Our Engagements
Three Ways We Can Work With Your Board
Each engagement is defined, priced, and structured in advance. You know what you are entering before anything is agreed.
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How We Approach Every Engagement
Before any engagement begins, we conduct a short introductory call at no charge. This is not a sales conversation; it is an opportunity for both parties to establish whether the engagement makes sense.
We then provide an engagement letter that sets out scope, fee, timeline, and deliverables. Nothing is left open. Work begins only when the letter is signed.
Throughout the engagement, we communicate directly with the director or directors concerned — not through intermediaries. Written deliverables are reviewed by a senior practitioner before release and may be returned for factual revision.
Engagement Principles
- No work begins without a signed engagement letter
- Senior practitioner conducts and reviews all work
- Written deliverables are factually reviewed before release
- Confidentiality maintained beyond engagement close
- Conflicts disclosed and discussed before proceeding
Engagement 01
Board Practice Review
A considered examination of how your board currently functions — how meetings are prepared, how decisions are reached, and how minutes and resolutions are kept. We conduct confidential conversations with individual directors, review recent board papers, and observe a meeting where permitted.
The outcome is a written review setting out the patterns we observed, with suggestions offered in the spirit of support rather than critique. Suited to boards of private companies, family businesses, and medium-sized listed entities in Malaysia.
What This Engagement Covers
- Confidential one-to-one conversations with each director
- Review of recent board papers, agendas, and minutes
- Observation of a board meeting, where permitted
- Written review of observed patterns and suggestions
- Discussion session to walk through the findings
Process Steps
- 01Introductory call and scope confirmation
- 02Engagement letter signed; materials requested
- 03Director conversations conducted (two to four weeks)
- 04Meeting observation if scheduled and permitted
- 05Draft review shared for factual checking
- 06Final report delivered; findings discussion held
| Fee | MYR 4,280 (fixed) |
|---|---|
| Typical Duration | 4–6 weeks |
| Format | Interviews + Document Review + Written Report |
| Suitable For | Private, family, and medium listed entities |
Engagement 02
Governance Framework Advisory
Tailored guidance for organisations reviewing or establishing their governance framework — board charter, committee terms of reference, delegation of authority, and related policies. We work alongside your company secretary and senior leadership.
Deliverables include a complete set of revised documents, a brief explanatory note, and a board-level discussion session. Typically delivered over six to eight weeks.
What This Engagement Covers
- Review of existing governance documents (if any)
- Considered drafts of board charter and committee ToRs
- Delegation of authority matrix
- Facilitated discussions to bring documents into workable form
- Explanatory note for board adoption
- Board-level discussion session on finalised framework
| Fee | MYR 3,720 (fixed) |
|---|---|
| Typical Duration | 6–8 weeks |
| Format | Document Drafting + Facilitated Sessions + Written Outputs |
| Collaboration | Works alongside company secretary and senior leadership |
Engagement 03
Director Briefing Session
A compact engagement for individual directors or board members preparing for a particular responsibility: a new chairmanship, a committee role, or a governance transition. Before the session we exchange a short brief describing the context.
The session itself lasts two hours and is held in confidence, organised around the specific questions the director wishes to think through. A short written note follows, along with a small reading list suited to the matter discussed.
What This Engagement Covers
- Pre-session brief exchanged to frame context
- Two-hour confidential session with senior practitioner
- Organised around the director's specific questions
- Short written note following the session
- Tailored reading list relevant to the matter discussed
| Fee | MYR 1,120 (fixed) |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two hours plus pre/post correspondence |
| Format | Individual Session + Written Note + Reading List |
| Occasions | New chairmanship, committee appointment, governance transition |
Choosing Your Engagement
Which Engagement Is Right for You?
The engagements address different moments in a board's development. This summary may help in deciding where to begin.
| Feature | Board Practice Review |
Framework Advisory |
Director Briefing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual director preparation | |||
| Full board process assessment | |||
| New governance documents produced | |||
| Written report included | |||
| Suitable for governance formalisation | |||
| Fee (MYR) | 4,280 | 3,720 | 1,120 |
Professional Standards
Shared Across All Engagements
Confidentiality
Client identity and engagement detail are never disclosed. NDAs available on request.
Malaysian Law
All advice anchored in Companies Act 2016, MCCG 2021, and Bursa Malaysia requirements.
Written Engagement Letters
Scope, fee, and deliverables confirmed in writing before work begins.
Data Protection
Personal data handled under PDPA 2010; retained only for the period required.
Senior Review
Every written deliverable reviewed by a senior practitioner before release.
No Conflicts Accepted
Material conflicts are disclosed and discussed before any engagement proceeds.
Begin an Engagement
Which Engagement Fits Your Board?
We are happy to have a brief conversation before any commitment is made. There is no charge for the introductory call, and no obligation to proceed.