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MINUTES OF THE PIKOM TWENTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (20 TH AGM) Held on Tuesday, 29 August 2006 at the Ballroom 1, level 3, KL Convention Centre Page 1 of 29 Present: Mr. Lee Boon Kok Chairman KE Systems S/B Mr. David Wong Deputy Chairman SnT Global S/B Mr. Wei Chuan Beng Secretary REDtone Telecommunications S/B Mr. Low Wai Sun Treasurer MTEC Computer (M) S/B Mr. Harres Tan Leong Huat Immediate Past Chairman HT Consulting (Asia) S/B Mr. K Raman Councillor EMC Computer Systems (M) S/B Mr. Woon Tai Hai Councillor KPMG Business Advisory S/B Mr. Ralph Tay Cho Hup Councillor One-Technoniche S/B Mr. Gerry Pillai Councillor iContent S/B Mr. Looi Kien Leong Councillor Kompakar eSystems S/B Mr. Jagdish Singh Dhaliwal Councillor MSC Management Services S/B Mr. Stan Singh Jit Councillor MUI dotCom S/B Mr. Dave Chong Councillor NEC Infrontia Asia Pacific S/B Mr. Cheah Kok Hoong Councillor Sunway Computer Services S/B En. Norwin Mahir Ordinary Member Agensi Pekerjaan Bostonweb iPlacements S/B Ms. Maggie Chen Ordinary Member Amble Action S/B Mr. Sherman Tan Beng Teik Ordinary Member (P) AMT PC Distributors S/B Mr. Andrew Lim Ordinary Member AS Network S/B Mr. Nantha Kumar Ordinary Member Basis Bay S/B Pn. Azuraini Arif Ordinary Member (P) Brilliance Information S/B Datin Hjh Suzlifah Hanim Mohd Atil Ordinary Member (P) CMG Holdings S/B En. Ahmad Salman Othman Ordinary Member Cyber Generation S/B Mr. Ong Kien Huei Ordinary Member Datainfo Computer S/B Mr. Danny Leong Ordinary Member Datascan Berhad Mr. Sugenthran Somoo Ordinary Member DBORA Consulting S/B Mr. Bobby Varanasi Ordinary Member EA Consulting Asia Pacific S/B

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MINUTES OF THE PIKOM TWENTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (20TH AGM)

Held on Tuesday, 29 August 2006 at the Ballroom 1, level 3, KL Convention Centre

Page 1 of 29

Present:

Mr. Lee Boon Kok Chairman KE Systems S/B

Mr. David Wong Deputy Chairman SnT Global S/B

Mr. Wei Chuan Beng Secretary REDtone Telecommunications S/B

Mr. Low Wai Sun Treasurer MTEC Computer (M) S/B

Mr. Harres Tan Leong Huat Immediate Past Chairman HT Consulting (Asia) S/B

Mr. K Raman Councillor EMC Computer Systems (M) S/B

Mr. Woon Tai Hai Councillor KPMG Business Advisory S/B

Mr. Ralph Tay Cho Hup Councillor One-Technoniche S/B

Mr. Gerry Pillai Councillor iContent S/B

Mr. Looi Kien Leong Councillor Kompakar eSystems S/B

Mr. Jagdish Singh Dhaliwal Councillor MSC Management Services S/B

Mr. Stan Singh – Jit Councillor MUI dotCom S/B

Mr. Dave Chong Councillor NEC Infrontia Asia Pacific S/B

Mr. Cheah Kok Hoong Councillor Sunway Computer Services S/B

En. Norwin Mahir Ordinary Member Agensi Pekerjaan Bostonweb

iPlacements S/B

Ms. Maggie Chen Ordinary Member Amble Action S/B

Mr. Sherman Tan Beng Teik Ordinary Member (P) AMT PC Distributors S/B

Mr. Andrew Lim Ordinary Member AS Network S/B

Mr. Nantha Kumar Ordinary Member Basis Bay S/B

Pn. Azuraini Arif Ordinary Member (P) Brilliance Information S/B

Datin Hjh Suzlifah Hanim Mohd Atil Ordinary Member (P) CMG Holdings S/B

En. Ahmad Salman Othman Ordinary Member Cyber Generation S/B

Mr. Ong Kien Huei Ordinary Member Datainfo Computer S/B

Mr. Danny Leong Ordinary Member Datascan Berhad

Mr. Sugenthran Somoo Ordinary Member DBORA Consulting S/B

Mr. Bobby Varanasi Ordinary Member EA Consulting Asia Pacific S/B

MINUTES OF THE PIKOM TWENTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (20TH AGM)

Held on Tuesday, 29 August 2006 at the Ballroom 1, level 3, KL Convention Centre

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Present:

Mr. Foo Sen Chin Ordinary Member ECS KUSH S/B

Mr. Thomas Ng Seng Siew Ordinary Member e-Genting Holdings S/B

Mr. Wee Kee Heng Ordinary Member (P) e-Lock Corporation S/B

Mr. Alan Chin Khai Loon Ordinary Member E-Peripherals S/B

Mr. Sean Leong Seng Hoong Ordinary Member (P) Forte Marketing S/B

Mr. John Tan Koon San Ordinary Member Free Net Business Solutions S/B

En. Shaifubahrim Mohd Saleh Ordinary Member Frontech Solution S/B

Mr. Wong Chin Seng Ordinary Member Game Flier (M) S/B

Mr. Alan Lee Kok Hong Ordinary Member Grand Advance Technology S/B

Ms. Jeannie Siow Ordinary Member Hint Tech S/B

Mr. Leong Chee Thong Ordinary Member Hitachi Asia (M) S/B

Mr. Saw Thiam Hin Ordinary Member HT Software Laboratories S/B

En. Hasannudin Saidin Ordinary Member IBM Malaysia S/B

Mr. David Ho Seng Kong Ordinary Member I-Innovations IT S/B

Mr. Andy Ng Chio Ming Ordinary Member Index Diversified S/B

Mr. Simon Seow Ordinary Member Info Spec S/B

Mr. Wong Chee Kong Ordinary Member Innovation Associates S/B

Mr. Richard Tan Ordinary Member Interbase Resources S/B

Mr. Vincent Low Ordinary Member IT Network Distribution

Mr. Thow Yat Ming Ordinary Member IT Retail S/B

Mr. Yip Siew Kee Ordinary Member (P) JSP Consulting S/B

Mr. Richard Cheah Kim Ming Ordinary Member Kompakar eInfrastructure S/B

Mr. Terry Ong Ordinary Member MacAsia S/B

Mr. Ding Meng Hsi Ordinary Member (P) MCM Technologies Berhad

Pn. Noorashikin Othman Ordinary Member Microlink Systems S/B

Dr. Dzaharudin Mansor Ordinary Member Microsoft (M) S/B

En. Ahmad Kontar Yusup Ordinary Member MIMOS Berhad

Mr. Ganesh Kumar Bangah Ordinary Member MOL AccessPortal Bhd

Mr. Levin Wong Sheng Chun Ordinary Member MS Distribution (M) S/B

Ms. Macy Chan Ordinary Member NEC Computers Asia Pacific S/B

En. Md Yazid Sharif Ordinary Member New Technology & Innovation S/B

Mr. Tan Kim Hong Ordinary Member (P) P&O Global Technologies S/B

Mr. Francis Leong Seng Vui Ordinary Member PDA Expert S/B

MINUTES OF THE PIKOM TWENTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (20TH AGM)

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Present:

Mr. How Choon Meng Ordinary Member Photo Marketing (M) S/B

Ms. Suzanne Foo Siew Sian Ordinary Member (P) Power Kinetics Technology S/B

Mr. Vasem Ahmad Want Ordinary Member Privasia S/B

Mr. Jonathan Tan Ordinary Member (P) RedHot Media S/B

Ms. Angie Chua Ordinary Member SL Information System S/B

En. Zahid Anwar Ordinary Member Softasians Business Technologies S/B

Mr. Francis Leong Ordinary Member (P) VertexNet Technology S/B

Mr. Anthony Ng Ordinary Member VisuaLogic Resources (M) S/B

Mr. Kelvin Ooi Kai Ueh Ordinary Member Vitaz Comp Distribution (M) S/B

Pn. Farah Nadiyah Ordinary Member VPI International S/B

Ms. Chok Kwee Bee Associate BI Walden Management S/B

Mr. James Chan Associate British High Commission Kuala Lumpur

Mr. Tan Chin Poh Associate Desa Home Theatre S/B

Mr. Peter Kim Ki Hyun Associate GS Neotek

Mr. Chu Hong Keong Associate HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

Dr. Andy Woo Associate In2 Marketing & Consulting S/B

Ms. Tong Lai Ling Associate Raja, Darryl & Loh

Mr. Ricky Foo Sah Yoong Associate Veritas Architects S/B

MINUTES OF THE PIKOM TWENTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (20TH AGM)

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Present:

Mr. Low Aik Boon Observer BASS S/B

Mr. Kevin Lee Kwong Youn Observer BASS S/B

Mr. Phan Loong Fatt Observer BASS S/B

Pn. Norazreen Ab. Rashid Observer Brilliance Information S/B

Mr. Winston Khoo Observer BriteSoft Solutions (M) S/B

En. Ade Adenan Ramdan Observer British High Commission Kuala Lumpur

Mr. Liew Chew Keat Observer CARI Internet S/B

En. Ameer bin Shaik Mydin Observer Century Software (M) S/B

Mr. Tamil Selvan Observer Century Software (M) S/B

En. Samsul Observer Century Software (M) S/B

Ms. Linda Yap Yen Ling Observer Cilix Corporation S/B

Mr. Patrick Chan Observer D’nonce (KL) S/B

Mr. Ken Lo Observer Desa Home Theatre S/B

Mr. CS Chin Observer e-Games Global S/B

En. Azrin Ariffin Observer Frontech Solution S/B

Mr. Alan Fung Observer Frontech Solution S/B

Mr. Mike Lee Observer Green Packet Berhad

Mr. Deepak Pillai Observer Haryati Deepak

Pn. Azrina Sabtu Observer Haryati Deepak

Mr. James Lam Observer Hint Tech S/B

Ms. Vanessa Tan Observer HT Consulting (Asia) S/B

Mr. Low Chee Haur Observer Index Diversified S/B

Mr. James Cheng Observer ITOX Systems S/B

Ms. Jane Tan Mei Sam Observer KE Systems S/B

Ms. Angelina Lee Observer KE Systems S/B

Mr. Wilson Tay Observer Malaysian Institute of Management

(MIM)

Mr. Rey Gan Observer Mobile Wallet S/B

Mr. Stanley Wong Observer Mobile Wallet S/B

Mr. Daniel Lee Observer MS Distribution (M) S/B

MINUTES OF THE PIKOM TWENTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (20TH AGM)

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Present:

Mr. Boone Ng Observer MS Distribution (M) S/B

Pn. Hayati Harudin Observer Oracle Corporation Malaysia S/B

Mr. Alex Chong Observer RedHot Media S/B

Mr. Alex Lim Keat Chye Observer Siemens Malaysia S/B

En. Irwan Chew bin Abdullah Observer Siemens Malaysia S/B

Pn. Shahizah Shaharuddin Observer SKALI (Alam Teknokrat S/B)

Mr. Robert See Observer SL Information System S/B

Mr. Jason Lau Observer SnT Global S/B

Ms. Wendy Liew Observer WCIT 2008 S/B

Mr. Low Sooi Keong Observer Yayasan Latihan Insan Istimewa Perak

Mr. Chew Yew Leng Observer Yayasan Latihan Insan Istimewa Perak

Dato’ Larry Gan Observer

Auditor

En. Johan Idris Observer KPMG

Ms. Evelyn Tay Observer KPMG

Mr. Steve Chan Observer KPMG

Election Officer:

Ms. Molly Cheam General Manager &

Acting Executive Director

PIKOM Secretariat

In Attendance:

Mr. Ong Kian Yew Membership,Industry Affairs &

International Head

PIKOM Secretariat

En. Shukor Rahman Government Relations &

Public Affairs Sr. Manager

PIKOM Secretariat

Ms. Alicia Wong Finance & Administration

Manager

PIKOM Secretariat

Ms. Loh Chyi Jen Communications Manager PIKOM Secretariat

Ms. G’ny Chin Membership Services Executive PIKOM Secretariat

Mr. Jeremy Tan Project Executive PIKOM Secretariat

Ms. Jeslynn Wong Project Executive PIKOM Secretariat

Ms. Tee Mei Gaik Finance & Administration Executive PIKOM Secretariat

Ms. Jeralyn Quinsayas Secretary PIKOM Secretariat

MINUTES OF THE PIKOM TWENTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (20TH AGM)

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1. HAND-OUTS

Members, proxies and observers received the PIKOM Annual Report 2005 with the following documents upon

registration:

Audited Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2005

Additional Notes to balance sheet as at 31 December 2005

The Rules of the Association with the proposed amendments duly marked together with the Notice of

Resolution

PIKOM Rule Book

PIKOM National ICT Awards 2006 Nomination Form

WCIT 2008 information and sponsorship brochure

Chairman of the Meeting, Mr. Lee Boon Kok, thanked and welcomed members, proxies and observers present.

The Notice of the Twentieth Annual General Meeting (20th AGM) has been sent out 21 days prior, in

accordance with PIKOM Rule 11 (d) Part III Meetings & Voting.

Chairman having ascertained that the required quorum was present according to Rule 12 (b) Part III Meetings

& Voting, called the 20th AGM to order at 2.40 p.m.

2. NOTICE OF MEETING

Chairman read the notice convening the meeting at 2.45 p.m.

3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE NINETEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

The Minutes of the Nineteenth AGM held on 21 July 2005 were confirmed with no amendments as proposed

by Mr. Cheah Kok Hoong and seconded by Mr. K. Raman.

4. MATTERS ARISING

There were no matters arising from the Nineteenth AGM.

5. ANNUAL REPORT 2005

Chairman presented the Annual Report 2005. He highlighted the following:

5.1 Council 2005/2006

PIKOM Council for the session 2005/2006 comprises the following:

i. Five (5) Office Bearers

ii. Fourteen (14) Councillors

During the period, five (5) Advisors were appointed.

The Council is a dedicated group who has devoted time and energy to promote the association and industry.

Chairman thanked the Council and Advisors for their contribution and support.

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5 ANNUAL REPORT 2005 (Cont’d)

5.2 Membership

PIKOM had 607 members as at 31 July 2006. This included 177 new admissions and 31 lapsed

memberships representing an increase of 31% from the 461 members at 30 June 2005. Both the 500

and 600 membership marks were broken during the session.

Dr. Wong Say Ho chaired the membership committee during the session and organised the following

activities:

i. Three (3) PIKOM Members Meet (PMM)

ii. Three (3) Outbound delegations to participate in Trade Shows i.e. HK ICT Expo, Bangkok ICT Expo

and WCIT 2006 Innovation Exchange

5.3 PIKOM Industry Promotion

During the session, PIKOM organised the following events as part of its Industry Promotion activities:

PIKOM PC Fair was held four (4) times. PIKOM PC Fair which started eleven (11) years ago at the

Stadium Merdeka has continued to expand throughout the years. In 2006, it will be extended

from 9 to 25 towns and cities nationwide as an outreach programme to bring ICT to more

Malaysians. PIKOM aims to increase PC penetration through this initiative and assist the

government to achieve 40% PC penetration by 2010.

PIKOM PC Fairs held during the session have been officiated by YB Datuk Seri Dr. Jamaluddin

Jarjis, YB Dato’ Seri Dr. Lim Keng Yaik and Y.A.B Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon.

PIKOM ICT Awards 2005 to recognise the contribution and effort of individuals and companies

in the ICT industry

Best IT Student Awards 2005 to encourage students to strive harder. PIKOM will continue to

organise this initiative

PIKOM received Recognition from Asia Pacific Internet Association (APIA) for hosting the Asia

Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies (APRICOT) in 2001 and 2004.

PIKOM is a member and Secretariat for APIA.

Collaboration with Share Guide Association of Malaysia (SGAM) to promote and build a

network with the IT users’ group community. Chairman thanked Mr. Chu Hong Keong,

Chairman of SGAM for the opportunity to work together.

Key Industry Leader Recognition to recognise individuals contributing to the industry.

Chairman thanked Mr. Harres Tan for initiating this programme.

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5.3 PIKOM Industry Promotion (Cont’d)

PIKOM Software and Services Showcase (PS3) is an inaugural event held from 13 – 15 July

2006. Its objective is to promote the Software and Services sector of the Industry. PS3 was open

to all members, SMIs and SMEs. The event received fairly good response with 100 exhibitors

participating and 300 local & international delegates attending the conference. PS3 also

introduced the PIKOM CIO Recognition Awards, an effort to recognise the CIOs of the ICT

industry.

Chairman thanked Mr. Stan Singh for his effort in making PS3 a success. He also thanked the

sponsors for their contribution, which helped make PS3 a success.

Outsourcing Malaysia (OM) was launched by the Prime Minister on 4 May 2006. Mr. David Wong

initiated this committee from the Shared Services and Outsourcing committee with the joint effort

of the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and Malaysian Debt Ventures (MDV). OM is a

consortium to promote Malaysia as an ICT outsourcing hub focusing on high value outsourcing

services.

PIKOM is the secretariat for OM, which currently has 19 members and growing.

5.4 Government Relations

PIKOM continued to be active in Government activities and meetings under Government Relations

chaired by En. Shaifubahrim Saleh. PIKOM has participated actively in the following activities:

Budget Consultation 2007, a major activity by the Ministry of Finance (MoF)

Dialogue with MDeC CEO

Customs-Private Sector Consultative Panel

Ministry of Higher Education Industry (MoHE) Dialogue 2006, an on-going discussion on

mismatched skills faced by the industry

Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs (MODTCA) Dialogue with Private Sector 2006

PIKOM has been an active participant in the following (Cont’d):

Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Dialogue 2006, including IMP3 discussion

Malaysia Inc Officials Committee under the Malaysian Administration Modernization and

Management Planning Unit (MAMPU)

Ministry of Science and Technology Innovation (MOSTI)

Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications (MEWC)

Communications and Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF)

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

Economic Planning Unit (EPU)

SIRIM

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5.5 International Affairs

PIKOM’s International Affairs Committee was chaired by Mr. Looi Kien Leong. PIKOM continued to be

active in the following areas:

Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO), which comprises 19 economies,

including Malaysia-PIKOM. Under ASOCIO, PIKOM has participated in the following activities:

- Hosted the ASOCIO Multilateral Visit (MTV) to Malaysia during the PS3

- ASOCIO MTV to China, visited Shanghai, Hang Zhou and Dalian

- ASOCIO ICT Summit to Pakistan

World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) represents approximately 72% of

the world IT trade. PIKOM has participated in the following activities:

- Hosted the Global Public Policy Conference (GPPC) held from 13 – 15 September 2005

together with MDeC and the ASLI. Mr. David Wong chaired the GPPC committee. The

conference received positive response with 412 participants from 24 countries. There were

four (4) key areas of Public Policies promoted.

Mission to World Congress on IT (WCIT) 2006 held from 1 – 5 May 2006 at the Austin,

Texas. Malaysia formed the largest contingent with more than 300 delegates headed by the

Prime Minister. PIKOM members also participated in the Innovation Exchange as speakers

and delegates.

WCIT is organised every two (2) years and Malaysia will be hosting the event in 2008.

Realising that hosting WCIT in Malaysia will raise awareness of Malaysia as an ICT hub,

PIKOM (being a member of WITSA) assisted in the bidding process. Chairman thanked Mr.

Looi Kien Leong for his effort in leading the International Affairs to this level. PIKOM and

MDeC which jointly formed WCIT 2008 Sdn Bhd have appointed Ms. Wendy Liew as the CEO.

PIKOM also nominated MDeC in the WITSA 2006 Global ICT Excellence Awards and the

presentation was held during the WCIT 2006.

Outbound Missions, which PIKOM actively participated in the Incheon IT and

Communications Exhibition in Korea and MATRADE Special ICT Mission to Beijing.

Inbound Missions, which PIKOM hosted and received the following:

- Malaysia Korea ICT Business Matching

- Malaysia Korea Cooperation Forum

- Malaysia Korea ICT Seminar and Forum

- Malaysia-UK ICT Business forum

- Received delegations from India, Pakistan and South Africa

5.6 PIKOM Research

PIKOM is striving to improve the ICT industry’s research effort, and has appointed IDC Malaysia to

conduct the Economic Impact of Software and IT Services in Malaysia. The report was launched on 13

July 2006 during the PS3.

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5.7 PIKOM Community

Every year PIKOM remembers the community and during the session, PIKOM has contributed to the

following:

i. Ti-Ratana Welfare Society

ii. Sekolah Semangat Maju Sitiawan

iii. Persatuan Kebajikan Orang Cacat Manjung

iv. Mr. Paul Cheong, a physically challenged individual

5.8 PIKOM Fringe Events

PIKOM has organised the following friendly games for members to build fellowship among members:

i. Golf Open 2005 held on 19 November 2005 at the Awana Genting Golf and Country Resort.

Chairman thanked the Golf Open Chair, Mr. Dan E Khoo for his effort in successfully organising

this tournament.

ii. Bowling Tournament held on 16 December 2005 at the U-Bowl Centre, One Utama. This is

chaired by Mr. Low Wai Sun and is organised especially for the PC Fair exhibitors.

5.9 2005/2006 Chairman Mission

In line with PIKOM’s aim to serve members and to promote industry growth in line with National

Aspirations, PIKOM Chairman has set the following key areas to focus on. The report is as follows:

i. Improving Members Services: A new client services department was created to assist members in

handling applications related to Government programmes and incentives. PIKOM expanded its

ICT networking among end users and is working closely with other non ICT Associations such as

FMM & Share Guide Association etc.

ii. Promote Software and Services. PS3 was successfully introduced from 13 – 15 July 2006.

PIKOM will continue to promote this show regionally and facilitate the growth of this sector.

PIKOM is planning its 2nd PS3 in May 2008.

iii Serving the Community, PIKOM will continue to address the Digital Divide issues. PC Fair will

be introduced to 25 towns and cities in 2006. The events in smaller towns will be subsidised by

PIKOM to accelerate the adoption of ICT as a whole. PIKOM will continue to expand to more towns

and cities nationwide in years to come.

Chairman ended by remarking that PIKOM will continue to serve its members in line with PIKOM’s

aim.

There being no questions asked, the Annual Report 2005/2006 was received by the meeting as

proposed by Mr. Woon Tai Hai and seconded by Mr. Stan Singh.

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6. AUDITED ACOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005

Chairman invited PIKOM Treasurer, Mr. Low Wai Sun, to present the accounts as audited by Messrs KPMG for

the year ended 31 December 2005. Mr. Low Wai Sun highlighted the following:

6.1 Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2005

Total fixed assets increased by 19.6% from RM1,014,404 in 2004 to RM1,213,560 in 2005. This is

due to the renovation work done for PIKOM’s office to cater for more workstations and an office for

WCIT 2008 Sdn Bhd.

Total current assets decreased about 6% from RM8,151,545 in 2004 to RM7,664,094 in 2005.

Included in the current assets are other receivable and cash & cash equivalent. Of the other

receivables, net trade debtors represents about RM482,804 with an increase of approximately 2% as

compared to 2004.

Of the cash & cash equivalent, total deposits placed with licensed banks decreased from RM7,205,837

in 2004 to RM6,715,009 in 2005, a decrease of approximately 6.8%. RM1,500,000 of trust fund with

capital guaranteed was placed with Amanah Raya Berhad in 2005.

Total current liabilities increased by 15.4% from RM1,826,711 in 2004 to RM2,108,279.00 in 2005.

Of the current liabilities, other payables increased by 22% from RM1,714,123.00 in 2004 to

RM2,092,759.00 in 2005.

6.2 Statement of Income for year ended 31 December 2005

Total income increased by 13% from RM8,468,794 in 2004 to RM9,582,382 in 2005. Total

expenditure increased from RM7,526,206 in 2004 to RM8,419,566, an increase by approximately 12%.

From the total income, income from membership subscription and entrance fee have increased by

8.6% due to the increasing number of new members and declining number of lapsed members.

Events income increased from RM7,611,026 in 2004 to RM8,847,613 in 2005, an increase of

approximately 16%

Other income is mainly derived from Asia Pacific Internet Association (APIA) secretariat fees and other

miscellaneous income.

Total expenditure increased by approximately 12% from RM7,526,206 in 2004 to RM8,419,566.

From the total expenditure, Membership services increased by 38% from RM923,935 in 2004 to

RM1,270,944 in 2005.

This represents expenses incurred on PC Fair performance rebates, advertisement subsidy and special

reward for exhibitors to participate in educational visits to overseas trade fair ( such as Cebit-

Hannover, Germany, WCIT; Computex-Taipei, ROC, Taiwan) to gain exposure and learn how IT

companies market their products in International Trade Fair.

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6 AUDITED ACOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005 (Cont’d)

6.2 Statement of Income for year ended 31 December 2005 (Cont’d)

These also include expenses incurred on other events such as PIKOM Annual Industry Dialogue, ICT

Industry Leader recognition, PIKOM-Computimes ICT awards and dinner, annual general meeting,

government relations meetings, members networking sessions, PIKOM members inter-state dialogue,

membership kits, Council and committee meetings, website and participation in ICT Trade exhibition

such as Hong Kong ICT Expo, Korea Incheon ICT Expo, Bangkok ICT Expo and CommunicAsia.

Total surplus of income over expenditure after the provision of taxation of RM232,678 was

RM930,138, an increase of 30% as compared to year 2004.

6.3 Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 December 2005

This statement reflects the actual funds movement of the Association where it shows actual cash

inflow and outflow for the year 2005.

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents for year 2005 after deducting RM1,618,505 of net cash

generated from investing activities from Net cash generated from operating activities of RM1,121,946

was negative RM496,559. Total cash and cash equivalents at end of year after including the cash at

beginning of the year of RM7,677,849 was RM7,181.290.

Overall the association still maintained a healthy cash position.

6.4 Significant Event subsequent to Balance Sheet Date

On 8 February 2006, following the increase of issued and paid up share capital of the jointly control

entity from RM2 to RM1,000,000, the Association had subscribed for RM499,999 new ordinary shares

of RM1 each in the jointly controlled entity.

There being no further question, the accounts were accepted by the meeting as proposed by Mr. Jagdish Singh

and seconded by Mr. Gerry Pillai.

7. APPOINTMENT OF AN AUDITOR FOR YEAR 2006/2007

The present auditors Messrs KPMG was re-appointed as PIKOM’s External Auditors for 2006/2007. The

Treasurer, Mr. Low Wai Sun motioned the appointment.

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8. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION

The Chairman presented and tabled to the members the amendments proposed to the following Rules of

PIKOM as proposed by Mr. Lee Boon Kok himself and seconded by Mr. David Wong Nan Fay.

8.1 Amendment of Rule 1(b) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to reflect the extension of the PIKOM premises to

include unit 1106 of Block B, Phileo Damansara II, No. 15, Jalan 16/11, 46350 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor Darul Ehsan. After explaining the proposed amendment, the Chairman put forth to the

meeting floor that the proposed resolution be adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 1(b) of the Rules of PIKOM was thereafter declared

by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no opposition in

relation to the same at the meeting:-

No. Rule Change Resolution

1. 1(b) By inserting after the words “Association shall be at” the

unit “1106 &”

Passed

8.2 Amendment of Rule 5(c)(ii) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to add another category of limited membership in

order to broaden the membership base of PIKOM and to better cater for start-ups, entrepreneurs,

MSC status companies and other smaller companies such as local ICT retailers outside of the Klang

Valley. This will serve to enhance the position of PIKOM as a national ICT association. After

explaining the proposed amendment, the Chairman put forth to the meeting floor that the proposed

resolution be adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 5(c) and 5(c)(ii) of the Rules of PIKOM was

thereafter declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no

opposition in relation to the same at the meeting:-

No. Rule Change Resolution

2.

5(c) By inserting after the words “There shall be” the number

“three (3)”

Passed

3. 5(c)(ii) By inserting “ ii) Affiliate Membership; and” Passed

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.3 Amendment of Rule 5(e) of the Rules of PIKOM and the consequential amendments to Rules

6(a), 9(a), 9(b) and 10

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to specify the terms governing Affiliate

membership, namely that Affiliate members:

eligibility for membership will be limited to Malaysian organisations

may not vote or stand for elections at a general meeting of PIKOM

will not be eligible to participate in PIKOM events at discounted and/or subsidised rates available

to Ordinary and Associate as specified by the Council

may apply to become Ordinary Members subject to the payment of the differential between the

Affiliate and Ordinary Membership Entrance Fee

After explaining the proposed amendment, the Chairman put forth to the meeting floor that the

proposed resolution be adopted.

Mr. Harres Tan proposed an amendment to the proposed resolution which was seconded by Mr. Low

Wai Sun, namely to include the words “and annual” between the words “entrance fee” wherever

occurring in Rule 5(e)(iv).

Mr. David Wong also proposed a related amendment to Rule 5 which was seconded by Mr. Ralph Tay,

namely to include the words “and annual” between the words “entrance fee” wherever occurring in

Rule 5(f)(iv).

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolutions should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolutions for the amendment of Rule 5(e) and 5(f) of the Rules of PIKOM was

thereafter declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no

opposition in relation to the same at the meeting:-

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.3 Amendment of Rule 5(e) of the Rules of PIKOM and the consequential amendments to Rules

6(a), 9(a), 9(b) and 10 (Cont’d)

No. Rule Change Resolution

4. 5(e)

5(f)(iv)

6(a)

9(a) & (b)

10

By inserting under the subheading “Membership” the

following new Rule 5(e) “Affiliate Membership” and

adding the words “and annual fees” after the words

“entrance fees” in Rule 5(e)(iv)

i) Affiliate Membership shall be open to any

lawfully established or incorporated

company, firm or organisation in Malaysia

which fulfils the Ordinary Membership test.

ii) Affiliate Members shall be admitted in the

same manner as Ordinary Members.

iii) Affiliate Members shall enjoy all privileges of

Ordinary Members except that:

(1) they may not vote or stand for election

for any position at any General Meeting;

and

(2) they will not be eligible to participate in

PIKOM events at the discounted and/or

subsidised rate available to Ordinary and

Associate Members as specified by the

Council from time to time.

iv) Provided always that Affiliate Members for so

long as they satisfy Rule 5(d) hereof may

apply to be Ordinary Members by paying the

entrance fees and annual fees prevailing less

the amount paid by them as entrance fees

and annual fees on being admitted as

Affiliate Members”

By adding the words “and annual fees” immediately

after the words “entrance fees”.

By adding the words “Affiliate Member” immediately

after the word “Ordinary Member”

By adding the word “Affiliate” immediately after the word

“Any Ordinary”

By adding the words “or Affiliate” immediately after the

words “being an Ordinary”

Passed

Passed

Passed

Passed

Passed

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.4 Amendment of Rule 7(a) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to specify that the Entrance Fee and Annual

Subscription for Affiliate Members be fixed at RM200 and RM200 respectively. After explaining the

proposed amendment, the Chairman put forth to the meeting floor that the proposed resolution be

adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 7(a) of the Rules of PIKOM was thereafter declared

by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no opposition in

relation to the same at the meeting:

-

No. Rule Change Resolution

5. 7(a) By inserting “Affiliate Member: Entrance Fee RM200

and Annual Subscription RM200” in the entrance fee

and annual subscription table.

Passed

8.5 Amendment of Rule 9(a) and (b) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to require that the nominated Representative of all

Members of PIKOM be a senior member of the management of the Member. After explaining the

proposed amendment, the Chairman put forth to the meeting floor that the proposed resolution be

adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 9(a) and (b) of the Rules of PIKOM was thereafter

declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no opposition

in relation to the same at the meeting:-

No. Rule Change Resolution

6. 9(a)

9(b)

By substituting the words “an officer” with the words “a

senior member of the management” and changing the

case of the word “member” to “Member” in Rule 9(a).

By substituting the word “an officer” with the words “a

senior member of the management” in Rule 9(b).

Passed

Passed

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.6 Amendment of Rule 16(a) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to increase the minimum number of Councillors

required to requisition for a Council Meeting, to be changed from one (1) Councillor to at least three

(3) Councillors, before the Chairman is required to summon a Council Meeting within the stipulated

period of thirty (30) days. After explaining the proposed amendment, the Chairman put forth to the

meeting floor that the proposed resolution be adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 9(a) and (b) of the Rules of PIKOM was thereafter

declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no opposition

in relation to the same at the meeting:-

No. Rule Change Resolution

7. 16(a)

By deleting the words “A Councillor may at any time”

and substituting the words “of a Councillor” with the

words “by three (3) or more Councillors”.

Passed

8.7 Amendment of Rule 16(d) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to stipulate that certain matters critical to the

Association such as:

the amendment of the Rules of the Association

the enactment, alteration and/or repeal of by-laws

the variation of the Entrance Fee and/or Annual Subscription

the imposition of a special levy on Members for a special purpose in furtherance of the object(s) of

the Association

the investment, use, transfer or payment of monies of the Association involving a sum equivalent

to more than ten percent (10%) of the Associations movable and immovable assets based on last

audited accounts

the appointment of an elected Councillor to fill a vacancy in the seat of an office bearer

the selection, confirmation, appointment and termination of appointment of the President

the selection, confirmation, appointment and termination of appointment of Trustees

required the tabling of a written resolution and a two third majority vote of all Councillors entitled to

vote. This amendment is intended to better safeguard the interests of all PIKOM members. Without

this amendment, a decision by a majority of six Councillors (out of whom three must be elected)

would be sufficient to bind the Association. After explaining the proposed amendment, the Chairman

put forth to the meeting floor that the proposed resolution be adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 16(d) of the Rules of PIKOM was thereafter

declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no opposition

in relation to the same at the meeting:-

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.7 Amendment of Rule 16(d) of the Rules of PIKOM (Cont’d)

No. Rule Change Resolution

8. 16(d) By inserting under the subheading “The Council” the

following new Rule 16(d): “All matters relating to:

i) the amendment of the Rules of the

Association;

ii) the enactment, alteration and/or repeal of

by-laws;

iii) the variation of the Entrance Fee and/or

Annual Subscription;

iv) the imposition of a special levy on Members

for a special purpose in furtherance of the

object(s) of the Association;

v) the investment, use, transfer or payment of

monies of the Association involving a sum

equivalent to more than ten percent (10%) of

the Associations movable and immovable

assets based on last audited accounts;

vi) the appointment of an elected Councillor to

fill a vacancy in the seat of an office bearer

vii) the selection, confirmation, appointment

and termination of appointment of the

President; and

viii) the selection, confirmation, appointment

and termination of appointment of Trustees,

shall be decided upon by the tabling of a written

resolution relating to the same and approved by the

Council by no less than a two third majority vote of

all Councillors entitled to vote.

Passed

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.8 Amendment of Rule 16(g) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to require that where a matter falling within the list

of “reserved matters” is to be considered at an upcoming Council Meeting, the notice informing

Councillors of the council Meeting must be accompanied by a copy of the written resolution(s) relating

to the said reserved matter(s) in order that Councillors will be sufficiently informed prior to being

required to make a decision at the Council Meeting. After explaining the proposed amendment, the

Chairman put forth to the meeting floor that the proposed resolution be adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 16(g) of the Rules of PIKOM was thereafter

declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no opposition

in relation to the same at the meeting:-

No. Rule Change Resolution

9. 16(g) By inserting the following “Where the nature of the

business involves the approval of a matter falling

within the ambit of Rule 16(d), a copy of the related

resolution shall be circulated together with the

notice to all Councillors entitled to vote.” at the end

of the Rule 16(g)

Passed

8.9 Amendment of Rule 16(e) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to provide for the right of the President to vote on

all matters at Council Meetings other than reserved matters falling under the new proposed Rule

16(d). After explaining the proposed amendment, the Chairman put forth to the meeting floor that the

proposed resolution be adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 16(e) of the Rules of PIKOM was thereafter

declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no opposition

in relation to the same at the meeting:-

No. Rule Change Resolution

10. 16(e) By inserting under the subheading “The Council” the

following new Rule 16(e): “Other than those matters

falling under Rule 16(d), the President shall be

entitled to vote on all matters to be decided by the

Council.”

Passed

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.10 Amendment of Rule 16(j) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to amend the majority required for a circular

resolution of the Council from full unanimity to a two thirds majority of all Councillors entitled to

attend and vote at a Council Meeting. This amendment is required to cater to the fact that the

number of Councillors has increased substantially since the inception of PIKOM and that it is likely

therefore to be impossible to achieve full unanimity especially where an urgent decision needs to be

reached by the Council. After explaining the proposed amendment, the Chairman put forth to the

meeting floor that the proposed resolution be adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 16(j) of the Rules of PIKOM was thereafter

declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no opposition

in relation to the same at the meeting:-

No. Rule Change Resolution

11. 16(j) By inserting after the words “signed by” the words “no

less than two thirds of”.

Passed

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.11 Amendment of Rule 17(a) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to reflect the change in the role of the Chairman

with the creation of the post of President, wherein the Chairman will serve more as the formal head

and representative of PIKOM, with the President more responsible for representing PIKOM and dealing

with external parties.

The Chairman further explained that the amendment was also to more accurately reflect the ambit of

the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s roles, wherein their responsibility for the functions of their office is

maintained while the execution of the same may be carried out by the PIKOM Secretariat. After

explaining the proposed amendment, the Chairman put forth to the meeting floor that the proposed

resolution be adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 17(a) of the Rules of PIKOM was thereafter

declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no opposition

in relation to the same at the meeting:-

No. Rule Change Resolution

12. 17(a)(i)

17(a)(iii)

17(a)(iv)

By substituting the words “also represent” with the

words “serve as the formal head and representative

of” and deleting the words “in its dealings with outside

persons” at the end of the Rule 17(a)(i).

By substituting the word “keep” with the words “be

responsible for the keeping of…”

By deleting the first sentence and replacing it with the

following sentence “The Treasurer shall be responsible

for the keeping of all funds, the collection and

disbursement of all money on behalf of the

Association, the keeping of an account of all money

transactions and for their correctness”.

Passed

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.12 Amendment of Rule 17A and 19(c) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to create the position of President of PIKOM in

order to ensure the better long term execution of the aims and objectives of the Association bearing in

mind the limited terms of the Office Bearers and Councillors.

The creation of the position of President is in line with the practices of various other national IT

associations e.g. the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM, India) and

the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA, United States).

The position is intended to be filled by a luminary of the Malaysian IT industry and the individual

appointed is intended to be the voice of PIKOM as well as of the Malaysian IT industry.

The proposed Rules provide for:

The appointment of a President to head the management of the Association and oversee and

manage the implementation of the decisions and resolutions of the Council

The need for the President to be an eminent and recognised figure in the ICT industry in Malaysia

The ratification by the Council of the choice of person to fill the post of President, the terms,

remuneration and scope of employment of the President

The right of the Council to review the terms, remuneration and scope of employment of the

President from time to time

The empowerment of the President to do all such acts as may be necessary for the implementation

of all resolutions of the Council (subject to any limitations as may be determined by the Council

from time to time)

The right of the President to attend all Council Meetings (except those that are convened to

determine the appointment, removal or rights and obligations of the President) and for his/her

attendance to count toward meeting the quorum requirement

The right of the President to requisition a Council Meeting together with two other Councillors

The appointment of an Interim President with limited rights in the event of the cessation of

employment of the President

The exclusion of the President from the prohibition on Councillors being appointed to any salaried

office of the Association

After explaining the proposed amendments, the Chairman put forth to the meeting floor that the

proposed resolution be adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 17A and 19(c) of the Rules of PIKOM was

thereafter declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no

opposition in relation to the same at the meeting:-

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.12 Amendment of Rule 17A and 19(c) of the Rules of PIKOM (Cont’d)

No. Rule Change Resolution

13. 17A

By inserting under the subheading “Administration” the

following new Rule 17A: “President of the Association”

(a) The Council shall appoint a President to head

the management of the Association and oversee

and manage the implementation of the decisions

and resolutions of the Council. For the

avoidance of doubt, the President shall be an

employee of the Association.

(b) The person so appointed by the Council to be the

President of the Association is required to be an

eminent and recognised figure in the

Information and Communications Technology

(ICT) industry in Malaysia and shall fulfill such

eligibility other criteria as may be determined by

the Council.

(c) Prior to the official employment of the person

identified to fill the post of President, the

Council shall ratify the choice of person to fill

the said post, the terms, remuneration and

scope of employment of the President.

(d) The terms, remuneration and scope of

employment of the President shall be subject to

the review of the Council from time to time.

(e) The President shall be empowered to do all such

acts as may be necessary for the implementation

of the resolutions of the Council subject to any

limitations as may be determined by the Council

from time to time.

(f) Save for Council Meetings that are convened to

determine the appointment, removal or rights

and obligations of the President, the President

shall have the right to attend all Council

Meetings. For the purpose of meeting the

requirement as to quorum as stipulated in Rule

16(h), the presence of a President at a Council

Meeting shall count towards quorum as if he/she

is a Councillor of the Association.

(g) The vote of the President at a Council Meeting

shall be considered as one (1) vote and shall be

as valid and effective as if he/she is a Councillor

Passed

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19(c)

of the Association and the provisions in Rule 16

pertaining to voting by Councillors shall apply

mutatis mutandis to the President except as

specified otherwise.

(h) The President shall also have the right to

requisition a Council Meeting for the purpose of

Rule16(a) subject always to such requisition

being made with at least two (2) other

Councillors.

(i) Where a President ceases employment for any

reason, the Council may appoint an Interim

President while awaiting the selection, approval

and appointment of a new President. The

Interim President so appointed by the Council

shall, until a President is appointed or the

Council determine otherwise, continue to carry

out the functions of the President save that the

rights for his/her presence in a Council Meeting

to count towards quorum and the rights in

relation to voting at the Council Meeting shall

not apply to such Interim President

By inserting the following “In this regard, the

President shall not be regarded as a Councillor” at

the end of the Rule 19(c).

Passed

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8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION (Cont’d)

8.13 Amendment of Rule 24(a) of the Rules of PIKOM

The Chairman explained that the amendment was to extend the indemnity provided to every

Councillor, officer, Agent, Auditor or employee of the Association under Rule 24(a), to the President as

well. After explaining the proposed amendment, the Chairman put forth to the meeting floor that the

proposed resolution be adopted.

The Chairman as provided by Rule 12 (f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the

members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The proposed resolution for the amendment of Rule 24(a) of the Rules of PIKOM was thereafter

declared by the Chairman to be duly adopted by a majority of the members, there being no opposition

in relation to the same at the meeting:-

No. Rule Change Resolution

14. 24(a) By inserting after the words “Every Councillor,” the word

“President,”

Passed

9. NOTICE OF RESOLUTION PROPOSED FOR THE SETTING UP OF A BUILDING TRUST FUND FOR THE

PURPOSE OF ULTIMATELY ACQUIRING OR CONSTRUCTING A BUILDING FOR THE USE OF THE

ASSOCIATION

The Chairman presented the proposal to set up a building trust fund for the purpose of holding moneys

designated for acquiring (either by way of building or purchasing) a property in PIKOM’s name (PIKOM’s

building) for the use of the association as proposed by Mr. Wei Chuan Beng and seconded by Mr. Low Wai

Sun.

The Chairman explained the rationale behind the Council’s proposal, namely:

a. To commensurate with PIKOM’s position as a national ICT Association

b. To house PIKOM’s growing office and administrative needs

c. To provide space and facilities for member services, e.g. business matching, advisory services

d. To provide a venue for the holding of PIKOM’s events, e.g. meeting with foreign delegates, other

association and agencies

e. To secure additional revenue for the funding of PIKOM’s activities via rental of parts of PIKOM’s Building

to other businesses and corporate entities.

After explaining the proposed resolution, the Chairman put forth to the meeting floor that the proposed

resolution be adopted. The Chairman as provided by Rule 12(f) of the PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands

by the members to vote whether the proposed resolution should be adopted or otherwise.

The members unanimously agreed to the proposed resolution. Thereafter, the Chairman declared the

proposed resolution to be duly adopted, there being no opposition in relation to the same at the meeting.

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10. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES OF THE ASSOCIATION

Upon the approval of the members of the setting up of the building trust fund, the Chairman presented to the

members a proposal to increase the number of Trustees from three (3) to five (5) as provided by Rule 22 (b) of

the PIKOM Rules, in order that the two (2) new trustees manage the building trust fund to be set up.

The Chairman explained that the new Trustees role is to ensure that PIKOM’s intention to manage and use

the Building Trust Fund for the purpose of acquiring PIKOM’s Building is carried out. The Chairman also

further notified members that the current trustees were:

i. En. Wan Mohamed Fusil

ii. En. Shukor Karim

iii. Mr. Khoo Sin Aik

The following candidates were proposed by the Council to be appointed as the trustees for the building trust

fund:

i. Mr. Harres Tan Leong Huat

ii. Mr. Lee Boon Kok

After outlining the purpose and rationale behind the proposed appointment, the Chairman put forth to the

meeting floor that the proposed appointment be adopted. The Chairman as provided by Rule 12(f) of the

PIKOM Rules asked for a show of hands by the members to vote whether the proposed appointment should be

adopted or otherwise.

The members unanimously agreed to the proposed appointment. Thereafter, the Chairman declared the

proposed appointment to be duly adopted, there being no opposition in relation to the same at the meeting.

11. OTHER MATTERS

Chairman invited members to raise other issues pertaining and crucial to PIKOM.

No further questions were raised by any members; the Chairman proceeded to the next item in the agenda.

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12. ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR FOR YEAR 2006/2007 COUNCIL

At 4.00 p.m., the Chairman invited PIKOM Acting Executive Director, Ms. Molly Cheam, the Election Officer, to

conduct the election as per item 10 in the Agenda. This is in accordance with Rule 14 (c) and Rule 14 (e).

The Election Officer briefed members of the following election procedures:

1. Officers of Ordinary Member cannot be cumulative proxies for more than two ordinary members for any

one AGM as per Rule 13 (e).

2. Proxy Forms deposited at the Secretariat not less than 7 days before time for holding the AGM as per Rule

13 (f). Number of proxies received is 69 members.

3. Representative of Ordinary Members are eligible to be elected as Office Bearers as per the following Rule

14 (cc)

i. Chairman: having previously served two (2) terms as elected Councillor

ii. Deputy Chairman: having previously served one (1) term as elected Councillor

iii. Secretary: having previously served one (1) term as elected Councillor

iv. Treasurer: having previously served one (1) term as elected Councillor

4. Nomination of Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer should be made no later than seven

(7) days before AGM date as per Rule 14 (ccc).

5. Office Bearers shall hold office for one (1) term of office as per Rule 14 (c).

6. The AGM shall elect four (4) Councillors to replace the four (4) lowest polling Councillors from the 2005

AGM as per Rule 14 (e) (i).

7. These four (4) Councillors shall hold office for two (2) continuous terms that will expire in 2008 AGM as

per Rule 14 (e) (ii).

8. The following four (4) highest polling Councillors shall hold office for two (2) terms that will expire in 2007

AGM:

i. Mr. Woon Tai Hai of KPMG Business Advisory Sdn Bhd

ii. Mr. K Raman of EMC Computer Systems Sdn Bhd

iii. Mr. Derrik Khoo of E-Genting Holdings S/B

iv. Mr. Ralph Tay of One-Technoniche Sdn Bhd

9. The election of Councillors is personal to themselves and if the Councillors resigned from their company,

they have to resign from the Council as per Rule 14 (g).

10. All Office Bearers shall be Malaysian Citizens as per Rule 15 (j).

11. In case of equality of votes, Chairman of Meeting shall be entitled to a second or casting vote as per Rule

12 (i).

The Election Officer invited KPMG representatives to bear witness and observe the counting of votes for the

election year 2006/2007.

The position for all Office Bearers i.e. Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer were

uncontested. The result were as follows:

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12 ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR FOR YEAR 2006/2007 COUNCIL (Cont’d)

POSTION CANDIDATES PROPOSER SECONDER VOTES RESULTS

Chairman Lee Boon Kok Wei Chuan

Beng Harres Tan

No

Contest Lee Boon Kok

Deputy

Chairman

David Wong

Nan Fay Lee Boon Kok

Wei Chuan

Beng

No

Contest David Wong Nan Fay

Secretary Wei Chuan

Beng Low Wai Sun Harres Tan

No

Contest Wei Chuan Beng

Treasurer Low Wai Sun David Wong

Nan Fay

Wei Chuan

Beng

No

Contest Low Wai Sun

The Election Officer then conducted the election for the four (4) Councillor positions which received eleven

(11) nominations. The nominations were closed as proposed by Mr. Jagdish Singh and seconded by Mr.

Harres Tan.

After the nominations closed, the Election Officer invited the nominees to introduce themselves to the

members present. Subsequently, balloting was undertaken with the following results:

CANDIDATES PROPOSER SECONDER VOTES RESULTS

1. Hasannudin

Saidin Shaifubahrim Saleh Low Wai Sun 23 1. Stan Singh – Jit

2. Dzaharudin

Mansor Shaifubahrim Saleh Lee Boon Kok 21 2. Cheah Kok Hoong

3. Stan Singh Dzaharudin Mansor Hasannudin Saidin 44 3. Hasannudin Saidin

4. Calvyn Laang Low Wai Sun Lee Boon Kok 11 4. Dzaharudin Mansor

5. Gerard M.

Pillai Shaifubahrim Saleh Cheah Kok Hoong 17

6. Simon Seow Low Wai Sun Harres Tan 20

7. Michael Lai Hasannudin Saidin David Wong 10

8. Francis Leong Low Wai Sun How Choon Meng 14

9. Cheah Kok

Hoong Lee Boon Kok David Wong 26

10. Bobby

Varanasi David Wong Cheah Kok Hoong 12

11. Ong Kien Huei Henry Liew Cheng Heng Swee 2

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13. CLOSURE

The Chairman thanked all members, proxies and observers for the support given to PIKOM.

He also thanked the Council session 2005/2006 for their support and contribution throughout the session

and welcomed the new Council. He added that PIKOM will continue its objective to serve the members better.

Last but not least, he ended by expressing PIKOM’s gratitude to all members who have been supportive to

amend the PIKOM Rule.

There being no other matter, the PIKOM AGM ended at 5.05 p.m.

Mr. Lee Boon Kok Mr. David Wong Nan Fay

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PIKOM Chairman (2006/2007 Session) PIKOM Deputy Chairman (2006/2007 Session)