various scenarios are collaboratively conducted by TNB business entities to enhance coordination and effective response. In the year under review, specific business continuity plans were developed and tested to ensure available and reliable electricity supply throughout the period of the Malaysian state elections at Selangor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, and Penang following the dissolution of respective state assemblies. T o further strengthen prompt and coordinated response during crises that affect the nation, strategic engagements were carried out with relevant government agencies such as the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) via courtesy visits and joint drills. Notable outcomes in the fiscal year are the successful desktop drills conducted in collaboration with NADMA based on a dam safety scenario and with the Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN) based on a securitythreat scenario to critical national infrastructures in power utility, telecommunications, and oil and gas. CONCLUSION The Board has obtained assurances from the President/CEO and Chief Financial Officer that the Group’s risk management and internal control system is operating adequately and effectively, in all material aspects. Where areas of improvement have been identified, rectification steps have been taken for enhancement. The Board is of the view that the risk management and internal control system in place for the year under review and up to the date of approval of this statement for inclusion into the annual report, is adequate and effective to safeguard shareholders’ investment, the interests of customers, regulators and employees, and the Group’s assets. REVIEW OF THE STATEMENT BY EXTERNAL AUDITOR As required by Paragraph 15.23 of the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Main Market Listing Requirements, the external auditors have reviewed this Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control. Their limited assurance review was performed in accordance with Audit and Assurance Practice Guide (AAPG) 3 issued by the