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Complying with the applicable legal requirements is a fiduciary duty of directors who sit on the board of companies. More so when they are appointed to the board of PLCs which means more stringent rules and regulations to abide by.

Despite this, some boards may not fully understand or appreciate the importance of their obligations with respect to compliance. Worse still, some boards repeatedly disregard the requirement to comply with the rules and properly discharge their duties, despite repeated fines and reprimands.  

EMS faces more downside risks despite better outlook

The electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector has been an important component of the Malaysian economy. Recent developments unfolding on the international landscape have enhanced the sector’s attractiveness.

Among these events, the continuous on and off trade war between two economic superpowers - United States and China, has turned into a blessing for the EMS sector in Malaysia. Malaysian companies involved in the EMS sector have been beneficiaries from the spat between these countries. These companies have benefitted from increased orders due to diversion in the supply chain from the geopolitical tensions.