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Moving ForwardWith ResilienceAnnual Report 2018

Moving Forward With ResilienceSalcon is ever mindful of its role as a responsible corporate citizen and iscognizant of the fact that the sustainability initiatives derived from its businessescan bring about positive impacts to the communities and the environment inwhich it operates.This year’s cover reflects the resiliency of Salcon in building long termshareholder values through the optimization of its business portfolio to enable itto expand to new markets, new technologies and new geographical areas.As such, the Group constantly move towards greater transparency andsustainability through good corporate culture and governance.Go DigitalGo paperless to help our environment.Instantly access an online copy of ourcomprehensive report through yourdevice by scanning this QR code.Scan the QR code tofind more information.

Core ValuesVisionTeamworkWe believe that mutual accountability and unified efforts bringabout greater synergy and productivity in our pursuit for excellence.To be a world leaderin water and sanitation services.CommitmentWe are committed to delivering consistent and high qualityproducts and services through the most efficient and optimumuse of available resources.MissionTo provide quality water andsanitation services throughinnovation and capable humanresource whilst upholding ourcorporate social responsibilities.ProfessionalismWe believe in the highest level of competence, integrity andthoroughness in achieving distinction in all aspects of our work.RespectWe respect our employees regardless of gender, race or religionand inspire them to be the best they can be.ResultsWe strive towards maximizing stakeholders’ values and returns.

What’s Insidep. 22Chairman’s Statement16th AnnualGeneralMeetingWednesday, 19 June 201910.30 a.m.Victorian Ballroom, Level 1,Holiday Villa Hotel & Conference Centre,9 Jalan SS12/1, 47500 Subang Jaya,Selangor Darul Ehsan.p. 34p. 72Sustainability StatementCorporate Governance0012018 At A Glance002Corporate Information003Financial Highlights004Corporate Structure008Board of Directors010Profile of Directors016Profile of Key Senior Management022Chairman’s Statement024Management Discussion and Analysis034Sustainability Statement072Corporate Governance Overview Statement077Audit Committee Report080Statement of Risk Management and Internal Control085Additional Compliance Information089Financial Statements209Particulars of Group Properties214Analysis of Shareholdings and Warrantholdings222Notice of Sixteenth Annual General Meeting228Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Content Index Proxy Form

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 20182018 At A GlanceBUSINESS SECTORSWATER YSERVICESSegmentalRevenue (RM‘000)TRANSPORTATION& OTHERSGEOGRAPHICALPRESENCEVietnamThailandMalaysia (HQ)Sri LankaAWARDSEngineering &ConstructionTrading & Services103,12520,008Property Development5,607Concessions1,481Over1000water & wastewater projectscompletedCSR Malaysia Award 2018A total of334employees in all operations001Asia Sustainability ReportingAwards (ASRA) 2018- Asia’s Best Sustainability Report (SME)

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018CorporateInformationBoard of DirectorsDato’ Seri (Dr.) Goh Eng ToonChairman, Non-IndependentNon-Executive Director(Resigned on 31/12/2018)Tan Sri Abdul Rashidbin Abdul ManafChairman, IndependentNon-Executive Director(Appointed on 2/1/2019)Tan Sri Dato’ Tee Tiam LeeExecutive Deputy ChairmanDato’ Leong Kok WahExecutive DirectorDato’ Choong Moh KhengIndependent Non-Executive DirectorChan Seng FattIndependent Non-Executive DirectorDato’ Rosli bin Mohamed NorIndependent Non-Executive Director(Appointed on 2/7/2018)Audit CommitteeChan Seng Fatt (Chairman)Dato’ Choong Moh Kheng(Resigned on 2/7/2018 andre-appointed on 31/12/2018)Dato’ Rosli bin Mohamed Nor(Appointed on 2/7/2018)Dato’ Seri (Dr.) Goh Eng Toon(Resigned on 31/12/2018)Nomination CommitteeChan Seng Fatt (Chairman)Dato’ Choong Moh KhengDato’ Rosli bin Mohamed Nor(Appointed on 31/12/2018)Dato’ Seri (Dr.) Goh Eng Toon(Resigned on 31/12/2018)Remuneration CommitteeChan Seng Fatt (Chairman)(Re-designated from memberto Chairman on 31/12/2018)Dato’ Choong Moh KhengDato’ Rosli bin Mohamed Nor(Appointed on 31/12/2018)Dato’ Seri (Dr.) Goh Eng Toon(Resigned on 31/12/2018)Risk Management CommitteeChan Seng Fatt (Chairman)Dato’ Leong Kok WahLaw Woo HockOoi Cheng Swee @ Wee Kwee SweeJamiluddin Amini Bin SulaimanSustainability CommitteeDato’ Rosli bin Mohamed Nor (Chairman)(Appointed on 2/7/2018)Dato’ Leong Kok WahOoi Cheng Swee @ Wee Kwee SweeLaw Woo HockChern Meng GaikCompany SecretariesWong Wai Foong (MAICSA 7001358)Joanne Toh Joo Ann (LS 0008574)Registered Office15th Floor, Menara SummitPersiaran Kewajipan, USJ 147600 UEP Subang JayaSelangor Darul EhsanTel : 603-8024 8822Fax : 603-8024 8811Head Office15th Floor, Menara SummitPersiaran Kewajipan, USJ 147600 UEP Subang JayaSelangor Darul EhsanTel : 603-8024 8822Fax : 603-8024 8811002AuditorsKPMG PLTChartered AccountantsLevel 10, KPMG Tower8 First Avenue, Bandar Utama47800 Petaling JayaSelangor Darul EhsanPrincipal BankersHong Leong Bank BerhadMalayan Banking BerhadStandard Chartered Bank Malaysia BerhadUnited Overseas Bank (Malaysia) BerhadShare RegistrarTricor Investor & Issuing House ServicesSdn Bhd (11324H)Unit 32-01, Level 32, Tower AVertical Business SuiteAvenue 3, Bangsar SouthNo. 8, Jalan Kerinchi59200 Kuala LumpurTel : 603-2783 9299Fax : 603-2783 9222Stock Exchange ListingMain Market ofBursa Malaysia Securities Berhad(Listed since 3 September 2003)Sector: UtilitiesStock Name: SALCONStock Code: 8567Websitewww.salcon.com.my

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 123,07998,974206,492130,221(restated)Revenue (RM ‘000)Profit /(Loss) Before Tax (RM ,116Total Assets (RM ‘000)950,387950,743727,337628,905609,410Total Liabilities (RM ‘000)308,421346,782204,269143,777136,399Total Equity Attributable to Owners of theCompany (RM ‘000)540,416576,748483,982458,157451,161No. of Shares Issued (‘000)674,640677,694677,694677,694847,113Net Assets per Share Attributable to Ownersof the Company (RM)0.800.850.710.680.53Basic Earnings per Share (sen)0.710.821.81(3.52)0.25Profit /(Loss) After Tax (RM ‘000)Profit Attributed to Owners of the Company(RM ‘000)Dividend per Share (sen)3.02.0*1.0**0.850.962.45(5.20)0.47Share Price (Min) (RM)0.5550.5550.5450.3900.22Share Price (Max) (RM)1.0100.9550.6850.7050.41Return on Equity (%)* One (1) Treasury share for every eighteen (18) existing ordinary shares held in the Company in 2016.** Proposed one (1) Treasury share for every twenty-nine (29) existing ordinary shares held in the Company in 2018.Profit /(Loss)After Tax (RM ‘000)Revenue(RM ‘000)36,907(7,620)2014 2015 2016 2017 ,393)2018No. ofShares 7677,6942017847,113003(23,822)2,116Net Assets per Share Attributableto Owners of the 94,465206,49220142015Profit Attributed to Ownersof the Company (RM ‘000)20180.800.850.710.680.53

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018CorporateStructureas at 1 April 201950% 2 shares49%100%70%100%VolksbahnTechnologiesSdn BhdSalcon PetroleumServicesSdn BhdSatriaMegajutaSdn BhdSalconUtilitiesSdn BhdKencanaKesumaSdn Bhd100%51%100%100%1%SalconCapitalSdn BhdIntegrated WaterServices (M)Sdn BhdSalconDevelopmentSdn Bhd51.3%100%Eco-Coach& Tours(M) Sdn BhdSalcon PetroleumServices (Labuan)LimitedSalconChangzhou(HK) Limited100%99%SalconEngineering(India) Pte LtdSalconEngineeringBerhad100%100%50.01%50% 1 share70%20%Eco ToursAsiaSdn BhdGreen FleetSdn Bhd (fka CrystalExpertise Sdn Bhd)NusantaraMegajutaSdn BhdAzitinVentureSdn BhdPrestasiKemasSdn BhdEco WorldSalcon Y1Pty neeringSdn BhdSalconEnvironmentalServices Sdn BhdSalcon(Perak)Sdn BhdSalconPowerSdn BhdSalcon(Sarawak)Sdn BhdBumi TigaEnterpriseSdn BhdPreciseMetalSdn Bhd100%100%100%100%SalconEngineeringVietnam Co. LtdGlitteriaSdn BhdSalconBuilding ServicesSdn BhdSkeelEngineeringSdn Bhd004

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018CorporateStructureas at 1 April 20191 share1%60%51%51%SalconWater (Asia)LimitedSalconXinlian GroupLimitedSalconXinlianSdn Bhd99%100%99.99%100%64.2%65%SalconWater (HK)LimitedSalconPower (HK)LimitedSalconServices(HK) LimitedSalcon InvestmentConsultation(Shanghai)Company LimitedSignChargeSdn BhdCirclicSdn Bhd100%100%65%Salcon AllianceCorporate Management& Consultancy (Shanghai)Pte LtdBeijing XinlianYitong TechnologyCompany LimitedCirclic InteractiveTourismSdn Bhd51%45%Shanghai ShanMaoE-CommerceCompany LimitedWisdomSports (M)Sdn Bhd50%36%50%100%100%Salcon Loh& Loh JVSdn BhdSalcon MMCBAZSB JVSdn BhdSalcon MMCESAZSB JVSdn BhdSalcon PetroleumServices (AsiaPacific) Sdn BhdLogit Sdn Bhd(fka Salcon ELUSdn Bhd)60%40%EnvitechSdn BhdEmas UtilitiesCorporationSdn Bhd100%50%90%JTTAdvisorySdn BhdWETEnvitechSdn BhdBinh AnWater CompanyLimited005

Growthin ResilienceIn this evolving operational environment, the Boardwith the support from the management team,adapts and creates resilient business strategiesand models that view progress on sustainability asa means of long-term value creation and innovation.

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Board ofDirectors46521008

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Board ofDirectors1Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Bin Abdul ManafChairman, Independent Non-Executive Director2Tan Sri Dato’ Tee Tiam LeeExecutive Deputy Chairman3Dato’ Leong Kok WahExecutive Director4Dato’ Choong Moh KhengIndependent Non-Executive Director5Chan Seng FattIndependent Non-Executive Director6Dato’ Rosli Bin Mohamed NorIndependent Non-Executive DirectorBoard of Directors Age CompositionLength of Service333.3%50%66.7%61-72 years50% 5 years60 years and belowACAudit CommitteeNCNomination CommitteeRCRemuneration Committee009RMCSC5 - 10 yearsRisk Management CommitteeSustainability Committee

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Profile ofDirectorsNamePositionTan Sri Abdul Rashid Bin Chairman, IndependentNon-Executive DirectorAbdul ManafTan Sri Abdul Rashid Bin Abdul Manaf,aged 72, male, was appointed to the Boardof Salcon Berhad (“Salcon”) as Chairmanon 2 January 2019.Tan Sri read law at Middle Temple, London,England and returned to Malaysia in 1970as a Barrister-at-law.Tan Sri Abdul Rashid is now a full-timebusinessman. Before venturing intobusiness, he was a senior partner in a legalfirm in Kuala Lumpur until his retirement on24 August 2006. He joined the MalaysianJudicial and Legal Service in 1970 andwas appointed as a Magistrate at KualaLumpur until 1973. He was later made thePresident of the Sessions Court in Klang.In 1975, he became the Senior FederalCounsel for the Income Tax Department.He left Government Service in 1977.He was the Chairman of the Board of S PSetia Berhad from 1996 until 2012.010AgeNationality72MalaysianTan Sri Abdul Rashid is currently the Founderand Non-Independent Non-ExecutiveDirector of Eco World Development GroupBerhad. He is also the Group Chairman ofCahya Mata Sarawak Berhad.

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Profile ofDirectorsNamePositionAgeNationalityTan Sri Dato’Tee Tiam LeeExecutiveDeputy Chairman61MalaysianTan Sri Dato’ Tee Tiam Lee, aged 61,male, was appointed to the Board ofSalcon on 1 January 2010.Tan Sri Dato’ Tee has an extensive careerand has vast experience in variousindustries including insurance, waterengineering/treatment, hotel management,property investment and oil palm plantationbusiness.He began his career in insurance in 1976after finishing his secondary education andhas more than 30 years experience in thisindustry to-date.Tan Sri Dato’ Tee was a Director, membersofRemunerationCommittee,RiskManagement Committee and UnderwritingCommittee of MUI Continental InsuranceBerhad.He is also a Director of several private limitedcompanies including Hotel Sri Hoover SdnBhd which deals in hotel management,and Tabir Arena Sdn Bhd, Jouta PlantationSdn Bhd and Evergreen Comfort Sdn Bhd,which deal in oil palm plantation business inthe east coast of West Malaysia.011He is the Chairman of The Mines ResidentsAssociation (MRA) and is also a Directorof the Chinese Chamber of Commerce inTerengganu since 1995.Currently, Tan Sri Dato’ Tee holds theposition of Honorary President of MalaysiaChina Chamber of Commerce (MCCC),The Federation of Malaysia Chinese GuildsAssociation and The Federation of HokkienAssociation of Malaysia. Apart from this, heis the Founder-Member of The Federationof Chinese Associations Malaysia andEminent Member of The AssociatedChinese Chambers of Commerce andIndustry of Malaysia (ACCIM).

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Profile ofDirectorsNamePositionDato’Leong Kok WahExecutiveDirectorDato’ Leong Kok Wah, aged 65, male,was appointed to the Board of Salcon on1 January 2010.He holds a Master’s degree in BusinessAdministration (MBA) from University of Hull,United Kingdom (“UK”) and is a member ofInstitute of Bankers (UK), Institute of CreditManagement (UK), Institute of Marketing(UK) and Asian Institute of CharteredBankers (AICB) (formerly known as Instituteof Bankers Malaysia).RMCSCDato’ Leong has an extensive careerand held senior positions in the bankingindustry. He has vast experience in stockbroking, asset management and futuresand options trading. He sits on the Boardof various companies in Malaysia. He wasformerly a Director of S P Setia Berhad.Dato’ Leong is a Non-IndependentNon-Executive Deputy Chairman andshareholder of Eco-World Development012AgeNationality65MalaysianGroup Berhad. He also sits on the Boardof MUI Continental Berhad (formerly knownas MUI Continental Insurance Berhad).Dato’ Leong is a member of RiskManagement Committee and SustainabilityCommittee of the Company.

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Profile ofDirectorsNamePositionDato’Choong Moh KhengIndependentNon-Executive DirectorDato’ Choong Moh Kheng, aged 63,male, was appointed to the Board ofSalcon on 3 January 2011.He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors)CivilEngineeringfromManchesterUniversity, United Kingdom and obtainedhis post-graduated degree in Master ofBusiness Administration from Golden GateUniversity, San Francisco, United States ofAmerica.ACNCRCDato’ Choong has an extensive workingexperience in both Civil and Buildingworks include Astrid Meadows luxuriousCondominium Project, Singapore ( 55.1million), Gleneagles Hospital Extension,Singapore ( 150 million) and North-SouthInterurban Toll Expressway, Sungkai to SlimRiver, Perak (RM332 million).Dato’ Choong is currently the ManagingDirector of Pembinaan Punca Cergas Sdn013AgeNationality63MalaysianBhd (“PPC”). He is also the founder directorand Joint Managing Director of PPC groupof companies. His active involvement inthe industry includes being the HonoraryTreasurer of the Road EngineeringAssociation of Malaysia (REAM).Dato’ Choong is a member of AuditCommittee, Nomination Committee andRemuneration Committee of the Company.

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Profile ofDirectorsNamePositionChan Seng FattIndependentNon-Executive DirectorChan Seng Fatt, aged 55, male, aChartered Accountant of the MalaysianInstitute of Accountants was appointedto the Board of Salcon on 17 December2014.Mr. Chan Seng Fatt has an extensive careerexposure spanning more than 30 yearscovering various aspects of experiencenamely external and management auditing,financial management, corporate finance,stockbroking and senior level operationand general management.Mr Chan Seng Fatt has held several seniorpositions in various private and publiccompanies. He joined Multi-PurposeACNCRCRMCHoldings Berhad in 1998 as the InternalAuditors for 3 years before serving AsianPac Holdings Berhad from 1991 to 1993as the Group Accountant. From 1993 to1997 he was the Financial Controller forPengkalen Securities Sdn Bhd and laterappointed as the General Manager ofHalim Securities Sdn Bhd in 1997 beforejoining K&N Kenanga Berhad in 1999 asa Remisier. Mr Chan Seng Fatt was theChief Financial Officer for Johore TenggaraOil Palm Berhad from 2001 to 2002. Hethen joined Tradewinds Group in 2003 asthe Senior General Manager, Finance ofTradewinds (M) Berhad and was promotedto Chief Financial Officer in 2004. He wasthen posted to Tradewinds PlantationBerhad as the Acting Chief Executive014AgeNationality55MalaysianOfficer cum Chief Financial Officer in 2006.Thereafter, he was promoted to ChiefExecutive Officer of Tradewinds PlantationBhd in Oct 2007 and held the position tillDec 2012.Mr Chan is currently an Independent NonExecutive Director and the Chairman ofAudit Committee of Fitters DiversifiedBerhad and Star Media Group Berhad.Mr Chan is the Chairman of AuditCommittee, Risk Management Committee,Nomination Committee and RemunerationCommittee of the Company. He also isthe Senior Independent Director of theCompany.

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Profile ofDirectorsNamePositionDato’ Rosli BinMohamed NorIndependentNon-Executive ll Directors are Malaysian.2.There is no family relationship between theDirectors and/or major shareholders of theCompany except the following:(a)Dato’ Seri (Dr.) Goh Eng Toon, who is amajor shareholder of the Company by virtueof his interest in Naga Muhibah Sdn Bhd, isthe father-in-law of Dato’ Leong Kok Wahand father of Datin Goh Phaik Lynn. He wasalso the Chairman, Non-Independent NonExecutive Director of the Company untilhis resignation from the Company on 31December 2018;(b) Datin Goh Phaik Lynn, who is a majorshareholder of the Company by virtue ofher interest in Naga Muhibah Sdn Bhd, isthe spouse of Dato’ Leong Kok Wah anddaughter of Dato’ Seri (Dr.) Goh Eng Toon;(c)Dato’ Rosli Bin Mohamed Nor, aged60, male, was appointed to the Board ofSalcon on 2 July 2018.Dato’ Rosli graduated with a Bachelor ofScience in Civil Engineering degree fromBrighton Polytechnic (now known asBrighton University), United Kingdom.Dato’ Rosli has built a long and steadycareer in construction, trading andproperty development. He served indifferent capacities at Engineering andEnvironmental Consultants Sdn Bhd andUnited Engineers (M) Bhd before startinghis own construction business by formingBernar Antara Sdn Bhd, a PKK Class AContractor and CIDB Grade 7 registeredBumiputera Contractor. The companyundertook construction of various projectsincluding highways, LRT tunnels, waterreservoirs and rail lines. The company hassince been sold to a public listed company,but he remained as their Managing Directortill 1998. He then moved on to other newbusinesses in construction, propertydevelopment and mining sectors.Dato’ Rosli was formerly an IndependentNon-Executive Director of Export-ImportBank of Malaysia Berhad.Dato’ Rosli is currently an IndependentNon-Executive Director, Chairman of015Dato’ Leong Kok Wah is a son-in-law of Dato’Seri (Dr.) Goh Eng Toon.3.None of the Directors has entered into anytransaction, whether directly or indirectly, whichhas a conflict of interest with the Company.4.None of the Directors has been convicted foroffences (other than traffic offences) within thepast 5 years and there were no public sanctionsor penalties imposed by the relevant regulatorybodies during the financial year ended 31December 2018.Audit & Risk Management Committeeand Remuneration Committee of EconpileHoldings Berhad. He is also the BusinessDevelopment Director of TRC Infra SdnBhd. He also sits on the board of ADSSentral Sdn Bhd, KMK Plus Sdn Bhd, KMKVentures Sdn Bhd.Dato’ Rosli is the Chairman of theSustainability Committee, a member of theAudit Committee, Nomination Committeeand Remuneration Committee of theCompany.

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Profile ofKey Senior ManagementOoi Cheng Swee @ Wee Kwee SweeLaw Woo HockChief Operating OfficerChief Financial Officer65 years oldMaleMalaysian54 years oldQualification1. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons) Degree from the Universityof Malaya in 1978.MaleMalaysianQualification1. A qualified accountant and fellow member of the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK.2. A member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).Date of Appointment6 June 2011Date of Appointment1 November 2005Name of CompanySalcon BerhadName of CompanySalcon BerhadWorking ExperienceIr. Ooi Cheng Swee has 41 years of working experience ininfrastructure works, beginning with drainage, road and bridgeengineering design upon his graduation. And from 1987 onwards,Ir. Ooi has been involved in waterworks engineering including theconstruction supervision of water supply schemes, water supplydistribution studies and operations and maintenance of watertreatment plants.Working ExperiencePrior to joining Salcon, Mr. Law held various senior managementpositions in large conglomerates and established group includingHong Leong Industries Bhd , Ireka Corporation Bhd and has gainedmore than 17 years of relevant experience in corporate finance,financial management and taxation.Ir. Ooi is a Professional Engineer with Practising Certificateregistered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia and a Member ofthe Institution of Engineers Malaysia. Prior to joining Salcon, he waswith Puncak Niaga (M) Sdn Bhd for 6 years where his last positionwas Executive Director for Engineering/ Project DevelopmentDivision. He is currently holding the position of Chief OperatingOfficer in Salcon Berhad.016

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Profile ofKey Senior ManagementJamiluddin Amini Bin SulaimanYap Sui PonDirector - Engineering & ProposalProject Director51 years oldMaleMalaysian65 years oldQualification1. Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering), Brown University,Rhode Island, USA.MaleMalaysianQualification1. B. Sc Civil Engineering from Teesside University (UK) in 1978.2. M. Sc Construction Management from Birmingham University(UK) in 1979.Date of Appointment29 June 2010Date of Appointment5 October 2010Name of CompanySalcon Engineering BerhadName of CompanySalcon Engineering BerhadWorking ExperienceJamiluddin Amini Sulaiman has been involved in the engineeringand construction of various water treatment plants and watersupply projects in the last 28 years, which include projectmanagement, design, procurement, construction, commissioningand operation. In his current capacity, he oversees the operationof Engineering & Proposal Division which is primarily responsiblein preparing detailed engineering design and tender/proposal forwater supply projects.Working ExperienceYap Sui Pon has more than 38 years of career experience in civil& building works, construction and design of power plant & watertreatment plant.Yap Sui Pon started his career as Assistant District Engineer from1979 to 1981 at JKR, Grik, Perak. He was the Project Managerof Emal Construction Sdn Bhd from 1982 to 1987 before leavingfor Shinor Construction Sdn Bhd as General Manager from 1987to 1990. He then joined MRCB/Zelleco Construction Sdn Bhd asProject Director from 1990 to 1998 and from 1998 to 2000, he wasthe Deputy General Manager (Power Division) of Minconsult SdnBhd. He was the Project Director of Zelan Construction Sdn Bhdfrom 2000 to 2006 and Country Manager (Saudi Arabia) of ZelanArabia Construction Company Limited from 2006 to 2009.Prior to joining Salcon, Jamiluddin’s experience includes carryingout detailed studies, preparation of design, tender documents/drawings and supervision of contracts in connection with therehabilitation of 14 water treatment plants in Johor.While working in the United States, Jamiluddin was involved indeveloping technology for hazardous wastewater control, operatingan inorganic testing laboratory as well as conducting various testson water, wastewater, soil and sludge.From October 2010, he was appointed as Project Director tooversee and head the Construction Division at Salcon EngineeringBerhad.017

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Profile ofKey Senior Management70 years oldLee Thim LoyLow Beng PeowManaging DirectorExecutive DirectorMaleMalaysian72 years oldQualification1. Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from the NationalTaiwan University, Taipei in 1971.2. Master degree in Environmental Engineering from the AsianInstitute of Technology, Bangkok in 1973.3. A Registered Professional Engineer with Practising Certificatefrom the Board of Engineers, Malaysia.4. Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia.MaleMalaysianDate of Appointment30 August 1984Qualification1. Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from the NationalTaiwan University, Taipei in 1971.2. Master degree in Environmental Engineering from the AsianInstitute of Technology, Bangkok in 1973.3. A Registered Professional Engineer with practising certificatein the branch of Environmental Engineering with the Board ofEngineers, Malaysia.4. Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia.5. A Qualified Person under Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara(SPAN).Name of CompanyEnvitech Sdn BhdDate of Appointment30 August 1984Working ExperienceIr. Lee Thim Loy has more than 46 years experience in thewastewater industry. His experience ranges from design andconstruction of network pumping stations, oxidation ponds,aerated lagoon system, rotating biological contactors, oxidationditches, extended aeration activated sludge system, andintermittently decanted extended aeration (IDEA) activated sludgetreatment system for sewage treatment.Name of CompanyEnvitech Sdn BhdWorking ExperienceIr. Low Beng Peow, has been in the environmental engineeringindustry for more than 40 years. His experience covered thestudy, design, construction, implementation and management ofsewerage system including sewage treatment plants, pumpingstations and sewer networks.Ir. Lee’s portfolio includes involvement in several Master Plans andFeasibility Studies for Sewerage in Malaysia. His capabilities extendinto the treatment of palm oil wastes besides related environmentalconsultancy for industrial effluent surveys, wastewater flowanalyses and wastewater treatment feasibility studies.Ir. Low’s noteworthy experience includes involvement in the GreaterKuala Lumpur Sewerage Project financed by the InternationalBank for Reconstruction and Development in year 70’s, and inrecent years successfully completed couple of sewerage projectsexceeded 100 Million contract sum under JPP and MediniIskandar (M) Sdn Bhd. To-date have completed and successfullyhanded over to Authorities not less than 500 projects since theincorporation of Envitech Sdn Bhd in year 1984.Ir. Lee s noteworthy experience includes as a Principal Investigatorin the Palm Oil Waste Treatment Project in Malaysia and inThailand, a project sponsored by the International DevelopmentResearch Centre, Canada, and undertaken by the Asian Instituteof Technology, Bangkok, in association with the Department ofEnvironment, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment,Malaysia from 1979 to 1981.018

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Profile ofKey Senior ManagementLiew Swee ChoongGeneral Manager56 years oldMaleMalaysianQualification1. Bachelor of Engineering degree from the National University ofSingapore in 1988.Date of Appointment16 June 2014Name of CompanyPrestasi Kemas Sdn BhdWorking ExperienceLiew Swee Choong carries with him more than 30 years ofexcellence in the planning, execution and completion of propertydevelopment and construction projects.Prior to joining Salcon, he held various senior positions in NewfieldsProperty Management Sdn Bhd - a niche property developer andPerdana Park City Sdn Bhd - the developer of the renowned DesaPark City township where he has played significant roles in thesuccessful implementation of many notable development projects.Notes: All key senior management do not have:(i) Directorship in other public companies.(ii) Any family relationship with any director and/or majorshareholder of Salcon Berhad.(iii) Any conflict of interests with Salcon Berhad.(iv) Other than traffic offences, none of the key senior managementhad been convicted for offences within the past 5 years andthere were no public sanctions or penalties imposed by therelevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31December 2018.019

Trustin PartnershipIn line with our core values - Commitment,Teamwork, Professionalism, Respect and Results- Salcon builds trust through sincere, respectfuland consistent communications with our businesspartners, employees, suppliers and customers toensure long term business growth and success.

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Dear ValuedShareholders,It is my pleasure as thenew Chairman of SalconBerhad (“Company”) topresent to you the AnnualReport and AuditedFinancial Statementsof the Company and itssubsidiaries (“Group”) forthe financial year ended31 December 2018(“FYE 2018”).Tan Sri Abdul Rashidbin Abdul ManafChairman, IndependentNon-Executive DirectorChairman’sStatement022

Salcon Berhad (593796-T)Annual Report 2018Chairman’sStatementAmidst lingering global trade tensions and financial-marketvolatility, Malaysia’s economy recorded a steady growth rateof 4.7% for 2018. In this economic environment, the Groupachieved a positive turnaround in its results and improvedshareholder value through better profit contribution fromour diversified businesses and cost efficiencies achievedfor construction projects.Besides this, the Group was awarded AsiaSustainability Reporting Awards 2017 –Best CSR Communication within AnnualReport Award and the CSR MalaysiaAwards 2018 – Company of the Year inthe Construction & Engineering Categoryfor championing employee wellbeing andwork-life balance through employee selfimprovement and development. The Grouphas won both these awards for two (2)consecutive years.Rewarding Our ShareholdersThe

Hong Leong Bank Berhad Malayan Banking Berhad Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad Share Registrar Tricor Investor & Issuing House Services Sdn Bhd (11324H) Unit 32-01, Level 32, Tower A Vertical Business Suite Avenue 3, Bangsar South No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi 59200 Kuala Lumpur Tel : 603-2783 9299 Fax .