CMS Holds 34th Annual General Meeting With Shareholders

Wednesday, 20 May 2009, Kuching – Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMS) held its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) with shareholders here earlier today. All nine resolutions put to shareholders were duly approved.

The AGM was chaired by CMS Group Chairman, YAM Tan Sri Syed Anwar Jamalullail. Also present were Deputy Group Chairman Dato Sri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib and members of the Board of Directors.

Prior to voting on the resolutions, the shareholders were given a presentation by CMS Group Managing Director Dato’ Richard Curtis on the Group’s performance in 2008 and plans going forward.

In preparing for a challenging year ahead in 2009 and 2010, Dato Richard said, “CMS stands today on a much firmer footing. Having re-aligned our businesses towards building CMS into a leading metals and construction materials producer, and having implemented more effective management processes and controls, we remain very focused on long-term sustainable and profitable growth.”

Approximately 150 shareholders and management staff attended the AGM.