1. OBJECTIVES OF THIS POLICY
The objectives of the Directors’ Remuneration Policy (“this Policy”) is to attract and retain the right talent on the Board of Directors (“DUFU Board” or “the Board”) of Dufu Technology Corp. Berhad (“DUFU” or “the Company”); and to support the business strategy of the DUFU Group. It is aimed at motivating the Directors to drive and achieve the long-term objectives of the DUFU Group.
2. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY
This Policy applies to both the Executive and Non-Executive Directors of the Company.
3. COMPONENTS OF REMUNERATION
i) Executive Directors are paid the following remuneration:
Remuneration Components
Operation
Salaries, Fees and Bonuses
Executive Directors are getting 13-month basic salary and are paid a variable bonus based on the Group’s performance for the financial year. Executive Directors of the Company receive a base Director fee for services to the Board of the Company which reflects their responsibility, experience and time commitment to the role. Such Directors Fee shall subject to approval by its shareholders at the general meeting.
Long Term Incentive
Executive Directors are entitled to the Employee Share Option Scheme (“ESOS”) whereby the allocation of shares is determined by the ESOS Committee and Board of Directors.
Meeting Allowances
Executive Directors are paid meeting allowances for attending meetings of the Board and Board Committees as well as general meetings. Such meeting allowances shall subject to approval by its shareholders at the general meeting.
Benefits
Executive Directors are entitled to paid leaves (Annual/ Medical/ Hospitalisation / Compassionate), outpatient/ specialist, Group Insurance (Term Life and Hospitalisation & Surgical), Mobile Phone subsidy, a company car with fuel benefits, return air tickets including spouse twice a year, a country club fee reimbursement and are insured against Directors and Officer Liability. Executive Directors are reimbursed for appropriate expenses incurred in the performance of their duties such as travelling expenses, accommodation, etc.
ii) Non-Executive Directors are paid the following remuneration
Remuneration Components
Operation
Fees
Non-Executive Directors receive a base fee for services to the Board of the Company, as well as additional fees for chairing the Audit Committee. The Non-Executive Directors receive a range of base fees, which reflects their responsibilities, experience, and time commitment to the role. Such Directors’ Fees are subject to approval by shareholders at the general meeting.
Newly appointed Directors shall receive a monthly fee of RM3,000.
From the twenty fifth month to the sixtieth month, the monthly fee shall be RM3,500. From the sixty first month onwards, the monthly fee shall be RM4,000.
The service month cut-off shall be based on the end of February each year. Any revised fee shall take effect in the month following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at which it is approved.
In addition, Directors who serve as Chairmen of the respective Board Committees shall receive the following additional monthly fees:
- Audit Committee and Risk Management & Sustainability Committee: RM2,000 per month
- Remuneration Committee: RM500 per month
- Nomination Committee: RM500 per month
- Investment Committee: RM500 per month
Meeting Allowances
Non-Executive Directors are paid meeting allowances for attending meetings of the Board and Board Committees as well as general meetings. Such meeting allowances shall subject to approval by its shareholders at the general meeting.
Directors are entitled to a meeting allowance of RM1,500, whereas the Audit Committee Chairman is entitled to RM2,500 per day of attendance at a meeting.
Benefits
Non-Executive Directors are insured against Directors and Officer Liability. Non-Executive Directors are reimbursed for appropriate expenses incurred in the performance of their duties such as travelling expenses, accommodation, etc. An example of such duty is attending an outstation director’s training.
4. BASIS OF REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
Remuneration of both the Executive and Non-Executive Directors are based on their level of responsibilities and overall contributions to the Company’s long-term objectives.
The Board would ensure that the remuneration of Independent Non-Executive Directors do not conflict with their obligation to bring objectivity and independent judgement on matters discussed at Board meetings.
5. REVIEW OF REMUNERATION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Fixed fees and meeting allowances of Non-Executive Directors and basic remuneration of Executive Directors are reviewed on yearly basis. The competitiveness of total remuneration is assessed against companies in the industrial products and services taking into consideration the location proximities, companies with good corporate governance practices, companies of similar asset size and market capitalization.
When reviewing the remuneration of Non-Executive Directors, the Remuneration Committee will seek independent professional advice, if necessary and make recommendations to the Board for any increase in remuneration.
The Board will review the proposed increase in remuneration recommended by the Remuneration Committee, and seek shareholders’ approval at annual general meeting accordingly.
6. REVIEW OF THIS POLICY
The Remuneration Committee shall with the assistance of management review the adequacy of this Policy on a regular basis and may from time to time recommend proposed changes to the Board as it deems appropriate to reflect new best practices and new legal or regulatory requirements.
7. DISCLOSURE OF THIS POLICY
The Board will make appropriate disclosure in the Company’s annual report of the key aspects of this Policy in line with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance.
The Directors’ Remuneration Policy has been updated and adopted by the Board on 26 February 2026.
