practice, Nationwide Express remains focused on excellent economic performance,
superior social practices and good environmental practices.
CS MISSION STATEMENT
The Company views CS as an integral part towards remaining or sustaining to be relevant and competitive in the industry.
To create long term value for our stakeholders, we will build on our platform of supporting good corporate governance by
embedding environmental and social considerations into our operations.
At Nationwide Express, we fully understand the ethical imperative to be good corporate citizens and are dedicated to
managing our business activities in a manner that is professional and ethically correct. In line with our mission, Nationwide
Express D.E.L.I.V.E.R.S., we believe in delivering the best to all our stakeholders.
CS CHARTER
The CS Charter sets out Nationwide Express commitments towards CS and provides our stakeholders with an outline of
what CS means to the Company.
Marketplace: we are committed in building a sustainable, innovative and competitive marketplace which is
receptive to the needs of our stakeholders and takes into consideration the key social and environmental issues to
aid in the formulation of best practices.
Accountability & Transparency: we are committed towards upholding the highest local and international
standards of corporate governance and corporate ethics.
People: we want to be recognized as a responsible employer, offering fair employment practices and remuneration,
a safe working environment, provides training and support for skill enhancement, ensuring work-life balance. We
want to be a company that respects all employees and promote human rights within our sphere of influence.
Community Investment: we work to engage with and support the sustainable development of local communities.
Commitment to CS improvement: we will continuously review and develop our CS practices and strategies.
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Environment
Although Nationwide Express overall environmental impact is indirect, we still strive to manage our operations
in a manner which reduces consumption of resources and waste. In FY 13/14, the Company continued with its
paper usage reduction and recycling initiatives. As vehicles are our main assets which also contribute to pollution
which eventually contributes to the climate change and global warming, we strive to ensure that our vehicles
are maintained accordingly and the carbon output of the vehicles never exceed the allowed quantity allowed. In
line with the Companys five (5) years vehicle replacement programme, we shall be purchasing green technology
vehicles. This will be an important element in the Companys support of climate change issues as we endeavour
to reduce our own energy use and carbon dioxide output.
We worked towards minimising our greenhouse gas emissions by implementing more energy-saving initiatives,
such as continuing with our five (5) year vehicle replacement programme and purchasing green technology vehicles.
We carried out more conservation efforts through initiatives such as recycling paper.
Workplace
We strive to maintain high standards of recruitment, development and retention of employees. We have several
initiatives in the workplace aimed at being a sustainable employer of choice. A number of steps were taken during
the year as follows:-
We enhanced our corporate governance practices with the review of our whistleblower policy and procedure,
fostering an environment where integrity and ethical behaviour are encouraged and maintained.
We continued with the education of our employees on matters of safety and health.
We made improvements in regard to employee engagement. Our intranet is now a focal point for employees to
access timely and comprehensive information and current developments in the Company. We also maintained
other employee engagement activities amongst others various sports and recreational activities for employees.
We continued to focus on talent development by offering our employees many learning opportunities via our
in-house as well as external training programmes.
We also reviewed our performance management system and compensation package to ensure we remained
competitive and thereby strengthened our ability to attract and retain talents.
We continued to hold the annual Best Employee and Long Service Award whereby the Company recognize
the employees who had served the Company to the best of their abilities and also to show appreciation for the
employees who had been loyal serving the Company over the years.
To inculcate the spirit of sportsmanship and kindred amongst the employees, sports activities were held
throughout the year. The Companys bowling, football and futsal teams were established based from the
tournaments held. These teams shall then represent the Company in any friendly match held with our customers
and/or the industry.
Community
Community investment (CI) at Nationwide Express refers to how our invested or donated money, time, products,
services, influence, management knowledge and other resources make a positive contribution to deserving local
communities. Community investment at Nationwide Express will include cash and donations in-kind to organisations,
corporate incentives for employee contribution and employee volunteer programs. CI is a component of CS and
does not constitute CS in its entirety at the Company.
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Nationwide Express views CI as a long-term effort to creating meaningful impact for the communities surrounding
us. Our CI efforts aim to:-
improve the quality of life through enhanced education for the young;
provide opportunities for the underprivileged;
encourage employee volunteerism; and
generate sustainable acceptance and appreciation by communities.
Initiatives undertaken during the year under review included the following:-
Over the past few years, the Company has been actively involved with National Cancer Society Malaysia
(NCSM) in carrying out its corporate sustainability programme, amongst others the participation in the Relay
For Life Programme which was held in St. Davids High School, Bukit Baru Melaka and Dataran MBPJ, Amcorp
Mall Petaling Jaya on 6th and 7th July 2013 and 24th and 25th August 2013 respectively.
We empowered more youth in the community through our internship programmes. We participated in TalentCorp
and MCMCs initiative of structured internship programme.
We strengthened our connection to the community with the help of employee volunteers especially for the
National Cancer Society activities.
Blood donation drive was held every six (6) months at Nationwide Express. The event was organized by Kelab
Sukan dan Kebajikan Nationwide (KSKN) and the National Blood Bank at the Corporate Office of Nationwide
Express. The event was an expression of Nationwide Express effort in helping to ensure sufficient supply of
safe and quality blood supply for the Malaysian medical purposes.
The Company also promotes sports programme as one of its corporate sustainability activities. For the
financial year 2013/2014, the Company acted as one of the official sponsors of the Sudirman Cup i.e. one of
the Badminton World Federation Tournament.
Marketplace
Many important stakeholders are found in the Marketplace such as shareholders, suppliers, customers, Participating
Organisations, Government Departments and Agencies, Regulators and Industry Associations.
Nationwide Express believes in interacting responsibly with these groups in various ways, such as supporting the
market with good products and services, engaging in ethical procurement and organizing frequent dialogues. We
consult industry players as part of our product development process, and in making business decisions on issues,
which have an impact on them.
The following were the key Marketplace initiatives undertaken during the year:-
We continued to invest in product and service development to enhance our services, efficiency and productivity.
We further improved our risk management system, establishing crisis management processes.
We were re-certified for ISO 9001:2008, providing assurance of our commitment to continuous improvement
and customer satisfaction.
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The Board of Directors of Nationwide Express Courier Services Berhad (the Board) is committed to ensure that the
highest standards of Corporate Governance are practiced throughout the Group as a fundamental part of discharging its
responsibilities to safeguard the shareholders investment and ultimately enhance shareholders value.
In view of this, the Board has taken steps to ensure compliance with the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance as
follows:-
A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board currently consists of six (6) members, comprising five (5) Non-Executive Directors and one (1) Executive
Director. Four (4) of the Non- Executive Directors are independent. The profile of each Director is set out in the
Profile of Directors on pages 32 to 34 of the Annual Report.
The roles of the Chairman and the Managing Director are separate with clear distinction of responsibilities between
them to provide effective leadership of the Board and the Group.
The Chairman, who is an Independent Non-Executive Director, is primarily responsible for ensuring that the Board
meets regularly throughout the year and the meetings are conducted in an orderly manner. The Chairman also
plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the Directors are effectively apprised on the business and operations of the
Group and encourages healthy debate on issues arising at the Board meetings to ensure that decisions are arrived
after taking into consideration the interests of shareholders, employees, customers and other stakeholders. She
also bears the responsibility of ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the Non-Executive Directors.
The Managing Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Groups businesses, which include
implementing the policies and decisions of the Board, overseeing the operations to ensure organizational
effectiveness, and managing the development and implementation of the Companys business and corporate
strategies. The Managing Director reports to the Chairman with respect to matters concerning the Board members
and is obliged to report and discuss at Board meetings all material matters currently or potentially affecting the
Group and its performance, including all strategic projects and regulatory developments.
The Board has a well-balanced number of Non-Executive Directors, with more than one-third Independent Non-
Executive Directors. The Board has ensured the appointment of the Independent Directors who are not member of
management and the appointees are free of any relationship which could interfere with the exercise of independent
opinion and the ability to act in the best interest of the Group. The Board is of the view that its four (4) Independent
Non-Executive Directors who have extensive knowledge and experience are justifiable to represent the investment
of the public and minority interests.
The Independent Non-Executive Directors are free from any business or other relationship that could materially
interfere with the exercise of their independent judgment. Together they play an important role in ensuring that the
strategies proposed by the management are fully deliberated and examined, taking into account the long term
interest of the shareholders, employees, customers and the many communities in which the Group conducts its
business.
YBhg Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin is the Companys Senior Independent Director. The role of the Senior
Independent Director is to serve as a point of contact to whom concerns may be conveyed.
Board Responsibilities
The Board retains full and effective control of the Group. This includes responsibilities for determining the Companys
overall strategic direction as well as development and control of the Group. Key issues such as approval of all
corporate announcements including the announcement of the quarterly financial results prior to releasing them to
Bursa Securities as well as material agreements, major capital expenditures, budgets and succession planning for
the top management are reserved for the Board.
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The Board has delegated specific responsibilities to the respective Committees of the Board which operate within
clearly defined terms of reference. The Board Committees consist of Audit Committee, Nomination Committee and
Remuneration Committee. The Board Committees comprise members of the Board, and each Board Committee
holds separate meetings throughout the financial year. Meetings of the Board Committees provide an avenue
for members of the respective Committees to focus on specific issues to enable full and in-depth discussion of
business operations of the Group. Reviews, recommendations, findings and decisions reached at these Board
Committees Meetings are reported directly to the Board for its deliberations, approvals and/or endorsements. The
members of the various Board Committees are set out on page 2 of this Annual Report.
Board meetings are scheduled in advance at the beginning of the new financial year to enable Directors to plan
ahead and fit the years meetings into their own schedules. The Board has at least four (4) regularly scheduled
meetings annually, with additional meetings for particular matters convened as and when necessary. Informal
meetings and consultations are frequently and freely held to share expertise and experience. A total of six (6) Board
meetings were held during the financial year. Details of the Directors meetings attendances are disclosed on page
10 of this Annual Report.
To assist the Board in retaining full and effective control of the Group through reviews in the Meetings, the Board
deliberates on a formal agenda and schedule of matters arising for approval or notation. During the financial year
ended 31st March 2014, the Board reviewed and approved, amongst other matters, the Groups Business Plans
and Budget, as well as the financial results and performance of the Groups businesses. The Board also reviewed
and approved the acquisition and disposal of assets or investment of the Company and its subsidiaries that are
material to the Group.
The Board as a whole determines, whether as a full Board or in their individual capacity, to take independent
professional advice, where necessary and in appropriate circumstances, in furtherance of their duties, at the
Groups expense. Directors also have direct access to the advice and services of the Groups Company Secretary
who is responsible for ensuring that Board procedures are followed.
The Board has implemented procedures for the nomination and election of Directors via the Nomination Committee.
Comprising mainly Independent Non-Executive Directors, the Nomination Committee is responsible for identifying
and recommending to the Board suitable nominees for appointment to the Board and Board Committees. The
Nomination Committee meets as and when required, and at least once every financial year. Newly appointed
Directors are briefed by the Chairman, Company Secretary and members of the management on the nature of
business and current issues within the Company and the Group. Newly appointed Directors are also given the
opportunity to visit and familiarize themselves with the Companys operations to better understand the Companys
business.
The Articles of Association of the Company provide that at the first annual general meeting (AGM) of the Company,
all the Directors shall retire from office and at least one-third of the Board are subject to retirement by rotation at
each subsequent AGM. The Directors to retire in each year are the Directors who have been longest in the office
since their appointment and re-appointment. The Articles of Association of the Company also provide that all the
Board members shall retire from office at least once in each three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-election.
Directors who are over seventy (70) years of age are required to submit themselves for reappointment annually, in
accordance with Section 129(6) of the Companies Act, 1965.
Independence of Directors
Each of the four (4) Independent Non-Executive Directors has provided written declaration to the Nomination
Committee and the Board confirming that they continue to fulfil the criteria of independence as set out in the Bursa
Malaysia Main Market Listing Requirements.
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The Board acknowledges the Codes recommendation that the tenure of an independent director should not exceed
a cumulative term of nine (9) years. However, the Board does not consider that independence can be assessed
with reference to a set period of time. Rather, regards must be given on their capacity to act in accordance with
their fiduciary duties and where there exist any relationships or interest which could materially interfere with the
exercise of their independent judgment.
In the circumstances, the Nomination Committee and the Board, through the internal annual assessment and an
independent third party assessment carried out, have concluded that the Companys three (3) Independent Non-
Executive Directors i.e. YBhg Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak , YBhg Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin and Mr. Yong
Kok Liew who has served on the Board for a cumulative term of more than nine (9) years, remain independent in
character and judgment and that they are each free from any business or other relationship which could materially
impair the exercise of their independent judgment. The Company has diverse operations that have grown over
time and, in the Boards view, derives the benefits from having long serving Directors with detailed knowledge of
the history and experience of the operations.
The Board will table a proposal to retain the said three (3) Independent Non-Executive Directors as independent
directors for shareholders approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company. Justification on
the continuation of the said three (3) Independent Non-Executive Directors as independent directors are provided
in the notice of meeting.
The Board acknowledges the importance of continuous education and training programmes to enable effective
discharge of its responsibility.
All Directors have successfully attended and completed the Mandatory Accreditation Training Programme (MAP)
and fulfilled the Continuing Education Programme (CEP) requirements as prescribed by the Listing Requirements
of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities). With the repeal of the Practice Note No. 15/2003 with
effect from 1st January 2005, the directors of public listed company (PLC) must evaluate and determine the
training needs of its directors on a continuous basis. The subject matter of the training must be one that aids the
PLC director to discharge his/her duties as a director. During the year, all the Directors have attended various
trainings programmes and seminars organized by the relevant regulatory authorities and professional bodies to
further enhance their business acumen and professionalism in discharging their duties to the Company, the details
of which are set out below:-
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B. DIRECTORS REMUNERATION
The Board has set up a Remuneration Committee on 20th December 2000 and its responsibilities include reviewing
all annual salaries, incentives and other employment conditions for the Board of Directors. Information prepared by
independent consultants and appropriate survey data on the remuneration practice of comparable companies is
taken into consideration. Meetings of the Remuneration Committee are held as and when necessary, and at least
once a year. The Committee members are as listed in the Corporate Information. The remuneration for the Non-
Executive Directors is determined by the Board during which the interested Directors will abstain from deliberating.
The Company pays its Directors annual fees, which are approved by the shareholders. In addition, members of the
Board Committees are paid allowances for each meeting they attend. The Remuneration Committee reviews the
performance of the Managing Director and also considers the Boards proposed bonus and increment for the year.
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Included in directors remuneration of the Group are other emoluments received by directors of subsidiary
companies who are not a director of the Company amounting to RM31,000 (2013 : RM30,000).
The number of directors of the Company whose total remuneration during the year fell within the following bands
is analysed below:
umber of Directors
N
2014 2013
Non-Executive Directors:
RM200,001 RM250,000 1 1
RM150,001 RM200,000 - -
RM100,001 RM150,000 - -
RM50,001 RM100,000 4 4
RM1 RM50,000 - -
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C. SHAREHOLDERS
The Group recognizes the importance of timely and thorough dissemination of information to shareholders. In
this regards, the Group strictly adheres to disclosure requirements of Bursa Malaysia. The annual report has
comprehensive information pertaining to the Group, while various disclosures on quarterly and annual results
provide investors with financial information. The Board also has nominated the Managing Director, Cik Rozilawati
binti Haji Basir who is Non-Independent Executive Director to discuss any matters or issues with investors and
shareholders.
Apart from the mandatory public announcements through Bursa Malaysia, the Group has also set up a website at
www.nationwide2u.com to provide corporate, financial and non-financial information.
The Annual General Meeting is the principal forum for dialogue with shareholders. Notice of the Annual General
Meeting and annual reports are sent out to shareholders at least twenty one (21) days before the date of the meeting.
Beside the usual agenda for the Annual General Meeting, the Board presents the progress and performance of
the business as contained in the annual report and provides opportunities for shareholders to raise questions
pertaining to the business activities of the Group. All Directors are available to provide responses to questions
from the shareholders during these meetings. For re-election of Directors, the Board ensures that full information
is disclosed through the notice of meeting regarding Directors who are retiring and who are willing to serve if re-
elected. Items of special business included in the notice of the meeting will be accompanied by an explanatory
statement to facilitate full understanding and evaluation of the issues involved.
Financial Reporting
For financial reporting through quarterly reports to Bursa Malaysia and the annual report to shareholders, the
Directors have a responsibility to present a fair statement of the Groups position and prospects. The Audit
Committee assists the Board in scrutinizing information for disclosure to ensure accuracy, adequacy and
completeness. The Statement by Directors pursuant to Section 169 of the Companies Act, 1965 is set out on page
47 of this Annual Report.
The Company continues to maintain and review its internal control procedures to ensure, as far as possible, the
protection of its assets and its shareholders investment. Details of the Groups key elements of Internal Control
and Internal Audit functions are set out in the Statement of Risk Management & Internal Control and Report on
Audit Committee Report on pages 26 to 31 and 36 to 39 of this Annual Report respectively.
The role of the Audit Committee in relation to the External Auditors i.e. Messrs. Hanafiah Raslan & Mohamad and
Internal Auditors are disclosed in the Report on Audit Committee as set out on pages 36 to 39. The Group has
always maintained a close and transparent relationship with its auditors in seeking professional advice and ensuring
compliance with the accounting standards in Malaysia. The Head of Internal Audit who reports functionally to the
Audit Committee is present at all Audit Committee meetings. Two (2) meetings were held between the External
Auditors and members of the Audit Committee, without the presence of the Management during the year. Going
forward, the Audit Committee will hold at least two (2) meetings a year with the External Auditors, the Internal
Auditors or both as promoted by the Amended Code on Corporate Governance and the amended Chapter 15 of
the Bursa Malaysias Listing Requirements.
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Whistle-Blowing Policy
The Group is committed to the highest standard of integrity and accountability in the conduct of its businesses and
operations. In striving to conduct its affairs in an ethical, responsible and transparent manner, the Group provides
an avenue for all employees and stakeholders of the Group to disclose any improper conduct within the Group vide
the implementation of the Groups whistle-blowing policy.
The whistle-blowing policy establishes the Groups position in encouraging employees and other stakeholders
to raise genuine concerns about possible improprieties in matters relating to financial reporting, compliance and
other malpractices or misconduct that may have occurred. The whistle-blowing channels are established to help
employees or other stakeholders raise concerns to the Managing Director (wb_md@nationwide2u.com) or in the
case where reporting to management is a concern to the Senior Independent Director (wb_director@nationwide2u.
com), without fear of reprisals or retaliations.
The policy outlines when, how and to whom a concern may be properly raised, distinguishes a concern from a
personal grievance and allows the whistleblower the opportunity to raise a concern outside their management
line and in confidence. The identity of the whistleblower is kept confidential and protection is accorded to the
whistleblower against any form of reprisal or retribution. Any concerns raised will be investigated by the Whistle
Blowing Committee and a report and update is provided to the Board of Directors, through the Audit Committee.
The Group is committed to achieving high standards of Corporate Governance throughout the Group and to the
highest level of integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings. The Board considers that it has complied
throughout the financial year with the Best Practices as set out in the Code.
Statement made in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors dated 21st July 2014.
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1. Introduction
The Board of Directors (the Board) recognises the importance of maintaining a sound system of internal control
and risk management practices to safeguard the shareholders investments and the Groups assets. In line with
the requirements of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance and Bursa Securities, the Board is pleased to
provide a statement, which outlines the nature and scope of internal control of the Group pursuant to Paragraph
15.26(b) of Main Market Listing Requirement of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
2. Responsibility
The Board has overall responsibility for the Groups system of internal control, which includes financial, operational,
compliance and risk management necessary for the Group to achieve its business objectives within an acceptable
risk profile. The role of management is to implement the Boards policies on risk and control.
The Board takes all the necessary steps to maintain a sound internal control system, by periodically reviewing its
adequacy and integrity. A sound internal control system, however, can only provide reasonable, but not absolute
assurance against misstatements, loss, fraud or the breach of a set of regulations and is designed to mitigate
rather than to eliminate the risk of failure to achieve business objectives.
The Board has established an ongoing process for identifying, evaluating and managing significant risk faced by
the Group. The Board has also received assurance from the Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer on
whether the Companys risk management and internal control system is operating adequately and effectively, in all
material aspects, based on the risk management and internal control system of the Group.
While the Board maintains ultimate control over risk issues, it has delegated to the management the implementation
of a system of risk management and internal control within an established framework. This framework encompasses
the Company and its Group of subsidiaries.
3. Whistleblowing Policy
To reinforce the culture of good business ethics, the Group also has introduced a whistleblowing framework
and policy to provide an avenue for stakeholders and employees to raise genuine concerns internally or report
any suspected breach or wrongdoing which includes fraud, misappropriation of assets, breach of any law or
regulation, including the Groups policies and procedures, to the Managing Director and/or the Senior Independent
Director without any fear or reprisals.
3.1 Procedures
Any concern should be raised to the immediate superior. If for any reason, it is believed that this is not
possible or appropriate, then the concern should be reported to the Managing Director. Channel of reporting
to the Managing Director is as follows:-
Managing Director
Via Email
wb_md@nationwide2u.com
Via Mail
Mark Strictly Confidential
Nationwide Express Courier Services Berhad
Lot 11A, Persiaran Selangor, Section 15,
40200 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Attention : Managing Director
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In the case where reporting to management is a concern, then the report should be made to the Senior
Independent Director. Channel of reporting to the Senior Independent Director is as follows:-
Whistleblowing Director
Via Email
wb_director@nationwide2u.com
Via Mail
Mark Strictly Confidential
Nationwide Express Courier Services Berhad
Lot 11A, Persiaran Selangor, Section 15,
40200 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Attention : Whistleblowing Director
The key processes that the Board has established in reviewing the adequacy and integrity of the Groups internal
control includes the following:-
The Group has appropriate organisational structure, which enables adequate monitoring of activities and
ensures effective flow of information across the Group. In addition, lines of responsibility and delegations
of authority of the Board and Management are clearly defined and documented.
The Audit Committee, on behalf of the Board, considers the effectiveness of the operation of internal
control procedures within the Group based on the findings and reports from internal auditors, external
auditors and risk management committee, and report its conclusion to the Board.
Its terms of reference and the Audit Committee Report are disclosed in pages 36 to 39 of the Annual Report.
All material business proposals are pre-evaluated by Management in terms of their risk and viability from
operational, financial and strategic direction standpoint, before escalating them to the Board for review and
approval.
A comprehensive budgeting process is established requiring all key operating companies and business
units in the Group to prepare budgets annually, which are discussed and approved by the Board. A
budgetary control mechanism is in place for the Management to track any significant variances and to
provide corrective measurement accordingly.
In order to ensure coherence in goals and objectives throughout the Group, the overall Groups agreed
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are translated into individual subsidiary companies KPI and dissected
down further into individuals KPI, which ties to rewards.
The various lines of business provide regular and comprehensive information to the Management for
monitoring of the Groups performance against the strategic plans approved by the Board.
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Policies and procedures are clearly documented and regularly updated to reflect the changing business
environment and risk profile or to resolve operational deficiencies.
Performance monitoring including discussions of significant issues are conducted at least quarterly at
Head of Department meetings, which are attended by all managers at Head Office. On a quarterly basis,
the Group hold nationwide alignment meetings, which are attended by all managers including station
managers, to resolve significant issues and to ensure coherence in goals and objectives.
(e) Competency
The Group has in place experienced and competent employees in areas of responsibility to support the
effectiveness of the Groups system of internal control. The Group also provides relevant training to the
employees to ensure continuous improvement of their competencies.
The main role of the internal audit is to review the effectiveness of the system of internal control and in
discharging its responsibilities it exercises impartiality, proficiency and professionalism. The Internal Audit
Departments risk-based approach is systematically organised to periodically monitor compliance with
procedures and to assess the integrity of the financial information provided.
The audit team works in line with its Internal Audit Annual Work Plan, a program agreed annually with
the Audit Committee. The audit team advises executives and operational management on areas requiring
improvements and subsequently monitors the implementation of its recommendations.
The Risk Management Committee has been established by the Board of Directors to assist in fulfilling
its responsibilities for corporate governance and overseeing financial reporting, internal controls and risk
management. The membership of Risk Management Committee is comprised of non-executive independent
Directors only. The chairperson of the committee is not the chairperson of the Board of Directors. The
committee meets at least twice a year and made regular reports of development in risk management to the
Board of Directors.
The Tender Committee, which consists of three (3) members from the Senior Management, reviews all
significant procurement exercises based on the established policies and procedures of the Company
before review and approval by the Managing Director or the Board.
The Finance Committee consists of eight (8) members which comprises of the Managing Director, the
Senior Management and the Heads of Subsidiaries, reviews the monthly financial numbers of the Company
and its subsidiary companies to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information provided. The
Committee also ensures that all statutory submissions are submitted on a timely manner and that the Group
complies at all times, with the relevant statutory regulations.
The Senior Management Committee, which comprises of the Managing Director and five (5) Senior
Managers, meets at least once a month to review the Groups performance and to ensure that all functions
within the organization are working towards the Groups goals and objectives. Certain major issues are
decided at the Senior Management Committee. Any other matters which are beyond the authority of the
Senior Management Committee will be escalated to the Executive Committee and accordingly to the Board
of Directors for decision through the Managing Director.
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The Internal Audit (IA) function is considered an integral part of the assurance framework and its primary mission
is to provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk, control and governance framework of
the company. In its current structure, the IA is able to provide directors and senior management with pertinent
information about weaknesses in the system of internal control allowing management to take prompt, remedial
action.
The purpose, authority and responsibility of the internal audit department / function (IAD) as well as the nature of
the assurance and consultancy activities provided by the function are articulated in the internal audit charter. The
Audit committee is of the opinion that the internal audit function is appropriate to its size and the nature and scope
of its activities.
The IAD reports directly to the audit committee who reviews and approves the IADs annual audit plan, financial
budget and human resource requirements to ensure that the function is adequately resourced with competent and
proficient internal auditors. The audit committee also conducts periodic evaluations on the IA function to assess
its performance.
During the year, the IAD conducted internal audit activities in accordance with the risk-based audit plans that are
consistent with the organisations goals, complexity and risks of its activities. The IAD evaluated the adequacy
and effectiveness of key controls in responding to risks within the organisations governance, operations and
information systems regarding the:-
Internal auditors reported internal control deficiencies to the appropriate level of management when identified.
Significant matters were promptly reported directly to the audit committee and senior management being present.
At present, there are five (5) personnel in the Department, comprising of one (1) Head, three (3) Audit Executives
and one (1) Audit Assistant. The total cost incurred in managing the IAD for the financial year under review was
about RM190,000.00 inclusive of manpower, travelling and accommodation and training expenses.
The Group has a well-defined organizational structure that is aligned to its business and operations requirement.
Clear lines of responsibility and accountability, approval, authorization and control procedures have been laid
down and communicated throughout the Group.
The internal control mechanisms are embedded in various work processes and procedures at appropriate levels
of the Group. These procedures, documented in various Standard Operating Manuals were reviewed and updated
regularly, or when it is deemed necessary by the relevant heads of departments.
The Group has in place a formal risk management process for identifying, evaluating, monitoring, and managing
significant risks that may materially affect the Group. Continuous effort to identify and assess all types of risks
in terms of likelihood and magnitude of impact are currently undertaken as well as to evaluate the adequacy of
mechanisms in place to manage, mitigate, avoid or eliminate these risks.
The Board reviews the Companys risk management and internal control based on the following:-
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(c) assurance was given to the Board by the Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer that the Companys
risk management and internal control system is operating adequately and effectively, in all material aspects,
based on the risk management and internal control system of the Group.
At Nationwide Express, our risk management principles are in line with the ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard
which are as follows:-
Risk management is not a stand-alone activity that is separate from the main activities and processes of
the Company. All employees of the Company and its operating subsidiaries are responsible to ensure risk
management is adequately and effectively practiced when performing assigned duties.
Risk related information is necessary and form part of key considerations in the decision making process. Risk
management helps decision makers make informed choices, prioritise actions and distinguish among alternative
courses of action. Decision making shall be guided by established framework, policies and procedures.
All employees of the Company shall at all times observe adherence to established framework, policies and
procedures. Non-compliance is viewed seriously and shall be reported to the relevant stakeholders on timely
basis.
Risk issues are to be cascaded up or down to relevant stakeholders in a timely basis to ensure prompt actions
can be taken to manage the associated risks. The reporting parties shall strive to provide adequate and
accurate details or information pertaining to the risk issues.
The Company shall develop and implement strategies to improve risk management maturity alongside all other
aspects of the Company.
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Head Of Divisions /
Subsidiaries
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PROFILE OF DIRECTORS
YABHG TUN DATO SERI ZAKI BIN TUN AZMI CIK ROZILAWATI BINTI HAJI BASIR
Independent, Non-Executive Chairman Managing Director/Non-Independent, Executive Director
Barrister-At-Law (Lincolns Inn) B.A. (Hons) Degree Social Sciences majoring in Law
69 years of age Malaysian (University of Hertfordshire, UK)
Masters in Business Administration in International
YABhg Tun Zaki was appointed Independent, Non- Business
Executive Director and Independent, Non-Executive (University of Bristol, UK)
Chairman of the Board of Nationwide Express Courier 43 years of age Malaysian
Services Berhad on 2nd April 2014. YABhg Tun Zaki also
serves as the chairman of the Nomination Committee and Cik Rozilawati binti Haji Basir was re-designated from
the Remuneration Committee of the Company. Non Independent, Non-Executive Chairman to Managing
Director (Non Independent, Executive Director) of
YABhg Tun Zaki obtained his Barrister-at-Law qualification Nationwide Express Courier Services Berhad with
from the Lincolns Inn in 1969. YABhg Tun Zaki joined the effect from 2nd April 2014. Prior to her re-designation,
Malaysian Judicial and Legal Services as a Magistrate Cik Rozilawati was the appointed Non Independent,
in 1970 and later transferred to the Attorney Generals Non-Executive Chairman of the Board effective 1st
Chambers where he held several positions for 15 years April 2010, having joined Nationwide Express Courier
before going into private legal practice in 1985. Services Berhad as a Director on 1st September 2000
and Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer since 31st
YABhg Tun Zaki left legal practice in 2007 when he was March 2003 till 31st March 2010. Cik Rozilawati has wide
appointed as a Judge of the Federal Court of Malaysia experience in the areas of corporate strategy, marketing,
and shortly thereafter, appointed as the President of Court development of new businesses and entrepreneurship
of Appeal of Malaysia, the second highest judicial office. both locally and overseas. Cik Rozilawati is also a Non-
On 18th October 2008, YABhg Tun Zaki was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director of Kumpulan Fima
the 12th Chief Justice of Malaysia and became the first Berhad and serves as Director of several private limited
Chairman of the Judicial Appointment Commission on companies in Malaysia and Singapore. She is the sister of
16th February 2009 until his retirement as Chief Justice in Dr. Roshayati binti Basir, a Director of the Company and
September 2011. has family relationships with BHR Enterprise Sdn Bhd, the
major shareholder of Nationwide Express Courier Services
YABhg Tun Zaki is also the Chairman of Astro Malaysia Berhad. She has an indirect interest in the Company via
Holdings Berhad and SP Setia Berhad as well as BHR Enterprise Sdn Bhd. She has never been convicted
the chancellor of MAHSA University College and the for any offence within the past ten (10) years other than
Multimedia University. YABhg Tun Zaki is also on the traffic offences.
Board of a few private limited companies and Chairman
of the Board of Directors of University Malaysia Sabah.
YABhg Tun Zaki does not have any family relationship with
any Director and/or major shareholder nor any conflict
of interest with the Company. YABhg Tun Zaki has never
been convicted for any offence within the past ten (10)
years other than traffic offences.
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YBHG DATO ADNAN BIN SHAMSUDDIN YBHG TAN SRI DATO SULAIMAN BIN SUJAK
Senior Independent, Non-Executive Director Independent, Non-Executive Director
B.A. (Hons) in Economics (University Malaya) Graduate of Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, England
M.A. Economics (University of Southern California) Senior Executive Graduate Programme, Stanford
67 years of age - Malaysian University, USA
Royal College of Defence Studies, London
YBhg Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin was appointed to the 80 years of age Malaysian
Board on 7th July 2004 and Chairman of the Board since
20th August 2004 till 31st March 2010. YBhg Dato Adnan YBhg Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak was appointed
has been redesignated as Senior Independent Non- as Director on 2nd January 2003. YBhg Tan Sri Sulaiman
Executive Director effective 1st April 2010. YBhg Dato also serves as Member of the Nomination Committee and
Adnan began his career by joining the Administrative the Remuneration Committee. YBhg Tan Sri Sulaiman
and Diplomatic Services, of the Government of Malaysia was an advisor (now known as Assistant Governor) of
in April 1971 and was appointed as Assistant Secretary, Bank Negara Malaysia and was a Commercial Director
Ministry of Transport. YBhg Dato Adnan was awarded a of Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad. YBhg Tan Sri Sulaiman was
scholarship to pursue graduate studies in United States also the Deputy Chairman of Malaysian Airline System
in 1975, and on completion was posted as Director of Berhad for twenty four (24) years. YBhg Tan Sri Sulaiman
Air Transport, Department of Civil Aviation. In 1983, had served both the Royal Air Force and the Royal
YBhg Dato Adnan was promoted to the post of Deputy Malaysian Air Force and was the first Malaysian Air Force
Director General of Civil Aviation. When the airport was Chief. Currently, YBhg Tan Sri Sulaiman is a Director of
corporatised in November 1992, YBhg Dato Adnan opted Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad. YBhg Tan Sri Sulaiman
to join Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and served as does not have any family relationship with any Director
Executive Director until he retired in April 2003. YBhg Dato and/or major shareholder, nor any conflict of interest
Adnan is also an Independent Non-Executive Chairman with the Company. YBhg Tan Sri Sulaiman has never
of Fima Corporation Berhad. YBhg Dato Adnan does committed for any offence within the past ten (10) years
not have any family relationship with any Director and/ other than traffic offences.
or major shareholder, nor any conflict of interest with the
Company. YBhg Dato Adnan has never been committed
for any offence within the past ten (10) years other than
traffic offences.
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PROFILE OF DIRECTORS
035
This statement is prepared as required by the Companies Act, 1965 and the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia
Securities Berhad. The Directors are required to prepare financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Group and the Company as at the end of each financial year and of their results and their cash flows for
that year then ended.
In preparing the financial statements, the Directors took into consideration the following:-
the Group and the Company have used appropriate accounting policies and are consistently applied;
reasonable and prudent judgments and estimates were made; and
all applicable approved accounting standards in Malaysia have been followed.
In preparing the financial statements for the year under review, the Directors have placed reliance on the system of internal
control within the Group and the Company to form a basis of reasonable grounds that accounting systems and records
maintained by the Group and the Company provide a true and fair view of the current state of affairs of the Group and the
Company, a true and fair view of the financial year results and that it sufficiently explains the transactions and financial
position of the Group and the Company.
The Directors are responsible for ensuring that the Group and the Company maintains accounting records that disclose
with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Group and the Company, and which enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Companies Act, 1965. The Directors have general responsibilities for taking such
steps that are reasonably available to them to safeguard the assets of the Group and the Company and to prevent and
detect fraud and other irregularities.
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2. TERMS OF REFERENCE
2.1 Constitution
The Board constitutes and establishes an Audit Committee (AC) with the authority, responsibilities and
specific duties as described below.
2.2 Composition
In line with the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance, all three (3) members of the AC are Non-Executive
Directors (NED). Two (2) AC members, including the AC chairman are independent NED.
All members of the AC have a working familiarity with basic finance and accounting practices, The chairman
of the AC i.e. Mr. Yong Kok Liew is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and also an
associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (UK).
(a) Review the following and report the same to the board of directors:-
(ii) Review the assistance given by the Companys officers to the auditors;
(iii) Review the adequacy of the scope, functions, competency and resources of the internal
audit functions and that it has the necessary authority to carry out its work;
(iv) Review the scope and results of the internal audit programmes;
(v) Review the quarterly results and year-end financial statements, prior to the approval by the
board of directors, focusing particularly on:-
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(vi) Review any related party transaction and conflict of interest situation that may arise within
the listed issuer or group including any transaction, procedure or course of conduct that
raises questions of management integrity;
(viii) Review whether there is reason (supported by grounds) to believe that the listed issuers
external auditor is not suitable for re-appointment; and
(c) Monitor the implementation of the Groups risk management policies, ensuring an appropriate
enterprise-wide risk management system is in place with adequate and effective processes.
(d) With the Boards approval, the Committee shall be authorized to delegate certain functions to sub-
committees to support, and consistent with, the Committees oversight responsibilities. These sub-
committees shall act within agreed terms of reference and shall report all of their recommendations
to the Committee for full deliberation and discussion. These sub-committees are not authorized
to implement its recommendations on behalf of the Committee but shall make the relevant
recommendations to the Committee for its consideration and implementation.
2.4 Meetings
The Committee met on five (5) occasions during the financial year. As promoted by the Code on Corporate
Governance and Chapter 15 of the Bursa Malaysias Listing Requirements, two (2) meetings were also held
between the External Auditors and members of the Audit Committee in the absence of management during
the year.
3. ATTENDANCE
Members of the Committee are to be present at all meetings. The quorum for the meeting shall be two (2). The
Chairman may request that members of the management, the internal auditors and representatives of the external
auditors to be present at meetings of the Committee.
Five (5) meetings were held during the financial year. The records of attendance are as follows:-
AUDIT COMMITTEE
NO. 28 MAY 13 29 JUL 13 27 AUG 13 27 NOV 13 25 FEB 14
MEMBERS
*Tan Sri Dato
5/5 Present Present Present Present Present
Sulaiman bin Sujak
Dato Adnan bin
5/5 Present Present Present Present Present
Shamsuddin
Mr. Yong Kok Liew 5/5 Present Present Present Present Present
Dr. Roshayati binti
5/5 Present Present Present Present Present
Basir
* Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak relinquished his position as Chairman and Member of the Audit Committee with
effect from 21 July 2014.
4. MINUTES
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The AC shall report its findings and recommendations to the Board but the AC itself shall have no executive power
with respect to those findings and recommendations.
6. ACTIVITIES
In line with the terms of reference of the Committee, the following main activities were carried out during the
financial year in discharging its duties and responsibilities.
(a) Reviewed the quarterly unaudited financial results and annual audited financial statements of the Company
and Group before submission to the Board of Directors (Board) for consideration and approval.
(b) Reviewed the compliance of Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Securities, applicable Financial
Reporting Standards and provisions of the Companies Act, 1965.
(c) Reviewed the external auditors scope of work and audit plan, prior to the commencement of audit work.
(d) Reviewed the audit findings, audit report, management letters and responses with the external auditors.
(e) Reviewed the internal audit plan and programme, considered the major findings of internal audit and actions
taken by the management in response to the audit findings.
(f) Reviewed related party transactions and conflict of interest situations that may arise in the Company.
(g) Met with the external auditors without the presence of the management.
The Internal Audit Department (IAD) was established on 1st June 1999. At present, there are five (5) personnel in
the Department, comprising of one (1) Manager, three (3) Audit Executives and one (1) Audit Assistant. Its principle
functions are to conduct review of operations and procedures, and subsequently highlight findings and suggest
recommendations to the AC for further improvement.
During the financial year, IAD reviewed compliance to operational procedures, reviewed the internal control system
and work processes in the following areas:-
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Key issues, including managements feedback and audit recommendations were highlighted to the AC. The
external auditors have reviewed and endorsed the key issues and managements feedback.
Future Internal Audit Plans were reviewed and approved for execution by the AC to ensure best practices are
followed by the Company. The external auditors have given their views on the nature, scope and approaches of
future audits to the AC.
The quarterly and year-end financial statements were reviewed by the AC before submitting to the Board. Attention
was given on the compliances to the Malaysian Accounting Standard Board (MASB), and other legal and regulatory
requirements.
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CHAIRMANS STATEMENT
Dear shareholders,
Nationwide Express reported consolidated revenue of RM97.74 million for the year ended 31st March 2014, as compared
to RM99.04 million in the previous year. The lower revenue was a result of expiry of long term contracts and lower sales.
There were also several issues relating to the operational performance which, had contributed to the lower service level
recorded. Nationwide Express still suffers a net loss of tax for the year of RM0.89 million, as compared to a net loss of tax
of RM2.92 million in the previous year. However the costs of services have improved by a reduction of almost RM4 million,
from RM77,837 to RM74,053 in terms of the total cost of services. This marked improvement was mainly due to internal
restructuring and better costs management.
This has been a difficult year for Nationwide Express. There has been a great deal to occupy us to put things back on
track as we continue to reshape the business, amidst intense competition, whilst addressing the fundamental changes
taking place in the logistics industry.
Since April 2014, Nationwide Express is more focused on changing its position from loss making to profit, with the
re-designation of Cik Rozilawati Basir as the Managing Director, and my appointment as the Chairman of the Group.
Strategic initiatives have been put in place for Nationwide Express to promote its continuous revenue growth and to
ensure better after sales service, as well as consistent and reliable operational services. As a new member of the Board,
I will be more involved and will work closely with the management to ensure these initiatives are implemented accordingly,
as Nationwide Express aims to provide efficient services within our various streams of business activities to ensure
sustainable profits at the most effective level of operational costs and for better bottom line results.
The challenging trading conditions of the past year have impacted profits and it remains a focus of our management
attention. Nationwide Express is strengthening its strategic focus and its capacity to meet the growing demands of
customers and to meet customers requirements. To achieve this, Nationwide Express has been vigorously implementing
its capacity enhancement programmes. Amongst the initiatives undertaken was to purchase new fleet of vehicles of
variable sizes to cater the operational needs.
We continue to devote a lot of energy and creativity to creating products and services, which customers want to buy at
prices they find attractive. We strive to focus on improving the experience for our esteemed customers with continued
but prudent investments to refurbish our stations, significant investment in quality and a renewal of product ranges, for
example, the introduction of the new Pharmaceutical Dedicated Delivery (PDD) service.
More broadly, however, it has been a year when Nationwide Express has moved from addressing existing business issues
to driving our strategy for future growth and value. There is never a year in which we focus solely on one or the other.
However, it is fair to say that at some point in the past year the balance of where our energies and resources are focused
tipped from addressing past issues to investing in the future. Notwithstanding, we remain focused on the present but we
are starting to quicken our pace into the future.
ANNUAL REPORT 2014
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CHAIRMANS STATEMENT
APPRECIATION
This years performance would not have been possible without the concerted effort of many parties. I wish to record our
heartfelt gratitude to all our stakeholders - to the management team and staff who are still with us, through the good and
bad times, striving for a better tomorrow, to my fellow board members for their wisdom and integrity, and to our loyal
customers and business partners for their continuous collaboration. I am indeed grateful for your enduring support and
confidence in Nationwide Express.
Going forward into FY 14/15, I anticipate another year of challenges and opportunities and call upon all stakeholders to
lend us your steadfast support. With the support and cooperation of everyone, Nationwide Express shall charge into the
future and face challenges with enthusiasm and confidence to successfully realize the Nationwide Express vision.
Thank you.
44 Directors Report
51 Statement of Financial Position
47 Statement by Directors
52 Statement of Changes in Equity
47 Statutory Declaration
53 Statement of Cash Flow
48 Independent Auditors Report
55 Notes to the Financial Statements
50 Statements of Comprehensive
94 Supplementary Information
Income
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DIRECTORS REPORT
The Directors hereby submit their report together with the audited financial statements of the Group and of the Company
for the financial year ended 31 March 2014.
Principal activities
The principal activities of the Group consist of providing express courier services, trucking services, freight forwarding
services, customised logistics services, mailroom management services, retail and warehousing. The principal activities
of the Company are those of providing express courier and customised logistics services.
The principal activities of the subsidiaries are described in Note 14 to the financial statements.
There has been no significant change in the nature of the principal activities during the financial year.
RESULTS
Group Company
RM000 RM000
(Loss)/profit net of tax (892) 1,012
There was no material transfer to or from reserves or provisions during the financial year.
In the opinion of the Directors, the results of the operations of the Group and of the Company during the financial year
were not substantially affected by any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature, other than as disclosed
in the financial statements.
DIVIDENDS
The Directors do not recommend the payment of any dividends for the financial year ended 31 March 2014.
DIRECTORS
The names of the Directors of the Company in office since the date of the last report and at the date of this report are:
Tun Dato Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi (appointed on 2 April 2014)
Rozilawati binti Haji Basir
Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin
Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak
Dr. Roshayati binti Basir
Yong Kok Liew
In accordance with the Companys Articles of Association, Dr. Roshayati binti Basir retires at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offers herself for re-election.
Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak retires, pursuant to Section 129(2) of the Companies Act, 1965 and a resolution is being
proposed for his re-election as Director under the provision of Section 129(6) of the said Act to hold office until the next
Annual General Meeting of the Company.
ANNUAL REPORT 2014
045
DIRECTORS REPORT
DIRECTORS BENEFITS
Neither at the end of the financial year, nor at any time during the year, did there subsist any arrangement to which the
Company was a party, whereby the Directors might acquire benefits by means of acquisition of shares in or debentures
of the Company or any other body corporate.
Since the end of the previous financial year, no Director has received or become entitled to receive a benefit (other than
the benefits included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by the Directors or the fixed
salary of a full-time employee of the Company as shown in Note 9 to the financial statements) by reason of a contract
made by the Company or a related corporation with any Director or with a firm of which he is a member, or with a company
in which he has a substantial financial interest.
DIRECTORS INTERESTS
According to the register of Directors shareholdings, the interests of Directors in office at the end of the financial year in
shares in the Company and its related corporations during the financial year were as follows:
The Company
1 April 31 March
Direct Interest 2013 Bought Sold 2014
Indirect Interest
The indirect interests are held by virtue of shareholdings in BHR Enterprise Sdn Bhd.
Rozilawati binti Haji Basir and Dr. Roshayati binti Basir, by virtue of their interests in shares in BHR Enterprise Sdn Bhd are
also deemed interested in shares of the Company to the extent BHR Enterprise Sdn Bhd has an interest.
None of the other Directors in office at the end of the financial year had any interest in shares in the Company or its related
corporations during the financial year.
(a) Before the statements of comprehensive income and statements of financial position of the Group and of the
Company were made out, the Directors took reasonable steps:
(i) to ascertain that proper action had been taken in relation to the writing off of bad debts and the making of
allowance for doubtful debts and satisfied themselves that all known bad debts had been written off and
that adequate allowance had been made for doubtful debts; and
(ii) to ensure that any current assets which were unlikely to realise their values as shown in the accounting
records in the ordinary course of business had been written down to an amount which they might be
expected so to realise.
(b) At the date of this report, the Directors are not aware of any circumstances which would render:
(i) the amount written off for bad debts or the amount of the allowance for doubtful debts in the financial
statements of the Group and of the Company inadequate to any substantial extent; and
(ii) the values attributed to the current assets in the financial statements of the Group and of the Company
misleading.
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DIRECTORS REPORT
(c) At the date of this report, the Directors are not aware of any circumstances which have arisen which would render
adherence to the existing method of valuation of assets or liabilities of the Group and of the Company misleading
or inappropriate.
(d) At the date of this report, the Directors are not aware of any circumstances not otherwise dealt with in this report or
the financial statements of the Group and of the Company which would render any amount stated in the financial
statements misleading.
(e) As at the date of this report, there does not exist any charge on the assets of the Group or of the Company which
has arisen since the end of the financial year which secures the liabilities of any other person.
(f) Contingent liabilities of the Group and of the Company is disclosed in note 25.
(i) no contingent liability or other liability has become enforceable or is likely to become enforceable within the
period of twelve months after the end of the financial year which will or may affect the ability of the Group
or of the Company to meet their obligations when they fall due; and
(ii) no item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature has arisen in the interval between the end
of the financial year and the date of this report which is likely to affect substantially the results of the
operations of the Group or of the Company for the financial year in which this report is made.
AUDITORS
The auditors, Hanafiah Raslan & Mohamad, have expressed their willingness to continue in office.
Signed on behalf of the Board in accordance with a resolution of the Directors dated 21 July 2014.
Rozilawati binti Haji Basir Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak
ANNUAL REPORT 2014
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STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 169(15) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1965
We, Rozilawati binti Haji Basir and Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak, being two of the Directors of Nationwide Express
Courier Services Berhad, do hereby state that, in the opinion of the Directors, the accompanying financial statements set
out on pages 10 to 68 are drawn up in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards, International Financial
Reporting Standards and the requirements of the Companies Act, 1965 in Malaysia so as to give a true and fair view of
the financial position of the Group and of the Company as at 31 March 2014 and of their financial performance and cash
flows for the year then ended.
The supplementary information set out on page 69 have been prepared in accordance with the Guidance on Special
Matter No. 1, Determination of Realised and Unrealised Profits or Losses in the Context of Disclosure Pursuant to Bursa
Malaysia Securities Berhad Listing Requirements, as issued by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Signed on behalf of the Board in accordance with a resolution of the Directors dated 21 July 2014.
Rozilawati binti Haji Basir Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak
STATUTORY DECLARATION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 169(16) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1965
I, Amiruddin bin Abdul Shukor, being the officer primarily responsible for the financial management of Nationwide Express
Courier Services Berhad, do solemnly and sincerely declare that the accompanying financial statements set out on pages
10 to 69 are in my opinion correct, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and
by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act, l960.
Before me,
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We have audited the financial statements of Nationwide Express Courier Services Berhad, which comprise the statements
of financial position as at 31 March 2014 of the Group and of the Company, and the statements of comprehensive income,
statements of changes in equity and statements of cash flows of the Group and of the Company for the year then ended,
and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, as set out on pages 10 to 68.
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of financial statements so as to give a true and fair
view in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards and the
requirements of the Companies Act, 1965 in Malaysia. The Directors are also responsible for such internal control as the
Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstate-
ment, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in
accordance with approved standards on auditing in Malaysia. Those standards require that we comply with ethical re-
quirements 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 our judgement, including the assessment of risks of material misstate-
ment of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal
control relevant to the entitys preparation of financial statements that give true and fair view in order to design audit pro-
cedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness
of the entitys internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and
the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, 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, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group and of the Company
as at 31 March 2014 and of their financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Malay-
sian Financial Reporting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards and the requirements of the Companies
Act, 1965 in Malaysia.
In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1965 in Malaysia, we also report the following:
(a) In our opinion, the accounting and other records and the registers required by the Act to be kept by the Company
and its subsidiaries of which we have acted as auditors have been properly kept in accordance with the provisions
of the Act.
(b) We have considered the financial statements and the auditors report of the subsidiary of which we have not acted
as auditors, which is indicated in Note 14 to the financial statements, being financial statements that have been
included in the consolidated financial statements.
(c) We are satisfied that the financial statements of the subsidiaries that have been consolidated with the financial state-
ments of the Company are in form and content appropriate and proper for the purposes of the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements and we have received satisfactory information and explanations required by us for
those purposes.
(d) The auditors reports on the financial statements of the subsidiaries were not subject to any qualification and did not
include any comment required to be made under Section 174(3) of the Act.
ANNUAL REPORT 2014
049
The supplementary information set out on page 69 is disclosed to meet the requirement of Bursa Malaysia Securities Ber-
had. The directors are responsible for the preparation of the supplementary information in accordance with Guidance on
Special Matter No. 1, Determination of Realised and Unrealised Profits or Losses in the Context of Disclosure Pursuant to
Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Listing Requirements, as issued by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA Guid-
ance) and the directive of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. In our opinion, the supplementary information is prepared,
in all material respects, in accordance with the MIA Guidance and the directive of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
Other matters
This report is made solely to the members of the Company, as a body, in accordance with Section 174 of the Companies
Act, 1965 in Malaysia and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility to any other person for the content of
this report.
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Group Company
Note 2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Total comprehensive income for the year (876) (2,905) 1,012 (1,829)
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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Group Company
Note 2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Group
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 13 34,081 31,258 33,756 30,641
Investments in subsidiaries 14 - - 2,787 612
Deferred tax assets 15 526 253 - -
34,607 31,511 36,543 31,253
Current assets
Inventories 16 431 673 392 389
Trade and other receivables 17 25,112 25,954 27,911 28,175
Cash and bank balances 18 18,167 14,922 16,537 13,424
43,710 41,549 44,840 41,988
Non-current liability
Deferred tax liabilities 15 8 129 8 127
Loans and borrowings 21 5,624 - 5,624 -
5,632 129 5,632 127
Current liabilities
Other payables 22 8,451 9,884 10,219 10,657
Loans and borrowings 21 2,089 26 2,089 26
10,540 9,910 12,308 10,683
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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Non-
distributable
Exchange Distributable
Equity, Share Share translation Retained
Note total capital premium reserve profits
Group RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Company
At 1 April 2012 65,613 60,116 413 - 5,084
Total comprehensive loss
for the year (1,829) - - - (1,829)
Dividends 12 (1,353) - - - (1,353)
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(Loss)/profit before tax (603) (2,641) 977 (2,000)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant
and equipment 4,038 3,388 3,831 3,149
Property, plant and equipment
written off 32 - 32 -
(Gain)/loss on disposal of
property, plant and equipment (16) (258) 1 (258)
Bad debt written off 294 - 294 -
Net impairment loss/(write back) on
trade and other receivables 1,441 827 1,055 (21)
Impairment loss of
investment in subsidiary - - 300 -
Impairment loss on
inventories 199 - 92 -
Interest expense 70 13 70 13
Interest income (283) (254) (275) (240)
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
The principal activities of the Group consist of providing express courier services, trucking services, freight
forwarding services, customised logistics services, mailroom management services, retail and warehousing. The
principal activities of the Company are those of providing express courier and customised logistics services.
The principal activities of the subsidiaries are described in Note 14. There has been no significant change in the
nature of the principal activities during the financial year.
The Company is a public limited liability company, incorporated and domiciled in Malaysia, and is listed on the
Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. The principal place of business of the Company is located at
Lot 6 & 7, Jalan Utas 15/7, Seksyen 15, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
The ultimate holding company of the Company is BHR Enterprise Sdn Bhd, a company incorporated in Malaysia.
The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors in accordance with a resolution of the
directors on 21 July 2014.
The financial statements of the Group and of the Company have been prepared in accordance with
Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
and the requirements of the Companies Act, 1965 in Malaysia.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except as disclosed in the
accounting policies below.
The financial statements are presented in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) and all values are rounded to the nearest
thousand (RM000) except when otherwise indicated.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except as follows:
On 1 April 2013, the Group and the Company adopted the following new and amended MFRS and IC
Interpretations mandatory for annual financial periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013.
Effective for
annual periods
beginning on or
Description after
Amendments to MFRS 101: Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income 1 July 2012
MFRS 3 Business Combinations (IFRS 3 Business Combinations
issued by IASB in March 2004) 1 January 2013
MFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements 1 January 2013
MFRS 11 Joint Arrangements 1 January 2013
MFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 1 January 2013
MFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement 1 January 2013
MFRS 119 Employee Benefits (IAS 19 as amended by IASB in June 2011) 1 January 2013
MFRS 127 Separate Financial Statements (IAS 27 as amended by IASB in May 2011) 1 January 2013
MFRS 128 Investment in Associate and Joint Ventures (IAS 28 as amended by
IASB in May 2011) 1 January 2013
IC Interpretation 20 Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine 1 January 2013
Amendments to MFRS 7: Disclosures Offsetting Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities 1 January 2013
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The initial application of the above new and revised MFRSs and IC Interpretations do not have any significant
impact on the financial statements of the Group and the Company except for those discussed below:
MFRS 10 replaces part of MFRS 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements that deals
with consolidated financial statements and IC Interpretation 112 Consolidation Special Purpose
Entities. Under MFRS 10, an investor controls an investee when:
Under MFRS 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, control was defined as the
power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its
activities.
MFRS 10 includes detailed guidance to explain when an investor has control over the investee.
MFRS 10 requires the investor to take into account all relevant facts and circumstances.
This standard has no impact on the Groups financial position or performance during the current
financial year.
As a consequence of the new MFRS 10 and MFRS 12, MFRS 127 is limited to accounting for
subsidiary companies, jointly controlled entities and associated companies in separate financial
statements.
This standard has no impact on the Groups financial position or performance in the period of initial
application.
MFRS 13 establishes a single source of guidance under MFRS for all fair value measurements.
MFRS 13 does not change when an entity is required to use fair value, but rather provides guidance
on how to measure fair value under MFRS. MFRS 13 defines fair value as an exit price. As a result of
the guidance in MFRS 13, the Group re-assessed its policies for measuring fair values in particular,
its valuation inputs such as non-performance risk for fair value measurement of liabilities. MFRS 13
also requires additional disclosures.
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Application of MFRS 13 has not materially impacted the fair value of the Group. Additional disclosures
where required, are provided in the individual notes relating to the assets and liabilities whose fair
values were determined.
The standards and interpretations that are issued but not yet effective up to the date of issuance of the
Groups and of the Companys financial statements are disclosed below. The Group and the Company
intend to adopt these standards, if applicable, when they become effective.
Effective for
annual periods
beginning on or
Description after
Amendments to MFRS 132: Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities 1 January 2014
Amendments to MFRS 10, MFRS 12 and MFRS 127: Investment Entities 1 January 2014
Amendments to MFRS 136: Recoverable Amount Disclosures for
Non-Financial Assets 1 January 2014
Amendments to MFRS 139: Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of
Hedge Accounting 1 January 2014
IC Interpretation 21 Levies 1 January 2014
Amendments to MFRS 119: Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions 1 July 2014
Annual Improvements to MFRSs 20102012 Cycle 1 July 2014
Annual Improvements to MFRSs 20112013 Cycle 1 July 2014
MFRS 9 Financial Instruments (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in November 2009) To be announced
MFRS 9 Financial Instruments (IFRS 9 issued by IASB in October 2010) To be announced
MFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Hedge Accounting and amendments to
MFRS 9, MFRS 7 and MFRS 139 To be announced
The directors expect that the adoption of the above standards and interpretations will have no material
impact on the financial statements in the period of initial application except as discussed below:
MFRS 9 reflects the first phase of work on the replacement of MFRS 139 and applies to classification and
measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities as defined in MFRS 139.
The standard was initially effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013, but Amendments
to MFRS 9: Mandatory Effective Date of MFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures, issued in March 2012, moved
the mandatory effective date to 1 January 2015. Subsequently, on 14 February 2014, it was announced that
the new effective date will be decided when project is closer to completion. The adoption of the first phase
of MFRS 9 will have an effect on the classification and measurement of the Groups financial assets, but
will not have an impact on classification and measurements of the Groups financial liabilities. The Group
will quantify the effect in conjunction with the other phases, when the final standard including all phases is
issued.
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its
subsidiaries as at the reporting date. The financial statements of the subsidiaries used in the preparation of
the consolidated financial statements are prepared for the same reporting date as the Company. Consistent
accounting policies are applied for like transactions and events in similar circumstances.
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The Company controls an investee if and only if the Company has all the following:
(i) Power over the investee (such as existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant
activities of the investee);
(ii) Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its investment with the investee; and
(iii) The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.
When the Company has less than a majority of the voting rights of an investee, the Company considers
the following in assessing whether or not the Companys voting rights in an investee are sufficient to give
it power over the investee:
(i) The size of the Companys holding of voting rights relative to the size and dispersion of holdings of
the other vote holders;
(ii) Potential voting rights held by the Company, other vote holders or other parties;
(iii) Rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and
(iv) Any additional facts and circumstances that indicate that the Company has, or does not have, the
current ability to direct the relevant activities at the time that decisions need to be made, including
voting patterns at previous shareholders meetings.
Subsidiaries are consolidated when the Company obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the
Company loses control of the subsidiary. All intra-group balances, income and expenses and unrealised
gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions are eliminated in full.
Losses within a subsidiary are attributed to the non-controlling interests even if that results in a deficit
balance.
Changes in the Groups ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in the Group losing control over
the subsidiaries are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Groups interests and
the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries.
The resulting difference is recognised directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Company.
When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, a gain or loss calculated as the difference between (i) the
aggregate of the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any retained interest and (ii)
the previous carrying amount of the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-controlling interest,
is recognised in profit or loss. The subsidiarys cumulative gain or loss which has been recognised in other
comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss or where applicable,
transferred directly to retained earnings. The fair value of any investment retained in the former subsidiary
at the date control is lost is regarded as the cost on initial recognition of the investment.
Business combinations
Acquisitions of subsidiaries are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition
is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, measured at acquisition date fair value
and the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree. The Group elects on a transaction-by-
transaction basis whether to measure the non-controlling interests in the acquiree either at fair value or at
the proportionate share of the acquirees identifiable net assets. Transaction costs incurred are expensed
and included in administrative expenses.
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Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the
acquisition date. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration which is deemed
to be an asset or liability, will be recognised in accordance with MFRS 139 either in profit or loss or as a
change to other comprehensive income. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it will not
be remeasured. Subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. In instances where the contingent
consideration does not fall within the scope of MFRS 139, it is measured in accordance with the appropriate
MFRS.
When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate
classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and
pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in
host contracts by the acquiree.
If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date fair value of the acquirers previously
held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date through profit or loss.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred
and the amount recognised for non-controlling interests over the net identifiable assets acquired and
liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired,
the difference is recognised in profit or loss.
The individual 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 consolidated financial statements are presented in Ringgit Malaysia (RM), which is also the
Companys functional currency.
Transactions in foreign currencies are measured in the respective functional currencies of the
Company and its subsidiaries and are recorded on initial recognition in the functional currencies at
exchange rates approximating those ruling at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date.
Non-monetary items denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at historical cost are
translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items
denominated in foreign currencies measured at fair value are translated using the exchange rates at
the date when the fair value was determined.
Exchange differences arising on the translation of non-monetary items carried at fair value are
included in profit or loss for the period except for the differences arising on the translation of non-
monetary items in respect of which gains and losses are recognised directly in equity. Exchange
differences arising from such non-monetary items are also recognised directly in equity.
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The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into RM at the rate of exchange ruling
at the reporting date and income and expenses are translated at exchange rates at the dates of
the transactions. The exchange differences arising on the translation are taken directly to other
comprehensive income.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of foreign operations are treated as
assets and liabilities of the foreign operations and are recorded in the functional currency of the
foreign operations and translated at the closing rate at the reporting date.
All items of property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost. The cost of an item of property,
plant and equipment is recognised as an asset if, and only if, it is probable that future economic benefits
associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Subsequent to recognition, property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated
depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. When significant parts of property, plant and equipment
are required to be replaced in intervals, the Group recognises such parts as individual assets with specific
useful lives and depreciation, respectively. Likewise, when a major inspection is performed, its cost is
recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria
are satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses. The policy for the recognition and measurement of impairment losses is in accordance
with Note 2.8.
Capital work-in-progress is not depreciated as these assets are not available for use. Depreciation of other
property, plant and equipment is provided for on a straight line basis to write off the cost of each asset to
its residual value over the estimated useful life at the following annual rates:
Leasehold buildings 4%
Leasehold land over the lease period
Leasehold improvements 33.33%
Motor vehicles 14.28%
Computers/machines/office equipment 14.28% - 33.33%
Furniture and fittings 14.28%
The residual value, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at each financial year-end, and adjusted
prospectively, if appropriate.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic
benefits are expected from its use or disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any
and the net carrying amount is recognised in the profit or loss.
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2.7 Subsidiaries
A subsidiary is an entity over which the Group has all the following:
(i) Power over the investee (such as existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant
activities of the investee);
(ii) Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its investment with the investee; and
(iii) The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.
In the Companys separate financial statements, investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost less
impairment losses. On disposal of such investments, the difference between net disposal proceeds and
their carrying amounts is included in profit or loss.
The carrying amounts of the Groups assets, other than inventories and deferred tax assets, are reviewed
at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication
exists, the assets recoverable amount is estimated to determine the amount of impairment loss.
For the purpose of impairment testing of these assets, recoverable amount is determined on an individual
asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other
assets. If this is the case, recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit (CGU) to which
the asset belongs to. Goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated
to each of the Groups CGUs, or groups of CGUs, that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the
combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the Group are assigned to those units or
groups of units.
An assets recoverable amount is the higher of an assets or CGUs fair value less costs to sell and its value
in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value
using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the
risks specific to the asset. Where the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the
asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses recognised
in respect of a CGU or groups of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill
allocated to those units or groups of units and then, to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in
the unit or groups of units on a pro-rata basis.
An impairment loss for an asset other than goodwill is reversed if, and only if, there has been a change
in the estimates used to determine the assets recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was
recognised. The carrying amount of an asset other than goodwill is increased to its revised recoverable
amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined
(net of amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A
reversal of impairment loss for an asset other than goodwill is recognised in profit or loss.
Financial assets are recognised in the statements of financial position when, and only when, the Group and
the Company become a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument.
When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus directly attributable
transaction costs.
The Group and the Company determine the classification of their financial assets at initial recognition.
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Financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified
as loans and receivables.
Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the loans and receivables are
derecognised or impaired, and through the amortisation process.
Loans and receivables are classified as current assets, except for those having maturity dates later than 12
months after the reporting date which are classified as non-current.
A financial asset is derecognised when the contractual right to receive cash flows from the asset has
expired. On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the carrying amount and
the sum of the consideration received is recognised in profit or loss.
The Group and the Company assess at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a
financial asset is impaired.
To determine whether there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets has been
incurred, the Group and the Company consider factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant
financial difficulties of the debtor and default or significant delay in payments. For certain categories of
financial assets, such as trade receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired individually are
subsequently assessed for impairment on a collective basis based on similar risk characteristics.
Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of receivables could include the Groups and the Companys
past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed payments in the portfolio past
the average credit period and observable changes in national or local economic conditions that correlate
with default on receivables.
If any such evidence exists, the amount of impairment loss is measured as the difference between the
assets carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the financial
assets original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets
with the exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an
allowance account. When a trade receivable becomes uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance
account.
If in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related
objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment
loss is reversed to the extent that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at
the reversal date. The amount of reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
For the purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and at
bank, deposit at call and short term highly liquid investments which have an insignificant risk of changes
in value.
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2.12 Inventories
Inventories mainly comprise consumables and are stated at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is
determined using the first in, first out method. The cost of inventories comprises costs of purchase. Net
realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs
necessary to make the sale.
Financial liabilities are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into
and the definitions of a financial liability.
Financial liabilities within the scope of MFRS 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement,
are recognised in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group and the Company
become a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. Financial liabilities are classified
as other financial liabilities.
The Groups and the Companys other financial liabilities include trade payables, other payables and loans
and borrowings.
Trade and other payables are recognised initially at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs and
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Loans and borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred, and
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Borrowings are classified as
current liabilities, unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least
12 months after the reporting date.
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is extinguished. When an existing
financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of
an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition
of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying
amounts is recognised in profit or loss.
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event and it is
probable that an outflow of resource embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation,
and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are reviewed at each reporting date
and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. Where the effect of the time value of money is material,
provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific
to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is
recognised as finance cost.
Borrowing costs are capitalised as part of the cost of a qualifying asset if they are directly attributable to the
acquisition, construction or production of that asset. Capitalisation of borrowing costs commences when
the activities to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale are in progress and the expenditures and
borrowing costs are incurred. Borrowing costs are capitalised until the assets are substantially completed
for their intended use or sale.
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All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period they are incurred. Borrowing costs
consist of interest and other costs that the Group and the Company incurred in connection with the
borrowing of funds.
Wages, salaries, bonuses and social security contributions are recognised as an expense in the year
in which the associated services are rendered by employees of the Group. Short term accumulating
compensated absences such as paid annual leave are recognised when services are rendered
by employees that increase their entitlement to future compensated absences. Short term non-
accumulating compensated absences such as sick leave are recognised when the absences occur.
Defined contribution plans are post-employment benefit plans under which the Group pays fixed
contributions into separate entities or funds and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay
further contributions if any of the funds do not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee benefits
relating to employee services in the current and preceding financial years. Such contributions are
recognised as an expense in the profit or loss as incurred. As required by law, companies in Malaysia
make such contributions to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF). The Groups foreign subsidiary
also makes contributions to its countrys statutory pension scheme.
2.17 Leases
Assets acquired by way of hire purchase or finance leases are stated at an amount equal to the lower of
their fair values and the present value of the minimum lease payments at the inception of the leases, less
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The corresponding liability is included in the statement
of financial position as borrowings. In calculating the present value of the minimum lease payments, the
discount factor used is the interest rate implicit in the lease, when it is practicable to determine; otherwise,
the Companys incremental borrowing rate is used. Any initial direct costs are also added to the carrying
amount of such assets.
Lease payments are apportioned between the finance costs and the reduction of the outstanding liability.
Finance costs, which represent the difference between the total leasing commitments and the fair value of
the assets acquired, are recognised as an expense in the profit or loss over the term of the relevant lease
so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the remaining balance of the obligations for each
accounting period.
The depreciation policy for leased assets is consistent with that for depreciable property, plant and
equipment as described in Note 2.6.
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Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and
the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must
also be met before revenue is recognised:
Revenue from services rendered is recognised net of service taxes and discounts as and when the
services are performed.
Interest income is recognised on an accrual basis using the effective interest method.
Dividend income is recognised when the Companys right to receive payment is established.
Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. The aggregate costs
of incentives provided to lessees are recognised as a reduction of rental income over the lease term
on a straight-line basis.
2.19 Taxation
Tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in
the profit or loss except to the extent it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is
recognised in equity.
Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the period, using the
statutory tax rate at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous
years.
Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences at the reporting date
between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting
purposes.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences, except:
where the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or
liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction,
affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
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Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry forward of unused
tax credits and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available
against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and
unused tax losses can be utilised except:
where the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination
and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or
loss; and
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the
extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part
of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each
reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit
will allow the deferred tax assets to be utilised.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the
year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates and tax laws that have
been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or
loss. Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in other
comprehensive income or directly in equity and deferred tax arising from a business combination is
adjusted against goodwill on acquisition.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set
off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable
entity and the same taxation authority.
The preparation of the Groups and the Companys financial statements requires management to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and
the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the reporting date. However, uncertainty about these assumptions and
estimates could result in outcomes that could require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or
liability affected in the future.
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The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting
date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below:
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial
asset is impaired. To determine whether there is objective evidence of impairment, the Group
considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the
debtor and default or significant delay in payments. The Groups and the Companys accumulated
impairment of loans and receivables for the year as at 31 March 2014 was RM3,650,000 (2013:
RM2,693,000) and RM2,105,000 (2013: RM1,365,000) respectively, as disclosed in Note 17(a).
Significant judgment is required in determining the allowances and deductibility of certain expenses
during the estimation of the provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations
for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The
Group and the Company recognise liabilities for anticipated tax matters based on estimates of
whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from
the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred
tax provisions in the period in which the determination is made. The Groups and the Companys tax
expense for the year as at 31 March 2014 was RM289,000 (2013: RM281,000) and tax benefit of
RM35,000 (2013: tax benefit of RM171,000) respectively, as disclosed in Note 10.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is
probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences
can be utilised. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred
tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and level of future taxable profits
together with future tax planning strategies. The Groups deferred tax assets as at 31 March 2014
was RM2,268,000 (2013: RM1,811,000) as disclosed in Note 15.
The cost of motor vehicles is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the assets useful lives.
Management estimates the useful lives of these motor vehicles to be within 7 to 12 years. These
are common life expectancies applied in courier services industry. Changes in the level of usage
could impact the economic useful lives and the residual value of these assets, therefore future
depreciation charges could be revised.
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4. REVENUE
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
5. OTHER INCOME
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
55 48 4,485 2,747
6. FINANCE COSTS
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
069
The following amounts have been included in arriving at loss/(profit) before tax:
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
Note RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
070
9. DIRECTORS REMUNERATION
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Included in directors remuneration of the Group are other emoluments received by directors of subsidiary
companies who are not a director of the Company amounting to RM31,000 (2013: RM30,000).
The number of directors of the Company whose total remuneration during the year fell within the following bands
is analysed below:
Number of Directors
2014 2013
Non-Executive Directors:
RM150,001 - RM200,000 1 1
RM100,001 - RM150,000 - -
RM50,001 - RM100,000 4 4
RM1 - RM50,000 - -
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The major components of income tax expense for the years ended 31 March 2014 and 2013 are:
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Domestic current income tax is calculated at the Malaysian statutory tax rate of 25% (2013: 25%) of the estimated
assessable profit for the year. The domestic statutory rate will be reduced to 24% from the current years rate of
25%, effective year assessment 2016.
The corporate tax rate applicable to the subsidiary in Singapore was 17% (2013: 17%).
The reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting profit multiplied by the applicable corporate
tax rate for the years ended 31 March 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
2014 2013
RM000 RM000
Group
Taxation at Malaysian statutory tax rate of 25% (2013: 25%) (151) (660)
Effect of different tax rate for subsidiary in Singapore 12 21
Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes 330 760
Utilisation of previously unrecognised unabsorbed
capital allowances (8) -
Deferred tax assets not recognised on unabsorbed
capital allowances - 26
Deferred tax assets not recognised on unutilised tax losses 1 110
Deferred tax assets not recognised on other temporary difference 14 -
Under/(over) provision of deferred tax in prior year 14 (31)
Under provision of income tax in prior year 77 55
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2014 2013
RM000 RM000
Company
Taxation at Malaysian statutory tax rate of 25% (2013: 25%) 244 (500)
Income not subject to tax (713) -
Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes 352 303
Under/(over) provision of deferred tax in prior year 57 (31)
Under provision of income tax in prior year 25 57
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss net of tax attributable to shareholders of the Company by
the weighted average number of ordinary shares in outstanding during the financial year.
2014 2013
12. DIVIDENDS
Net Dividends
Amount per Ordinary Shares
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 Sen Sen
- 1,353 - 2.3
The Directors do not recommend the payment of any dividends for the financial year ended 31 March 2014.
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Computers/
Capital Machines Furniture
work-in- Leasehold Leasehold Leasehold Motor /Office and
progress buildings land improvements vehicles equipment fittings Total
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Group
At 31 March 2014
Cost
At 1 April 2013 1,421 11,572 16,824 4,822 17,107 22,331 2,458 76,535
Additions 2,263 - - 106 3,634 880 93 6,976
Disposals - - - - (212) (46) - (258)
Transfers (3,027) - - 102 2,357 568 - -
Written off - - - (60) (245) (19) (16) (340)
At 31 March 2014 657 11,572 16,824 4,970 22,641 23,714 2,535 82,913
Accumulated
Depreciation
At 31 March 2014 657 6,501 13,498 373 10,015 2,756 281 34,081
At 31 March 2013
Cost
At 1 April 2012 2,164 11,572 16,824 4,408 15,630 19,990 2,412 73,000
Additions 2,574 - - 414 1,036 909 46 4,979
Disposals - - - (22) (1,422) - - (1,444)
Transfers (3,317) - - 22 1,863 1,432 - -
At 31 March 2013 1,421 11,572 16,824 4,822 17,107 22,331 2,458 76,535
Accumulated
Depreciation
At 31 March 2013 1,421 6,988 13,728 574 5,464 2,767 316 31,258
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Computers/
Capital Machines Furniture
work-in- Leasehold Leasehold Leasehold Motor /Office and
progress buildings land improvements vehicles equipment fittings Total
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Company
At 31 March 2014
Cost
At 1 April 2013 1,419 11,572 16,824 4,262 16,694 20,631 2,292 73,694
Additions 2,263 - - 80 3,633 804 93 6,873
Disposals - - - - (167) - - (167)
Transfers (3,027) - - 102 2,358 567 - -
Transfers from
subsidiary - - - 81 - 89 18 188
Written off - - - (60) - - - (60)
At 31 March 2014 655 11,572 16,824 4,465 22,518 22,091 2,403 80,528
Accumulated
Depreciation
At 31 March 2014 655 6,501 13,498 338 10,043 2,447 274 33,756
At 31 March 2013
Cost
At 1 April 2012 2,141 11,572 16,824 3,926 15,218 18,670 2,257 70,608
Additions 2,414 - - 336 1,035 688 35 4,508
Disposals - - - - (1,422) - - (1,422)
Transfers (3,136) - - - 1,863 1,273 - -
At 31 March 2013 1,419 11,572 16,824 4,262 16,694 20,631 2,292 73,694
Accumulated
Depreciation
At 31 March 2013 1,419 6,988 13,728 458 5,490 2,270 288 30,641
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The Group and the Company acquired property, plant and equipment during the financial year at aggregate cost of
RM5,396,000 (2013 : RMnil), by means of revolving credit and finance lease arrangement. The net carrying amount
of assets under revolving credit and finance lease arrangements are as follows:
Company
2014 2013
RM000 RM000
2,787 612
(a) On 1 April 2013, a subsidiary of the Company, Nationwide Express Metro Sdn. Bhd. has increase its issued
and paid up capital from RM25,000 divided into 25,000 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each to RM2,500,000
divided into 2,500,000 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each by capitalising the sum of RM2,475,000 being the
advance from the holding company, Nationwide Express Courier Services Berhad. That new ordinary shares
be alloted as fully paid-up and distributed to the member shall rank pari passu in all respects with the existing
ordinary shares of the Company.
Nationwide Express Freight Malaysia 100 100 Trucking, freight forwarding and
Forwarders Sdn. Bhd. warehousing services
076
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
The components and movements of deferred tax liability and assets during the financial year prior to offsetting are
as follows:
Property,
Plant &
Equipment
RM000
077
Property,
Plant &
Equipment
RM000
Allowance
for
Impairment Provisions Unabsorbed
on Trade for Capital
Receivables Liabilities Allowance Total
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the following items:
Company
2014 2013
RM000 RM000
1,469 1,444
The availability of the unabsorbed capital allowance and unused tax losses for offsetting against future taxable
profits of the respective subsidiaries are subject to no substantial changes in shareholdings of those subsidiaries
and the Company under Section 44(5A) and (5B) of Income Tax Act, 1967.
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16. INVENTORIES
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Cost
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Trade receivables
Third parties 22,965 22,094 18,472 17,432
less: Allowance for impairment (3,650) (2,693) (2,105) (1,365)
Other receivables
Amount due from related parties:
Subsidiaries - - 6,381 5,916
Related company - 367 - 298
Tax recoverable 529 1,066 455 1,204
Deposits 1,888 1,917 1,778 1,617
Prepayments 2,390 2,446 2,067 2,298
Sundry receivables 2,148 1,661 1,808 1,456
079
Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on 30 to 90 days (2013: 30 to 90 days) terms.
They are recognised at their original invoice amounts which represent their fair values on initial recognition.
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Trade and other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired are creditworthy debtors with good
payment records with the Group and the Company.
None of the Groups and the Companys trade receivables that are neither past due nor impaired have been
renegotiated during the financial year.
The Group and the Company have trade receivables amounting to RM7,138,000 (2013: RM7,044,000) and
RM5,872,000 (2013: RM9,082,000) respectively that are past due at the reporting date but not impaired.
No allowance for impairment is made as in the opinion of the directors, the outstanding debts are expected
to be collected in due course.
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080
Group
Individually Collectively Individually Collectively
Impaired Impaired 2014 Impaired Impaired 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Company
Individually Collectively Individually Collectively
Impaired Impaired 2014 Impaired Impaired 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Other information on financial risk of trade receivables are disclosed in Note 27.
All related companies receivable are unsecured and to be settled in cash. Further details on related party
transactions are disclosed in Note 23.
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Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Cash at bank of the Group amounting to RM31,800 (2013: Nil) are mortgaged by way of Memorandum of Deposit
to secure the Groups bank loans (Note 21).
In addition, deposits of the Group amounting to RM210,000 (2013: RM570,000) are pledged to licensed banks for
credit facilities.
The weighted average effective interest rate per annum of deposits at the reporting date are as follows:
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
% p.a. % p.a. % p.a. % p.a.
The average remaining maturity of deposits as at the end of the financial year are as follows:
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
Days Days Days Days
Licensed banks 58 31 48 16
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082
For the purpose of statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise of following at the reporting date:
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Authorised:
At 1 April/31 March 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to
one vote per share at meetings of the Company. All ordinary shares rank equally with regard to the Companys
residual assets.
20. RESERVES
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Prior to the year of assessment 2008, Malaysian companies adopted the full imputation system. In accordance
with the Finance Act 2007 which was gazetted on 28 December 2007, companies shall not be entitled to deduct
tax on dividends paid, credited or distributed to its shareholders, and such dividends will be exempted from
tax in the hands of the shareholders (single tier system). However, there is a transitional period of six years,
expiring on 31 December 2013, to allow companies to pay franked dividends to their shareholders under limited
circumstances. Companies also have an irrevocable option to disregard the 108 balance and opt to pay dividends
under the single tier system. The change in the tax legislation also provides for the 108 balance to be locked-in as
at 31 December 2007 in accordance with Section 39 of the Finance Act 2007.
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The Company did not elect for the irrevocable option to disregard the Section 108 balance. Accordingly, during
the transitional period, the Company may utilise the credit in the Section 108 balance to distribute cash dividend
payments to ordinary shareholders as defined under the Finance Act 2007. As at 31 March 2013, the Company
has sufficient credit in the Section 108 balance to pay franked dividend out of its retained profits. Any Section 108
balance which has not been utilised as at 31 March 2014 is disregarded. Thereafter, the Company may distribute
dividends out of its entire retained earnings under the single tier system.
Current
Secured:
Obligations under finance lease 1,068 26
Revolving credit 1,021 -
2,089 26
Non-current
Secured:
Obligations under finance lease 5,624 -
7,713 26
These obligations are secured by a charge over the Designated Account by way of Memorandum of Deposit (Note
18) and charge/ownership claim over the specific motor vehicles financed. The finance lease bear interest of
1.50% plus Islamic financial institution cost of fund per annum.
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084
7,554 28
Less: Future finance charges (862) (2)
6,692 26
Revolving credit
Revolving credit also secured by a charge over the Designated Account by way of Memorandum of Deposit (Note
18). The revolving credit bear interest of 1.50% plus Islamic financial institution cost of fund per annum.
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Other payables are non-interest bearing and the normal trade credit terms granted to the Group range from 1
month to 3 months (2013: 1 month to 3 months).
Amount due to subsidiaries are unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand.
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In addition to the transactions detailed elsewhere in the financial statements, the Group and the Company
had the following transactions with related parties during the financial year:
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
086
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
* Kumpulan Fima Berhad and Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional are related parties to the Group and the
Company by virtue of a common substantial shareholder, BHR Enterprise Sdn Bhd.
Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing
and controlling the activities, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise).
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
1,583 10,882
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Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
The Directors are of the opinion that based on the merit of the cases and supported by legal advice, no provision
for the consequential loss is required to be made in the financial statements.
For management purposes, the Group is organised into the following business segments:
i. Express courier services (Courier) which consist of express courier services and mailroom management
services;
ii. Freight forwarding and warehousing services (Freight) consist of freight forwarding services, trucking
services and warehousing services; and
iii. Others consist of retail services (previous corresponding year) and customised overseas logistics services.
Management monitors the operating results of its business separately for the purpose of making decisions about
resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating profit
or loss which in certain respects as explained below, is measured differently from the operating profit or loss in
the consolidated financial statements. Group financing (including finance costs), income taxes and segmental
reporting on assets and liabilities are managed on a group basis and not allocated to operating segments.
As per
consolidated
Retail and financial
Courier Freight others Eliminations statements
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
2014
Revenue
External 87,630 6,225 3,887 - 97,742
Inter-segment 2,865 1,229 - (4,094) -
Results
Interest income 275 8 - - 283
Dividend income 2,850 - - (2,850) -
Depreciation 3,853 136 49 - 4,038
Segment loss net of tax 2,748 (681) (109) (2,850) (892)
088
As per
consolidated
Retail and financial
Courier Freight others Eliminations statements
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
2013
Revenue
External 88,311 6,636 4,089 - 99,036
Inter-segment 2,712 1,411 3,772 (7,895) -
Results
Interest income 240 14 - - 254
Dividend income 1,112 - - (1,112) -
Depreciation 3,177 99 112 - 3,388
Segment loss net of tax (498) (1,021) (291) (1,112) (2,922)
Geographical information
The activities of the Group during the current and previous financial years substantially relate to the providing
express courier services, trucking services, freight forwarding services, customised logistics services, mailroom
management services, retail and warehousing and were predominantly conducted in Malaysia.
Consequently, revenue and non-current assets information based on the geographical location of customers and
assets is predominantly in respect of Malaysia.
The Groups financial risk management policy seeks to ensure that adequate financial resources are available for
the development of the Groups businesses whilst managing its interest rate foreign currency, liquidity funding and
credit risks. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised
below. It is, and has been throughout the year under review, the Groups policy that no trading in derivative financial
instruments shall be undertaken.
Interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of
changes in market interest rates. Fair value interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument
will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. As the Group has no significant interest-bearing
financial assets, the Groups income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in
market interest rates. The Groups interest-bearing financial assets are mainly short term in nature and have
been mostly placed in fixed deposits.
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The Groups interest rate risk arises primarily from interest-bearing borrowings. Borrowings at floating rates
expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk.
The interest rate profile of the Groups and the Companys interest-bearing financial instruments, based on
carrying amount as at reporting date was:
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
The following table demonstrates the indicative pre-tax effects on the profit or loss and equity of applying
reasonably foreseeable market movements in the following interbank offered rates:
Increase/
decrease Group
in basis points Profit
RM000 or loss
2014
Base financing rate +25 (19)
Base financing rate -25 19
2013
Base financing rate +25 -
Base financing rate -25 -
The Group mainly operates locally. However, a proportion of the Groups purchases and sales are made in
Singapore Dollars. Foreign exchange denominated liabilities and assets together with expected cash flows
from highly probable purchases and sales give rise to foreign exchange exposure. The Groups exposure to
foreign currency changes is not material.
The Group defines liquidity/funding risk as the risk that funds will not be available to meet liabilities as they
fall due.
The Group manages its operating cash flows and the availability of funding to ensure that all funding needs
are met. As part of its overall liquidity management, the Group maintains sufficient levels of cash or cash
convertible instruments to meet its working capital requirements. To ensure availability of funds, the Group
closely monitors its cash flow position on a regular basis.
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090
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Groups and the Companys liabilities at the reporting
date based on contractual undiscounted repayment obligations.
2014
Group
Financial liabilities:
Other payables 8,451 - 8,451
Obligations under finance lease 1,352 6,202 7,554
Revolving credit 1,191 - 1,191
Company
Financial liabilities:
Other payables 10,219 - 10,219
Obligations under finance lease 1,352 6,202 7,554
Revolving credit 1,191 - 1,191
2013
Group
Financial liabilities:
Other payables 9,884 - 9,884
Obligations under finance lease 28 - 28
Company
Financial liabilities:
Other payables 10,657 - 10,657
Obligations under finance lease 28 - 28
091
The Groups credit risk is primarily attributable to trade receivables. The Group trades only with recognised
and creditworthy third parties. It is the Groups policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms
are subject to credit verification procedures. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing
basis and the Groups exposure to bad debts is not significant. For transactions that are not denominated in
Ringgit Malaysia, the Group does not offer credit terms without the specific approval of the Head of Credit
Control. Since the Group trades only with recognised and creditworthy third parties, there is no requirement
of collateral.
The credit risk of the Groups other financial assets, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, arises
from default of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these financial
assets.
The Group does not have any significant exposure to any individual customer or counterparty nor does it
have any major concentration on credit risk related to any financial assets.
Information regarding trade and other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired is disclosed in
Note 17(a). Deposits with banks and other financial institutions, that are neither past due nor impaired are
placed with or entered into with reputable financial institutions or companies with high credit ratings and
no history of default.
Information regarding financial assets that are either past due or impaired is disclosed in Note 17(a).
As stipulated in Amendments to MFRS 7: Improving Disclosures about Financial Instruments, the Group
and the Company are required to classify fair value measurement using a fair value hierarchy. The fair value
hierarchy would have the following levels:
Level 1 the fair value is measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical
assets or liabilities
Level 2 the fair value is measured using inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that
are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived
from prices)
Level 3 the fair value is measured using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable
market data (unobservable inputs)
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092
The following table analyses financial instruments not carried at fair value for which fair value is disclosed,
together with their fair values and carrying amounts shown in the financial position. The different levels have
been defined as follows:
2014
Financial liablities:
Obligations
under finance lease - 6,781 - 6,781 6,692
Revolving credit - 1,021 - 1,021 1,021
2013
Financial liablities:
Obligations
under finance lease - 25 - 25 26
Fair values of the Groups interest-bearing borrowings and loans are determined using discounted cash
flows method using discount rate that reflects the issuers borrowing rate as at the end of the reporting
period.
The financial instruments of the Group and of the Company as at end of the financial year are categorised
into the following classes:
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
093
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
Add: Cash and bank balances (Note 18) 18,167 14,922 16,537 13,424
The primary objective of the Groups capital management is to ensure that it maintains an optimal capital structure
in order to support its business and maximise shareholder value.
The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, in light of changes in economic conditions.
To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders. The
Groups approach in managing capital based on defined guidelines that are approved by the Board.
There were no changes in the Groups approach to capital management during the year.
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094
The following analysis of realised and unrealised retained earnings of the Group and the Company is prepared in
accordance with Guidance on Special Matter No.1, Determination of Realised and Unrealised Profits and Losses in
the Context of Disclosure Pursuant to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) Listing Requirements
as issued by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and presented in accordance with the directive issued by
Bursa Malaysia.
Group Company
2014 2013 2014 2013
RM000 RM000 RM000 RM000
The disclosure of realised and unrealised retained profits above is solely for compliance with the directive issued
by the Bursa Malaysia and should not be used for any other purpose.
ANNUAL REPORT 2014
095
ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDINGS
096
ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDINGS
As at 30th June 2014
No. of No. of
Size of Holdings holders % Holdings %
097
ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDINGS
MALAYSIAN
1) Government Agencies 0 0.00 0 0.00
2) BUMIPUTRA
a) Individuals 79 5.40 3,500,846 5.82
b) Companies 11 0.75 44,960,689 74.79
c) Nominees Companies 76 5.19 542,383 0.90
3) NON-BUMIPUTRA
a) Individuals 1206 82.38 8,964,968 14.92
b) Companies 19 1.30 493,277 0.82
c) Nominees Companies 56 3.82 1,523,077 2.53
098
LIST OF PROPERTIES
Location Description Approximate Tenure Land Area Built-Up Area Net Book
Existing Use Age Of (Sq. Ft) (Sq. Ft) Value As At
Buildings 31/03/2014
(Years)
099
NETWORK LISTING
100
NETWORK LISTING
RAWANG MUAR
No. 20, Jalan Rawang No. 5-7, Ground Floor,
Sentral RS1, Taman Rawang Sentral, Jalan Ibrahim, 84000 Muar,
48000 Rawang, Johor Darul Takzim.
Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel : 06-9513069
Tel : 03-6091 5293 Fax : 06-9516301
Fax : 03-6092 7306 Contact : Nur Hidayah bt Tapri
Contact : V. Subramaniam
NILAI
SERVICE CENTRES No. Pt 7264, Putra Point, Jalan BBN 1/2B,
71800 Bandar Baru Nilai,
TANJUNG KARANG Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus.
Dorani Multi Idea Resources Tel : 06 -7941030
PT4 Batu 10 1/2, Fax : 06-794 1032
Jalan Besar Sg. Hj. Dorani, Contact : Padzilah bt Salleh
45300 Sg. Besar Hj. Dorani, Selangor.
Tel : 03-3224 2871 SEGAMAT
Contact : Hafiz b Zulkifli NO. 40F Jalan Genuang Kampung,
85000 Segamat ,Johor Darul Takzim.
SOUTHERN Te l: 607-9317406 / 7407
STATION Fax : 607-9318408
Contact : Mohd Sharif bin Kunjali
BATU PAHAT
No. 53, Jalan Penjaja 3, SEREMBAN
Kims Park Business Centre, No. 28, Ground Floor & 1st Floor,
83000 Batu Pahat, Jalan MSJ 1,
Johor Darul Takzim. Medan Perniagaan Senawang Jaya,
Tel : 07-431 4869 70450 Senawang,
Fax : 07-432 1445 Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus .
Contact : Mohd Razib b Othman Tel : 06-7627759 / 019-3907574
Fax : 06-789720
JOHOR BAHRU Contact : Azizi b Osman
No. 1 & 3, Jalan Bayu 2/4,
Taman Perindustrian Tampoi Jaya, KULAI
81200 Johor Bahru, 4010, Jalan Iris 7, Indahpura
Johor Darul Takzim. 81000 Kulai, Johor
Tel : 07-235 4896/4901/4903 Tel : 07-6637268
Fax : 07-2354908 Contact : Mohd Aqil
Contact : Md. Hanif Hassan
PONTIAN
KLUANG No. 4 (Ground Floor), Jalan Delima 8,
No 27, Susur 1, Jalan Johor Tenggara, Pusat Perdagangan Pontian,
86000 Kluang, 82000 Pontian, Johor
Johor Darul Takzim. Tel : 07-6874310
Tel : 07- 7721026 Contact : Mohd Aqil
Fax : 07- 7720600
Contact : Nur Hidayat bt Omar SERVICE CENTRES
101
NETWORK LISTING
102
NETWORK LISTING
103
NETWORK LISTING
JERANTUT MARAN
Hazrieyl Hakiem Enterprise Phang Kim Seong
No.11 Bangunan IKIP Jalan Dulang 2 No. 20, Bangunan LKNP,
27000 Jerantut Pahang DarulMakmur Bandar Baru, 26500 Maran,
Tel : 013-9227565/019-9077632 Pahang Darul Makmur.
Contact : Muhammad Nor Azihan b Manan Tel : 09-477 1310/019-9169683
Contact : Phang Kim Seong
JERTEH
H.M. Berjaya Enterprise MARANG
No. 2,Dalam Pasar Jerteh Amy Arrow Enterprise,
Sebelah Telekom, Jerteh Lot 424A Jalan Rhu Redang
22000 Jerteh, TerengganuT 21600 Marang
Tel : 09-9024204 Terengganu Darul Iman.
Contact : Hazira bt Mazney Tel : 019-931112629
Contact : Amy Solihin
KARAK
Anjerida Enterprise, PASIR PUTIH
No. B-6, Arked Mara, H.M. Berjaya Enterprise,
Jalan Ah Peng, No. 18, Jalan Pasir Lama,
28700 Bentong, Pahang. 16800 Pasir Putih,
Tel : 09-222 7417 Kelantan Darul Naim.
Contact : Ahmad Daud b Mohd Nor Tel : 019-9024204
Contact : Hazira b Mazney
KUALA BERANG
Che Ku Norrani bt Che Ku Hitam, RAUB
Lot 276, Arked MDHT, Jalan Besar, No. 1, Jalan Tun Razak,
21700 Kuala Berang, 27600 Raub,
Terengganu Darul Iman Pahang Darul Makmur.
Tel : 019-939 7962 H/P : 013-937 3389
Contact : Che Ku Norrani bt Che Ku Hitam Contact : R. Sushil Kumar
104
NETWORK LISTING
KENINGAU
Lot Kedai Hospital Keningau
P.O.Box 1172
89008 Keningau, Sabah.
Tel : 087-391268 / 016-815 6981
Contact : Mohd Shafie Bin Rusim
ANNUAL REPORT 2014
105
NETWORK LISTING
106
NETWORK LISTING
107
NETWORK LISTING
108
NETWORK LISTING
109
NETWORK LISTING
110
NETWORK LISTING
A. I/We ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(FULL NAME IN CAPITALS)
of ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(ADDRESS)
of ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(ADDRESS)
Where it is decided to appoint a second proxy, this section must also be completed. Otherwise it should be deleted.
B. I/We ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(FULL NAME IN CAPITALS)
of ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(ADDRESS)
of _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
(ADDRESS)
or failing him/her THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MEETING as my/our first proxy, to vote for me/us and on my/us and behalf, at the twenty
eighth (28th) Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held at Nationwide Express Courier Services Berhad, Lot 6 & 7, Jalan Utas
15/7, Section 15, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor on Monday, 15th September 2014 at 3.00 p.m. and at any adjournment thereof.
First Proxy A % In case of a vote by a show of hands, First Proxy A*/Second Proxy * shall vote on my/our
behalf.
Second Proxy B %
100%
Ordinary To approve the payment of Directors fees for the ensuing finanical year.
Resolution 1
Ordinary To re-elect a Director, Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak, who retires in accordance
Resolution 2 with Section 129 of the Companies Act, 1965.
Ordinary To re-elect a Director, Tun Dato Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi who retires in accordance
Resolution 3 with Article 75 of the Companys Articles of Association
Ordinary To re-elect a Director, Yong Kok Liew, who retires in accordance with Article 69 of
Resolution 4 the Companys Articles of Association
Ordinary To re-appoint Messrs. Hanafiah Raslan & Mohamad as Auditors of the Company
Resolution 5 and to authorise the Directors to fix their remuneration.
AS SPECIAL BUSINESS
Ordinary To retain Tan Sri Dato Sulaiman bin Sujak as Independent Non-Executive Director
Resolution 6
Ordinary To retain Yong Kok Liew as Independent Non-Executive Director
Resolution 7
Ordinary To retain Dato Adnan bin Shamsuddin as Independent Non-Executive Director
Resolution 8
To transact any other ordinary business of which due notice shall have been
given.
Please indicate with X on the spaces provided on how you wish your votes to be casted. In the absence of specific directions, your proxy will vote or
abstain from voting at his/her discretion.
_________________________________
Signature of Members/Common Seal
Notes:
(i) A member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in his stead. A proxy may but need not be a member of the
Company.
(ii) Where a member appoints two (2)proxies, the appointment shall be invalid unless he/she specifies the proportion of his/her shareholdings to be represented by
each proxy.
(iii) A member who is an authorised nominee as defined under the Securities Industry (Central Depositories) Act, 1991, may appoint one (1) proxy in respect of each
securities account.
(iv) Where a member in an exempt authorised nominee which holds shares in the Company for multiple beneficial owners in one (1) securities account (omnibus) as
defined under the Securities Industry.(Central Depositories) Act, 1991, there is no limit to the number of proxies which the exempt authorised nominee may appoint
in respect of each omnibus account it holds.
(v) The instrument appointing a proxy in the case of an individual shall be signed by the appointer or his attorney duly authorised in writing and in the case a corpora-
tion, the instrument appointing a proxy must be under seal or under the hand of an officer or attorney duly authorised.
(vi) Only members whose names appear in the Record of Depositors as at 8th September 2014 will be entitled to attend and vote at the meeting or proxy to attend and
vote in his/her stead.
(vii) To be valid, the original instrument appointing a proxy must be deposited at the Registered Office of the Company at Lot 11A, Persiaran Selangor, Section 15, 40200
Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia, not less than forty eight (48) hours before the time appointed for holding the meeting and any adjournment thereof.
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