ATS was incorporated in Malaysia on 8 March 2004 under Companies Act, 1965 as a public limited company under the name of AT Systematization Berhad. ATS was subsequently listed on the MESDAQ Market (now known as ACE Market) of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 23 February 2005.
The history of ATS Group can be traced back to 1991. Initially, the Group started as a designer of industrial automation systems and machinery. Subsequently, the Group expanded to the manufacturing of industrial automation systems and machinery, fabrication of industrial and engineering parts as well as the provision of industrial support services. Accredited with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, coupled with capability to provide integrated range of products and services, ATS and its subsidiaries are fully equipped to undertake projects from any international and multi-national companies and offers a one-stop automation solution.
The principal activities of ATS are investment holding and provision of management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiary companies are as follows:-
Design and manufacture of industrial automation systems and machinery.
Renewable energy operator and producer.
Fabrication of industrial and engineering parts.
Renewable energy operator and producer.
Manufacturing parts for the oil & gas, life science, electronics, aerospace and other industries operations.
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(i) Manufacture and sale of gloves including medical gloves.
(ii) Investment holding.
(iii) Provision of design, engineering and technology works, fabrication as well as installation of machines for the manufacture of gloves and other rubber-related products.
Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff, a Malaysian aged 74, was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director on 24 April 2015. He is also a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee. Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff joined the Police Force in 1965 and served the Police Force until his retirement on 2 Sept 2001 as Deputy Commissioner of Police. During his 36 years in service, he had served the Police Force well, with full commitments and professionalism.
Datoʼ Nik Ismail had served in various positions in the Police Force, including Chief Police Officer (CPO) in the states of Terengganu (1997), Kedah (1997 – 1999), and Selangor (1999 – 2001). He was also the Deputy Director Special Branch in Bukit Aman in 1995 to 1997.
After his retirement, Datoʼ Nik Ismail was appointed Director of several Public Listed Companies and Private Limited Companies. He sits on the Board as Independent & Non-Executive Chairman of Green Ocean Corporation Berhad and AE Multi Holdings Berhad. He is also the Independent & Non-Executive Director of Pasukhas Group Berhad.
He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of ATS, or any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Choong Lee Aun, age 53, a Malaysian, is the Managing Director of ATS. He was appointed to Board on 4 Dec 2017.
Mr. Choong has more than 25 years of experience ranging from various general management and sales leadership roles. He is well versed with the corporate operations and processes, as well as the familiarity of complex business environment globally.
He was previously a Head of Marketing and Global Brand ambassador of RS Components, the world’s leading high service level distributor of electrical, electronic and industrial supplies based in Shanghai.
Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Arrow China, a worldwide leading distributor of products, services and solutions to the electronics component market across Asia Pacific region. Mr. Choong currently sits on the Board of PNE PCB Berhad as an Independent and Non-Executive Director. He is also the Executive Director of AE Multi Holdings Berhad.
He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of ATS, or any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Mak Siew Wei, aged 44, a Malaysian, is an Executive Director of ATS. He was appointed to Board on 1 March 2013. He is also the Chairman of the Risk Management Group, Investment Committee and Share Issuance Scheme Committee.
He pursued his education in United State and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Management Information System and subsequently worked for Marvic International (NY) Ltd in New York as a Business Development Manager for 3 years.
He currently sits on the Board as Executive Director of Advance Information Marketing Berhad, Green Ocean Corporation Berhad, Saudee Group Berhad and Pasukhas Group Berhad.
He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of ATS, or any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon, aged 50, a Malaysian, is a Independent Non-Executive Director of ATS. He was appointed to the Board on June 28, 2012. He is also the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee. Besides, he is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of CNI Holdings Berhad and YGL Convergence Berhad and also the Chairman of the Audit Committee of CNI Holdings Berhad.
He pursued his PhD studies in Finance at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and also holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from University of Stirling , United Kingdom. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) and a Certified Financial Planner.
He was an Assistant Professor at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and Wawasan Open University (WOU).
He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of ATS, or any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Tan Lay Chee, aged 41, a Malaysian, is an Independent Non-Executive Director of ATS. He was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 31 March 2020. He is also a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee.
He had received his early education at Systematic College. He became a member to Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK) since year 2005 and a member to the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) in year 2009. He has been admitted as fellowship member in ACCA in year 2010.
Mr. Tan had started his career by attaching himself to a chartered Accountant firm, BDO Binder for approximately 5 years. He then spent another 4 years with Goodway Integrated Industries Bhd, a retreading tyres company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. In 2009, he joined Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad, a company listed on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad as Finance Manager, in charge in the Quarry, Building and Trading Materials division. Thereafter, he joined SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad (now known as Sapura Energy Berhad) in year 2013, an oil and gas company listed on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad as Finance Manager. Presently, he is working in a professional firm specialising in accounting, audit, tax and company secretary services. He currently sits on the Board of Anzo Holdings Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of ATS, or any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Choong Lee Aun
Managing Director
Mak Siew Wei
Executive Director
Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon
Independent Non-Executive Director
Tan Lay Chee
Independent Non-Executive Director
AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon (Chairman)
Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff
Tan Lay Chee
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon (Chairman)
Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff
Tan Lay Chee
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon (Chairman)
Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff
Tan Lay Chee
COMPANY SECRETARIES
Lim Kim Teck (MAICSA 7010844)
Adeline Tang Koon Ling (LS 0009611)
REGISTERED OFFICE
35, 1st Floor, Jalan Kelisa Emas 1,
Taman Kelisa Emas,
13700 Seberang Jaya, Penang.
Tel : (604)-397 6672
Fax : (604)-397 6675
CORPORATE OFFICE
Lot 11.2, Level 11 Menara Lien Hoe,
No.8, Persiaran Tropicana,
Tropicana Golf & Country Resort,
47410 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: (603)-7887 8330
Fax: (603)-7887 8331
Email: info@atsys.com.my
SHARE REGISTRAR
Tricor Investor & Issuing House Services Sdn Bhd
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 : (603)-2783 9222
AUDITORS
Ong & Wong Chartered Accountants (AF 0241)
Unit C-20-5, 2oth Floor,
Block C, Megan Avenue II,
No. 12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : (603)-2161 1000
Fax : (603)-2166 9131
PRINCIPAL BANKERS
CIMB Bank Berhad
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad
ACE Market
Stock Name : AT
Stock Code : 0072
AT Group (“ATS”) is committed to achieving and maintaining the high standards of transparency, accountability and integrity. In order to achieve the standards, the Board of ATS has introduced this “Whistleblowing Policy” (the “Policy”) to encourage employees and stakeholders (ie. shareholders / suppliers / customers) of ATS to raise genuine concerns about unethical behavior, malpractices, illegal acts or failure to comply with regulatory requirements without fear of reprisal should they act in good faith when reporting such concerns. ATS views any harassments or retaliations in any form or manner against genuine whistle blower seriously and will treat such action as gross misconduct, which if proven, may lead to dismissal. This policy is applicable to ATS and its subsidiaries.
The Policy is designed to enable stakeholders and employees to raise concerns internally at the highest level and to disclose information which the employees believe the possible presence of malfeasance or wrongdoing within ATS, including but not limited to the following:-
The Policy is not designed to question financial or business decisions taken by the Board or management nor should it be used to reconsider any matters which have already been addressed under harassment, complaint, disciplinary or other procedures.
ATS recognises that the decision to report a concern can be difficult. The employees should raise genuine concerns without fear of reprisals because he/she is doing his/her duty towards ATS.
ATS will treat all concerns raised within the context of the Policy in a confidential and sensitive manner. The identity of the employee making a disclosure shall be kept confidential as long as it does not frustrate any investigation. However, the Policy encourages employees to put their name to their concern whenever possible in order for the Company to accord the necessary protection to her/him. Any anonymous whistleblower will not be entertained. However, the Company reserves its right to investigate into any anonymous disclosure. Any report should also based on good faith with a reasonable belief that the information and any allegations are sustainably true and not acting for personal gain. Please note that:
If, however, an employee makes malicious allegations, and to the extent he persists in making them whilst in-depth investigation shows no substantiation of the alleged facts, disciplinary action or dismissal may be taken.
The Channel should be directed to the Chairman of Audit Committee.
Name : Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon
E-mail : whistleblowing@atsys.com.my
Mail : Mark Strictly Confidential AT Systematization Berhad
Lot 11.2, 11th Floor, Menara Lien Hoe,
No. 8, Persiaran Tropicana,
Tropicana Golf and Country Resort,
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,
Malaysia.
Attention : Chairman – Audit Committee.