by the BNRC before any recommendation was made to the Board for deliberation and approval. Based on the annual independence assessment undertaken by both Ong Ai Lin and Dato’ Roslina binti Zainal who are retiring at the coming AGM, the BNRC/Board are satisfied that these Independent Directors have complied with the independence criteria as prescribed by the MMLR and continue to bring independent and objective judgement to the Board. TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD Integrated Annual Report 2023 156 DIRECTORS’ DEVELOPMENT AND INDUCTION In supporting the Board’s responsibilities, a comprehensive training and development programme is extended to all Directors, with the assessment of training needs embedded within the Board evaluation procedure. This programme encompasses regular presentations from Management and informal meetings, fostering a profound understanding of the business, sector dynamics, andareas acknowledged for their technical complexity. The training initiatives aim to not only deepen comprehension but also endow Non-Executive Directors with insights into how TNB’s practices compared with those of its peers. A robust induction programme is crafted for all new Directors, featuring tailored components such as meetings with T op Management, site visits and briefings on key operational matters, Board procedures, and governance issues. Ensuring a cohesive knowledge base, existing Directors, including the Alternate Director, had attended the Mandatory Accreditation Programme Part I (in relation to a Director’s roles, duties and liabilities) (MAP Part I). In addition, all existing Directors had attended the Mandatory Accreditation Programme Part II in relation to sustainability and the related roles of a Director (MAP Part II). The newly appointed Directors namely Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin bin Megat Hassan, Ramzi bin Mansor and Dato’ Zulkifli bin Ibrahim shall attend the MAP Part I and MAP Part II respectively within the timeframe as stipulated in Paragraph 15.08 and Practice Note 5 of the MMLR. Facilitating the