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2      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

CONTENTS

2 

Corporate Information
3 
Corporate Strategy 

12 
Corporate Social Responsibility  
13 
Calendar of Events

4 

Chairman’s Statement
6 
Development Manager’s Review 

14 

Board of Directors 
15 
Directors’ Report 

FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 
28 

Consolidated Statement of 
Comprehensive Income

29 

Consolidated Statement of 
Financial Position 

30 

Consolidated Statement of  
Changes In Equity 

31 

Consolidated Statement of  
Cash Flows  

18 

Report of Directors’ Remuneration 
19 
Corporate Governance Statement 

23 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

33 

Notes to the Financial Statements

9 

Property Portfolio 
10 
Share Price Chart 
10 
Performance Summary

11 

Financial Review

CORPORATE INFORMATION

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Mohammed Azlan Hashim

LISTING DETAILS
Main Market of the London Stock 
Exchange under the ticker symbol ASPL

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Gerald Ong Chong Keng 
Ferheen Mahomed

COMPANY SECRETARY AND
REGISTERED OFFICE
Link Secretaries Limited
12 Castle Street, St. Helier
Jersey JE2 3RT
Channel Islands

WEBSITE
www.aseanaproperties.com

AUDITOR 
Crowe U.K. LLP
St Bride’s House
10 Salisbury Square
London EC4Y 8EH
United Kingdom

CORPORATE BROKER
Nplus 1 Singer Advisory LLP
One Bartholomew Lane
London EC2N 2AX
United Kingdom

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Tavistock Communications
1 Cornhill
London EC3V 3ND
United Kingdom

REGISTRAR
Computershare Investor Services 
(Jersey) Limited
Queensway House
Hilgrove Street, St. Helier
Jersey JE1 1ES
Channel Islands
T  +44(0) 370 707 4040
F  +44(0) 370 873 5851

 
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       3

CORPORATE STRATEGY

INTRODUCTION
Aseana Properties Limited (“Aseana Properties” or “the Company”) 
is a London-listed company incorporated in Jersey. The Company 
and  its  subsidiary  undertakings  (together  with  the  “Group”)  are 
focusing  on  property  development  opportunities  in  Malaysia  and 
Vietnam.

Ireka  Corporation  Berhad), 

Ireka  Development  Management  Sdn.  Bhd.  (a  wholly-owned 
subsidiary  of 
the  Development 
Manager  for  Aseana  Properties,  is  responsible  for  the  day-to-
day  management  of  the  Company’s  property  portfolio  as  well  as 
facilitation of divestment opportunities. 

When  the  Group  was  launched  in  2007,  the  Board  considered  it 
desirable that Shareholders should have an opportunity to review 
the future of the Group at appropriate intervals. 

At  a  general  meeting  of  the  Company  held  on  23  April  2018, 
Shareholders voted in favour of the Board’s proposals to continue 
with the Group’s divestment investment policy to enable a realisation 
of the Group’s assets in a controlled, orderly and timely manner, 
with  the  objective  of  achieving  a  balance  between  periodically 
returning  cash  to  Shareholders  and  maximising  the  realisation 
value  of  the  Group’s  investments.  Shareholders  also  supported 
the  Board’s  recommendation  to  vote  against  the  Discontinuation 

Resolution  proposed  at  the  general  meeting,  in  order  to  allow  a 
policy  of  orderly  realisation  of  the  Group’s  assets  over  a  period 
of  up  to  eighteen  months  in  order  to  maximise  the  value  of  the 
Group’s assets and returns to Shareholders, both up to and upon 
the eventual liquidation of the Company.

To the extent that the Group has not disposed of all of its assets 
by  31  December  2019,  Shareholders  will  be  provided  with  an 
opportunity to review the future of the Group, which would include 
the  option  for  shareholders  to  vote  for  the  continuation  of  the 
Company. The  Board  shall  procure  that,  at  a  general  meeting  of 
the Company, an ordinary resolution will be proposed to the effect 
that the Company shall cease to continue as presently constituted 
(the “December 2019 Resolution”).  If, at any such meeting, such 
resolution  is  passed,  the  Board  shall  within  four  months  of  such 
meeting, convene a general meeting of the Company at which a 
special resolution shall be proposed requiring the Company to be 
wound up voluntarily.  In connection with, or at the same time as, 
the proposal that the Company be wound up voluntarily the Board 
shall  be  entitled  to  make  proposals  for  the  reconstruction  of  the 
Group.  

Currently  approximately  80%  of  Aseana  Properties’  investment 
portfolio  is  allocated  to  projects  in  Malaysia  and  approximately 
20% to projects in Vietnam. 

KEY FACTS

Exchange: London Stock Exchange Main Market

  Revised Fee Structure from 1 May 2018:

  Symbol: ASPL

Lookup: Reuters - ASPL.L; Bloomberg - ASPL:LN

  Domicile: Jersey

Shares Issued: 212,025,002

  Shares Held in Treasury: 13,334,000

  Voting Share Capital 198,691,002

Share Denomination: US Dollars

  Fee Structure Prior to 1 May 2018
•  Management Fee: – 2% of NAV

•   Performance Fee: –  20%  of  the  out  performance 
of the NAV over   a total return 
hurdle rate of 10%

•  Base fee: 
–   Period up to 30 April 2019  –  US$75,000 per month
–   From 1 May 2019 – US$50,000 per month

•  Realisation fee:
–   1%  of  Net  Disposal  Proceeds  of  each  asset  if  sold 
within  3  months  of  the  end  of  the  relevant  quater 
specified in the published disposal schedule 

•  Incentive fee:
–   1% of Aggregate Net Disposal Proceeds if Aggregate 
Net  Disposal  Proceeds  is  between  90%  to  100%  of 
Aggregate RNAV plus;

–   20%  of  any  Aggregate  Net  Disposal  Proceeds  in 

excess of 100% of Aggregate RNAV

Admission Date: 5 April 2007

ADVISERS & SERVICE PROVIDERS

  Development Manager:  Ireka Development Management 

Sdn. Bhd.

Corporate Broker: Nplus 1 Singer Advisory LLP

Auditor: Crowe U.K. LLP

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

introduced  by 

The  global  economy  started  2018  with 
robust and synchronised growth. However, 
as  the  year  progressed,  growth  trends 
deviated  and  momentum 
faltered  as 
a  result  of  the  moderating  activity  and 
heightened  risks  due  to  elevated  trade 
tensions  between  the  world’s  two  largest 
economies,  the  United  States  of  America 
trade 
(“USA”)  and  China.  Restrictive 
import 
tariffs  and 
measures  such  as 
duties 
these  economic 
powerhouses  have  posed  more  downside 
risks  and 
threatened  global  economic 
growth.  Similarly,  some  large  emerging 
markets  and  developing  economies  have 
experienced  significant  financial  market 
stress  and  strunggled  with  tighter  liquidity 
and  capital  outflow.  The  global  economic 
environment is likely to remain challenging 
in 2019 amid increasing interest rates and 
rising trade protectionism. The World Bank 
has  estimated  global  economic  growth 
to  soften  to  2.9%  in  2019  amid  rising 
downside risks. 

taken  by 

the  effects  of 

Against 
the  subdued  global  growth 
backdrop,  Malaysian  Gross  Domestic 
Product  (“GDP”)  growth  moderated  to 
4.7% in 2018, compared to 5.9% in 2017. 
The  Malaysian  economy  experienced 
a  period  of  uncertainty  subsequent  to 
the  electoral  transition  in  2018  as  the 
nation  anticipated 
the 
newly  implemented  economic  policies  by 
the  current  Government.  Nevertheless, 
the 
measures  are  being 
Malaysian Government to mitigate further 
economic  slowdown  such  as  improving 
the  nation’s  debt  servicing  cost  by 
securing  the  Samurai  bonds  at  a  coupon 
rate of 0.65%, which is expected to avoid 
a  credit  rating  downgrade.  Bank  Negara 
Malaysia  (“BNM”)  has  kept  the  nation’s 
overnight  policy  rate  (“OPR”)  at  3.25% 
which 
indicates  sustained  economic 
expansion and resilient domestic demand, 
with  private  consumption  remaining  as 
the main growth pillar. The Ringgit saw a 
mixed  performance  in  2018  as  the  local 
currency  was  dragged  down  by  a  sharp 
change of sentiment in the second quarter 
due to adverse external factors such as the 
trade  tensions  between  USA  and  China 
as well as the prospect of higher interest 
rates  in  the  USA.  However,  the  Ringgit 
improved slightly during the last quarter of 
2018 and appreciated marginally to close 
at RM4.1356/US$1.00.

improvements,  including  the  construction 
of Metro Line No.1 and the opening of the 
Ho  Chi  Minh  City-Long  Thanh-Dau  Giay 
Expressway,  have  significantly  improved 
the  development  landscape  in  the  city’s 
eastern  area  over  the  last  few  years. 
However, Vietnam’s property market is still 
vulnerable  to  downside  risks  stemming 
from  the  new  regulation  set  by  the  State 
Bank  of  Vietnam  (“SBV”)  which  increases 
the risk weighting for real estate loans from 
200.0%  to  250.0%  from  2020  onwards 
which will significantly disincentivise banks 
from  lending  to  the  property  sector.  Since 
January  2019,  SBV  has  also  reduced  the 
proportion of short-term funds available for 
medium and long-term loans from 45.0 % 
to 40.0%, a move which will reduce banks’ 
liquidity  and 
therefore  hinder  property 
developers’ access to funds.

(the 

In  the  financial  year  ended  31  December 
its 
and 
2018,  Aseana  Properties 
subsidiaries 
registered 
“Group”) 
revenue of US$33.1 million (2017: US$33.5 
million (restated)), attributable to the sale of 
completed  units  at  SENI  Mont’  Kiara  and 
The  RuMa  Residences.  The  Group  has 
adopted IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts 
with  Customers  with  an  initial  application 
date of 1 January 2018.

The  Group 
recorded  a  consolidated 
comprehensive  loss  of  US$7.5  million, 
mainly  due  to  losses  of  US$4.2  million 
incurred  by  The  RuMa  Hotel  which  was 
mostly  was  attributable  to  pre-opening 
expenses  as  well  as  US$7.0  million  of 
finance  costs  mainly  attributable  to  City 
International Hospital (“CIH”), International 
Healthcare  Park  (“IHP”),  Four  Points  by 
Sheraton  Sandakan  Hotel  (“FPSS”)  and 
Harbour  Mall  Sandakan  (“HMS”);  and 
operating  losses  at  CIH  and  FPSS.  The 
comprehensive  loss  included  a  loss  on 
foreign  currency  translation  of  US$1.1 
million  (2017:  gains  of  US$8.7  million 
(restated)),  as  a  result  of  the  weakened 
Ringgit  Malaysia  (“RM”)  against  the  US 
Dollar 
from  RM4.0469/US$1.00  at  31 
December  2017  to  RM4.1356/US$1.00  at 
31 December 2018.

In  contrast,  the  Vietnamese  economy 
remained  buoyant  in  2018  with  GDP 
growth  of  7.1%,  the  strongest  expansion 
since 2011, exceeding the target of 6.8%. 
The  strong  GDP  growth  was  driven  by 
strong  domestic  demand  and  a  dynamic 
export-oriented  manufacturing  sector. 
Foreign  Direct  Investment  (“FDI”)  growth 
remained  as  one  of  the  primary  factors 
for  Vietnam’s  strong  GDP  growth,  with  a 
record  high  of  US$19.1  billion  of  foreign 
FDI being disbursed in 2018. Low business 
operating cost and strong macroeconomic 
foreign 
growth  continued 
investments 
into  Vietnam.  However, 
given its high trade openness and limited 
fiscal  as  well  as  monetary  policy  buffer, 
Vietnam’s economic outlook is susceptible 
to downside risks and external volatilities 
amidst 
trade 
the  ongoing  USA-China 
war.  The  country’s  GDP  is  expected  to 
grow  at  a  slower  pace  of  6.6%  in  2019 
as  a  result  of  the  tightened  monetary 
policies  introduced  by  the  Vietnamese 
Government  and  the  slowdown  in  global 
demand. 

to  attract 

the  slowdown  of 

In  parallel  with 
the 
Malaysian  economy,  the  nation’s  property 
market remained soft in 2018. Imbalances 
observed in the property market continued 
to  persist,  evidenced  by  the  increase  in 
unsold completed units by 48.4% to 30,115 
units based on records from the Valuation 
and  Property  Services  Department  of 
Malaysia.  The  recent  increase  in  Real 
Property  Gains  Tax  (“RPGT”)  from  5% 
to  10%  for  foreigners  and  0%  to  5%  for 
Malaysians, for property disposals after the 
fifth year, could dampen the local property 
market further. In a bid to boost the property 
sector,  the  Government  has  proposed 
to  implement  certain  measures  such  as 
requirements 
easing  home  financing 
for  first 
time  home  buyers,  reducing 
compliance  cost  and  implementation  of 
industrialised  building  systems  to  reduce 
the cost of housing.

On the back of Vietnam’s robust economic 
growth,  the  country’s  property  market  in 
2018  continued  to  be  stable,  with  supply 
on  the  rise  and  is  expected  to  remain 
bullish  in  2019.  The  number  of  foreign 
investors  purchasing  luxury  properties  in 
Vietnam  has  been  on  the  rise  following 
the easing of foreign ownership regulation 
back  in  2015.  In  addition,  infrastructure 

CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT (CONT’D)

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       5

PROGRESS  OF  THE  PROPERTY 
PORTFOLIO
The  sluggish  property  market  in  Malaysia 
has  affected  the  sale  of  properties  at The 
RuMa Hotel and Residences (“The RuMa”) 
in  2018.  Construction  of  The  RuMa  was 
completed and the Certificate of Completion 
and Compliance (“CCC”) was obtained on 
28  September  2018.  Sales  of  The  RuMa 
to  date  stands  at  68.3% 
Residences 
based  on  sale  and  purchase  agreements 
signed.  The Group will continue to actively 
market  the  available  residence  units  to 
local  and  overseas  buyers.  Meanwhile, 
The RuMa Hotel commenced business on 
30  November  2018  with  limited  inventory. 
Since  its  opening,  it  has  received  positive 
reviews from local and international media 
including  CNN,  Bloomberg  and  The  UK’s 
Independent newspaper. Based on the data 
from  Ministry  of  Tourism  Malaysia,  tourist 
arrivals  to  Malaysia  in  2018  experienced 
a  slight  decrease  of  0.45%  as  compared 
to  the  previous  year,  with  a  total  of  25.8 
million  tourist  arrivals.  However,  tourist 
receipts  were  2.4%  higher  at  RM84.1 
billion. The Ministry has set a target of 28.1 
million tourist arrivals for 2019, while tourist 
receipts are targeted to increase to RM92.2 
billion. 

Meanwhile,  tourism  in  Sabah  showed  a 
slight  improvement  with  the  total  number 
of  tourist  arrivals  reaching  3.9  million  in 
2018,  which  is  generated  an  estimated 
RM8.0  billion  in  tourism  receipts.  Visitors 
from  China  continued  to  be  the  largest 
group  with  0.6  million  visitors  during  the 
year  while  the  Sabah  tourism  board  has 
targeted  approximately  4.0  million  tourists 
in  2019.  The  Government’s  decision  to 
proceed  with  the  Pan  Borneo  Highway 
is  expected  to  have  a  positive  effect  on 
the  tourism  sector  in  Sabah  upon  its 
completion.  It  will  allow  travelling  within 
Borneo  to  be  more  accessible.  FPSS 
recorded an occupancy level of 39.2% for 
year ended 31 December 2018 and 35.2% 
for  year  2019  to  date.  David  Scully  was 
appointed as the new General Manager of 
FPSS  on  29  February  2019;  he  has  over 
27 years’ experience in the hotel industry, 
across  central  and  Southeast  Asia.  In 
the  meantime,  performance  of  HMS  has 
improved  compared 
last  year  with 
occupancy recorded at 78.1% to date.

to 

In Vietnam, the Group has entered into an 
agreement to divest a plot of land at IHP for 
approximately  US$6.6  million,  completion 
of which is still pending regulatory approval. 
Operational performance at CIH for the year 
ended 2018 has seen a 21.6% increase in 
outpatient  volume  and  22.4%  increase  in 
inpatient  volume  compared  to  2017.  The 
operation  of  the  angiographic  intervention 
service  since  the  end  of  April  2018  has 
contributed to the overall increase inpatient 
volume  of  the  hospital. Apart  from  that,  a 
new  Stroke  Centre  for  emergency  care 
and  interventional  therapies,  which  are 
jointly  managed  by  CIH  and  the  founder 
of  Vietnam  Stroke  International  Services, 
came into operation at the end of 2018.

investors’  confidence  and  consumer 
spending. For 2019, the general outlook for 
the  Malaysian  property  market  seems  to 
be one of cautious optimism, with recovery 
expected  in  the  mid  to  longer  term.  In 
contrast,  the  property  market  in  Vietnam 
has performed well in 2018 and is expected 
to  be  sustainable  with  robust  growth  in 
2019.  Disposal  of  the  Group’s  remaining 
assets will continue to be the primary focus 
of the Board. 

In  closing,  I  wish  to  take  this  opportunity 
to  thank  my  Board  colleagues  at  Aseana 
Properties, our advisors, shareholders and 
business  associates  for  their  continued 
support and guidance throughout the year. 

Further information on each of the Group’s 
properties  is  set  out  in  the  Development 
Manager’s report on pages 7 to 8.

MOHAMMED AZLAN HASHIM
Chairman
30 April 2019

POST  YEAR  END  COMPANY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
the  Company 
On  20  March  2019, 
announced 
that  Nicholas  Paris  had 
resigned as a non-executive Director, with 
effect from 19 March 2019. The Board will 
identify a suitable replacement Director.

that 

the  Company 
On  22  March  2019, 
announced 
Ireka  Development 
Management Sdn Bhd (“IDM”), the current 
Development  Manager  for  the  Company, 
had on 21 March 2019, submitted a notice 
to  terminate  its  appointment  under  the 
Management Agreement. IDM is a wholly-
owned  subsidiary  of  Ireka  Corporation 
Berhad  which  holds  23.07%  of  ASPL’s 
issued  share  capital.  Unless  otherwise 
agreed,  IDM’s  resignation  is  subject  to  a 
three-month notice period which will enable 
the orderly transition of operations currently 
carried out by IDM to the Company itself or 
to  third  parties.  Following  the  termination, 
IDM has indicated that it would be prepared 
to work with the Board to facilitate a smooth 
and  orderly  transition  of  the  operations  of 
the Company. At the request of the Board, 
IDM  is  agreeable  to  extend  the  notice 
period, should the Board require more time 
to put in place the effected changes.

OUTLOOK
2018  was  a  challenging  year  for  the 
Malaysian  property  market  as  a  result  of 
the post-election sentiment which affected 

 
6      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER’S REVIEW

BUSINESS OVERVIEW
2018  was  a  challenging  year  for  Aseana 
Properties as uncertainties in the Malaysian 
and  the  global  economy  continued  to 
impact  the  performance  of  the  Group.  In 
Malaysia, the  Group  successfully sold  the 
remaining  units  at  SENI  and  construction 
of The RuMa was completed in September 
2018 with the hotel commencing business 
on  30  November  2018.  The  sluggish 
property  market  in  Malaysia  has  affected 
the  sale  of  The  RuMa  Residences,  which 
has  sold  68.3%  of  units  to  date.  HMS 
has  shown  improvement  in  performance 
against  a 
landscape, 
tough  economic 
although FPSS is still impacted by the slow 
recovery of tourists to Sandakan. 

the  economy 

remained 
In  Vietnam, 
resilient  with  robust  growth  throughout 
2018 notwithstanding the global economic 
slowdown.  The  Group  entered  into  an 
agreement  to  divest  a  plot  of  land  in 
Vietnam  for  approximately  US$6.6  million 
during  the  year,  the  completion  of  which 
is  still  pending  approval  from  regulatory 
authorities. CIH has performed well with an 
increased number of patients and revenue. 
This  was  partially  due  to  the  introduction 
of  the  angiographic  intervention  services 
which began operations in April 2018.

front, 

is  expected 

the  property 

Looking  forward  to  2019,  the  Malaysian 
economy 
to  experience 
modest  growth  underpinned  by  stronger 
domestic  demand  and  increasing  public 
the 
spending.  On 
market is expected to remain challenging, 
in  particular  with  high-end 
residential 
properties.  The  Malaysian  Government 
has  introduced  further  measures  to  curb 
property  speculation  and  to  encourage 
long-term  buyers  by  increasing  the  RPGT 
for disposal of properties from 5% to 10% 
for  foreigners  and  0%  to  5%  for  locals 
after  the  fifth  year  of  purchase.  On  the 
other  hand,  Vietnam’s  growth  in  2019  is 
envisaged  to  be  marginally  lower  than 
2018 due to constricting monetary policies 
and reduced global demand.

MALAYSIA ECONOMIC UPDATE
Malaysia’s economy grew at 4.7% in 2018, 
marginally  above  earlier  expectations  due 
to  better  growth  in  the  fourth  quarter  of 
2018. Private sector activity was the main 
driver of growth, whilst a rebound in exports 
of goods and services contributed towards 
net export growth. However, growth was still 

the  ongoing 

below  the  stellar  growth  of  5.9%  in  2017. 
This was largely due to external economic 
factors  caused  by 
trade 
tensions  between  USA  and  China  which 
led to the introduction of various restrictive 
trade measures such as tariffs and import 
duties on a multitude of goods. On the back 
of  the  subdued  economic  conditions,  the 
International  Monetary  Fund  (“IMF”)  has 
projected  Malaysia’s  2019  GDP  growth 
to  be  at  4.5%  to  5.0%.  Domestic  demand 
is  expected  to  remain  the  driving  force  of 
growth  amid  moderating  global  demand. 
In  tandem,  BNM  has  kept  the  nation’s 
OPR at 3.25% which is intended to reduce 
capital  outflows  and  maintain  the  stability 
of  the  Ringgit.  The  Ringgit  weathered  the 
emerging currency turmoil in 2018 despite 
being  dragged  down  by  a  sharp  change 
of  sentiment  in  the  second  quarter  due 
to  adverse  external  factors  and  improved 
slightly  against  the  US  Dollar  to  close  at 
RM4.1356/US$1.00. 

Meanwhile,  as  Malaysia  continues  the 
journey  of  restoring 
its  fiscal  stability 
through  the  implementation  of  several 
the  current 
key  election  promises  by 
Government,  including  the  repeal  of  the 
Goods and Services Tax and the review of 
infrastructure  projects,  Fitch  Ratings  has 
affirmed  the  nation’s  Long-Term  Foreign-
Currency Issuer Default Rating at “A-” with 
a stable outlook. This reflects higher growth 
rates supported by solid economic growth 
and  steady  current  account  surpluses. 
Malaysia’s  Consumer  Price  Index  (“CPI”) 
recorded  a  nine-year  low  growth  of  1.0% 
compared  to  the  previous  year.  This  was 
achieved as a result of the abolishment of 
the Goods and Services Tax in September 
2018. 

Foreign investment remains a vital growth 
driver  for  the  Malaysian  economy  as  the 
country aims to achieve developed nation 
status  in  the  near  future.  An  uncertain 
political  environment  coupled  with  global 
trade  slowdown  have  affected 
foreign 
investments  in  the  region.  Malaysia  was 
not  spared  as  it  recorded  FDI  net  inflow 
of  RM32.6  billion  in  2018,  a  decrease  of 
approximately  19.3%  from  the  prior  year. 
Renegotiations  of  a  number  of  mega 
infrastructure  projects  such  as  the  East 
Coast Rail Line and High-Speed Rail have 
had  an  adverse  effect  on  the  country’s 
relationship with its largest trading partner, 
China. However, despite these difficulties, 

trade  volume 
Malaysia-China  bilateral 
recorded  a  high  of  RM443.0  billion  in 
2018. In addition, Malaysia’s trade surplus 
widened  to  RM120.3  billion  in  2018,  its 
largest in recent years.

VIETNAM ECONOMIC UPDATE
In contrast to the subdued global economy, 
Vietnam  remains  as  one  of  the  strongest 
performing  nations  in  the  region  with 
impressive  growth  during  the  year.  The 
country’s  economy  expanded  by  7.1% 
in  2018,  the  highest  rate  since  2011 
and  exceeding  the  Government’s  initial 
target  of  6.7%,  driven  by  robust  domestic 
demand, increased exports, manufacturing 
and  foreign  investment.  The  Vietnamese 
Government 
taking  advantage  of 
the  USA-China  trade  tensions  to  boost 
the  nation’s  profile  as  a  manufacturing 
and  export  powerhouse. 
In  addition, 
the  Comprehensive  and  Progressive 
Agreement  for  Trans-Pacific  Partnership 
(“CPTPP”),  the  eleven-country  trade  pact, 
took  effect  in  Vietnam  in  January  2019. 
According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry 
and  Trade,  CPTPP  is  expected  to  create 
as many as 26,000 jobs by 2035 and also 
amplify the country’s GDP growth.

is 

Although registered FDI slipped by 1.2% to 
US$35.46 billion in 2018 compared to the 
prior year, disbursed FDI jumped to a record 
high  of  US$19.1  billion,  representing  a 
year-on-year increase of 9.1%. Processing 
and manufacturing industries accounted for 
46.7% of all registered FDI capital in 2018, 
with US$16.58 billion invested across 1,065 
newly  granted  projects.  The  Vietnamese 
Government  has  astutely  negotiated 
numerous  free-trade  agreements  (“FTA”), 
integrating  its  economy  more  closely  with 
key trading partners across the world. The 
country is part of the Asean FTA and is close 
to  concluding  an  FTA  with  the  European 
Union.  These  FTAs  have  improved  the 
country’s  access  to  foreign  markets  and 
improved  competitiveness.  Meanwhile, 
the  Vietnamese  Government’s  efforts  to 
strengthen  macroeconomic  stability  have 
proven  to  be  successful  as  the  country’s 
core  inflation  rate  was  contained  at  a 
manageable rate of 1.5% in 2018. CPI rose 
to 3.6%, below the 4.0% target, as a result 
of  the  Government’s  efforts  in  curbing 
prices.  CPI  growth  was  mainly  driven  by 
upward adjustment of prices in healthcare 
and education services. 

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER’S REVIEW (CONT’D)

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       7

(“SBV”) 
The  State  Bank  of  Vietnam 
continued to introduce measures to tighten 
monetary  policies  which  have  resulted  in 
growth  of  only  14.0%  in  total  outstanding 
credit in 2018, the lowest rate since 2014. 
Moody’s 
Investors  Service  (“Moody’s”) 
has  recently  changed  its  12  to  18-month 
outlook on the Vietnamese banking system 
from positive to Ba3 on the back of robust 
economic  growth  which  will  support 
the  banks’  operating  environment  and 
improve  asset  quality.  Moody’s  expects 
the  Vietnamese  credit  growth  in  2019  to 
remain at approximately 14.0% due to the 
slow  progress  of  raising  new  capital  by 
state-owned banks and also SBV’s efforts 
in maintaining control over credit growth.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW

MALAYSIA

PROPERTY MARKET REVIEW
The  Malaysian  property  market  remained 
lacklustre  in  2018,  partly  due  to  the  14th 
General  Election.  Uncertainties  and 
apprehension  pre  and  post-election  drove 
many  investors  and  buyers  to  the  side-
lines. Although investors and homebuyers 
are expected to slowly return to the market 
in  2019  due  to  improved  confidence  in 
the  newly  elected  government,  with  a 
clearer  picture  of  Government  policies, 
the  current  property  market  continues  to 
experience challenges such as a property 
oversupply,  a  tight  lending  environment 
and the affordability of property. The slight 
upward  revision  in  the  rates  of  the  RPGT 
and  stamp  duty  as  announced  in  Budget 
2019 are unlikely to have significant impact 
the  high-end  condominium  sector. 
on 
However, it may impact the acquisition and 
disposal costs in property transactions. 

In  the  retail  property  market,  the  average 
occupancy rates remained stable at 78.2% 
in  2018  due  to  the  diminishing  amount  of 
new retail spaces coming onto the market 
as  compared  to  the  prior  year.  However, 
the  retail  market  is  expected  to  remain 
challenging for the coming year in tandem 
with  deteriorating  consumer  sentiment 
caused  by the dull economic environment 
and rising costs of living. This is evidenced 
by  the  drop  of  10.7  points  to  96.8  points 
in  the  Consumer  Sentiment  Index,  in  the 
last  quarter  of  2018,  measured  by  the 
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research

Meanwhile, growth in Malaysia’s hospitality 
sector  suffered  a  setback  in  2018. Tourist 
arrivals  in  2018  fell  short  of  its  target  for 
the  eighth  consecutive  year  to  a  total  of 
25.8 million, compared to the target of 26.4 
million. This was also a 0.4% decline from 
the 26.0 million recorded in 2017. In Sabah, 
the 
tourism  sector  remained  a  major 
contributor to its State economy as tourist 
receipts  in  2018  generated  approximately 
RM8.0  billion  (US$1.9  million).  Sabah 
welcomed  a  total  of  3.9  million  visitors  in 
2018,  representing  an  increase  of  5.3% 
compared  to  2017.  The  largest  group  of 
tourists  came  from  China,  with  0.6  million 
visitors  throughout  the  year.  The  decision 
to  proceed  with  the  Pan  Borneo  Highway 
is expected to positively impact the tourism 
sector  in  Sabah  as  travelling  within  the 
region becomes more accessible.

Properties 

investments 

  Aseana 
four 
investments 
properties, hotels and a retail mall:

has  
currently 
in  Malaysia.  These 
residential 

consist 

of 

•  The RuMa Hotel and Residences 

is  strategically 

located 
 This  project 
in  the  heart  of  Kuala  Lumpur  City 
Centre  (“KLCC”)  on  Jalan  Kia  Peng, 
near  landmarks  such  as  the  world-
famous  Petronas  Twin  Towers,  KLCC 
Convention  Centre,  Suria  KLCC 
shopping mall and KLCC Central Park. 
The  RuMa  Hotel  and  Residences  is 
owned by Aseana Properties 70.0% and 
Ireka  Corporation  Berhad  30.0%.  The 
project  consists  of  199  units  of  luxury 
residences  (The  RuMa  Residences) 
and  a  253-room  luxury  bespoke  hotel 
(The RuMa Hotel), built on 43,559 sq ft 
of development land. The RuMa Hotel is 
managed by Urban Resort Concepts, a 
renowned  bespoke  hotel  management 
company  based  in  Shanghai,  which 
created and operates the award-winning 
The Puli Hotel in Shanghai.

•  Harbour Mall Sandakan 

 The occupancy rate at HMS is currently 
recorded  at  78.1%.  Notable  tenants 
include  Lotus  Five  Star  Cinema, 
Popular  Bookstore,  Levi’s,  The  Body 
Shop,  Watsons  and  McDonalds.  The 
outlook for HMS is promising, as leasing 
initiatives  were  undertaken  to  increase 
the  occupancy  rate  to  above  85%  this 
year.

• 

• 

 HMS  is  funded  by  medium  term  notes 
amounting  to  approximately  US$23.8 
million  (RM100.0  million)  as  at  31 
December 2018. 

 Four  Points  by  Sheraton  Sandakan 
Hotel 
 FPSS  recorded  an  occupancy  rate  of 
39.2%  for  2018,  with  an Average  Daily 
Room  Rate  of  approximately  US$56 
(RM232).  Sandakan’s  hotel  occupancy 
has  been  greatly  affected  by  on-going 
negative  travel  advisories  issued  by 
some countries in response to previous 
cases  of  kidnapping  for  ransom  along 
the  coast  of  Eastern  Sabah.  The 
management  of  FPSS  continues  to 
improve  the  efficiency  of  its  operations 
and to work with the relevant authorities 
to improve tourist arrivals to Sandakan. 
David  Scully  was  appointed  as  the 
new  General  Manager  of  FPSS  on  29 
February  2019  and  has  over  27  years’ 
experience in the hotel industry, across 
central and Southeast Asia. In addition, 
the on-going expansion of the runway at 
Sandakan Airport is expected to attract 
more  commercial  airlines  and  charter 
flights,  in  particular  from  China,  to  fly 
directly to Sandakan in the future. 

land 

 Kota  Kinabalu  Seafront  resort  & 
residences
three 
 Aseana  Properties  acquired 
adjoining  plots  of 
totalling 
approximately  80  acres  in  September 
2008  with  the  intention  of  developing 
a  resort  hotel,  resort  villas  and  resort 
homes  at  the  seaside  area  in  Kota 
Kinabalu,  Sabah.  In  2012,  the  Board 
the 
decided  not 
development and to dispose of the land 
instead.  Marketing  efforts  are  on-going 
and  the  Group  is  currently  working 
with  various  consultants/agents  for  the 
disposal of the lands to potential buyers. 

to  proceed  with 

VIETNAM

PROPERTY MARKET REVIEW

The property market in Vietnam witnessed 
a  stable  development  during  the  period 
under  review  on  the  back  of  continued 
strong economic growth, rapid urbanisation 
and increased foreign investments into the 
property sector as well as the fast-growing 
number  of  local  middle-class  buyers.  The 
real  estate  sector  lured  nearly  US$6.6 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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DEVELOPMENT MANAGER’S REVIEW (CONT’D)

billion in foreign investment, doubling from 
the  same  period  last  year  and  accounted 
for  18.5%  of  the  country’s  total  foreign 
investment.  According  to  the  Real  Estate 
Association of Vietnam, inventory sank to a 
low of US$1.0 billion as of November 2018, 
down from the peak of US$105.6 billion in 
the first quarter of 2013.

tandem  with  Vietnam’s  buoyant 
In 
economic growth, the country’s residential 
property  market  recorded  strong  demand 
throughout  2018.  In  Ho  Chi  Minh  City 
(“HCMC”),  a  total  of  31,083  condominium 
units  were  sold  and  30,792  units  were 
launched during the year. 

Meanwhile,  office  markets  in  both  HCMC 
and Hanoi continued to favour landlords as 
supply was scarce while demand remained 
strong.  In  2018,  HCMC’s  overall  office 
market occupancy  rate  increased  to more 
than  96.0%  while  occupancy  in  Hanoi’s 
office market stood at 92.0%. The year was 
also an exceptional year for the co-working 
space  market  in  HCMC  and  Hanoi.  Total 
supply of flexible workspace in HCMC has 
surged  up  to  37,780  square  metres  gross 
floor area, increasing by 109.0% compared 
to  2017.  Correspondingly,  competition  in 
the  Vietnamese  retail  market  continued 
intensify,  underpinned  by  massive 
to 
expansion  plans 
from  domestic  and 
foreign  retailers.  Retailers  from  across 
Asia  are  flooding  into  Vietnam  as  the 
country  loosens  its  restrictions  on  foreign 
companies,  racing  to  bring  convenience 
stores  and  supermarkets  to  an  economy 
dominated  by  small  businesses.  The 
overall shopping centres and departmental 
stores’ occupancy rate remained stable at 
90.0% in HCMC and 88.0% in Hanoi. 

The  hospitality  sector  emerged  as  one  of 
Vietnam’s most lucrative sectors in its real 
estate  industry  in  2018,  drawing  attention 
from  international  and  local  developers 
as  well  as  investors. The  tourism  industry 
of  Vietnam  contributed  approximately 
US$26.8  billion  in  tourism  revenue  during 
2018  with  a  total  of  15.5  million  tourist 
arrivals,  an  increase  of  19.9%  compared 
to the year before. Further to that, Vietnam 
won  a  series  of  international  awards, 
recognising  it  as  a  safe  and  friendly 
destination  and  was  crowned 
“Asia’s 
Leading Destination” for the first time at the 
2018 World Travel Awards,

robust  economic  development 
With 
living  conditions,  Vietnam 
and  better 
witnessed  an 
for 
increasing  demand 
higher  quality  products  and  services, 
including  medical  care.  To  fulfil  demand, 
modernised  hospitals  and  clinics  have 
been  growing  in  numbers  in  Hanoi  and 
HCMC  to  accommodate  a  majority  of  the 
Vietnamese  middle-class.  In  tandem  with 
the  overall  policy  to  transform  the  nation 
into  a  market  economy,  the  Vietnamese 
Government has been encouraging foreign 
investors  to  engage  in  the  health-related 
sector. According  to  the  Business  Monitor 
International (“BMI”), Vietnam’s healthcare 
expenditure  in  2017  reached  US$16.1 
billion,  representing  7.5%  of  the  country’s 
GDP.  BMI 
that  healthcare 
spending  will  grow  to  US$22.7  billion  in 
2021,  a  compound  annual  growth  rate  of 
approximately 12.5% from 2017 to 2021.

forecasts 

Aseana  Properties 
investments in Vietnam:- 

now 

has 

two 

• 

residential 

developments. 

International Healthcare Park 
 IHP is a planned mixed development on 
37.5 hectares of land comprising private 
hospitals, mixed commercial, hospitality 
and 
It 
is  located  in  the  Binh  Tan  District, 
close  to  District  5  (Chinatown)  and  is 
approximately 11 km from District 1, the 
central business and commercial district 
of  HCMC.  Aseana  Properties  has  a 
72.4% stake in this development and its 
local  partner,  Hoa  Lam  Group  holds  a 
significant minority stake together with a 
consortium of investors from Singapore, 
Malaysia and Vietnam. A total of 19 plots 
of land were approved for development 
and Land Use Right (“LUR”) was issued 
and paid for a 69-year lease. Of the 19 
plots,  6  plots  are  dedicated  to  hospital 
and  related  functions.  To  date,  8  plots 
have  been  developed  or  divested.  
Apart  from  the  international-class  City 
International  Hospital,  IHP  also  boasts 
the  largest AEON  retail  mall  in  Ho  Chi 
Minh City.

 US$14.6  million  of  loan  facilities  to 
part  finance 
land  and  working 
capital  remained  outstanding  as  at  31 
December 2018.

the 

•  City International Hospital 

to 

 CIH  is  a  modern  private  care  tertiary 
hospital  conforming 
international 
standards  with  320  beds  (Phase  1: 
168  beds).  In  April  2018,  the  hospital 
introduced the angiographic intervention 
service  which  has 
the 
overall  patient  volume  of  the  hospital. 
Additionally,  a  new  Stroke  Centre  for 
interventional 
emergency  care  and 
therapies,  which  is  jointly  managed 
by  CIH  and  the  founder  of  Vietnam 
Stroke International Services, came into 
operation at the end of 2018.

improved 

 The  development  of  City  International 
Hospital  is  funded  by  total  facilities  of 
US$41.0  million  as  at  31  December 
2018.

OUTLOOK

The Board and the Manager remain focused 
and committed on divesting the remaining 
investments  in  its  portfolio  and  enhancing 
the  value  of  its  operating  assets  through 
diligent  management.  The  Malaysian 
economy in particular, is expected to face 
another difficult year in 2019 as it is being 
challenged  by 
the  on-going  domestic 
market  adjustments  and  rising  external 
headwinds.  Recalibration  of  fiscal  policies 
and  structural  reforms  by  the  Malaysian 
Government  will  continue  to  put  pressure 
on  the  nation’s  economic  performance.  In 
addition,  Vietnam’s  economy  is  expected 
to  grow  at  a  slower  pace  as  a  result  of 
tightened monetary policies as well as the 
slowdown  in  global  demand  despite  its 
broad macroeconomic stability.

On a personal note, I would like to take this 
opportunity to extend my warmest gratitude 
to 
the  Board  of  Directors  of  Aseana 
Properties, our advisors, shareholders and 
business  associates  for  their  unrelenting 
support and guidance throughout the year.

LAI VOON HON
President
Ireka Development Management Sdn. Bhd.
Development Manager
30 April 2019

 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       9

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
as at 31 December 2018

Project

Type

Effective 
Ownership

Approximate 
Gross
Floor Area (sq m)

Approximate 
Land 
Area (sq m)

Scheduled Completion

Completed projects:

The RuMa Hotel and  
   Residences
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Luxury residential 
tower and bespoke 
hotel

Sandakan Harbour Square
Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

Retail lots, hotel 
and retail mall

70.0%

40,000

4,000 Completed in September 

2018

100.0%

126,000

48,000 Retail lots: Completed in 

2009
Retail mall: Completed in 
March 2012
Hotel: Completed in May 
2012

Phase 1: City International
  Hospital, International
  Healthcare Park, 
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Undeveloped projects

Other developments in 

International Healthcare

  Park, 
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 

(formerly International Hi- 

  Tech Healthcare Park)

Private general 
hospital

72.4%*

48,000

25,000 Completed in March 2013

Commercial 
and residential 
development with 
healthcare theme

72.4%*

972,000

351,000 n/a

Kota Kinabalu Seafront  
resort & residences
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 
  Malaysia

(i) Boutique resort 
   hotel and resort 
   villas
(ii) Resort homes

100.0%

80.0%

n/a

327,000 n/a

Divested projects

SENI Mont’ Kiara 
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Luxury 
condominiums

100.0%

225,000

36,000 Phase 1: Completed in 

April 2011
Phase 2: Completed in 
October 2011

Tiffani by i-ZEN
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Luxury 
condominiums

100.0%

81,000

15,000 Completed in August 

2009

1 Mont’ Kiara by i-ZEN
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Office suites, office 
tower and retail 
mall

100.0%

96,000

14,000 Completed in November 

2010

Waterside Estates 
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Villa and high-rise 
apartments

Kuala Lumpur Sentral Office  
  Towers & Hotel
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Office towers and 
a business hotel

55.0%

40.0%

94,000

57,000 n/a

107,000

8,000 Office towers: Completed 
in December 2012
Hotel: Completed in 
January 2013

5,000

Completed in January 
2013

100.0%

28,000

6.9%

n/a

n/a

Effective ownerships as 
at FY2015 before full 
disposal in November
2016

Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral 
  Hotel
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Business-class 
hotel (a Starwood 
Hotel)

Listed equity investment in 
  Nam Long Investment  
  Corporation,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Listed equity
investment

*Shareholding as at 31 December 2018
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PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

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Capital Values
Total assets less current liabilities (US$ million)
Net asset value per share (US$)
Ordinary share price (US$)
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Debt-to-equity ratio 1
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Year ended
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1 Debt-to-equity ratio = (Total Borrowings ÷ Total Equity) x 100%
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
For the Year Ended 31 December 2018

INTRODUCTION
The  Group 
recorded  a  consolidated 
comprehensive  loss  of  US$7.5  million  for 
the  financial  year  ended  31  December 
2018, mainly due to losses incurred by The 
RuMa Hotel and finance costs attributable 
to its four operating assets.

STATEMENT OF 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Group recognised revenue of US$33.1 
million,  compared 
to  US$33.5  million 
(restated)  for  the  previous  financial  year. 
The  revenue  was  mainly  attributable  to  the 
sale of completed units at SENI Mont’ Kiara 
and  The  RuMa  Residences.  The  Group 
adopted and applied IFRS 15 Revenue from 
Contracts  with  Customers  retrospectively. 
The adjustments to revenue were made for 
property development activities of The RuMa 
Hotel  Suites  and  Residences  (the  “RuMa 
Project”), where no revenue was previously 
recognised under IFRIC 15 – Agreements for 
Construction of Real Estate, which prescribes 
that revenue to be recognised only when the 
properties  are  completed  and  occupancy 
permits  are  issued.  With  the  adoption  of 
IFRS  15,  which  requires  the  revenue  from 
the  development  of  the  RuMa  Project  to 
be  recognised  over  the  contract  period.  In 
respect of the revenue from the sale of the 
The RuMa Hotel Suites, the Group also has 
a contractual arrangement with the buyer for 
the leaseback of the hotel suites to operate 
for  the  hotel  operation.  Under  this  sale  and 
leaseback  arrangement,  which  prescribes 
that control of the hotel suites has yet to be 
transferred to the buyers of the hotel suites.  
Hence, revenue of US$38 million is deferred 
until such time that control is passed to the 
buyers of the hotel suites.

The  Group  recorded  a  net  loss  before 
taxation  of  US$6.8  million  compared  to  a 
net  loss  before  taxation  of  US$4.3  million 
(restated)  for  the  previous  financial  year.  
The losses were largely due to The RuMa 
Hotel  of  US$4.2  million  which  mostly  was 
attributable  to  pre-opening  expenses;  and 
finance  costs  of  US$7.0  million  which 
mainly were attributable to City International 
Hospital,  International  Healthcare  Park, 
Four  Points  by  Sheraton  Sandakan  Hotel 
and Harbour Mall Sandakan; and operating 
losses  of  City  International  Hospital  and 
Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan Hotel.

Net  loss  attributable  to  equity  holders  of 
the  parent  company  was  US$4.9  million, 
compared  to  a  net  loss  of  US$3.9  million 
(restated)  for  the  previous  financial  year. 
Tax income for the year at US$0.4 million 
(2017:  Tax  expenses  of  US$1.2  million 
(restated))

loss 
The  consolidated  comprehensive 
was US$7.5 million (2017: comprehensive 
income  of  US$3.1  million 
(restated)), 
which  included  a  loss  of  US$1.1  million 
(2017:  gains  of  US$8.7  million(restated)) 
arising  from  foreign  currency  translation 
differences  for  foreign  operations  due  to 
a weakening of the Ringgit against the US 
Dollar, during the year.

Basic  and  diluted  loss  per  share  were 
both  US  cents  2.46  (2017:  US  cents  1.98 
(restated)).

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL 
POSITION
Total  assets  were  US$307.5  million, 
compared  to  US$304.1  million  (restated) 
for  the  previous  year,  representing  an 
increase of US$3.4 million.  

Total  liabilities  were  US$172.1  million, 
compared  to  US$161.3  million  (restated) 
for  the  previous  year,  representing  an 
increase  of  US$10.8  million.  This  was 
mainly  due  to  an  increase  of  US$20.2 
million in trade and other payables.

Net  Asset  Value  per  share  was  US$0.69 
(31 December 2017: US$0.72 (restated)).

CASH FLOW AND FUNDING
Cash  flow  used 
in  operations  before 
interest  and  tax  paid  was  US$1.9  million, 
compared  to  cash  flow  generated  from 
operation of US$15.7 (restated) million for 
the previous year. 

The  Group  generated  net  cash  flow  of 
US$1.1  million  from  investing  activities, 
compared to US$2.1 million in the previous 
year. 

Changes in cash flow in 2018 were positive 
at US$ 0.1million, compared to the negative 
cash flow of US$7.1 million in 2017. 

The  borrowing  of  the  Group  undertakings 
to fund property development projects and 
for  working  capital.  As  at  31  December 
2018, the Group’s gross borrowings stood 
at  US$85  million  (31  December  2017: 
US$91.8  million).  Net  debt-to-equity 
ratio  was  53.0%  (31  December  2017: 
46.0%(restated)). 

Finance  income  was  US$1.24  million  for 
financial  year  ended  31  December  2018 
(2017:  US$0.39million).  Finance  costs 
(2017:  US$12.4 
were  US$7.0  million 
million  (restated)),  which  were  mostly 
incurred  by  City  International  Hospital, 
International Healthcare Park, Four Points 
by Sheraton Sandakan Hotel and Harbour 
Mall Sandakan.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       11

that 

EVENT AFTER STATEMENT OF 
FINANCIAL POSITION DATE
the  Company 
On  22  March  2019, 
announced 
Ireka  Development 
Management Sdn Bhd (“IDM”), the current 
Development  Manager  for  the  Company, 
had on 21 March 2019, submitted a notice 
to  terminate  its  appointment  under  the 
Management Agreement. IDM is a wholly-
owned  subsidiary  of  Ireka  Corporation 
Berhad  which  holds  23.07%  of  ASPL’s 
issued  share  capital.  Unless  otherwise 
agreed,  IDM’s  resignation  is  subject  to  a 
three-month notice period which will enable 
the orderly transition of operations currently 
carried out by IDM to the Company itself or 
to  third  parties.  Following  the  termination, 
IDM has indicated that it would be prepared 
to work with the Board to facilitate a smooth 
and  orderly  transition  of  the  operations  of 
the Company. At the request of the Board, 
IDM  is  agreeable  to  extend  the  notice 
period, should the Board require more time 
to put in place the effected changes.

DIVIDEND
No  dividend  was  declared  or  paid  in  the 
financial years 2018 and 2017.

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND 
UNCERTAINTIES
A 
risks  and 
uncertainties facing the Group is set out in 
the Directors’ Report of the Annual Report.

the  principal 

review  of 

TREASURY AND FINANCIAL 
RISK MANAGEMENT
The  Group  undertakes  risk  assessments 
and identifies the principal risks that affect 
its  activities.  The  responsibility  for  the 
management  of  each  key  risk  has  been 
clearly  identified  and  delegated  to  the 
senior  management  of  the  Development 
Manager.  The  Development  Manager’s 
senior management team is involved in the 
day-to-day operation of the Group. 

A  comprehensive  discussion  on 
the 
Group’s financial risk management policies 
is  included  in  the  notes  to  the  financial 
statements of the Annual Report.

MONICA LAI VOON HUEY
Chief Financial Officer
Ireka Development Management Sdn. Bhd.
Development Manager
30 April 2019

The  RuMa  Hotel  and  Residences  have 
both  been  separately  awarded  the  Green 
Building 
Index  (GBI)  Provisional  Gold 
Rating having successfully met all the GBI 
Criteria  under  each  category  for  Energy 
Efficiency, 
Indoor  Environment  Quality, 
Sustainable Site Planning & Management, 
Materials  &  Resources,  Water  Efficiency 
and  Innovation.  The  GBI  is  Malaysia’s 
industry  recognised  green  rating  tool  for 
buildings  to  promote  sustainability  in  the 
building industry. 

COMMUNITY
Aseana  Properties  understands 
the 
importance of community engagement both 
for the communities themselves but also for 
giving  staff  more  meaningful  experiences 
by tapping into their professional skills and 
capabilities.

12      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Aseana Properties is committed to making 
a positive difference in the world, whether 
it  is  for  the  local  community  or  whether  it 
is  building  a  better  working  environment. 
The Company believes that being socially 
and  environmentally  responsible  is  good 
for  people,  the  planet  and  for  business. 
The  following  6  core  principles  define  the 
essence  of  corporate  citizenship  for  the 
Company.

• 

 • 

 Paying particular attention to the regular 
maintenance  of  equipment,  plant  and 
systems  to  ensure  a  safe  working 
environment.

sufficient 

 Providing 
information, 
instruction,  training  and  supervision  to 
enable  all  employees  to  avoid  hazards 
and to contribute positively to their own 
safety and safe performance at work.

MANAGING CORPORATE 
RESPONSIBILITY
The  Board  of  Directors  at  Aseana 
Properties  has  oversight  mechanisms, 
through 
corporate-level  policies  and 
standards  to  ensure  an  effective  CSR 
programme  is  delivered  in  the  interest 
of  its  employees,  shareholders  and  the 
community on all aspects. It is determined 
to  ensure  that  its  CSR  programme  acts 
legally  and  responsibly  on  all  matters 
and that the highest ethical standards are 
maintained. The Board recognises this as a 
key part of its risk, management strategy to 
protect the reputation of Aseana Properties 
and shareholders values are enhanced.

the 

current 

EMPLOYEES
In 
changing  economic 
environment, with competing demands and 
stress,  the  welfare  of  employees  is  critical 
in  order  to  ensure  they  are  productive, 
creative  and  innovative.  This  is  also  in 
order to achieve the highest standard in the 
workplace.  The  Company  therefore  works 
closely  with  its  Development  Manager  to 
ensure that employees are treated fairly and 
with dignity because it is the right thing to do 
and also to get the best out of them.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Aseana  Properties  considers  Health 
and  Safety  to  be  important  because  it 
protects 
the  well-being  of  employees, 
visitors  and  clients.  Looking  after  Health 
and  Safety  makes  good  business  sense 
and the Company works hard to provide a 
healthy workplace environment for its staff, 
contractors and visitors.

the  organized  efforts  and 
Some  of 
reducing  workplace 
procedures 
accidents,  risks and  hazards, exposure to 
harmful solutions include:

for 

is  committed 

STAKEHOLDERS
Aseana  Properties  works  collaboratively 
with  its  stakeholders  to  improve  services 
and  to  ensure  client  satisfaction.  The 
Company 
to  meaningful 
diaIogue  and  encourages  stakeholder 
participation  through  stakeholder  events, 
roadshows,  briefings,  conference  calls, 
timely  release  of  annual  reports  and 
publication of its quarterly magazine, CiTi-
ZEN (now in its 13th year). Aseana Properties 
also maintains an updated and informative 
website,  www.aseanaproperties.com  that 
is accessible to stakeholders and members 
of the public.

The RuMa Hotel and Residences has also 
created its own YouTube Channel with the 
aim  of  informing  the  public  on  all  aspects 
of The RuMa’s development, providing an 
overview  and  introducing  key  individuals 
behind the concept and design of both the 
hotel and residences.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Aseana  Properties  believes 
that  any 
commitment  to  a  more  environmentally 
sustainable world has to start at home, and 
to  this  end,  it  challenges  itself  to  work  in 
an  environmentally  responsible  manner 
and to find new ways to reduce its carbon 
footprint.  It  also  works  with  consultants 
such  as  architects  to  look  at  how  they 
can  be  more  environmentally 
friendly 
by  incorporating  natural  elements  such 
as  water,  greenery,  light  and  air  into  its 
projects.  Maintaining  and  sustaining  local 
Malaysian  heritage  is  the  essence  of  the 
RuMa  Hotel  so  decorative  elements  like 
batik  prints  throughout  are  recycled  from 
a  local  batik  factory.  The  Kelelai  (a  type 
of  bamboo)  ornaments  and  ceiling  panels 
at  the  pool  area  of  Level  6  are  cultivated 
from  a  dying  weaving  art  by  Kelantanese 
women.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

24 Jan

Aseana  Properties  published  a  Shareholder’s 
Consultation  Presentation  which  provided  an 
update  on  the  Company’s  progress  in  executing 
its  divestment  policy,  and  details  the  alternative 
proposals to the discontinuation resolution, on which 
the  Board  is  seeking  feedback  from  shareholders 
ahead of the 2018 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”).

24 Feb

Harbour Mall Sandakan (HMS) celebrated Chinese 
New Year 2018 by organising a red packet 
redemption programme; Lion dance performances, 
singing and dancing performances by local artistes 
to entertain the community. 

27 Feb

City International Hospital (CIH) celebrated Vietnam 
Doctor’s Day which was very well supported by  all 
the doctors and patients.

24 Mar

HMS  organised  the  International  Run  for  Orang 
Utans to create awareness about this endangered 
species and of wildlife animals in general.

21 Apr 

launched 

its  MyKad  Smart  Shopper 
HMS 
Programme  in  April  and  became  the  first  mall  in 
Sabah to collaborate with the Programme, offering 
cash rewards and benefits of using the MyCard.

23 Apr

Aseana  Properties  convened  its  General  Meeting 
at  its  registered  office  in  Jersey,  Channel  Islands 
where  the  Shareholders  had  supported  both  the 
Board’s recommendations, to vote in favour of the 
special resolution to amend the Company’s Articles, 
and to vote against the ordinary resolution that the 
Company  shall  cease  as  presently  constituted.

27 Apr

Aseana Properties announced its Audited Full Year 
Results for the financial year ended 31 December 
2017.

1 May 

Together with LFS Cinemas, HMS joined forces to 
bring  Malaysia’s  famous  classic  comedian,  A.R. 
Badul together with ZERO, a Sabah comedy group 
made  famous  through  comedy  reality  shows  to 
entertain customers and the local community.

23 May

Aseana Properties published its Q4 2017 Corporate 
Presentation.

1 Jun 

HMS  organised  a  Bubur  Lambuk  Giveaway  & 
Charity  Donation  for  Ramadhan  &  Hari  Raya 
Celebrations 2018 which was popular with both the 
beneficiaries and local community. 

9 Jun

CIH  organised  a  Colorectal  Cancer  Seminar  to 
create  awareness  about  the  disease  with  patients 
and the local community.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       13

3 Jul

its  12th  Annual 
Aseana  Properties  convened 
General  Meeting  at  its  registered  office  in  Jersey, 
Channel Islands on 2 July 2018. All the resolutions 
tabled were passed at the meeting.

Aseana  Properties  announced  an  update  on 
the  progress  of  divestment  of  the  Company’s 
assets,  which  commenced  following  approval  by 
Shareholders  at  the  Company’s  General  Meeting 
on 23 April 2018.

4 Jul

Aseana Properties published its Q1 2018 Corporate 
Presentation.

14 & 15  
Jul

In  conjunction  with  the  FIFA  2018  Russia  World 
Cup,  a  series  of  activities  ranging  from  Facebook 
quizzes,  PS4  Tournament,  World  Cup  Match  Live 
Screening  and  Face  Booth  painting  were  held  at 
the HMS to entertain everyone. These proved very 
popular especially with the younger audience. 

31 Aug

Aseana Properties announced its Half-Year Results 
for the six-month period ended 30 June 2018.

12 Sep

Aseana Properties published its Q2 2018 Corporate 
Presentation.

Sabah  State  Minister  for  Health  and  People’s 
Wellbeing,  the  late  Stephen  Wong  Tien  Fatt  and 
State  Youth  and  Sports  Minister  Frankie  Poon 
Ming Fung paid a visit to HMS. In the same month, 
the  Mall  celebrated  the  Mid-Autumn  Festival  by 
organising  activities  such  as  colouring  contest, 
recycled  items  Coin  Box  contest,  singing  and 
dancing  performances  to  the  delight  of  the  local 
community.

Aseana Properties announced a further update on 
the progress of divestment of the Company’s assets 
following  an  earlier  update  announced  on  3  July 
2018.

CIH conducted free eye examinations for the public.

28 Sep

3 Oct

15 to 31 
Oct

20 Oct

The first Harbour Mall Sandakan Star contest was 
held where more than 50 contestants participated in 
the event to win the Champion of the Star Search. 

29 Oct

CIH  organised  the  3rd  Science  and  Technology 
Conference.

14      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MOHAMMED AZLAN HASHIM
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN 

GERALD ONG CHONG KENG
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FERHEEN MAHOMED
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Gerald  Ong  was  appointed  as  Director 
(Non-Executive)  of  Aseana  Properties  in 
September 2009. Gerald is Chief Executive 
Officer 
of  PrimePartners  Corporate 
Finance  Group,  has  over  25  years  of 
corporate  finance  related  experience  at 
various  financial  institutions  providing  a 
wide  variety  of  services  from  advisory, 
M&A  activities  and  fund  raising  exercises 
incorporating  various  structures  such 
as  equity,  equity-linked  and  derivative-
enhanced  issues.  In  June  2007,  he  was 
appointed  a  Director  of  Metro  Holdings 
Limited  which  is  listed  on  the  Singapore 
Exchange Securities Trading Limited.

Gerald  has  been  granted  The  Institute  of 
Banking and Finance (IBF) – Distinguished 
Fellow  status  and  is  an  alumnus  of  the 
National University of Singapore, University 
of British Columbia and Harvard Business 
School.

Mohammed Azlan Hashim was appointed 
as  Chairman  (Non-Executive)  of  Aseana 
Properties in March 2007.

In  Malaysia,  Azlan  serves  as  Chairman 
of  several  public  entities,  listed  on  the 
Bursa  Malaysia  Securities  Berhad, 
including  IHH  Healthcare  Berhad,  D&O 
Green  Technologies  Berhad  and  Marine 
&  General  Berhad.  He  is  also  currently 
a  board  member  of  Labuan  Financial 
Services Authority.

He  has  extensive  experience  working  in 
the  corporate  sector  including  financial 
services  and  investments.  Among  others, 
he  has  served  as  Chief  Executive, 
Bumiputra  Merchant  Bankers  Berhad, 
Group Managing Director, Amanah Capital 
Malaysia Berhad and Executive Chairman, 
Bursa Malaysia Berhad Group.

Azlan holds a Bachelor of Economics from 
Monash University, Melbourne and qualified 
as a Chartered Accountant in 1981. He is a 
Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered 
Accountants,  Australia, 
of 
Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, 
Hon.  Member  of  the  Institute  of  Internal 
Auditors,  Malaysia  and  Member  of  the 
Malaysian Institute of Accountants.

Institute 

in  June  2015.  Ferheen 

Ferheen  Mahomed  was  appointed  as 
(Non-Executive)  of  Aseana 
Director 
Properties 
is 
currently Group General Counsel for Hong 
Kong  Exchanges  and  Clearing  Limited. 
Her previous roles included Executive Vice 
President  of  Business  Development  for 
Pacific Century Group and Group General 
Counsel for CLSA Asia Pacific Markets after 
spending 14 years as Asia Pacific General 
Counsel for Societe Generale. Ferheen is 
both a UK and Hong Kong qualified lawyer 
having previously worked at Slaughter and 
May  in  Hong  Kong  and  London.  She  is  a 
law  graduate  from  the  University  of  Hong 
Kong  and  Rhodes  Scholar  to  St.  John’s 
College  Oxford,  holding  Bachelor  of  Civil 
Law Degree from Oxford.

Ferheen is heavily involved in the financial 
community  and  is  a  former  member  of 
the  product  advisory  committee  of  the 
Securities  and  Futures  Commission  of 
Hong Kong as well as the Asia Pacific legal 
and regulatory Committee of ISDA.

Ferheen  is  also  a  director  of  the  Asian 
University for Women Support Foundation 
(Hong Kong) Limited (“AUW”). AUW’s goal 
is to ensure the long term sustainability of 
the University which provides education for 
under-privileged women from Asia. 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
For the Year Ended 31 December 2018

The Directors present their report together with the audited financial 
statements of Aseana Properties Limited (the “Company”) and its 
subsidiary  undertakings  (together  with  the  “Group”)  for  the  year 
ended 31 December 2018.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The  principal  activities  of  the  Group  are  development  of  upscale 
residential and hospitality projects, sale of development land and 
operation and sale of hotel, mall and hospital assets in Malaysia 
and Vietnam. 

BUSINESS REVIEW AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The  consolidated  statement  of  comprehensive  income  for  the 
year  is  set  out  on  page  28.  A  review  of  the  development  and  
performance of the business has been set out in the Chairman’s 
Statement, the Development Manager’s Review and the Financial 
Review reports.   

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY
When the Company was launched in 2007, the Board considered 
it desirable that Shareholders should have an opportunity to review 
the future of the Company at appropriate intervals. 

At  a  general  meeting  of  the  Company  held  on  23  April  2018, 
Shareholders voted in favour of the Board’s proposals to continue 
with  the  Company’s  divestment  investment  policy  to  enable  a 
realisation  of  the  Company’s  assets  in  a  controlled,  orderly  and 
timely manner, with the objective of achieving a balance between 
periodically  returning  cash  to  Shareholders  and  maximising  the 
realisation  value  of  the  Company’s  investments.  Shareholders 
also  supported  the  Board’s  recommendation  to  vote  against  the 
Discontinuation  Resolution  proposed  at  the  general  meeting, 
in  order  to  allow  a  policy  of  orderly  realisation  of  the  Company’s 
assets over a period of up to eighteen months in order to maximise 
the  value  of  the  Company’s  assets  and  returns  to  Shareholders, 
both up to and upon the eventual liquidation of the Company.

To  the  extent  that  the  Company  has  not  disposed  of  all  of  its 
assets by 31 December 2019, Shareholders will be provided with 
an opportunity to review the future of the Company, which would 
include the option for shareholders to vote for the continuation of 
the Company. The Board shall procure that, at a general meeting of 
the Company, an ordinary resolution will be proposed to the effect 
that the Company shall cease to continue as presently constituted.  
If, at any such meeting, such resolution is passed, the Board shall 
within  four  months  of  such  meeting,  convene  a  general  meeting 
of  the  Company  at  which  a  special  resolution  shall  be  proposed 
requiring the Company to be wound up voluntarily.  In connection 
with,  or  at  the  same  time  as,  the  proposal  that  the  Company  be 
wound up voluntarily the Board shall be entitled to make proposals 
for the reconstruction of the Company. 

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The  Group’s  business  is  property  development  in  Malaysia  and 
Vietnam.    Its  principal  risks  are  therefore  related  to  the  property 
market  in  these  countries  in  general,  and  also  the  particular 
circumstances  of 
is 
undertaking. More detailed explanations of these risks and the way 
they  are  managed  are  contained  under  the  heading  of  Financial 

the  property  development  projects 

it 

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       15

and Capital Risk Management Objectives and Policies in Note 4 to 
the financial statements.

Other risks faced by the Group in Malaysia and Vietnam include 
the following:

Economic

Strategic

Regulatory

Inflation,  economic 
recessions  and 
movements in interest rates could affect 
property development activities.

Incorrect strategy, including sector and 
geographical  allocations  and  use  of 
gearing,  could  lead  to  poor  returns  for 
shareholders.

Breach  of  regulatory  rules  could  lead 
to suspension of the Company’s Stock 
Exchange listing and financial penalties.

Law and regulations Changes in laws and regulations relating 
to  planning,  land  use,  development 
standards and ownership of land could 
have  adverse  effects  on  the  business 
and returns for the shareholders.

Tax regimes

Management 
and control

Operational

Financial

Going Concern

Changes in the tax regimes could affect 
the tax treatment of the Company and/
or its subsidiaries in these jurisdictions.

Changes  that  cause  the  management 
and  control  of  the  Company  to  be 
exercised in the United Kingdom could 
lead  to  the  Company  becoming  liable 
to  United  Kingdom  taxation  on  income 
and capital gains.

Failure  of  the  Development  Manager’s 
accounting system and disruption to the 
Development  Manager’s  business,  or 
that  of  a  third  party  service  providers, 
could  lead  to  an  inability  to  provide 
reporting  and  monitoring 
accurate 
leading 
loss  of  shareholders’ 
confidence.

to  a 

Inadequate controls by the Development 
Manager or third party service providers 
could  lead  to  a  misappropriation  of 
assets. 
accounting 
policies  or 
to  comply  with 
accounting  standards  could  lead  to 
misreporting or breaches of regulations 
or a qualified audit report.

Inappropriate 
failure 

Failure  of  property  development 
to  poor  sales  and 
projects  due 
collection,  construction  delay,  inability 
to  secure  financing  from  banks  may 
result in inadequate financial resources 
to  continue  operational  existence 
and  to  meet  financial  liabilities  and 
commitments.

16      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONT’D)
as at 31 December 2018 (cont’d)

The  Board  seeks  to  mitigate  and  manage  these  risks  through 
continual  review,  policy  setting  and  enforcement  of  contractual 
rights  and  obligations.  It  also  regularly  monitors  the  economic 
and  investment  environment  in  countries  that  it  operates  in  and 
the  management  of  the  Group’s  property  development  portfolio. 
Details  of  the  Group’s  internal  controls  are  described  on  pages  
21 to 22.

RESULTS AND DIVIDENDS
The results for the year ended 31 December 2018 are set out in the 
attached financial statements.  

No  dividends  were  declared  nor  paid  during  the  financial  year 
under review.  

MANAGEMENT
The  Board  has  contractually  delegated 
the  development 
management  of  the  property  development  portfolio  to  Ireka 
Development Management Sdn. Bhd. (the “Development Manager” 
or “IDM”). The Development Manager is a wholly-owned subsidiary 
of Ireka Corporation Berhad, a company listed on Bursa Malaysia 
since  1993  which  has  52  years  of  experience  in  construction 
and  property  development.  Under  the  management  contract,  the 
Development  Manager  will  be  principally  responsible  for,  inter 
alia,  implementing  the  real  estate  strategy  for  the  Company, 
engaging,  managing  and  coordinating  third  parties  in  relation  to 
the  development  and  management  of  properties  to  be  acquired 
and lead the negotiation for the acquisition or disposal of assets 
and the financing of such assets.  

PURCHASE OF OWN SHARES
On  4  January  2017,  the  Shareholders  of  the  Company  at  an 
Extraordinary  General  Meeting  approved  a  proposal  to  return 
US$10,000,500  or  US$0.75  per  share  for  13,334,000  shares 
representing  6.29  per  cent  of  the  Company’s  share  capital  to 
Shareholders.  The  capital  distribution  was  completed  on  10 
January 2017 and the repurchased shares of 13,334,000 are held 
as Treasury Shares. The issued and paid up share capital of the 
Company remains unchanged at 212,025,002. The company did 
not purchase its own shares during the year ended 31 December 
2018.

On  22  March  2019,  the  Company  announced  that  IDM  had,  on 
21  March  2019,  submitted  a  notice  to  terminate  its  appointment 
under  the  Management  Agreement.  Unless  otherwise  agreed, 
IDM’s resignation is subject to a three months notice period which 
will  enable  the  orderly  transition  of  operations  currently  carried 
out by IDM to the Company itself or to third parties. Following the 
termination, IDM has indicated that it would be prepared to work 
with the Board to facilitate a smooth and orderly transition of the 
operations  of  the  Company. At  the  request  of  the  Board,  IDM  is 
agreeable  to  extend  the  notice  period,  should  the  Board  require 
more time to put in place the effected changes.

SHARE CAPITAL
No shares were issued in 2018. Further details on share capital are 
stated in Note 24 to the financial statements.

DIRECTORS
The following were Director of Aseana who held office throughout 
the financial year and up to the date of this report:

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
The Board was aware of the following direct and indirect interests 
comprising  a  significant  amount  of  more  than  3%  issued  share 
capital  of  the  Company  at  the  latest  practicable  date  before  the 
publication of this Report at 10 April 2019: 

Number of 
Ordinary Shares 
Held

Percentage 
of Voting 
Share Capital

•  Mohammed Azlan Hashim – Chairman 
•  Gerald Ong Chong Keng 
•  Ferheen Mahomed 

David  Harris,  John  Lynton  Jones  and  Christopher  Henry  Lovell 
have stepped down from the Board following the AGM, which was 
held on 2 July 2018. On 20 March 2019, the Company announced 
that  Nicholas  Paris  had  resigned  as  a  non-executive  Director, 
with effect from 19 March 2019. The Board will identify a suitable 
replacement Director. 

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
The  interests  of  the  directors  in  the  Company’s  shares  as  at  31 
December 2018 and as at the date of this report were as follows:

DIRECTOR

ORDINARY SHARES OF US$0.05 EACH

As at 31 Dec 2018

As at 30 Apr 2019

GERALD ONG 
CHONG KENG

2,108,467

2,108,467

None of the other directors in office at the end of the financial year 
had any interest in shares in the Company during the financial year.

Ireka Corporation 
  Berhad

LIM Advisors

Legacy Essence
  Limited and its
related parties

SIX SIS

Progressive Capital
  Partners

Credit Suisse

45,837,504

36,654,192

36,628,282

16,140,642

14,393,372

12,024,891

Dr. Thong Kok Cheong

11,959,608

23.07%

18.45%

18.43%

8.12%

7.24%

6.05%

6.02%

EMPLOYEES
The  Company  has  no  executive  Directors  or  employees.  The 
subsidiaries  of  the  Group  have  a  total  of  816  employees  as  at 
31 December 2018, of which 174, 423 and 219 are employed by 
FPSS/HMS,  CIH  and The  RuMa  Hotel  KL  Sdn  Bhd  respectively. 
A  Management Agreement  exists  between  the  Company  and  its 
Development Manager which sets out the role of the Development 
Manager  in  managing  the  operating  units  of  the  Company.  The 
Development  Manager  had  59  managerial  and  technical  staff 
under its employment in Malaysia and Vietnam as at 31 December 
2018.

 
 
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       17

DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONT’D)
as at 31 December 2018 (cont’d)

GOING CONCERN
Notwithstanding to the non-compliance with the financial covenants 
and the Discontinuation Resolution as set out in Note 2.1 and Note 
2.1.1 respectively, the Directors are confident that the Group has 
adequate financial resources to continue in operational existence 
for the foreseeable future and therefore continue to adopt the going 
concern basis in preparing the financial statements 

of the Company’s website on the internet. However, information is 
accessible in many different countries where legislation governing 
the  preparation  and  dissemination  of  financial  statements  may 
differ from that applicable in the United Kingdom and Jersey.

The  Directors  of  the  Company  confirm  that  to  the  best  of  their 
knowledge that:

CREDITORS PAYMENT POLICY
The Group’s operating companies are responsible for agreeing on 
the terms and conditions under which business transactions with 
their suppliers are conducted. It is the Group’s policy that payments 
to  suppliers  are  made  in  accordance  with  all  relevant  terms  and 
conditions. Trade creditors at 31 December 2018 amounted to 69 
days (2017: 69 days) of property development cost incurred during 
the year.

• 

• 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise cash balances, 
balances  with  related  parties,  other  payables,  receivables  and 
loans and borrowings that arise in the normal course of business. 
The  Group’s  Financial  and  Capital  Risk  Management  Objectives 
and Policies are set out in Note 4 to the financial statements.

DIRECTORS’ LIABILITIES
Subject to the conditions set out in the Companies (Jersey) Law 
1991  (as  amended),  the  Company  has  arranged  appropriate 
Directors’ and Officers’ liability insurance to indemnify the Directors 
against liability in respect of proceedings brought by third parties. 
Such provisions remain in force at the date of this report.

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
The Directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and 
the  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  applicable  law  and 
regulations. Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 requires the Directors 
to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that 
law the Directors are required to prepare the financial statements 
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as 
adopted by European Unions (“IFRSs”). 

Under company law the Directors must not approve the financial 
statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair 
view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the profit or loss of 
the Group for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the 
Directors are required to:

• 

• 

 select  suitable  accounting  policies  and  then  apply  them 
consistently;
 make judgements and estimates that are reasonable, relevant 
and reliable;

•  ensure that the financial statements comply with IFRSs; and
• 

 prepare  the  financial  statements  on  the  going  concern  basis, 
unless  it  is  inappropriate  to  presume  that  the  Group  and  the 
Company will continue in business.

 the  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance 
with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards,  including 
International Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted 
by  the  International Accounting  Standards  Board,  give  a  true 
and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit 
or loss of the Group; and

 the sections of this Report, including the Chairman’s Statement, 
Development Manager’s Review, Financial Review and Principal 
Risks  and  Uncertainties,  which  constitute  the  management 
report  include  a  fair  review  of  all  information  required  to  be 
disclosed  by  the  Disclosure  and  Transparency  Rules  4.1.8  to 
4.1.11 issued by the Financial Services Authority of the United 
Kingdom.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITOR
So far as each person who was a Director at the date of approving 
this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information, being 
information needed by the auditor in connection with preparing its 
report, of which the auditor is unaware. Having made enquiries of 
fellow  Directors,  each  Director  has  taken  all  the  steps  that  he  is 
obliged to take as a Director in order to have made himself aware 
of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is 
aware of that information.

RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR
During the year, KPMG LLP resigned, and Crowe U.K. LLP were 
appointed in their place as auditors of the Company.

The  auditor,  Crowe  U.K.  LLP,  has  expressed  their  willingness  to 
continue in office. A resolution proposing their re-appointment will 
be tabled at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

BOARD COMMITTEES
Information  on 
the  Audit  Committee  and  Nomination  & 
Remuneration Committee is included in the Corporate Governance 
section of the Annual Report on page 19.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 
The tabling of the 2018 Annual Report and Financial Statements to 
shareholders will be at an Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) to be 
held in July 2019. 

During the AGM, investors will be given the opportunity to question 
the board and to meet with them thereafter. They will be encouraged 
to participate in the meeting.

The  Directors  are  responsible  for  keeping  adequate  accounting 
records  that  are  sufficient  to  show  and  explain  the  Group’s 
transactions  and  disclose  with  reasonable  accuracy  at  any  time 
the financial position of the Group and to enable them to ensure 
that the financial statements comply with the Companies (Jersey) 
Law 1991. The Directors are also responsible for safeguarding the 
assets of the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the 
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

On behalf of the Board

MOHAMMED AZLAN HASHIM 
Director 

GERALD ONG CHONG KENG
Director

The Directors are also responsible for the maintenance and integrity 

30 April 2019

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REPORT OF DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

DIRECTORS’ EMOLUMENTS
The  Company  has  no  executive  Directors  or  employees.  The  Nomination  &  Remuneration  Committee  (“NRC”)  of  the  Board  of 
Directors is responsible for setting the framework and reviewing compensation arrangements for all non-executive Directors before 
recommending the same to the Board for approval. The NRC assesses the appropriateness of the emoluments on an annual basis by 
reference to comparable market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a 
high calibre Board.

In line with the Directors’ intention to reduce cost of operating the Company during the divestment period, a 25% reduction in directors’ 
fees took effect from July 2017. The size of the Board was also reduced in line with the objectives of the realisation process. Subsequent 
to  the  changes  to  the  Board,  the  Nomination  Committee  and  Remuneration  Committee  were  merged  to  streamline  the  operation 
process.

During the year, the Directors received the following emoluments in the form of fees from the Company:

Directors 

Mohammed Azlan Hashim (Chairman of the Board) 

Christopher Henry Lovell1, 3 

David Harris1  

John Lynton Jones1 

Gerald Ong Chong Keng3 

Nicholas John Paris2, 4 

Ferheen Mahomed4 

Total  

Year ended 

Year ended
31 December 2018  31 December 2017
(US$)

(US$) 

52,500 

20,624 

18,000 

18,000 

36,000 

– 

– 

61,250

48,124

42,000

42,000

42,000

–

–

145,124 

235,374

1 Resigned w.e.f. 2 July 2018
2 Resigned w.e.f. 19 March 2019
3 Christopher Henry Lovell was Chairman of the Audit Committee before his resignation on 2 July 2018
  Gerald Ong Chong Keng was appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee w.e.f. 2 July 2018
4 Nicholas John Paris and Ferheen Mahomed have waived their entitlement for directors’ fees since their appointment in 2015

SHARE OPTIONS
The Company did not operate any share option schemes during the year ended 31 December 2018.

SHARE PRICE INFORMATION
-  US$0.548
•  High for the year  
•  Low for the year  
-  US$0.525
•  Close for the year  -  US$0.543

PENSION SCHEMES
In view of the non-executive nature of the directorships, no pension schemes exist in the Company.

SERVICE CONTRACTS
In view of the non-executive nature of the directorships, there are no service contracts in existence between the Company and any of the 
Directors. Each Director was appointed by a letter of appointment that states his appointment subject to the Articles of Association of the 
Company which set out the main terms of his appointment.

GERALD ONG CHONG KENG
CHAIRMAN OF THE NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

30 April 2019

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

The  Financial  Conduct  Authority  requires  all  companies  with  a 
Premium Listing to comply with The UK Corporate Governance Code 
(the “Code”). Aseana Properties is a Jersey incorporated company 
with a Standard Listing on the UK Listing Authority’s Official List and 
is therefore not subject to the Code. The following explains how the 
principles of governance are applied to the Company. 

THE BOARD
The  Company  currently  has  a  Board  of  three  (3)  non-executive 
Directors, including the non-executive Chairman. 

The brief biographies of the following Directors appear on page 14 
of the Annual Report 2018:

Group’s values and standards and ensures that its obligations to its 
shareholders and other stakeholders are met. The implementation 
of the Group’s strategy was delegated to the Development Manager 
and its performance was regularly assessed by the Board.

Appropriate  level  of  directors’  and  officers’  liability  insurance  is 
maintained by the Company.

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board meets at least four (4) times a year and at such other 
times  as  the  Chairman  shall  require.  During  the  year  ended  31 
December 2018, the Board met eight (8) times and their respective 
attendance are as follows:

•  Mohammed Azlan Hashim (Non-Executive Chairman)
•  Gerald Ong Chong Keng
•  Ferheen Mahomed

In line with the objectives of the realisation process, David Harris, 
John Lynton Jones and Christopher Henry Lovell stepped down from 
the Board at the conclusion of the 2018 Annual General Meeting so 
as to reduce the Company’s ongoing costs and decrease the size of 
the Board. Nicholas John Paris resigned as a non-executive Director 
on 19 March 2019. Consequently, he ceased as a member of the 
Audit Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The 
Board is in the process of identifying a suitable replacement Director.

The Board did not appoint a Chief Executive or a Senior Independent 
Director since its incorporation as it did not consider it appropriate 
given  the  nature  of  the  Group’s  business  and  that  the  Group’s 
property  portfolio  is  externally  managed  by  Ireka  Development 
Management Sdn. Bhd. (the “Development Manager”). On 21 March 
2019, the Development Manager submitted a notice to terminate its 
appointment under the Management Agreement.  The termination is 
subject to a three (3)-month notice period.  Following the notice of 
termination, the Development Manager has indicated that it would 
be prepared to work with the Board to facilitate a smooth and orderly 
transition of the operations of Aseana Properties, currently carried 
out by the Development Manager, to Aseana Properties itself or to 
third parties.  The Board will be deliberating on the various options 
available to it in managing the executive functions and administrative 
functions of Aseana Properties including to identify a replacement for 
the Development Manager, to identify and appoint senior executives 
to oversee the operations of Aseana Properties, and also to identify 
and  appoint  divestment  specialists  to  lead  the  orderly  disposal  of 
the assets.

ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The  Board’s  role  is  to  provide  entrepreneurial  leadership  to  the 
Group, within a framework of prudent and effective controls, enabling 
risks  to  be  assessed  and  managed.  The  Board  sets  the  Group’s 
strategic objectives, monitors and reviews the Group’s operational 
and  financial  performance,  ensures  the  Group  has  sufficient 
funding, and examines and approves disposal of the Group’s assets 
in a controlled, orderly and timely manner. The Board also sets the 

Name of Directors

Attendance

Mohammed Azlan Hashim

Christopher Henry Lovell 
(resigned w.e.f. 2 July 2018)

David Harris 
(resigned w.e.f. 2 July 2018)

John Lynton Jones 
(resigned w.e.f. 2 July 2018)

Gerald Ong Chong Keng

Nicholas John Paris 
(resigned w.e.f. 19 March 2019)

Ferheen Mahomed

7/8

5/5

5/5

5/5

8/8

8/8

6/8

To enable the Board to discharge its duties effectively, all Directors 
receive  accurate,  timely  and  clear  information,  in  an  appropriate 
form and quality, including Board papers distributed in advance of 
Board  meetings. The  Board  periodically  will  receive  presentations 
at Board meetings relating to the Group’s business and operations, 
significant  financial,  accounting  and  risk  management  issues.  All 
Directors have access to the advice and services of the Development 
Manager, Company Secretary and advisers, who are responsible to 
the  Board  on  matters  of  corporate  governance,  board  procedures 
and regulatory compliance.

BOARD BALANCE AND INDEPENDENCE
Being an externally-managed company, the Board consists solely of 
non-executive Directors of which Mohammed Azlan Hashim is the 
non-executive Chairman. Notwithstanding that Ferheen Mahomed, 
the representative of Legacy Essence Limited, being appointed as 
the Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, the 
Board considers the Director to be independent, being independent 
of  management  and  also  having  no  business  relationships  which 
could interfere materially with the exercise of her judgement.  

The Chairman is responsible for leadership of the Board, ensuring 
effectiveness in all aspects of its role and setting its agenda. Matters 
referred to the Board are considered by the Board as a whole and 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (CONT’D)

no  individual  has  unrestricted  powers  of  decision.  Together,  the 
Directors bring a wide range of experience and expertise in business, 
law,  finance  and  accountancy,  which  are  required  to  successfully 
direct and supervise the business activities of the Group. 

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
The Board undertakes an annual evaluation of its own performance 
and  that  of  its  Committees  and  individual  Directors.  In  November 
2018, the evaluation concluded that the performance of the Board, 
its  Committees  and  each  individual  Director  was  and  remains 
effective and that all Directors demonstrate full commitment in their 
respective roles. The Directors are encouraged to continually attend 
training courses at the Company’s expense to enhance their skills 
and knowledge in matters that are relevant to their role on the Board. 
The Directors also receive updates on developments of corporate 
governance,  the  state  of  economy,  management  strategies  and 
practices,  laws  and  regulations,  to  enable  effective  functioning  of 
their roles as Directors.

RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The  Company’s  Articles  of  Association  states  that  all  Directors 
shall  submit  themselves  for  election  at  the  first  opportunity  after 
their  appointment,  and  shall  not  remain  in  office  for  longer  than 
three years since their last election or re-election without submitting 
themselves for re-election. At the Annual General Meeting held on 
2 July 2018, no agenda on the directors’ retirement by rotation was 
tabled as the Directors concerned had earlier informed the Board of 
their intention to step down at the conclusion of the Annual General 
Meeting, in line with the Board’s plan to reduce operating costs of 
the Company during the divestment period.

BOARD COMMITTEES
The  Board  has  established Audit,  Nomination,  Remuneration  and 
Management  Engagement  Committees  which  deal  with  specific 
aspects of the Company’s affairs, each of which has written terms of 
reference which are reviewed annually. Necessary recommendations 
are  then  made  to  the  Board  for  its  consideration  and  decision-
making. No one, other than the committee chairman and members 
of the relevant committee, is entitled to be present at a meeting of 
board  committees,  but  others  may  attend  at  the  invitation  of  the 
board committees for presenting information concerning their areas 
of  responsibility.  During  the  year,  the  Nomination  Committee  and 
the  Remuneration  Committee  were  merged  and  the  Management 
Engagement  Committee  was  dissolved  with  the  Board  assuming 
all delegated responsibility, to streamline the operation in line with 
the  Directors’  intention  to  reduce  cost  of  operating  the  Company 
during the divestment period. Copies of the terms of reference are 
kept by the Company Secretary and are available on request at the 
Company’s registered office at 12 Castle Street, St. Helier, Jersey, 
JE2 3RT, Channel Islands. 

AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee consists of two (2) members and is currently 
chaired  by  Gerald  Ong  Chong  Keng,  who  replaces  Christopher 
Henry  Lovell  following  his  resignation  from  the  Board  during 
the  year.  The  other  member  is  Mohammed  Azlan  Hashim.  The 

Committee  members  have  no  links  with  the  Company’s  external 
auditor and are independent of the Company’s management. The 
Board considers that collectively the Audit Committee has sufficient 
recent and relevant financial experience with the ability to discharge 
its  duties  properly,  through  extensive  service  on  the  Boards  and 
Audit Committees of other listed companies.

The Committee meets at least twice a year and at such other times 
as the Chairman of the Audit Committee shall require. Any member 
of the Audit Committee or the auditor may request a meeting if they 
consider that one is necessary. The Committee met four (4) times 
during the year and their respective attendance are as follows:

Name

Attendance

Gerald Ong Chong Keng

Mohammed Azlan Hashim

Christopher Henry Lovell 
(resigned w.e.f. 2 July 2018)

Nicholas John Paris (appointed w.e.f. 2 July 
2018 and resigned w.e.f. 19 March 2019)

4/4

4/4

2/2

2/2

Representatives  of  the  auditor,  the  Chief  Financial  Officer  and 
President of the Development Manager may attend by invitation.

The Committee is responsible for:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

 monitoring,  in  discussion  with  the  auditor,  the  integrity  of  the 
financial  statements  of  the  Group,  any  formal  announcements 
relating  to  the  Group’s  financial  performance  and  reviewing 
significant financial reporting judgements contained in them;

 reviewing  the  Group’s  internal  financial  controls  and  risk 
management systems operated by the Development Manager;

 making  recommendations  to  the  Board  in  relation  to  the 
appointment, re-appointment and removal of the external auditor 
and approving the remuneration and terms of engagement of the 
external auditor to be put to the shareholders for their approval in 
general meetings;

 reviewing  and  monitoring  the  external  auditor’s  independence 
and  objectivity  and  effectiveness  of  the  audit  process,  taking 
into  consideration  relevant  UK  professional  and  regulatory 
requirements; 

 developing  and  implementing  policy  on  engagement  of  the 
external auditor to supply non-audit services; and

 reporting  to  the  Board  any  matters  in  respect  of  which  it 
considers  that  action  or  improvement  is  needed  and  making 
recommendations as to the steps to be taken.

Since the start of the financial year ended 31 December 2018, the 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (CONT’D)

Audit  Committee  performed  its  duties  as  set  out  in  the  terms  of 
reference.  The  main  activities  carried  out  by  the Audit  Committee 
encompassed the following:

• 

reviewing the audit plan with the Group’s Auditor;

• 

• 

• 

 reviewing  and  discussing  the Audit  Committee  Report  with  the 
Group’s Auditor;

 reviewing the draft Audited Financial Statements as contained in 
the draft Annual Report together with the Group’s Auditor before 
tabling to the Board for consideration and approval;

 reviewing other published financial information including the half 
year  results  and  results  announcements  before  tabling  to  the 
Board for consideration and approval;

•  considering the independence of the auditor; and

• 

 reviewing the auditor’s performance and made a recommendation 
for the reappointment of the Group’s auditor by shareholders.

NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The  Nomination  &  Remuneration  Committee  is  chaired  by  Gerald 
Ong Chong Keng. The other committee member is Mohammed Azlan 
Hashim. The Committee meets annually and at any such times as 
the Chairman of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee shall 
require. The Committee met once during the year and the meeting 
was attended by all committee members and other Board members 
at the invitation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

During  the  year  ended  31  December  2018,  the  Nomination  & 
Remuneration Committee carried out its functions as set out in its 
terms of reference which are summarised below:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

 regularly reviewing the structure, size and composition (including 
skills,  knowledge  and  experience)  of  the  Board  and  making 
recommendations to the Board with regard to any change;

 considering  the  re-appointment  or  re-election  of  any  Directors 
at  the  conclusion  of  their  specified  term  of  office  or  retiring  in 
accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association;

 identifying  and  nominating  for  the  approval  of  the  Board, 
candidates to fill Board vacancies as and when they arise;

 considering any matter relating to the continuation in office of any 
Director at any time;

 determining and agreeing with the Board the framework for the 
remuneration of the Directors; and

•  setting the remuneration for all Directors.

FINANCIAL REPORTING
The  Board  aims  to  present  a  fair,  balanced  and  understandable 
assessment of the Group’s position and prospects in all reports to 
shareholders, investors and regulatory authorities. This assessment 
is primarily provided in the half-yearly report and the Annual Report 
through the Chairman’s Statement, Development Manager’s Review 
Statement, Financial Review Statement and Directors’ Report.

The Audit Committee has reviewed the significant reporting issues 
and  judgements  made  in  connection  with  the  preparation  of  the 
Group’s  financial  statements 
including  significant  accounting 
policies, significant estimates and judgements. The Audit Committee 
has also reviewed the clarity, appropriateness and completeness of 
disclosures in the financial statements.

INTERNAL AUDIT
The Board has confirmed that the systems and procedures employed 
by the Development Manager, including the work carried out by the 
internal  auditor  of  the  Development  Manager,  provide  sufficient 
assurance  that  a  sound  system  of  risk  management  and  internal 
control  is  maintained.  An  internal  audit  function  specific  to  the  
Group is therefore considered not necessary. However, the Directors 
will continue to monitor if such need is required. 

AUDITOR
The  Audit  Committee’s  responsibilities  include  monitoring  and 
reviewing  the  performance  and  independence  of  the  Company’s 
Auditor.  Crowe  U.K.  LLP  was  appointed  in  December  2018  to 
replace  KPMG  LLP  which  had  been  the  Company’s Auditor  since 
November 2010. 

Pursuant  to  audit  and  ethical  standards,  the  auditor  is  required 
to  assess  and  confirm  to  the  Board  their  independence,  integrity 
and  objectivity.  The  Auditor  had  carried  out  this  assessment 
and  considered  themselves  to  be  independent,  objective  and  in 
compliance with the Ethical Standard for Auditors published by the 
UK Financial Reporting Council and the Code of Ethics issued by 
the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL
The  Board  is  responsible  for  the  effectiveness  of  the  Group’s  risk 
management  and  internal  control  systems  and  is  supplied  with 
information  to  enable  it  to  discharge  its  duties.  Such  systems  are 
designed to meet the particular needs of the Group and to manage 
rather than eliminate the risk of failure to meet business objectives 
and  can  only  provide  reasonable,  and  not  absolute,  assurance 
against  material  misstatement  or  loss.  The  process  is  based 
principally  on  the  Development  Manager’s  existing  risk-based 
approach to risk management and internal control.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (CONT’D)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (“AGM”)

The AGM is the principal forum for dialogue with shareholders. At 
and after the AGM, investors are given the opportunity to question 
the Board and seek clarification on the business and affairs of the 
Group. All Directors attended the 2018 AGM, held on 2 July 2018 at 
the Company’s registered office.

Notices of the AGM and related papers are sent out to shareholders 
in good time to allow for full consideration prior to the AGM.  Each 
item of special business included is accompanied by an explanation 
of the purpose and effect of a proposed resolution.  The Chairman 
declares the number of votes received for, against and withheld in 
respect of each resolution after the shareholders and proxies present 
have  voted  on  each  resolution.  An  announcement  confirming 
whether all the resolutions have been passed at the AGM is made 
through the London Stock Exchange.

On behalf of the Board 

MOHAMMED AZLAN HASHIM
Director

GERALD ONG CHONG KENG
Director

30 April 2019

During  the  year,  the  Board  discharged  its  responsibility  for  risk 
management  and  internal  control  through  the  following  key 
procedures:

• 

• 

• 

 clearly  defined  delegation  of  responsibilities  to  the  committees 
of  the  Board  and  to  the  Development  Manager,  including 
authorisation levels for all aspects of the business;

 regular  and  comprehensive  information  provided  to  the  Board 
covering financial performance and key business indicators;

 a  detailed  system  of  budgeting,  planning  and  reporting  which 
is  approved  by  the  Board  and  monitoring  of  results  against 
budget with variances being followed up and action taken, where 
necessary; and

• 

regular visits to operating units and projects by the Board.

The Board has established frameworks, policies and procedures to 
comply  with  the  requirement  of  the  Bribery Act  2010  (the  “Bribery 
Act”) and Market Abuse Regulation (“MAR”). In respect of the former, 
the  Development  Manager  had  set  up  a  legal  and  compliance 
function  for  the  purposes  of  implementing  the  anti-corruption  and 
anti-bribery  policy.  Training  and  briefing  sessions  were  conducted 
for 
the  Development  Manager’s  senior  management  and 
employees.  Compliance  reviews  will  be  carried  out  as  and  when 
required  to  ensure  the  effectiveness  of  the  policy.  In  respect  of 
dealing by employees and Directors of the Company, the Company 
has  a  Dealing  Code  which  imposes  restrictions  on  dealings  in  its 
securities  by  Persons  Discharging  Managerial  Responsibilities 
(“PDMR”) and certain employees who have been told the clearance 
procedures  apply  to  them.  The  Company  also  has  a  Group-
Wide  Dealing  Policy  and  a  Dealing  Procedures  Manual.  These 
policies  have  been  designed  to  ensure  that  the  PDMR  and  other 
employees  of  the  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  do  not  misuse 
or  place  themselves  under  suspicion  of  misusing  information 
about  the  Group  which  they  have  and  which  is  not  public.

RELATIONSHIP WITH SHAREHOLDERS
The Board is committed to maintaining good communications with 
shareholders  and  has  designated  the  Development  Manager’s 
President,  Chief  Financial  Officer  and  designated  members  of  its 
senior  management  as  the  principal  spokepersons  with  investors, 
analysts, fund managers, the press and other interested parties. The 
Board is informed of material information provided to shareholders 
and  is  advised  on  their  feedback.  The  Board  has  also  developed 
an  understanding  of  the  views  of  major  shareholders  about  the 
Company through meetings and teleconferences conducted by the 
financial  adviser  and  the  Development  Manager.  In  addition,  the 
Company  seeks  to  regularly  update  shareholders  through  stock 
exchange  announcements,  press  releases  and  participation  in 
roadshows. 

To promote effective communication, the Company has a website, 
www.aseanaproperties.com 
through  which  shareholders  and 
investors can access relevant information.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       23

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
to the member of Aseana Properties Limited

OPINION  
We have audited the financial statements of Aseana Properties Limited and its subsidiary (the “Group”) for the year ended 31 December 
2018, which comprise:

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

 the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2018;
 the consolidated statements of financial position as at 31 December 2018;
 the consolidated statements of cash flows for the year then ended;
 the consolidated statements of changes in equity for the year then ended; and
 the notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.

The financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the financial statements is applicable law and International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union.

In our opinion:

• 

• 
• 

 the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Group’s affairs as at 31 December 2018 and of the Group’s loss for 
the period then ended;
 the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union; and
t he financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. 

BASIS FOR OPINION 
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities 
under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. 
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in 
the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. 
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

MATERIAL UNCERTAINTY RELATED TO GOING CONCERN
We draw attention to the Note [2.1] in the financial statements, concerning the non-compliance with a financial covenant to a bank loan 
taken out by one of the Group’s subsidiary undertakings.

As set out in Note [2.1], in the event of a non-compliance with the financial covenant, the loan shall be repayable on demand together 
with accrued interest upon notification by the lenders. The Group has requested a non-compliance waiver from the lenders in respect of 
this non-compliance. At the date of approving these financial statements the waiver has not been received. The matters explained in Note 
[2.1] indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about the Group’s and Company’s ability to continue 
as a going concern. The financial statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the Group and Company were unable to 
continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.

OVERVIEW OF OUR AUDIT APPROACH

Materiality
In  planning  and  performing  our  audit  we  applied  the  concept  of  materiality. An  item  is  considered  material  if  it  could  reasonably  be 
expected to change the economic decisions of a user of the financial statements. We used the concept of materiality to both focus our 
testing and to evaluate the impact of misstatements identified.

Based on our professional judgement, we determined overall materiality for the Group financial statements as a whole to be $3,500,000, 
based on 1% of the Group’s total assets. 

We  use  a  different  level  of  materiality  (‘performance  materiality’)  to  determine  the  extent  of  our  testing  for  the  audit  of  the  financial 
statements.  Performance materiality is set based on the audit materiality as adjusted for the judgements made as to the entity risk and 
our evaluation of the specific risk of each audit area having regard to the internal control environment.  

Where  considered  appropriate  performance  materiality  may  be  reduced  to  a  lower  level,  such  as,  for  related  party  transactions  and 
directors’ remuneration.

We agreed with the Audit Committee to report to it all identified errors in excess of $105,000. Errors below that threshold would also be 
reported to it if, in our opinion as auditor, disclosure was required on qualitative grounds.

24      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (CONT’D)
to the member of Aseana Properties Limited

Overview of the scope of our audit
We carried out a full scope audit. Our audit approach was developed by obtaining an understanding of the Group’s activities and the 
overall control environment. Based on this understanding we assessed those aspects of the Group’s transactions and balances which 
were most likely to give rise to a material misstatement.

As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements. In 
particular, we looked at where the Directors made subjective judgements, for example in respect of the valuation of inventories which have 
a high level of estimation uncertainty involved in determining its net realisable value.

Whilst  the  Group’s  accounting  is  centralised  in  Kuala  Lumpur,  Malaysia,  the  main  activities  of  the  Group  are  accounted  for  from  two 
operating locations in Malaysia and Vietnam.

In establishing our overall approach to the Group audit, we determined the type of work that needed to be undertaken at each of the 
components by us, as the primary audit engagement team. For the full scope components in Malaysia and Vietnam, where the work was 
performed by member firms of Crowe Global Network, we determined the appropriate level of involvement to enable us to determine that 
sufficient audit evidence had been obtained as a basis for our opinion on the Group as a whole.

The primary team led by the Senior Statutory Auditor was ultimately responsible for the scope and direction of the audit process. The 
primary team interacted regularly with the component teams where appropriate during various stages of the audit, reviewed key working 
papers at component auditor office based in Malaysia and Vietnam and were responsible for the scope and direction of the audit process. 
This,  together  with  the  additional  procedures  performed  at  Group  level,  gave  us  appropriate  evidence  for  our  opinion  on  the  Group 
financial statements.

We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the Group and the industry in which it operates, and 
considered the risk of acts by the Group which were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. These included but were 
not limited to compliance with Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, DTR rules and IFRS. 

We  designed  audit  procedures  to  respond  to  the  risk,  recognising  that  the  risk  of  not  detecting  a  material  misstatement  due  to  fraud 
is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery, 
misrepresentations or through collusion.

We focused on laws and regulations that could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements. Our tests included, but 
were not limited to:

 agreement of the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation;

• 
•  enquiries of management;
• 
• 

review of minutes of Board meetings throughout the period; and
 considering the effectiveness of control environment in monitoring compliance with laws and regulations.

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations 
is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. As in all of our audits 
we  also  addressed  the  risk  of  management  override  of  internal  controls,  including  testing  journals  and  evaluating  whether  there  was 
evidence of bias by the Directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.

Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements 
of  the  current  period  and  include  the  most  significant  assessed  risks  of  material  misstatement  (whether  or  not  due  to  fraud)  that  we 
identified. These matters included those which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit; 
and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as 
a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       25

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (CONT’D)
to the member of Aseana Properties Limited

In addition to the matter described in the “Material uncertainty related to going concern”, we have determined the following key audit 
matters.

Key audit matter

How the scope of our audit addressed the key audit matter

Carrying value of inventories

The Group uses external valuers to provide a valuation of their inventories to support 
the Group’s assessment of net realisable value (“NRV”) 

The  Group’s  inventories  comprise  land 
held  for  property  development,  work  in 
progress  and  completed  of  properties 
held  for  sale.  At  31  December  2018, 
the  carrying  value  of  inventories  were 
US$267.2 million.

the  general  meeting 

December 2019 resolution
(the 
Following 
“Discontinuation  Resolution”)  held  on 
23 April  2018,  the  shareholders  voted  in 
favour of the Board’s proposal to continue 
with  the  Group’s  divestment  policy  to 
enable a realisation of the Group’s assets 
in a controlled, orderly and timely manner. 

To  the  extent  that  the  Group  has  not 
disposed  of  all  of  its  assets  by  31 
December  2019,  shareholders  will  be 
provided  with  an  opportunity  for  another 
vote  in  relation  to  the  continuation  of  the 
Company.  The  outcome  of  this  vote  is 
uncertain  and  may  impact  on  the  going 
concern status of the Group.

We focused on this area due to the significance of the carrying value of the assets, 
the risk of impairment was considered likely to be highly sensitive to assumptions 
and estimates about the forecast occupancy rate, average daily room rates, average 
rent  rates,  capitalisation  rate  and  discount  rate,  as  described  in  Note  [20].  Other 
assumption include exchange rates and operating costs. 

We  evaluated  management’s  NRV  assessment  for  the  Group’s  inventories.  We 
have:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

 assessed  the  competence  and  capabilities  of  the  valuers  and  verified  their 
qualifications. 
 For  significant  assets,  we  held  discussions  with  the  Group’s  valuers  and  the 
Group’s Development Manager to determine whether the valuation methodologies 
used are appropriate and acceptable within real estate sector.  
 tested average rent rates and daily room rate assumptions by comparing to the 
latest market evidence available and benchmarking the rate to the risks faced by 
the group or risk exposed to the property developments;
 tested forecast cash flows by comparing the assumptions used within the cash 
flow projection models. We assessed the historical accuracy of management’s 
budgets and forecasts by comparing them to actual performance;
 tested  significant  property  development  expenditure  and  capitalised  borrowing 
costs incurred during the year to supporting documents.
 evaluated the financial statement disclosures for compliance with the requirements 
of accounting standards. 

In  the  event  of  the  December  2019  Resolution  for  discontinuation  is  passed,  the 
Company shall within four months convene a general meeting of the Company at 
which a special resolution shall be proposed requiring the Company to be wound 
up voluntarily.  

The  approval  of  this  special  resolution  requires  a  two-third  majority  of  the  share-
holders’ votes.  We have reviewed the board’s assessment, taking into account the 
shareholders composition, the likelihood this special resolution would be passed is 
remote. 

We also assessed the completeness and accuracy of the matters described in the 
going concern disclosure within the significant accounting policies and  the critical 
judgments, as set out in Note [2.1.1] and [2.2(d)] respectively.

26      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (CONT’D)
to the member of Aseana Properties Limited

Key audit matter

How the scope of our audit addressed the key audit matter

Revenue recognition

Our procedures included reviewing the Group’s assessment of the impact of IFRS 
15 on the revenue streams in the business and their modified accounting policies.

The  Group  enters  into  a  range  of  client 
contract  types.  The  revenue  recognition 
policy  varies  depending  on  the  underlying 
contract  and  could  result  in  revenue  being 
recognised at a point in time, over time or on 
a percentage complete  basis  where certain 
conditions are met.

The transition to IFRS 15 and the application 
of 
the  new  accounting  policies  was 
considered to be a significant audit risk.

We  agreed  the  performance  obligations  identified  by  management  to  a  sample 
of  contracts  to  ensure  the  adopted  accounting  policy  was  appropriate.  This  was 
considered at the transition date and was also included in our year end fieldwork.

We  designed  procedures  to  test  each  different  revenue  stream  and  to  consider 
whether  the  revenue  recognition  policy  applied  to  the  revenue  stream  was 
appropriate.

Our testing in this area included examining contract terms, obtaining evidence of 
delivery  of  vacant  possession  and  obtaining  evidence  to  support  the  percentage 
complete and the budgeted margin.

We obtained and reviewed the sale and leaseback agreement. We have discussed 
with the Management Manager and reviewed Group’s statement of compliance and 
judgment applied as set out in Note [2.2(c)] and Note [2.3(e)] respectively, which 
indicated  the  substance  of  the  sale  and  leaseback  arrangement  is  a  temporarily 
financing  arrangement  between  the  Group  and  buyer  lessor.  Accordingly,  no 
revenue is recognised and the proceeds of the revenue received from the buyer 
lessor were recognised as financial liability being amounts owed to contract buyers 
in Note [29].  

Our audit procedures in relation to these matters were designed in the context of our audit opinion as a whole. They were not designed 
to enable us to express an opinion on these matters individually and we express no such opinion.

OTHER INFORMATION
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, 
other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other 
information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In  connection  with  our  audit  of  the  financial  statements,  our  responsibility  is  to  read  the  other  information  and,  in  doing  so,  consider 
whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise 
appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to 
determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, 
based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to 
report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 requires us to report to you if, in 
our opinion:

• 

 adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received 
from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

• 
•  we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       27

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (CONT’D)
to the member of Aseana Properties Limited

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As  explained  more  fully  in  the  Directors’  responsibilities  statement  set  out  on  pages  15  to  17,  the  Directors  are  responsible  for  the 
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the 
Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due 
to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s and parent company’s ability to continue as 
a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the 
Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, 
whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, 
but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be 
expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website 
at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

USE OF OUR REPORT
This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Article 113A of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. 
Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in 
an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone 
other than the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

STACY EDEN (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of 
Crowe U.K. LLP
Statutory Auditor
London
30 April 2019

Notes:
The maintenance and integrity of the  Aseana’s website is the responsibility of 
the directors. The work carried out by the auditor does not involve consideration 
of these matters and, accordingly, the auditor accepts no responsibility for any 
changes  that  may  have  occurred  to  the  financial  statements  since  they  were 
initially presented on the website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing 
the  preparation  and  dissemination  of  financial  statements  may  differ  from 
legislation in other jurisdictions.

28      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

Notes 

2018 
US$’000 

2017
 US$’000
Restated*

5 
6 

7 

8 
9 

11 

12 
13 

14 

14 

15 
16 

 33,054 
(24,601) 

8,453 
 19,149 
(1,027) 
(1,353) 
(1,460) 
(671) 
(24,095) 

(1,004) 
 1,242 
(7,034) 
(5,792) 

(6,796) 
390 

33,548
(20,448)

13,100 
 14,176
(927)
 3,419
(3,129)
(496)
(18,417)

7,726
 392
(12,444)
(12,052)

(4,326)
(1,207)

(6,406) 

(5,533)

(1,082) 

8,671

(1,082) 

8,671

(7,488) 

3,138

(4,885) 
(1,521) 

(3,937)
(1,596)

(6,406) 

(5,533)

(6,154) 
(1,334) 

 4,629
(1,491)

(7,488) 

3,138

15 

(2.46) 

(1.98)

Continuing activities 

Revenue   
Cost of sales 

Gross profit 
Other income 
Administrative expenses 
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain 
Management fees 
Marketing expenses   
Other operating expenses 

Operating (loss)/profit 
Finance income  
Finance costs 
Net finance costs 

Net loss before taxation 
Taxation 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax Items that are or 
  may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations 

Total other comprehensive (loss)/income for the year 

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year 

Loss attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 
Non-controlling interests 

Loss for the year 

Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 
Non-controlling interests 

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year 

Loss per share 
Basic and diluted (US cents)  

*See Note 39

The notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the financial statements.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2018

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       29

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 
Deferred tax assets 

Total non-current assets 

Current assets 
Inventories 
Trade and other receivables 
Prepayments 
Current tax assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Total current assets  

TOTAL ASSETS 

Equity
Share capital 
Share premium  
Capital redemption reserve 
Translation reserve 
Accumulated losses   

Shareholders’ equity 
Non-controlling interests 

Total equity 

Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payable 
Loans and borrowings 

Total non-current liabilities 

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 
Amount due to non-controlling interests 
Loans and borrowings 
Medium term notes 
Current tax liabilities   

Total current liabilities 

Total liabilities  

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 

*See Note 39

31 December  31 December 
2017 
US$’000 
Restated* 

2018 
US$’000 

1 January
 2017
US$’000
Restated*

Notes 

17 
18 
19 

20 
21 
22 

23 

24 
25 
26 
27 
28 

16 

29 
31 

29 
30 
31 
32 

 678 
 4,148 
5,186 

 663 
 4,201 
 5,058 

 743
 7,081
 1,606

10,012 

9,922 

9,430

267,160 
16,991 
 635 
 157 
 12,573 

 250,173 
 17,394 
 293 
 372 
 25,984 

 234,920
14,136
1,093
660
26,650

297,516 

294,216 

277,459

307,528 

304,138 

286,889

 10,601 
 208,925 
 1,899 
(22,265) 
(62,786) 

 10,601 
 208,925 
 1,899 
(20,996) 
(57,898) 

 136,374 
(937) 

142,531 
331 

 10,601
218,926
 1,899
(29,562)
(53,422)

148,442
1,031

135,437 

142,862 

149,473

37,976 
13,188 

26,392 
54,572 

19,004
46,405

51,164 

80,964 

65,409

34,128 
 13,194 
 48,084 
 23,761 
 1,760 

25,552 
 13,400 
12,882 
 24,324 
4,154 

 20,143
 12,573
10,807
 26,343
2,141

120,927 

80,312 

72,007

172,091 

161,276 

137,416

307,528 

304,138 

286,889

The financial statements were approved on 30 April 2019 and authorised for issue by the Board and were signed on its behalf by

MOHAMMED AZLAN HASHIM  
Director  

GERALD ONG CHONG KENG
Director

The notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the financial statements.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
30      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net loss before taxation 
Finance income  
Finance costs 
Unrealised foreign exchange loss/(gain) 
Write down/Impairment of goodwill 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 

Operating profit before changes in working capital 
Changes in working capital:
Increase in inventories 
(Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables and prepayments 
Increase/(Decrease) in trade and other payables 

Cash (used in)/from operations 
Interest paid 
Tax paid 

Net cash (used in) /from operating activities 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Proceeds from disposal of available-for-sale Investments (iii) 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 
Proceeds from disposal of an indirectly held subsidiary 
Finance income received 

Net cash from investing activities 

*See Note 39

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       31

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000 
Restated*

(6,796) 
(1,242) 
7,034 
1,382 
53 
92 

(4,326)
(392)
12,444
(2,973)
2,880
84

523 

7,717

(22,243) 
(987) 
20,768 

(1,939) 
(7,034) 
(1,955) 

(2,847)
14,295
(3,509)

15,656
(12,444)
(2,606)

(10,928) 

606

– 
(121) 
– 
1,242 

893
(5)
800
392

1,121 

2,080

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
32      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

Cash Flows From Financing Activities 
Advances from non-controlling interests 
Issuance of ordinary shares of subsidiaries to non-controlling interests (ii) 
Purchase of own shares 
Repayment of loans and borrowings 
Repayment of medium term notes 
Drawdown of loans and borrowings  
Net decrease in pledged deposits for loans and borrowings and Medium Term Notes 
Deposits subject to restriction in use (iv) 

Net cash from/(used in) financing activities 

Net changes in cash and cash equivalents during the year 
Effect of changes in exchange rates 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year  

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (i) 

*See Note 39 

(i)   Cash and Cash Equivalents

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000 
Restated*

 82 
 63 
– 
(24,197) 
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 252
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(9,716)

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 497 
 9,294 

(7,030)
(315)
 16,639

9,863 

9,294

 Cash and cash equivalents included in the consolidated statement of cash flows  comprise  the  following  consolidated  statement  of 
financial position amounts:

Cash and bank balances 
Short term bank deposits 

Less: Deposits subject to restriction in use (iv) 
Less: Deposits pledged (v) 

Cash and cash equivalents 

31 December  31 December
2017
US$’000 

2018 
US$’000 

 9,372 
 3,201 

12,573 
– 
(2,710) 

 10,343
15,641

25,984
(13,867)
(2,823)

9,863 

9,294

(ii) 

 During the financial year, US$63,000 (2017: US$252,000) of ordinary shares of subsidiaries were issued to non-controlling shareholders 
which was satisfied via cash consideration.

(iii)    In 2016, the Group disposed the entire balance representing 9,784,653 shares in Nam Long Investment Corporation for a consideration 
of US$9,848,000 of which US$8,955,000 was received in 2016. The balance consideration of US$893,000 was received in previous 
financial year.

(iv) 

 Included in short term bank deposits in 2017 is US$13,867,000 obtained from the term loan granted to City International Hospital 
Company Ltd (“CIH”) by Vietbank during the year where the utilisation of this balance is restricted solely for the purpose of refinancing 
the existing syndicated term loan under CIH.

(v) 

 Included  in  short  term  bank  deposits  and  cash  and  bank  balance  is  US$2,710,000  (2017:  US$2,823,000)  pledged  for  loans  and 
borrowings and Medium Term Notes of the Group.

The notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the financial statements.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       33

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1  GENERAL INFORMATION

 Aseana Properties Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated in Jersey as a limited liability par value company. The Company’s registered 
office is 12 Castle Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3RT.

 The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial information of the Company and its subsidiary undertakings (together the 
“Group”). Detail of the entities of the Group are described in Note 36.

 The principal activities of the Group are development of upscale residential and hospitality projects, sale of development land and 
operation of hotel, mall and hospital in Malaysia and Vietnam.

 The financial statements are presented in US Dollar (US$), which is the Group’s presentation currency. All financial information is 
presented in US$ and has been rounded to the nearest thousand (US$’000), unless otherwise stated.

2 

BASIS OF PREPARATION

 The financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) as 
adopted by European Union (“EU”), and IFRIC interpretations issued, and effective, or issued and early adopted, at the date of these 
financial statements. 

As permitted by Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 only the consolidated financial statements are presented.

 The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported 
amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. 
Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results ultimately may 
differ from those estimates. The Board has reviewed the accounting policies set out below and considers them to be the most appropriate 
to the Group’s business activities.

2.1  Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis and on the assumption that the Group are going concerns.

 The Group has prepared and considered prospective financial information based on assumptions and events that may occur 
for at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements and the possible actions to be taken by the Group. 
Prospective financial information includes the Group’s profit and cash flow forecasts for the ongoing projects. In preparing the cash 
flow forecasts, the Directors have considered the availability of cash, adequacy of bank loans and medium term notes and also the 
refinancing of the medium term notes (as described in Notes 31 and 32) and the Directors believe that the business will be able to 
realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for at least 12 months from the date of the approval 
of these financial statements.

 At 31 December 2018, one of the Group’s subsidiary undertakings had not complied with the Debt to Equity ratio covenant in 
respect of a loan of US$27.8million. In accordance with the term set out in the Facility Agreement, in the event of non-compliance 
of the financial covenant, the loan shall be immediately due and payable together with accrued interest thereon upon notification 
by the lenders. The group’s subsidiary undertaking has requested a waiver from the lenders in respect of this non-compliance. At 
the date of approving these financial statements, one of the lenders has approved the waiver and approval from the other lender 
has not been received. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about 
the Group and the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include the adjustments that 
would result if the Group and Company were unable to continue as a going concern. 

 The Directors expect to raise sufficient funds to finance the completion of the Group’s existing projects and the necessary working 
capital via the disposal of its development lands in Vietnam and East Malaysia, its existing units of condominium inventories in West 
Malaysia, and through the disposals of the City International Hospital, the Four Points Sheraton Sandakan Hotel and the Harbour 
Mall Sandakan.

 Should the planned disposals of the assets not materialise, or are delayed, the Directors expect to “roll-over” the medium term 
notes which are due to expire in the next 12 months, given that the notes are “AAA” rated and secured by two completed inventories 
of the Group with carrying amount of US$79.92 million as at 31 December 2018. Included in the terms of the medium term notes 
programme is an option for the Group to refinance the notes, as and when they expire. This option to refinance is available until 
2021. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
34      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

2 

BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)

2.1  Going concern (cont’d)

 The Group also has significant borrowings in Vietnam secured by the City International Hospital and development lands. The 
Directors expect to repay the short term portion of the borrowings via sale of land in Vietnam. The remaining scheduled installments 
are due in 2019 and 2020.

 The forecasts also incorporate current payables, committed expenditure and other future expected expenditure, along with sales 
of all completed inventories and disposal of all development lands.

2.1.1  December 2019 Resolution

 When the Group was launched in 2007, the Board considered it desirable that Shareholders should have an opportunity to 
review the future of the Group at appropriate intervals. 

 At a general meeting of the Company held on 23 April 2018, Shareholders voted in favour of the Board’s proposals to 
continue with the Group’s divestment investment policy to enable a realisation of the Group’s assets in a controlled, orderly 
and timely manner, with the objective of achieving a balance between periodically returning cash to Shareholders and 
maximising the realisation value of the Group’s investments. Shareholders also supported the Board’s recommendation to 
vote against the Discontinuation Resolution proposed at the general meeting, in order to allow a policy of orderly realisation 
of the Group’s assets over a period of up to eighteen months in order to maximise the value of the Group’s assets and 
returns to Shareholders, both up to and upon the eventual liquidation of the Company.

 To the extent that the Group has not disposed of all of its assets by 31 December 2019, Shareholders will be provided with 
an opportunity to review the future of the Group, which would include the option for shareholders to vote for the continuation 
of the Company. The Board shall procure that, at a general meeting of the Company, an ordinary resolution will be proposed 
to the effect that the Company shall cease to continue as presently constituted (the “December 2019 Resolution”).  If, at any 
such meeting, such resolution is passed, the Board shall within four months of such meeting, convene a general meeting 
of the Company at which a special resolution shall be proposed requiring the Company to be wound up voluntarily.  In 
connection with, or at the same time as, the proposal that the Company be wound up voluntarily the Board shall be entitled 
to make proposals for the reconstruction of the Group.

 It is necessary for the Board to determine if the Company and the Group should be continued as a going concern. The Board 
has therefore requested its two largest shareholders (holding collectively approximately 41% of the Company’s shares) to 
state how they might vote in relation to the December 2019 Resolution. 

 While the two shareholders did not disclose how they might vote in relation to the December 2019 Resolution, the two 
shareholders have expressed their view that:
•  The Group is already in a divestment mode and is not making new investments.
• 

 Divestment of the Group’s assets is best carried out by the Board itself in a solvent orderly manner and with the assistance 
of appropriately experienced professionals.
 If necessary, and should the Board decides that it does not have the necessary experience, the Board may bring in new 
people (including additional Directors) with the relevant experience. 
 The shareholders may not have control over the appointment of the liquidator and the liquidator will be heavily influenced 
by the interest of the Group’s creditors instead of its shareholders.  
 At this stage, they see no circumstances where it is better to rely on the liquidator to divest the assets of the Group rather 
than the Board doing so itself in an orderly manner.
 Hence, should the December 2019 Resolution be passed, these shareholders expect the Board to come up with new 
ideas on the continuing divestment of the Group’s assets.
 Until substantially all the Group’s assets have been orderly disposed of and its proceeds returned to shareholders, they 
have expressed that they will not vote in favour of a voluntary winding up of the Company as doing so will be detrimental 
to the interests of the Company and its shareholders.

• 

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 As a special resolution requires the approval of the Company’s shareholders by a two-third majority, the Board believes 
that the possibility of the Company being put in voluntarily winding-up within the next twelve months to be remote. For this 
reason, the Company and the Group continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. 

 In the event the continuation vote is not passed, the directors do not consider this will have a material impact on the carrying 
value and classification of the group’s net assets as the discontinuance provides for an orderly realisation process.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       35

2 

BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)

2.2  Statement of Compliance

 A number of new standards and amendments to standards and interpretations have been issued by International Accounting 
Standards Board but are not yet effective and in some cases have not yet been adopted by the EU. The Directors do not expect 
that the adoption of these standards will have a material impact on the financial statements of the Group in future periods, except 
as mentioned below:

(a) 

IFRS 16, Leases

 IFRS 16 replaces, the guidance in IAS 17, Leases, IFRIC 4, Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease, SIC-15, 
Operating Leases – Incentives and SIC-27, Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of Lease. 
IFRS 16 is likely to require the recognition of the material operating lease commitments on the Group’s balance sheet as 
assets and the recognition of a corresponding liability. At 31 December 2018, the Group does not have any lease which is 
material and long term, Directors do not therefore anticipate the adoption of IFRS 16 will have any impact on the Group’s 
consolidated financial statements.

During the year, the Group adopted the following new standards, amendments and interpretations with a date of initial application of 1  
January 2018. As a result of the changes in the Group’s accounting policies, prior year financial statements had to be restated. As  
explained in Note 39, the impact of these adopted standards is described as follow: 

(b) 

IFRS 9, Financial instruments

 IFRS 9 addresses the classification, measurement and recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. It simplifies the 
existing categories of financial instruments, introduces an expected credit loss model and redefines the criteria required for 
hedge effectiveness. The adoption of IFRS 9, there is no material impact on the Group’s financial information for the year 
ended 31 December 2018 and its comparative.

(c) 

IFRS 15, Revenue from contracts with customers 

 The Group adopted IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers with a date of initial application of 1 January 2018. 
The Group applied IFRS 15 retrospectively and has restated comparatives financial information as disclosed in Note 39. The 
adjustments to revenue are made for property development activities of The RuMa Hotel Suites and Residences, where no 
revenue was previously recognised under IFRIC 15 – Agreements for Construction of Real Estate, which prescribes that 
revenue be recognised only when the properties are completed and occupancy permits are issued.

 Under the new rule of IFRS 15, revenue from the development of The RuMa Hotel Suites and Residences is recognised as 
and when the control of the asset is transferred to the buyer and it is probable that the Group will collect the consideration to 
which it will be entitled in exchange for the asset that will be transferred to the buyer. In light of the terms of the contract and 
the laws that apply to the contract, control of the asset is transferred over time as the Group’s performance does not create an 
asset with an alternative use to the Group and the Group has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to 
date.

 In respect of the sale of The RuMa Hotel Suites, the Group entered into agreements with the buyer for a sale and leaseback 
of the hotel suites for hotel operation. Under this arrangement, the Group considered the buyer did not obtain any control of 
the hotel suite as the buyer has limited ability to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the 
asset, even though the buyer may have physical possession of the asset.

 On that basis, the control of the hotel suites, under sale and leaseback arrangement, has yet to be transferred to the buyer 
and transfer of the asset is not a sale. Accordingly, no revenue from the sale of The RuMa Hotel Suites was recognised over 
the contract period.

2.3  Use of estimates and judgements

 The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRSs requires management to make judgements, 
estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income 
and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the 
period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. 

 Information about critical judgements in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised 
in the consolidated financial statements are discussed below:

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
36      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

2 

BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont’d)

2.3  Use of estimates and judgements (cont’d)

(a)  Net realisable value of inventories

 The Group assesses the net realisable value of inventories under development, land held for development and completed 
properties held for sale according to their recoverable amounts based on the realisability of these properties, taking into 
account estimated costs to completion based on past experience and committed contracts and estimated net sales based on 
prevailing market conditions supported by external valuations. Provision is made when events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that the carrying amounts at completion of development may exceed net realisable value. The assessment requires 
the use of judgement and estimates in relation to factors such as sales prices, comparable market transactions, occupancy 
levels, projected growth rates, and discount rates.

 As  detailed  in  Note  20,  the  methods  and  key  assumptions  in  relation  to  the  calculation  of  the  net  realisable  value  of 
inventories. At 31 December 2018, the carrying value of inventories were approximately US$267million (31 December 2017: 
US$250million) and no impairment was made during the year.

(b) 

Impairment of licence contracts and related relationships 

 Licence contracts and related relationships represent the rights to develop the International Healthcare Park venture with the 
lease period ending on 9 July 2077.

 The Group assesses the recoverable amount of licence contracts and related relationships by reference to the realisability 
of the properties of which the licence contracts and related relationships is attached (refer to Note 2.3(a) and Note 18). The 
assessment requires the use of judgement and estimates in relation to factors such as sales prices and comparable market 
transactions.

The Group derecognises licence contracts and related relationships when a component of the venture is disposed of.

(c)  Classification of assets as inventory

 The Directors apply judgements in determining the classification of the properties held by the Group. As the Group’s principal 
activity is property development, the Group continues to classify its completed developments, namely the hotel, mall and 
hospital as inventories, in line with the Group’s intention to dispose of these assets rather than hold them for rentals or capital 
appreciation. The Group operates these inventories temporarily to stabilise its operation while seeking a potential buyer.

(d)  Going concern

 While there can be no certainty the shareholders will vote to reject the December 2019 Resolution, the approval of a special 
resolution,  which  prescribed  the  Company  being  put  into  voluntarily  winding  up,  shall  require  two-third  majority  of  the 
shareholders’ votes. Based on their enquiries of key shareholders as described in Note 2.1.1, the Directors have a reasonable 
expectation that the possibility of the special solution to be passed by two-third majority within the next twelve from the date 
of approval these financial statement to be remote. For this reason, the Company and the Group continue to adopt the going 
concern basis in preparing the financial statements. 

 In the context of these financial statements the directors consider the company to be a going concern while the directors 
continue with the agreed divestment and realisation process in an orderly manner under their control and they expect to be 
able to continue to meet all finance obligations as they fall due.

(e)  Revenue – sale and leaseback arrangement

 As described in Note 2.2(c), the Group entered into agreements with the buyers of The RuMa Hotel Suites for a sale and 
leaseback arrangement. The sold hotel suites will be leaseback to the Group for the hotel operation over the lease term period 
of 10 years. 

 The Group considers that the control of the sold hotel suite, under sale and leaseback arrangement, has yet to be transferred 
to the buyer and the transfer of the asset is therefore not sale. No revenue is recognised in the financial statements.

 The nature of this leaseback transaction represent, in substance, a temporarily financing arrangement. Any contractual 
payment made to the buyer was recognised as finance costs. The proceeds of the revenue received from these buyers were 
recognised as amounts owed to contract buyers, amounted to US$38million was disclosed in Note 29. 

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3.1  Basis of Consolidation

(a)  Subsidiaries

 Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The financial information of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated 
financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

 The accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed when necessary to align them with the policies adopted by the 
Group. 

 The Group controls an entity when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and 
has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Potential voting rights are considered when assessing 
control only when such rights are substantive. The Group also considers it has de facto power over an investee when, despite 
not having the majority of voting rights, it has the current ability to direct the activities of the investee that significantly affect the 
investee’s return.

(b)  Transactions eliminated on consolidation

 Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, 
are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised gains arising from transactions with equity-
accounted investees are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the Group’s interest in the investee. Unrealised 
losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.

(c)  Acquisition of non-controlling interests

 Acquisitions of non-controlling interests are accounted for as transactions with owners in their capacity as owners and 
therefore no goodwill is recognised as a result. Adjustments to non-controlling interests arising from transactions that do not 
involve the loss of control are based on a proportionate amount of the net assets of the subsidiary.

3.2  Foreign Currencies

(a)   Foreign currency transactions

 The  consolidated  financial  statements are presented in United States Dollar (“US$”), which is the Group’s presentation 
currency. Each entity in the Group determines its own functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each 
entity are measured using that functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional 
currencies of the Group entities at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated 
in foreign currencies at the reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at that date. 

 Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated to 
the functional currency at the exchange rate at the date that the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items in a foreign 
currency that are measured in terms of historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. 
Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognised in profit or loss, except for differences arising on the 
retranslation of available-for-sale equity investments, which are recognised in other comprehensive income.

(b)   Foreign operations

 The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are 
translated to US$ at exchange rates at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations, are translated to 
US$ at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

 Foreign currency differences are recognised in other comprehensive income, and presented in the foreign currency translation 
reserve (“translation reserve”) in equity. However, if the foreign operation is a non-wholly owned subsidiary, then the relevant 
proportionate share of the translation difference is allocated to the non-controlling interest. When a foreign operation is 
disposed of such that control, significant influence or joint control is lost, the cumulative amount in the translation reserve 
related to that foreign operation is reclassified to profit or loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal. When the Group disposes 
of only part of its interest in a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation while retaining control, the relevant proportion of 
the cumulative amount is reattributed to non-controlling interest. When the Group disposes of only part of its investment in an 
associate that includes a foreign operation while retaining significant influence or joint control, the relevant proportion of the 
cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or loss.

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3.2  Foreign Currencies (cont’d)

(b)   Foreign operations (cont’d)

 When the settlement of a monetary item receivable from or payable to a foreign operation is neither planned nor likely in the 
foreseeable future, foreign exchange gains and losses arising from such a monetary item are considered to form part of a net 
investment in a foreign operation and are recognised in other comprehensive income, and presented in the translation reserve 
in equity. 

3.3  Revenue Recognition and Other Income

 Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be 
reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

(a)  Sale of completed properties

 Revenue from sale of completed properties is recognised when effective control of ownership of the properties is transferred 
to the purchasers which is when the completion certificate or occupancy permit has been issued.

(b)   Sale of development properties

 Revenue from sale of development properties is recognised as and when the control of the asset is transferred to the buyer 
and it is probable that the Group will collect the consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for the asset that will 
be transferred to the buyer. In light of the terms of the contract and the laws that apply to the contract, control of the asset is 
transferred over time as the Group’s performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Group and the Group 
has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date.

 Revenue is recognised over the period of the contract by reference to the progress towards complete satisfaction of that 
performance obligation. This is determined based on the actual cost incurred to date to estimated total cost for each contract.

 Where the outcome of a contract cannot be reliably estimated, revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred 
that are likely to be recoverable. Contract costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred.

 When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised as an expense 
immediately.

(c)   Rental income

 Rental income is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease incentives granted are 
recognised as an integral part of the total rental income, over the term of the lease. Rental income is recognised as other 
income.

(d)  

Income from hotel, hospital and mall operations

 Income from hospital operations which include healthcare support services and medicine and medical services is recognised 
in the profit or loss net of service tax and discounts as and when services are rendered. Income from hospital operations is 
recognised as other income.

 Income from the hotel operations, which include provision of rooms, food and beverage, other departments sales and laundry 
service fees are recognised when services are rendered. Income from hotel operations is recognised as other income.

 Income from mall operations is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives 
granted are recognised as an integral part of the total rental income, over the term of the lease. Where a rent-free period is 
included in a lease, the rental income foregone is allocated evenly over the period from the date the lease commencement to 
the earliest termination date. Income from mall operations is recognised as other income.

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3.3  Revenue Recognition and Other Income (cont’d)

(e) 

Interest income 

 Interest income is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest method in profit or loss except for interest income 
arising from temporary investment of borrowings taken specifically for the purpose of obtaining a qualifying asset which is 
accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy on borrowing costs.

3.4  Property, Plant and Equipment

 All property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less depreciation unless otherwise stated. Cost includes all relevant external 
expenditure incurred in acquiring the asset. 

 The Group selects its depreciation rates carefully and reviews them regularly to take account of any changes in circumstances. 
When determining expected economic lives, the Group considers the expected rate of technological developments and the intensity 
at which the assets are expected to be used. All assets are subject to annual review and where necessary, further write-downs are 
made for any impairment in value.

 Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, excluding the costs of day-to-day servicing, less accumulated depreciation 
and accumulated impairment in value. Such cost includes the cost of replacing parts of such plant and equipment when that cost 
is incurred if the recognition criteria are met. Property, plant and equipment under construction are not depreciated until the assets 
are ready for their intended use. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of 
each asset on a straight line basis over its expected useful life:

Furniture, fittings and equipment 
Motor vehicles 
Leasehold building 

4 - 10 years
5 years
6 - 25 years

 The initial cost of equipment comprises its purchase price, including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes and any 
directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Expenditure incurred after 
the equipment has been placed into operation, such as repairs and maintenance and overhaul costs, are normally charged to 
profit or loss in the year in which the costs are incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditure 
has resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of an item of equipment beyond 
its original assessed standard of performance, the expenditures are capitalised as an additional cost of equipment. The useful life 
and depreciation method are reviewed periodically to ensure that the method and period of depreciation are consistent with the 
expected pattern of economic benefits from items of equipment.

 When significant parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate 
items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.

 The cost of property, plant and equipment recognised as a result of a business combination is based on fair value at acquisition 
date. The fair value of property is the estimates amount for which a property could be exchanged between knowledgeable willing 
parties in an arm’s length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and 
without compulsion. The fair value of other items of plant and equipment is based on the quoted market prices for similar items when 
available and replacement cost when appropriate.

 The gain or loss on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with 
the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and is recognised net within “other income” and “other operating expenses” 
respectively in profit or loss.

3.5 

Income Tax

 Income tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss except to 
the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income. 

 Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted by the 
end of the reporting period, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

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3.5 

Income Tax (cont’d)

 Deferred tax is recognised using the liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets 
and liabilities in the statement of financial position and their tax bases. Deferred tax is not recognised for the following temporary 
differences: the initial recognition of goodwill, and the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business 
combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are 
expected to be applied to the temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively 
enacted by the end of the reporting period.

 Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they 
relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current 
tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.

 A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the 
temporary difference can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at the end of each reporting date and are reduced to the 
extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.

3.6  Financial Instruments

(a)  Non-derivative financial assets

 The Group initially recognises loans and receivables and deposits on the date that they are originated. All other financial 
assets are recognised initially on the trade date, which is the date that the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions 
of the instrument.

 Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position when, and only 
when, the Group has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and 
settle the liability simultaneously.

The Group classifies non-derivative financial assets into the following categories: loans and receivables.

(i)  Loans and receivables 

 Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted 
in an active market. Such assets are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. 
Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest 
method, less any impairment losses.

Loans and receivables comprise cash and cash equivalents and other receivables.

 Trade receivables are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less 
any impairment losses.

(b)  Non-derivative financial liabilities

 All financial liabilities are recognised initially on the trade date, which is the date that the Group becomes a party to the 
contractual provisions of the instrument.

The Group derecognises a financial liability when the contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire.

 Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position when, and only 
when, the Group has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and 
settle the liability simultaneously.

 The  Group  classifies  non-derivative  financial  liabilities  into  other  financial  liability  category.  Such  financial  liabilities  are 
recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. 

Subsequent to initial recognition, these financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

Other financial liabilities comprise loans and borrowings, bank overdrafts, and trade and other payables.

Accounting for interest income and finance cost are discussed in Note 3.3 (e) and 3.12 respectively.

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3.6  Financial Instruments (cont’d)

(c)  Derecognition

 A financial asset or part of it is derecognised when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial 
asset  expire  or  the  financial  asset  is  transferred  to  another  party  without  retaining  control  or  substantially  all  risks  and 
rewards of the asset. On derecognition of a financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount and the sum of the 
consideration received (including any new asset obtained less any new liability assumed) and any cumulative gain or loss that 
had been recognised in equity is recognised in profit or loss.

 A financial liability or a part of it is derecognised when, and only when, the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or 
cancelled or expire. On derecognition of a financial liability, the difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability 
extinguished or transferred to another party and the consideration paid, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities 
assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.

3.7  Cash and Cash Equivalents

 Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and at bank, deposits held at call and short term highly liquid investments 
that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value and are used by the Group in the management of their short term 
commitments. Bank overdrafts are included within borrowings in the current liabilities section on the statement of financial position. 
For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are presented net of bank overdrafts and pledged 
deposits.

3.8 

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets comprise licence contracts and related relationships and goodwill.

(a)  Licence Contracts and Related Relationships

 On acquisition, value is attributable to non-contractual relationships and other contracts of long-standing to the extent that 
future economic benefits are expected to flow from the relationships. Licence contracts and related relationships represent 
the rights to develop the International Healthcare Park venture with the lease period ending on 9 July 2077. Acquired licence 
contracts and related relationships have finite useful lives.

Subsequent measurement

 When a component of the project to which the licence contracts and related relationships is disposed of, the part of the carrying 
amount of the licence contracts and related relationships that has been allocated to the component is recognised in profit or 
loss. The licence contracts and related relationships are tested for impairment when there is an indicator of impairment. The 
Group assesses the recoverable amount of licence contracts and related relationships by reference to the realisability of the 
properties of which the licence contracts and related relationship is attached to. (refer to Note 2.3(a), 18 and 20).

(b)  Goodwill

 Goodwill that arises upon the acquisition of subsidiaries is included in intangible assets. For the measurement of goodwill 
at initial recognition. Goodwill is tested for impairment when there is an indicator of impairment. The Group assesses the 
recoverable amount of goodwill by reference to the realisability of the properties of which the goodwill is attached to (refer to 
Note 2.3(a), 18 and 20). 

3.9 

Inventories

Inventories comprise land held for property development, work-in-progress and stock of completed units.

 Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value represents the estimated net selling price in 
the ordinary course of business, less estimated total costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale (refer 
to Note 2.3(a)).

 Land  held  for  property  development  consists  of  reclaimed  land,  freehold  land,  leasehold  land  and  land  use  rights  on  which 
development work has not been commenced along with related costs on activities that are necessary to prepare the land for its 
intended use. Land held for property development is transferred to work-in-progress when development activities have commenced.

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3.9 

Inventories

 Work-in-progress comprises all costs directly attributable to property development activities or that can be allocated on a reasonable 
basis to these activities.

Upon completion of development, unsold completed development properties are transferred to stock of completed units.

3.10  Impairment

(a)  Loans and receivables

 The Group considers evidence of impairment for loans and receivables at a specific asset level. All individually significant 
receivables are assessed for specific impairment. 

 An impairment loss in respect of loans and receivables is recognised in profit or loss and is measured as the difference 
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that 
had not been incurred) discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced 
and the loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income within administrative expenses. 

(a)  Loans and receivables (cont’d)

 When a subsequent event (e.g. repayment by a debtor) causes the amount of impairment loss to decrease, the decrease in 
impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss. The impairment loss is reversed, to the extent that the debtor’s carrying 
amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not been recognised at the date the 
impairment is reversed.

(b)  Non-financial assets

 The carrying amounts of non-financial assets (except for inventories and deferred tax asset) are reviewed at the end of each 
reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. 

 If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For the purpose of impairment testing, assets 
are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely 
independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit”). The goodwill acquired in a 
business combination, for the purpose of impairment testing, is allocated to cash-generating units that are expected to benefit 
from the synergies of the combination. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis. 

 The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. 
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate 
that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

 An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable 
amount.

 Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are 
allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units and then to reduce the carrying amount of 
the other assets in the unit (groups of units) on a pro rata basis.

 An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. For other assets, impairment losses recognised in prior periods 
are assessed at the end of each reporting period for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An 
impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount since 
the last impairment loss was recognised. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount 
does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment 
loss had been recognised. Reversals of impairment losses are credited to profit or loss in the year in which the reversals are 
recognised.

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3.10  Impairment (cont’d)

(c)  Equity instruments

Instruments classified as equity are measured at cost on initial recognition and are not remeasured subsequently.

(i)  Ordinary shares

 Ordinary shares are redeemable only at the Company’s options and are classified as equity. Distributions thereon are 
recognised as distributions within equity.

(ii)  Management shares

Management shares are classified as equity and are non-redeemable. 

(iii)  Repurchase, disposal and reissue of share capital (“treasury shares”)

 When  share  capital  recognised  as  equity  is  repurchased,  the  amount  of  the  consideration  paid,  including  directly 
attributable costs, net of any tax effects, is recognised as a deduction from equity. Repurchased shares that are not 
subsequently cancelled are classified as treasury shares in the statement of changes in equity.

 Where treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the difference between the sales consideration net of directly 
attributable costs and the carrying amount of the treasury shares is recognised in equity.

 Where treasury shares are distributed as share dividends, the cost of the treasury shares is applied in the reduction of 
the share premium account or distributable reserves, or both. 

 Where treasury shares are reissued by re-sale in the open market, the sales consideration is recognised in equity. 

 Where treasury shares are cancelled, the equivalent will be credited to capital redemption reserves. 

3.11  Employee Benefits

(a)  Short-term employee benefits

 Short-term  employee  benefit  obligations  in  respect  of  salaries,  annual  bonuses,  paid  annual  leave  and  sick  leave  are 
measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the related service is provided.

 A liability is recognised for the amount expected to be paid under short-term cash bonus or profit-sharing plans if the Group 
has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and the 
obligation can be estimated reliably.

(b)  State plans

 Certain companies in the Group maintain a defined contribution plan in Malaysia and Vietnam for providing employee benefits, 
which is required by laws in Malaysia and Vietnam respectively. The retirement benefit plan is funded by contributions from 
both the employees and the companies to the employees’ provident fund. The Group’s contributions to employees’ provident 
fund are charged to profit or loss in the year to which they relate.

3.12  Finance Costs

 Finance costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, are capitalised to the cost 
of those assets. Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on 
qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.

 Any unsold unit is not a qualifying asset because the asset is ready for its intended sale in its current condition. The unsold unit fails 
to meet the definition of qualifying asset under IAS 23 and accordingly, no capitalisation of borrowing costs.

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3.12  Finance Costs (cont’d)

 All sold units are not a qualifying asset to the developer as the control of the asset has been transferred to customers over time.  
No capitalisation borrowing costs relating to assets that it no longer controls and recognises.

All other finance costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred using the effective interest method.

3.13  Separately Disclosable Items

 Items that are both material in size and unusual and infrequent in nature are presented as separately disclosable items in the 
statement of comprehensive income or separately disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. The Directors are of the 
opinion that the separate recording of these items provides helpful information about the Group’s underlying business performance.

3.14  Provisions

 Provisions are recognised if, as a result of past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated 
reliably and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Where the Group expects 
some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement 
is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in profit or loss net of any reimbursement. If the effect of 
the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the 
risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a 
borrowing cost. 

3.15  Commitments and Contingencies

 Commitments and contingent liabilities are disclosed in the financial statements and described in Note 37. They are disclosed 
unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. A contingent asset is not recognised in the 
financial statements but disclosed when an inflow of economic benefits is probable.

3.16  Segment Reporting

 An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur 
expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Group’s other components. An operating 
segment’s operating results are reviewed regularly by the chief operating decision maker, which in this case is the Executive 
Management of Ireka Development Management Sdn. Bhd. (“IDM”), to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the 
segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available.

 Segment results that are reported to the Executive Management of IDM include items directly attributable to a segment as well as 
those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly the Group’s administrative functions.

 Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the year to acquire property, plant and equipment, and intangible 
assets other than goodwill.

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 The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payable, 
amount due to non-controlling interest, medium term notes, loan and borrowings. The Group’s accounting policies and method adopted, 
including the criteria for recognition, the basis on which income and expenses are recognised in respect of each class of financial assets, 
financial liability and equity instrument are set out in Note 3.6. 

4.1   Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies

 The Group’s international operations and debt financing arrangements expose it to a variety of financial risks: credit risk, liquidity 
risk and market risk (including foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and price risk). The Group’s financial risk management 
policies and their implementation on a group-wide basis are under the direction of the Board of Aseana Properties Limited. 

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4.1   Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies (cont’d)

 The Group’s treasury policies are formulated to manage the financial impact of fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange 
rates to minimise the Group’s financial risks. The Group has not used derivative financial instruments, principally interest rate swaps 
and forward foreign exchange contracts for hedging transactions. The Group does not envisage using these derivative hedging 
instruments in the short term as it is the Group’s policy to borrow in the currency to match the revenue stream to give it a natural 
hedge against foreign currency fluctuation. The derivative financial instruments will only be used under the strict direction of the 
Board. It is also the Group’s policy not to enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes.

4.2  Credit Risk

 The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to deposits with banks and credit exposures to customers. The Group has credit 
policies in place and the exposures to these credit risks are monitored on an ongoing basis. The Group manages its deposits with 
banks and financial institutions by monitoring credit ratings and limiting the aggregate risk to any individual counterparty. At 31 
December 2018, 98.07% (2017: 96.52%) of deposits and cash balances were placed at banks and financial institutions with credit 
ratings of no less than A (Moody’s/ Rating Agency Malaysia) and 1.93% (2017: 3.48%) with local banks, in the case of Vietnam. 
Management does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.

 The group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss 
allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets. 

 To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables and contract assets have been grouped based on shared credit risk 
characteristics and the days past due. The contract assets relate to unbilled work in progress and have substantially the same risk 
characteristics as the trade receivables for the same types of contracts. The Group has therefore concluded that the expected loss 
rates for trade receivables are a reasonable approximation of the loss rates for the contract assets.

 In respect of credit exposures to customers, the Group receives progress payments from sales of commercial and residential 
properties to individual customers prior to the completion of transactions. In the event of default by customers, the Group companies 
undertake legal proceedings to recover the properties. The Group has limited its credit exposure to customers due to secured bank 
loans taken by the purchasers. At 31 December 2018, there was no significant concentration of credit risk within the Group.

 The Group’s exposure to credit risk arising from total debtors was set out in Note 21 and totals US$17.0 million (2017: US$17.4 
million). The Group’s exposure to credit risk arising from deposits and balances with banks is set out in Note 23 and totals US$12.6 
million (2017: US$26.0 million).

Financial guarantees

 The Company provides unsecured financial guarantee to banks in respect of banking facilities granted to certain subsidiaries, as 
set out in Notes 32.

 At the end of the reporting period, the maximum exposure to credit risk as represented by the outstanding banking and credit 
facilities of the subsidiaries is as follows:

Company  

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000

Financial institutions for bank facilities granted to its subsidiaries 

70,809 

77,825

At the end of the reporting period there was no indication that any subsidiary would default on repayment.

 The financial guarantees have not been recognised in the Statement of Financial Position since the fair value on initial recognition 
was not material.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2018       47

4 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)

4.4  Market Risk

(a)  Foreign Exchange Risk

 Entities within the Group are exposed to foreign exchange risk from future commercial transactions and net monetary assets 
and liabilities that are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency. The foreign currency exposure is 
not hedged.

 The Group maintains a natural hedge, whenever possible, by borrowing in the currency of the country in which the property or 
investment is located or by borrowing in currencies that match the future revenue stream to be generated from its investments. 

 Management monitors the foreign currency exposure closely and takes necessary actions in consultation with the bankers to 
avoid unfavourable exposure.

 The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk on cash and cash equivalents which are denominated in currencies other than 
the functional currencies of the relevant Group entities.

 The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk on cash and cash equivalents in currencies other than the functional currencies 
of the relevant Group entities at year end are as follows: 

US Dollar 
Ringgit Malaysia 
Sterling Pound 
Others 

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000

44 
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2,217
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2,343

 At 31 December 2018, if cash and cash equivalents denominated in a currency other than the functional currencies of the 
Group entities strengthened/ (weakened) by 10% and all other variables were held constant, the effects on the Group’s profit 
or loss and equity expressed in US$ would have been US$8,900/ (US$8,900) (2017: US$234,300/ (US$234,300)).

 Currency risks as defined by IFRS 7 arise on account of monetary assets and liabilities being denominated in a currency that 
is not the functional currency. Differences resulting from the translation of financial statements into the Group’s presentation 
currency are not taken into consideration.

 Subsequent to year end, there are no significant monetary balances held by group companies that are denominated in a non-
functional currency.

(b)  

Interest Rate Risk 

 The Group’s policy is to minimise interest rate risk on bank loans and borrowings using a mix of fixed and variable rate debts 
that represent market rates. The Group prefers to maintain flexibility on the desired mix of fixed and variable interest rates as 
this will depend on the economic environment, the type of borrowings available and the funding requirements of the project 
when a decision is to be made. 

 The interest rate profile of the Group’s significant interest-bearing financial instrument, based on carrying amounts at the end 
of the reporting period was:

Fixed rate instruments:
Financial assets 
Financial liabilities 

Floating rate instruments:
Financial liabilities 

2018 
US$’000 

2017
 US$’000

3,201 
 23,761 

15,641
 24,324

61,272 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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4 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont’d)

4.6   Capital Management

 The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to 
provide returns to shareholders and benefits to other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce cost of 
capital.

 The capital structure of the Group consisted of cash and cash equivalents, loans and borrowings, medium term notes and equity 
attributable to equity holders of the parent, comprising issued share capital and reserves, were as follows:

Capital structure analysis:
Cash and cash equivalents 
Loans and borrowings and finance lease liabilities 
Medium term notes 
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 

Total capital 

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000

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(61,272) 
(23,761) 
(136,374) 

 25,984
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(142,531)

(208,834) 

(208,325)

 In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital 
to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debts. 

Consistent with others in the industry, the Group monitors capital on the basis of net debt-to-equity ratio.

 Net debt-to-equity ratio is calculated as a total of interest-bearing borrowings less held-for-trading financial instrument and cash and 
cash equivalents to the total equity. 

The net debt-to-equity ratios at 31 December 2018 and 31 December 2017 were as follows:

Total borrowings and finance lease liabilities 
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (Note 23) 

Net debt 
Total equity  

Net debt-to-equity ratio 

5 

REVENUE AND SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000

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(12,573) 

91,778
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72,460 
135,437 

65,794
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The Group’s operating revenue for the year was mainly attributable to the sale of completed units in Malaysia.

 Income earned from hotel, mall and hospital operations are included in other income in line with management’s intention to dispose of 
the properties.

5.1  Revenue recognised during the year as follows:

Sales of land held for property development 
Sale of development properties 
Sale of completed units 

2018 
US$’000 

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5,404 

2017
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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5.1  Revenue recognised during the year as follows: (cont’d)

Timing of revenue recognition
Properties transferred at a point in time 
Properties transferred over time 

5.2  Segmental Information

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       51

2018 
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2017
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 The Group’s assets and business activities are managed by Ireka Development Management Sdn. Bhd. (“IDM”) as the Development 
Manager under a Management Agreement dated 27 March 2007.

 Segmental information represents the level at which financial information is reported to the Executive Management of IDM, being 
the chief operating decision maker as defined in IFRS 8. The Executive Management consists of the Chief Executive Officer, the 
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Investment Officer of IDM. The management determines the operating 
segments based on reports reviewed and used by the Executive Management for strategic decision making and resource allocation. 
For management purposes, the Group is organised into project units.

The Group’s reportable operating segments are as follows:

(i) 
(ii) 
(iii) 

Investment Holding Companies – investing activities;
Ireka Land Sdn. Bhd. – develops Tiffani (“Tiffani”) by i-ZEN;
 ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd. – owns and operates Harbour Mall Sandakan (“HMS”) and Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan 
Hotel (“FPSS”); 

(iv)  Amatir Resources Sdn. Bhd. – develops SENI Mont’ Kiara (“SENI”); 
(v)  Urban DNA Sdn. Bhd.– develops The RuMa Hotel and Residences (“The Ruma”); and
(vi) 

 Hoa Lam Shangri-La Healthcare Group – master developer of International Healthcare Park (“IHP”); owns and operates the 
City International Hospital (“CIH”).

 Other non-reportable segments comprise the Group’s development projects. None of these segments meets any of the quantitative 
thresholds for determining reportable segments in 2018 and 2017.

 Information regarding the operations of each reportable segment is in Notes 5.3. The Executive Management monitors the operating 
results of each segment for the purpose of performance assessments and making decisions on resource allocation. Performance 
is based on segment gross profit/(loss) and profit/(loss) before taxation, which the Executive Management believes are the most 
relevant in evaluating the results relative to other entities in the industry. Segment assets and liabilities are presented inclusive of 
inter-segment balances and inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis. 

The Group’s revenue generating development projects are in Malaysia and Vietnam.

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54      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

5 

REVENUE AND SEGMENTAL INFORMATION (cont’d)

5.3  Analysis of the group’s reportable operating segments is as follows:- (cont’d)

2018 
US$’000 

Revenue  Depreciation 

Finance 
costs 

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income 

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assets 

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Total reportable segment 
Other non-reportable segments 

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172,091 

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128,350 
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161,276 

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Geographical Information – ended 31 December 2018

Revenue    
Non-current assets 

Malaysia 
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Vietnam  Consolidated
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 5,925 

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In the financial year ended 31 December 2018, no single customer exceeded 10% of the Group’s total revenue. 

Geographical Information – ended 31 December 2017 (Restated)

Revenue    
Non-current assets 

Malaysia 
US$’000 

Vietnam  Consolidated
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20,416  
5,744 

 13,132 
 4,178 

33,548
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(Lot D2 and D3) at the International Healthcare Park (“IHP”). 

For the year ended 31 December 2017, two customers exceeded 10% of the Group’s total revenue as follows:

Tien Phat Consultancy Investment Co. Ltd 

Tri Hanh Consultancy Co. Ltd 

US$’000 

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5,399 

 7,733 

Hoa Lam Shangri-La 
Healthcare Group
Hoa Lam Shangri-La 
Healthcare Group

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6 

COST OF SALES

Direct costs attributable to: 
Completed units (Note 20) 
Sales of land held for property development (Note 20) 
Disposal/impairment of intangible assets (Note 18) 

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       55

2018 
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12,277
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7 

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Rental income   
Other income from hotel operations (a) 
Other income from mall operations (b) 
Other income from hospital operations (c) 
Sundry income    

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2017
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dispose of the hotel.

(b)  Other income from mall operations

 The income relates to the operation of HMS which is owned by a subsidiary of the Company, ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd.. The income 
earned from mall operations is included in other income in line with management’s intention to dispose of the mall. 

(c)  Other income from hospital operations

 The income relates to the operation of CIH which is owned by a subsidiary of the Company, City International Hospital Company 
Limited. The income earned from hospital operations is included in other income in line with management’s intention to dispose of 
the hospital.

8 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE (LOSS)/GAIN

Foreign exchange (loss)/gain comprises:
Realised foreign exchange gain 
Unrealised foreign exchange (loss)/gain 

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000

29 
(1,382) 

446
2,973

(1,353) 

3,419

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9  MANAGEMENT FEES

Management fees 

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000

1,460 

3,129

 From January 2017 to April 2018, the management fees payable to the Development Manager are based on 2% per annum of the 
Group’s net asset value calculated on the last business day of June and December of each calendar year and payable quarterly in 
advance. The Development Manager is entitled to a performance fee calculated at 20% of the out performance net asset value over a 
total compounded return hurdle rate of 10% per annum. No performance fee has been paid or accrued during the year. 

 From 1 May 2018, the management fees payable to the Manager equal to US$75,000 per month, payable in advance, in respect of the 
period to 30 April 2019, following which the base fee payable to the Manager shall reduce to US$50,000 per month, again payable in 
advance; The management fees were allocated to the subsidiaries and the Company based on where the service was provided.

 On 22 March 2019, the Company announced that Ireka Development Management Sdn Bhd (“IDM”), the current Development Manager 
for the Company, had on 21 March 2019, submitted a notice to terminate its appointment under the Management Agreement. IDM is 
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ireka Corporation Berhad which holds 23.07% of ASPL’s issued share capital. Unless otherwise agreed, 
IDM’s resignation is subject to a three-month notice period which will enable the orderly transition of operations currently carried out by 
IDM to the Company itself or to third parties. Following the termination, IDM has indicated that it is be prepared to work with the Board to 
facilitate a smooth and orderly transition of the operations of the Company.

10  STAFF COSTS

Wages, salaries and others (including key management personnel) 
Employees’ provident fund, social security and other pension costs 

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000

8,387 
337 

7,498
292

8,724 

7,790

 The Company has no executive Directors or employees under its employment. As of year ended 2018, the subsidiaries of the Group have 
a total of 816 (2017: 613) employees.

11  FINANCE (COSTS)/ INCOME

Interest income from banks 
Agency fees 
Interest on bank loans  
Interest on medium term notes  

2018 
US$’000 

1,242 
(59) 
(5,540) 
(1,435) 

2017
US$’000
Restated

 392
(34)
(10,731)
(1,679)

(5,792) 

(12,052)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12  NET LOSS BEFORE TAXATION

Net loss before taxation is stated after charging/(crediting):
Auditor’s remuneration 
Directors’ fees/emoluments 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 
Expenses of hotel operations 
Expenses of mall operations 
Expenses of hospital operations 
Unrealised foreign exchange loss/(gain) 
Realised foreign exchange gain 
Disposal/impairment of intangible assets 
Loss on disposal of an indirectly held subsidiary  
Tax services 

13  TAXATION

Current tax expense  – Current year 

– Prior year 

Deferred tax credit   – Current year 

– Prior year 

Total tax (income)/expense for the year 

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       57

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000

190 
145 
92 
4,763 
1,395 
12,989 
1,382 
(29) 
 53 
– 
11 

202
 235
 84
 3,939
 1,488
 10,491
 (2,973)
 (446)
 2,880
1,298
13

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000
Restated

 2,275 
 (2,422) 

(243) 
– 

 4,215
 104

(3,628)
516

(390) 

1,207

 The numerical reconciliation between the income tax (income)/expense and the product of accounting results multiplied by the applicable 
tax rate is computed as follows:

Net loss before taxation 

Income tax at a rate of 24% (2017: 24%) 

Add : 
Tax effect of expenses not deductible in determining taxable profit 
Current year losses and other tax benefits for which no deferred tax asset was recognised 
Tax effect of different tax rates in subsidiaries 
Less :
Tax effect of income not taxable in determining taxable profit 
(Under)/Over provision in respect of prior period/year 

Total tax (income)/expense for the year 

The applicable corporate tax rate in Malaysia is 24% (2017: 24%).

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000
Restated

(6,796) 

(4,326)

(1,631) 

(1,038)

4,137 
1,927 
948 

(3,348) 
(2,423) 

2,794
 1,140
 708

(3,017)
 620

(390) 

1,207

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
58      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

13  TAXATION (cont’d)

The Company is treated as a tax resident of Jersey for the purpose of Jersey tax laws and is subject to a tax rate of 0%. 

The applicable corporate tax rates in Singapore and Vietnam are 17% and 20% (2017: 17% and 20%) respectively.

 A subsidiary of the Group, CIH is granted preferential corporate tax rate of 10% for the results of the hospital operations. The preferential 
income tax is given by the government of Vietnam due to the subsidiary’s involvement in the healthcare industry.

 A Goods and Services Tax was introduced in Jersey in May 2008. The Company has been registered as an International Services Entity 
so it does not have to charge or pay local GST. The cost for this registration is £200 per annum.

14  OTHER COMPRENHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME

Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss, net of tax 

Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations
(Losses)/Gain arising during the year 
Reclassification to profit or loss on disposal of land held for property development 
Reclassification to profit or loss on disposal of an indirectly held subsidiary 

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000
Restated

(1,082) 
– 
– 

9,752
61
(1,142)

(1,082) 

8,671

15  LOSS PER SHARE 

Basic and diluted loss per ordinary share
 The calculation of basic and diluted loss per ordinary share for the year ended 31 December 2018 was based on the loss attributable to 
equity holders of the parent and a weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, calculated as below:

Loss attributable to equity holders of the parent (US$’000) 
Weighted average number of shares 

Loss per share
Basic and diluted (US cents) 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares 

Issued ordinary shares at 1 January 
Effect of share buy back (Note 25) 

2018 

2017
Restated

(4,885) 
 198,691,000 

 (3,937)
 199,019,784

(2.46) 

(1.98)

2018 

2017

 198,691,002  212,025,002
(13,005,218)

 – 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares at 31 December 

 198,691,002  199,019,784

 The diluted loss per share was not applicable as there were no dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding at the end of the reporting 
period.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       59

16   NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries
The Group’s subsidiaries that have material non-controlling interests (“NCI”) are as follows:

2018  

  Shangri-La 
Hoa Lam   Healthcare 
Services  
Co Ltd 
US$’000 

Pte Ltd 
US$’000 

Other
individually
immaterial
Sdn. Bhd.  subsidiaries 
US$’000 

US$’000 

Investment  Urban DNA 

Total
US$’000

NCI percentage of ownership interest and  
  voting interest 
Carrying amount of NCI 
Loss allocated to NCI 

49% 

18.42% 

30%

(4,555) 
(1,280) 

2,185 
(1,048) 

2,585 
2,074 

(1,152) 
(1,267) 

(937)
(1,521)

Summarised financial information before intra-group elimination

  Shangri-La
Hoa Lam   Healthcare
Services  
Co Ltd 
US$’000 

Investment  Urban DNA
Sdn. Bhd.
US$’000

Pte Ltd 
US$’000 

As at 31 December 2018
Non-current assets 
Current assets   
Non-current liabilities 
Current liabilities 

Net assets  

Year ended 31 December 2018
Revenue   
(Loss)/profit for the year 
Total comprehensive (loss)/profit 

Cash flows used in operating activities 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Cash flows from financing activities 

33,567 
37,865 
(3,956) 
(50,090) 

75,919 
86,153 
(9,231) 
(79,261) 

4,745
99,751
(37,975)
(57,904)

17,386 

73,580 

8,617

– 
(2,611) 
(2,317) 

(1,582) 
933 
4,244 

– 
(5,691) 
(5,277) 

(3,265) 
3,905 
9,940 

–
6,912
6,915

(4,255)
–
3,364

Net increase /(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 

3,595 

10,580 

(891)

(Restated) 
2017  

NCI percentage of ownership interest and  
  voting interest 
Carrying amount of NCI 
Loss allocated to NCI 

  Shangri-La 
Hoa Lam  Healthcare 
Services 
 Co Ltd 
US$’000 

Pte Ltd 
US$’000 

Other
individually
immaterial
Sdn. Bhd.  subsidiaries 
US$’000 

US$’000 

Investment  Urban DNA 

Total
US$’000

49% 

18.42% 

30%

(3,419) 
(426) 

3,090 
(708) 

573 
(322) 

87 
(140) 

331
(1,596)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
60      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

16   NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (cont’d)

Summarised financial information before intra-group elimination

(Restated) 

As at 31 December 2017
Non-current assets 
Current assets   
Non-current liabilities 
Current liabilities 

Net assets  

Year ended 31 December 2017
Revenue   
Loss for the year 
Total comprehensive loss 

Cash flows used in operating activities 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Cash flows from financing activities 

  Shangri-La
Hoa Lam  Healthcare
Services 
Co Ltd 
US$’000 

Investment  Urban DNA
Sdn. Bhd.
US$’000

Pte Ltd 
US$’000 

33,626 
43,082 
(8,008) 
(48,998) 

76,058 
97,799 
(18,684) 
(76,840) 

4,579
80,239
(26,395)
(56,513)

19,702 

78,333 

1,910

– 
(869) 
(851) 

(1,617) 
954 
4,338 

– 
(3,841) 
(3,855) 

(3,346) 
3,991 
10,158 

–
(1,073)
(1,436)

(4,348)
–
3,438

Net increase /(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 

3,675 

10,803 

(910)

17  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Cost
At 1 January 2018 
Exchange adjustments 
Addition 

At 31 December 2018 

Accumulated Depreciation
At 1 January 2018 
Exchange adjustments 
Charge for the year 

At 31 December 2018 

Net carrying amount at 31 December 2018 

Furniture,
Fittings &  
Equipment 
US$’000 

Motor 
Vehicles 
US$’000 

Leasehold
Building 
US$’000 

Total
US$’000

 350 
(8) 
 120 

 207 
(4) 
– 

 797 
(9) 
– 

 1,354
(21)
 120

 462 

 203 

 788 

 1,453

 280 
(8) 
 40 

 312 

 150 

 126 
(3) 
 20 

 143 

 60 

 285 
3 
 32 

 320 

 468 

 691
(8)
 92

 775

 678

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
17  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)

Cost
At 1 January 2017 
Exchange adjustments 
Disposal 

At 31 December 2017 

Accumulated Depreciation
At 1 January 2017 
Exchange adjustments 
Charge for the year 

At 31 December 2017 

Net carrying amount at 31 December 2017 

18 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Cost
At 1 January 2017/ 31 December 2017 / 31 December 2018 

Accumulated impairment
At 1 January 2017 
Disposals   

At 31 December 2017 / 1 January 2018 
Disposals   

At 31 December 2018 

Carrying amounts 
At 31 December 2017 

At 31 December 2018 

ANNUAL REPORT 2018       61

Furniture,
Fittings &  
Equipment 
US$’000 

Motor 
Vehicles 
US$’000 

Leasehold
Building 
US$’000 

Total
US$’000

 344 
1 
5 

 350 

 245 
3 
32 

 280 

70 

 204 
3 
– 

 207 

 105 
3 
 18 

 126 

 81 

 795 
2 
– 

 797 

 250 
1 
 34 

 285 

 512 

 1,343
6
5

 1,354

 600
7
 84

 691

 663

Licence 
Contracts and 
Related
 Relationships 
US$’000 

Goodwill 
US$’000 

Total
US$’000

10,695 

6,479 

17,174

 4,349 
2,827 

 7,176 
– 

 5,744 
53 

 5,797 
53 

 10,093
2,880

 12,973
53

 7,176 

 5,850 

 13,026

 3,519 

 3,519 

 682 

 629 

4,201

4,148

 The licence contracts and related relationships represent the Land Use Rights (“LUR”) for the Group’s lands in Vietnam. LUR represents 
the rights to develop the IHP within a lease period ending on 9 July 2077. In 2017, the Group disposed of its undeveloped land in the IHP 
Lot D2 and D3 to third party purchasers. 

 For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill and licence contracts and related relationships are allocated to the Group’s operating 
divisions which represent the lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill and licence contracts and related relationships are 
monitored for internal management purposes.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
62      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

18 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (cont’d)

The aggregate carrying amounts of intangible assets allocated to each unit are as follows:

Licence contracts and related relationships
International Healthcare Park 

Goodwill
SENI Mont’ Kiara 
Sandakan Harbour Square 

  31 December  31 December 
2017
US$’000

2018 
US$’000 

3,519 

3,519

 79 
 550 

629 

 132
 550

682

 The recoverable amount of licence contracts and related relationships has been tested based on the net realisable value of the LUR 
owned by the subsidiaries. The key assumption used is the expected market value of the LUR. The Group believes that any reasonably 
possible changes in the above key assumptions applied is not likely to materially cause the recoverable amount to be lower than its 
carrying amounts.

 The recoverable amount of goodwill has been tested by reference to underlying profitability of the ongoing operations of the developments 
using discounted cash flow projections (refer to Note 20).

 Intangible assets of US$53,000 (31 December 2017: US$53,000) and US$Nil (31 December 2017: US$2,827,000) in relation to SENI 
and IHP projects respectively were written down as certain components from the developments were sold during the year.

19  DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

At 1 January 
Exchange adjustments 
Deferred tax credit relating to origination of temporary differences during the year 

 5,058 
(114) 
242 

 1,606 
352 
3,100 

 1,337
(84)
353

31 December  31 December 
2017 
US$’000 
Restated 

2018 
US$’000 

1 January
2017
US$’000
Restated

At 31 December 

The deferred tax assets comprise:

Taxable temporary differences between accounting profit and taxable 
  profit of property development units sold 

At 31 December 

5,186 

 5,058 

1,606

31 December  31 December 
2017 
US$’000 
Restated 

2018 
US$’000 

1 January
2017
US$’000
Restated

 5,186 

 5,058 

 1,606

 5,186 

 5,058 

 1,606

 Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of unused tax losses of US$79,450,000 (31 December 2017: US$71,935,000; 1 
January 2017: US$65,440,000) and other tax benefits which includes temporary differences between net carrying amount and tax written 
down value of property, plant and equipment, accrual of construction costs and other deductible temporary differences of US$5,410,000 
(31 December 2017: US$4,834,000; 1 January 2017: US$4,460,000) which are available for offset against future taxable profits. 
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised due to the uncertainty of the recovery of the losses.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       63

20 

INVENTORIES

  31 December  31 December 
2017 
US$’000 
Restated 

2018 
US$’000 

Notes 

Land held for property development 
Work-in-progress 
Stock of completed units, at cost 
Consumables 

(a) 
(b) 
(c) 

 18,674 
 – 
247,937 
 549 

 19,021 
 66,744 
 163,880 
 528 

1 January
2 017
US$’000
Restated

 22,514
 52,669
 159,334
 403

At 31 December 

267,160 

250,173 

234,920

Carrying amount of inventories pledged as security for Loans and 
  borrowings and Medium Term Notes 

154,168 

156,857 

148,427

(a)   Land held for property development

At 1 January 
Add :
  Exchange adjustments 
  Additions 

At 31 December 

Less: Costs recognised as expenses in the consolidated statement of 
  comprehensive income during the year (Note 6) 

At 31 December 

(b)   Work-in-progress

At 1 January 
Transfer to stock of completed units 
Add :
  Exchange adjustments 
  Work-in-progress incurred during the year  

At 31 December 

31 December  31 December  
2017 
US$’000 

2018 
US$’000 

1 January
 2017
US$’000

19,021 

 22,514 

 23,223

(418) 
 71 

925 
873 

(604)
86

18,674 

24,312 

22,705

– 

(5,291) 

(191)

18,674 

19,021 

22,514

31 December  31 December  
2017 
US$’000 
Restated 

2018 
US$’000 

1 January
 2017
US$’000
Restated

66,744 
(71,683) 

 52,669 
– 

(1,432) 
 6,371 

6,809 
 7,266 

53,812
–

(3,967)
2,824

– 

66,744 

52,669

 Included in previous financial year are the borrowing costs capitalised at interest rate ranging from 5.50% to 10.00% per annum of 
US$0.2 million.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
64      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

20 

INVENTORIES (cont’d)

(c)  Stock of completed units, at cost

At 1 January 
Transfer from work in progress 
Less :
  Exchange adjustments 
  Costs recognised as expenses in the consolidated statement of

  comprehensive income during the year (Note 6) 
Impairment of inventory  

At 31 December 

31 December  31 December  
2017 
US$’000 

2018 
US$’000 

1 January
 2017
US$’000

163,880 
71,683 

 159,334 
– 

 230,436
–

36,922 

16,823 

6,102

(24,548) 
– 

(12,277) 
– 

(74,796)
(2,408)

247,937 

163,880 

159,334

 The net realisable value of completed units have been tested by reference to underlying profitability of the ongoing operations of the 
developments using discounted cash flow projections and/or comparison method with the similar properties within the local market 
which provides an approximation of the estimated selling price that is expected to be achieved in the ordinary course of business.

Included in the stock of completed units are SENI units as well as the following completed units: 

Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan Hotel (“FPSS”)

 The recoverable amount of FPSS was determined based on a valuation by an external, independent valuer with appropriate 
recognised professional qualification. The recoverable amount US$41,243,000 of FPSS was determined to approximate with its 
carrying amount.

 The  valuation  of  FPSS  was  determined  by  discounting  the  future  cash  flows  expected  to  be  generated  from  the  continuing 
operations of FPSS and was based on the following key assumptions:

(1)  Cash flows were projected based on past experience, actual operating results in 2018 and the 10 years projection of FPSS;

(2)  The occupancy rate of FPSS will improve to 73% in 2027 which is when the hotel’s operations are expected to stabilise;

(3)  Average daily rates of the hotel will improve to US$102 in 2027 which is when the hotel’s operations are expected to stabilise;

(4) 

 Projected gross margin reflects the average historical gross margin, adjusted for projected market and economic conditions 
and internal resources efficiency; and

(5) 

 Pre-tax discount rate of 9% was applied in discounting the cash flows. The discount rates takes into the prevailing trend of the 
hotel industry in Malaysia.

Sensitivity analysis

The above estimates are sensitive in the following key areas: 

a) 

b) 

c) 

 an  increase/(decrease)  of  1%  in  discount  rate  used  would  have  (decreased)/  increased  the  recoverable  amount  by 
approximately (US$5,077,000)/US$6,286,000; 

 an increase/(decrease) of 1% in occupancy rate throughout the entire projection term used would have increased/ (decreased) 
the recoverable amount by approximately US$967,000/ (US$1,209,000); and 

 an increase/(decrease) of 5% in average daily rates throughout the entire projection term used would have increased/ 
(decreased) the recoverable amount by approximately US$3,385,000/ (US$3,627,000).

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       65

20 

INVENTORIES (cont’d)

(c)  Stock of completed units, at cost (cont’d)

Harbour Mall Sandakan (“HMS”)

 The recoverable amount of HMS was determined based on a valuation by an external, independent valuer with appropriate 
recognised professional qualification. The recoverable amount US$42,795,000 of HMS was determined to approximate with its 
carrying value.

 The valuation of HMS was determined by the capitalisation of net income expected to be generated from the continuing operations 
of HMS (“investment approach”) when the mall operates at an optimum occupancy rate and was based on the following key 
assumptions:

(1)  Occupancy rate will improve to an optimum level of 95% ;

(2)  Outgoing rate projected at 43.8% against gross annual income;

(3)  Capitalisation rate assumed at 4%; and

(4)  Capitalisation period of 83 years covering the period of HMS achieving optimum operations to expiration of the title term.

Sensitivity analysis 

The above estimates are sensitive in the following key areas: 

a) 

b) 

c) 

 an increase/(decrease) of 0.25% in capitalisation rate used would have (decreased) /increased the recoverable amount by 
approximately (US$2,176,000)/ US$2,418,000;

 an  increase/(decrease)  of  1%  in  optimum  occupancy  rate  throughout  the  entire  projection  term  would  have  increased/
(decreased) the recoverable amount by approximately US$484,000/ (US$484,000); and 

 an increase/(decrease) of 5% in average rental rate used would have increased /(decreased) the recoverable amount by 
approximately US$1,693,000/ (US$1,934,000).

City International Hospital (“CIH”)

 The recoverable amount US$75,000,000 (2017: US$75,200,000) of CIH was determined based on a valuation by an external, 
independent valuer with appropriate recognised professional qualification. The recoverable amount of CIH was determined to be 
higher than with its carrying amount. 

 The valuation of CIH was adopted from the results of discounted cash flow approach as calculated by discounting the future cash 
flows expected to be generated from the continuing operations of CIH. The followings are the key assumptions:

(1) 

 Cash flows were projected based on past actual operating results from 2015 to 2018 and references to the 5 years budget of 
CIH, as adjusted by the valuer;

(2) 

 Projected  revenue  growth  reflects  the  increase  in  average  historical  growth  figures,  adjusted  for  projected  market  and 
economic conditions and internal resources efficiency. Revenue is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8% 
from 2019 to 2023; 

(3) 

 Pre-tax discount rate of 12% was applied in discounting the cash flows. The discount rates take into the prevailing market 
condition of the hospital industry in Vietnam, development time frame and scale of the property; and

(4)  Terminal yield rate of 10% was applied to reflect the uncertainty and risk associated with remaining lease term of the asset. 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
66      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

20 

INVENTORIES (cont’d)

(c)  Stock of completed units, at cost

The RuMa Hotel and Residences (“The RuMa”)

 The recoverable amount of The RuMa was determined based on a valuation by an external, independent valuer with appropriate 
recognised professional qualification. The recoverable amount US$127,430,000 of The RuMa was determined to be higher than 
its carrying amount and no impairment losses in relation to the inventory amount was recognised.

 The valuation of The RuMa Hotel was determined by discounting the future cash flows expected to be generated from the continuing 
operations of The RuMa and was based on the following key assumptions:

(1)  Cash flows were projected based on the 10 years projection of The RuMa Hotel;

(2) 

 The occupancy rate of The RuMa Hotel will improve to 78% in 2025 which is when the hotel’s operations are expected to 
stabilise;

(3)  Average daily rates of the hotel will improve to US$227 in 2025 which is when the hotel’s operations are expected to stabilise;

(4) 

 Projected gross margin reflects the industry average historical gross margin, adjusted for projected market and economic 
conditions and internal resources efficiency; and

(5) 

 Pre-tax discount rate of 9% was applied in discounting the cash flows. The discount rate takes into the prevailing trend of the 
hotel industry in Malaysia.

The valuation of The RuMa Residences was determined based on the Comparison Approach as the sole method of valuation. 

21  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables 
Other receivables 
Contract assets  
Sundry deposits  

31 December  31 December 
2017 
US$’000 
Restated 

2018 
US$’000 

1 January
2017
US$’000
Restated

 8,418 
7,754 
397 
 422 

 2,074 
14,880 
– 
 440 

 3,303
10,442
–
 391

16,991 

17,394 

14,136

 Trade receivables represent progress billings receivable from the sale of completed units and land held for property development. 
Progress billings receivable from the sale of completed units are generally due for settlement within 21 days from the date of invoice and 
are recognised and carried at the original invoice amount less allowance for any uncollectible amounts. They are recognised at their 
original invoice amounts on initial recognition less provision for impairment where it is required.

 The loss allowance as at 31 December 2018 and 1 January 2018 (on adoption of IFRS 9) was determined as follows for both trade 
receivables and contract assets: 

31 December 2018 

Current 
Past due 
0 – 60 days 
61 –120 days 
More than 120 days 

Trade  
receivable 
US$’000 

Contract 
asset 
US$’000 

Loss
allowance 
US$’000 

Total
US$’000

3,064 

3,428 
880 
1,183 

– 

– 
– 
397 

– 

3,064 

(3) 
(3) 
(131) 

3,425
877
1,449

8,555 

 397 

(137) 

 8,815

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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21  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (cont’d)

31 December 2017 

Current 
Past due 
0 – 60 days 
61 –120 days 
More than 120 days 

Trade  
receivable 
US$’000 

Contract 
asset 
US$’000 

Loss
allowance 
US$’000 

Total
US$’000

– 

120 
– 
1,954 

2,074 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

120
 –
 1,954

 2,074

 Included in trade receivables is US$1.91mil representing 25% of the Group’s trade receivables which are due from a subsidiary of 
Ireka Corporation Berhad, for the acquisition of SENI units (31 December 2017: US$1.95mil, representing 94% of the Group’s trade 
receivables, for the acquisition of SENI units and expenses paid on behalf). Other than the abovementioned customers, the Group has 
a large number of customers whose property purchases are mainly secured by personal bank financing.

 Included in other receivables are sums of US$2,427,000 (31 December 2017: US$3,993,000) due from a subsidiary of Ireka Corporation 
Berhad for advance payment made to its contractors and US$126,000 (31 December 2017: US$137,000) due from Ireka Corporation 
Berhad for rental expenses paid on behalf.

 Contracts assets primarily relate to the Group’s rights to consideration for work completed on construction contracts but not yet billed at 
the reporting date. 

 The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount in the statement of financial position. The Group monitors 
the repayment of the customers regularly and are confident of the ability of the customers to repay the balance outstanding.

22  PREPAYMENTS

Prepayments 

23  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and bank balances 
Short term bank deposits 

Less: Deposits subject to restriction in use 
Less: Deposits pledged 

Cash and cash equivalents 

31 December  31 December
2017
US$’000

2018 
US$’000 

 635 

 293

31 December  31 December
 2017
US$’000

2018 
US$’000 

 9,372 
3,201 

12,573 
– 
(2,710) 

 10,343
15,641

25,984
(13,867)
(2,823)

9,863 

9,294

 Included in short term bank deposits in 2018 is Nil (31 December 2017: US$13,867,000) obtained from the term loan granted to City 
International Hospital Company Ltd (“CIH”) by Vietbank during the year where the utilisation of this balance is restricted solely for the 
purpose of refinancing the existing syndicated term loan under CIH.

 Included in short term bank deposits and cash and bank balance is US$2,710,000 (31 December 2017: US$2,823,000) pledged for loans 
and borrowings and Medium Term Notes of the Group.

 The interest rate on cash and cash equivalents, excluding deposit pledged with licensed bank of US$2,710,000 (31 December 2017: 
US$2,823,000) pledged for loans and borrowings and Medium Term Notes of the Group, ranges from 1.20% to 2.80% per annum (31 
December 2017: 1.20% to 2.80% per annum).

 The interest rate on short term bank deposits and cash and bank balance pledged for loans and borrowings and Medium Term Notes of 
the Group, ranges from 2.50% to 4.50% per annum (31 December 2017: 2.50% to 4.70% per annum).

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
68      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

24  SHARE CAPITAL

Authorised Share Capital
Ordinary shares of US$0.05 each 
Management shares of US$0.05 each 

Issued Share Capital
Ordinary shares of US$0.05 each 
Management shares of US$0.05 each 

Number of  
shares 
2018 
’000 

Amount 
2018 
US$’000 

Number of
shares 
2017 
’000 

Amount
2017
US$’000

2,000,000 

100,000 

2,000,000 

100,000

– * 

– * 

– * 

– *

2,000,000 

100,000 

2,000,000 

100,000

212,025 
– # 

10,601 
– # 

212,025 
– # 

10,601
– #

212,025 

10,601 

212,025 

10,601

* 
# 

represents 10 management shares at US$0.05 each
represents 2 management shares at US$0.05 each

 In 2015, the shareholders of the Company approved the creation and issuance of management shares by the Company as well as a 
compulsory redemption mechanism that was proposed by the Board. 

 The Company increased its authorised share capital from US$100,000,000 to US$100,000,000.50 by the creation of 10 management 
shares of US$0.05 each for cash.

 The Company also increased its issued and paid-up share capital from US$10,601,250 to US$10,601,250.10 by way of an allotment of 
2 new management shares of US$0.05 each at par via cash consideration. 

 In accordance with the compulsory redemption scheme, the Company’s ordinary shares were converted into redeemable ordinary 
shares.

 The ordinary shares and the management shares shall have attached thereto the rights and privileges, and shall be subject to the 
limitations and restrictions, as are set out below:

(a)  Distribution of dividend:

(i) 

 The ordinary shares carry the right to receive all the profits of the Company available for distribution by way of interim or final 
dividend at such times as the Directors may determine from time to time; and

(ii)  The management shares carry no right to receive dividends out of any profits of the Company.

(b)  Winding-up or return of capital:

(i) 

 The holders of the management shares shall be paid an amount equal to the paid-up capital on such management shares; 
and 

(ii) 

 Subsequent to the payment to holders of the management shares, the holders of the ordinary shares shall be repaid the 
surplus assets of the Company available for distribution.

(c)  Voting rights:

(i) 

 The holders of the ordinary shares and management shares shall have the right to receive notice of and to attend and vote at 
general meetings of the Company; and

(ii) 

 Each holder of ordinary shares and management shares being present in person or by a duly authorised representative (if a 
corporation) at a meeting shall upon a show of hands have one vote and upon a poll each such holder present in person or by 
proxy or by a duly authorised representative (if a corporation) shall have one vote in respect of every full paid share held by 
him.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       69

25  SHARE PREMIUM

 Share premium represents the excess of proceeds raised on the issuance of shares over the nominal value of those shares. The costs 
incurred in issuing shares were deducted from the share premium.

At 1 January 
Treasury shares 

As at 31 December 

31 December  31 December
2017
US$’000

2018 
US$’000 

208,925 
– 

218,926
(10,001)

208,925 

208,925

 In  previous  financial  year,  the  Shareholders  of  the  Company  at  an  Extraordinary  General  Meeting  approved  a  proposal  to  return 
US$10,000,500 or US$0.75 per share for 13,334,000 shares representing 6.29 per cent of the Company’s share capital to Shareholders. 
The capital distribution was completed on 10 January 2017 and the repurchased shares of 13,334,000 are currently held as Treasury 
Shares. The issued and paid up share capital of the Company remains unchanged at 212,025,002.

26  CAPITAL REDEMPTION RESERVE

 The capital redemption reserve was incurred after the Company cancelled its 37,475,000 and 500,000 ordinary shares of US$0.05 per 
share in 2009 and 2013 respectively.

27  TRANSLATION RESERVE

 The  translation  reserve  comprises  foreign  currency  differences  arising  from  the  translation  of  the  financial  statements  of  foreign 
operations.

28  ACCUMULATED LOSSES

At 1 January 
(Loss)/ Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 
Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries 
Changes in accounting policy 

29  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Non-current
Amount owed to contract buyers 

Current
Trade payables  
Other payables   
Contract liabilities 
Deposits refundable 
Accruals 

31 December  31 December 
2017 
US$’000 
Restated 

2018 
US$’000 

1 January
2017
US$’000
Restated

(57,898) 
(4,885) 
 (3) 
– 

(53,422) 
(3,937) 
 (539) 
– 

(77,301)
18,856
 (477)
5,500

(62,786) 

 (57,898) 

 (53,422)

31 December  31 December 
2017 
US$’000 
Restated 

2018 
US$’000 

1 January
2017
US$’000
Restated

37,976 

26,392  

19,004

37,976 

26,392 

19,004

6,544 
19,394 
 2,804 
 3,091 
 2,295 

 2,717 
12,281 
 3,888 
 2,027 
4,639 

2,284
7,499
 1,851
 6,087
2,422

34,128 

25,552 

20,143

72,104 

51,944 

39,147

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
70      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

29  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES (cont’d)

 Trade payables represent trade purchases and services rendered by suppliers as part of the normal business transactions of the Group. 
The credit terms granted by trade suppliers range from 30 to 90 days.

 Included in the other payable comprise of the accrued costs to the development of the RuMa project amounted to US$14.6 million (31 
December 2017: US$2.7 million). 

 Contract liabilities represent proceeds received from purchasers of development properties i.e. SENI and The RuMa Residences which 
are pending transfer of vacant possession.

31 December  31 December 
2017 
US$’000 
Restated 

2018 
US$’000 

1 January
2017
US$’000
Restated

Revenue recognised in the period from:

Amounts included in contract liability at the beginning of the period 
Performance obligations satisfied in previous period 

28,270 
4,784  

20,416 
– 

20,871 
–

 Amount owed to contract buyer is of funding received, by way of non-refundable deposits, in advance of completion of the hotel suites 
which are at 31 December 2018 still controlled by the Group.

Deposits and accruals are from normal business transactions of the Group.

30  AMOUNT DUE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

Minority Shareholder of Bumiraya Impian Sdn. Bhd.:
- Global Evergroup Sdn. Bhd. 

Minority Shareholders of Hoa Lam Services Co Ltd:
- Tran Thi Lam   
- Tri Hanh Consultancy Co Ltd 
- Hoa Lam Development Investment Joint Stock Company 
- Duong Ngoc Hoa 

Minority Shareholder of The RuMa Hotel KL Sdn. Bhd.:
- Ireka Corporation Berhad 

Minority Shareholder of Urban DNA Sdn. Bhd.:
- Ireka Corporation Berhad 

31 December  31 December
2017
US$’000

2018 
US$’000 

1,199 

1,225

 1,718 
 3,869 
 2,586 
 222 

 1,756
3,954
2,560
 227

2 

2

3,598 

3,676

13,194 

13,400

 The current amount due to non-controlling interests amounting to US$13,194,000 (31 December 2017: US$13,400,000) is unsecured, 
interest free and repayable on demand. 

31  LOANS AND BORROWINGS

Non-current
Bank loans 

Current
Bank loans 

31 December  31 December
2017
US$’000

2018 
US$’000 

13,188 

54,572

13,188 

54,572

48,084 

12,882

48,084 

12,882

 61,272  

67,454

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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31  LOANS AND BORROWINGS (cont’d)

The effective interest rates on the bank loans for the year ranged from 5.55% to 11.30% (31 December 2017: 5.35% to 10.50%) per  
annum.

Borrowings are denominated in Ringgit Malaysia, United State Dollars and Vietnam Dong.

Bank loans are repayable by monthly, quarterly or semi-annually instalments.

 Bank loans are secured by land held for property development, work-in-progress, operating assets of the Group, pledged deposits and 
some by the corporate guarantee of the Company. 

  At 31 December 2018, one of the Group’s subsidiary undertakings had not complied with the Debt to Equity ratio covenant in respect of 
a loan of US$27.8million. In accordance with the term set out in the Facility Agreement, in the event of the financial covenant, the loan 
shall be immediately due and payable together with accrued interest thereon upon notification by the lenders. The group’s subsidiary 
undertaking has requested a non-compliance waiver from the lenders in respect of this non-compliance. At the date of approving 
these financial statements, one of the lenders has approved the waiver and approval from the other lender has not been received. 
Consequently, the non-current portion of US23.5m of Bank loan has been reclassified to current liabilities as at 31 December 2018.

Reconciliation of movement of loan and borrowings to cash flows arising from financing activities:

As at  

1 January   Drawdown  Repayment 

2018 
US$’000 

of loan 
US$’000 

Foreign 

As at
exchange  31 December
2018
US$’000

of loan  movements  
US$’000 

US$’000 

Bank loans 

Total  

67,454 

20,308 

(24,197) 

(2,293) 

61,272

67,454 

20,038 

(24,197) 

(2,293) 

61,272

As at  

1 January   Drawdown  Repayment 

2017 
US$’000 

of loan 
US$’000 

Foreign 

As at
exchange  31 December
2017
US$’000

of loan  movements  
US$’000 

US$’000 

Bank loans 
Finance lease liabilities 

Total  

32  MEDIUM TERM NOTES

Outstanding medium term notes 
Net transaction costs 
Less:
Repayment due within twelve months * 

Repayment due after twelve months 

57,209 
3 

25,038 
– 

(14,770) 
(3) 

57,212 

25,038 

(14,773) 

(23) 
– 

(23) 

67,454
–

67,454

31 December  31 December
2017
US$’000

2018 
US$’000 

24,180 
(419) 

24,710
(386)

(23,761) 

(24,324)

– –

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
72      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

32  MEDIUM TERM NOTES (cont’d)

Reconciliation of movement of medium term notes to cash flows arising from financing activities:

As at  

1 January   Drawdown  Repayment 

2018 
US$’000 

of loan 
US$’000 

Foreign 

As at
exchange  31 December
2018
US$’000

of loan  movements  
US$’000 

US$’000 

Medium Term Notes 

24,324 

– 

– 

(563) 

23,761

As at  

1 January   Drawdown  Repayment 

2017 
US$’000 

of loan 
US$’000 

Foreign 

As at
exchange  31 December
2017
US$’000

of loan  movements  
US$’000 

US$’000 

Medium Term Notes 

26,343 

– 

(4,615) 

2,596 

24,324

*  Includes net transaction costs in relation to medium term notes due within twelve months of US$0.42 million (31 December 2017: 

US$0.39 million).

 The medium term notes (“MTNs”) were issued pursuant to a programme with a tenure of ten (10) years from the first issue date of the 
notes. The MTNs were issued by a subsidiary, to fund two development projects known as Sandakan Harbour Square and Aloft Kuala 
Lumpur Sentral (“AKLS”) in Malaysia. 

 In 2016, the Group completed the sale of the AKLS. The net adjusted price value for the sale of AKLS, which included the sale of the entire 
issued share capital of ASPL M3B Limited and Iringan Flora Sdn. Bhd. (the “Aloft Companies”) were used to redeem the MTN Series 2 
and Series 3. Following the completion of the disposal of AKLS, US$95.27 million (RM394.0 million) of MTN associated with the AKLS 
(Series 3) and the Four Points Sheraton Sandakan (Series 2) were repaid on 19 August 2016. The charges in relation to AKLS was also 
discharged following the completion of the disposal. 

 In 2017, Silver Sparrow Berhad (“SSB”) obtained consent from the lenders to utilise proceeds of US$4.84 million in the Sales Proceeds 
Account and Debt Service Reserve Account to partially redeem the MTNs in November 2017. SSB also secured a “roll-over” for the 
remaining MTNs of US$23.7mil which is due on 10 December 2018 (now repayable on 10 December 2019). The MTNs are rated AAA. 

 The weighted average interest rate of the MTN was 6.00% per annum at the statement of financial position date. The effective interest 
rates of the MTN and their outstanding amounts are as follows:

Series 1 Tranche FG  
Series 1 Tranche BG 

Maturity Dates 

 Interest rate %
 per annum 

10 December 2019 
10 December 2019 

6.15 
6.15 

US$’000

10,397
13,783

24,180

The medium term notes are secured by way of:

(i) 

bank guarantee from two financial institutions in respect of the BG Tranches;

(ii)  financial guarantee insurance policy from Danajamin Nasional Berhad (“Danajamin”) in respect to the FG Tranches;

(iii) 

 a first fixed and floating charge over the present and future assets and properties of Silver Sparrow Berhad and ICSD Ventures Sdn. 
Bhd. by way of a debenture;

(iv)  a third party first legal fixed charge over ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd.’s assets and land;

(v)  a corporate guarantee by the Company;

(vi) 

 letter of undertaking from the Company to provide financial and other forms of support to ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd. to finance any 
cost overruns associated with the development of the Sandakan Harbour Square;

(vii)   assignment of all its present and future rights, interest and benefits under the ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd.’s Put Option Agreements 
in favor of Danajamin, Malayan Banking Berhad and OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (collectively as “the guarantors”) where once 
exercised, the sale and purchase of HMS and FPSS shall take place in accordance with the provision of the Put Option Agreement; 
and the proceeds from HMS and FPSS will be utilised to repay the MTNs;

(viii)   assignment over the disbursement account, revenue account, operating account, sale proceed account, debt service reserve 
account and sinking fund account of Silver Sparrow Berhad, revenue account of ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd. and escrow account of 
Ireka Land Sdn. Bhd.; 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       73

32  MEDIUM TERM NOTES (cont’d)

(ix) 

 assignment of all ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd.’s present and future rights, title, interest and benefits in and under the insurance 
policies; and

(x) 

 a first legal charge over all the shares of Silver Sparrow Berhad, ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd. and any dividends, distributions and 
entitlements.

33  CHANGE IN EQUITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES

 During the financial year, the Group increased its equity interest in Shangri-La Healthcare Investment Pte Ltd (“SHIPL”) from 81.58% 
to 81.59% (2017: 81.50% to 81.58%) arising from an issue of new shares in the subsidiary for cash consideration of US$0.525 million 
(2017: US$1.5 million). Consequently, the Company’s effective equity interest in Hoa Lam Shangri-La Healthcare Ltd Liability Co., City 
International Hospital Co. Ltd, subsidiaries of SHIPL, increased to 72.413% (2017: 72.410%). The Group recognised an increase in 
non-controlling interests of US$3,000 (2017: US$539,000) and an increase in accumulated losses of US$3,000 (2017: US$539,000) 
resulting from the increase in equity interest in the above subsidiaries. The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method 
of accounting.

34  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 Transactions between the Group with Ireka Corporation Berhad (“ICB”) and its group of companies are classified as related party 
transactions based on ICB’s 23.07% shareholding in the Company. ICB’s relationship with the Group is also mentioned on page 17 of 
the Directors’ Report under the headings of ‘Management’.

 Related parties also include key management personnel defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, 
directing and controlling the activities of the Group either directly or indirectly. The key management personnel include all the Directors 
of the Group, and certain members of senior management of the Group. 

ICB Group of Companies
Accounting and financial reporting services fee charged by an ICB subsidiary  
Advance payment to the contractors of an ICB subsidiary 
Construction progress claims charged by an ICB subsidiary 
Management fees charged by an ICB subsidiary 
Marketing commission charged by an ICB subsidiary 
Project staff cost reimbursed to an ICB subsidiary 
Rental expenses charged by an ICB subsidiary 
Rental expenses paid on behalf of ICB 
Secretarial and administrative services fee charged by an ICB subsidiary 

Key management personnel
Remuneration of key management personnel - Directors’ fees 
Remuneration of key management personnel - Salaries  

Liquidated and Ascertained Damages (“LADs”)

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000

50 
– 
27,812 
1,460 
106 
288 
3 
529 
50 

145 
123 

50
732
21,099
3,129
114
311
4
516
50

235
143

 Ireka Engineering & Construction Sdn. Bhd. (“IECSB”), a subsidiary of ICB, is the project contractor of The RuMa Hotel and Residences 
(“The RuMa”). The expected completion date of the RuMa development has been deferred to 15 June 2018, with vacant possession 
expected to be issued from 15 June 2018. Based on the Sale and Purchase Agreements (“SPAs”) signed, the contractual date of 
issuance of vacant possession to purchasers starts from June 2017 (48 months from date of signed SPAs). For hotel suites, Urban DNA 
Sdn. Bhd (“the Developer”) is given three months from the date of delivery of vacant possession letter for installation of the furniture and 
fittings as stipulated in the respective buyers’ SPA for hotel suites. The delay will potentially result in Liquidated Ascertained Damages 
(“LADs”) being imposed to the Developer. However, the Developer is entitled to recover these LADs from the project contractor, IECSB. 
Construction of The RuMa Hotel and Residences (“The RuMa”) was completed and Certificate of Completion and Compliance (“CCC”) 
was obtained on 28 September 2018.

Transactions between the Group with other significant related parties are as follows: 

Non-controlling interests
Advances – non-interest bearing (Note 30) 

2018 
US$’000 

2017
US$’000

82 

327

The above transactions have been entered into in the normal course of business and have been established under negotiated terms.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
74      ASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED

34  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (cont’d)

The outstanding amounts due from/ (to) ICB and its group of companies as at 31 December 2018 and 31 December 2017 are as follows:

Net amount due from an ICB subsidiary for advance payment to its contractors 
Net amount due to an ICB subsidiary for construction progress claims charged  
Net amount due from an ICB subsidiary for acquisition of SENI Mont’ Kiara units  
Net amount due to an ICB subsidiary for management fees 
Net amount due to an ICB subsidiary for marketing commissions  
Net amount due to an ICB subsidiary for reimbursement of project staff costs 
Net amount due to an ICB subsidiary for rental expenses 
Net amount due from ICB for rental expenses paid on behalf 
Net amount due to an ICB subsidiary for staff cost paid on behalf 

(i)  These amounts are trade in nature and subject to normal trade terms. 

Notes 

31 December  31 December
2017
US$’000

2018 
US$’000 

(ii) 
(i) 
(i) 
 (ii) 
(ii) 
(ii) 
(ii) 
(ii) 
(ii) 

2,427 
(1,508) 
1,910 
 (239) 
(17) 
(40) 
(2) 
126 
– 

3,993
(2,046)
1,952
–
(15)
(55)
(5)
137
(4)

(ii)  These amounts are non-trade in nature and are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.

The outstanding amounts due to the other significant related parties as at 31 December 2018 and 31 December 2017 are as follows:

Non-controlling interests
Advances – non-interest bearing (Note 30) 

31 December  31 December
2017
US$’000

2018 
US$’000 

(13,194) 

(13,400)

 Transactions between the parent company and its subsidiaries are eliminated in these consolidated financial statements. A list of 
subsidiaries is provided in Note 36.

36 

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES 

Name 

Subsidiaries
Ireka Land Sdn. Bhd. 
Bumijaya Mawar Sdn. Bhd. 
Bumijaya Mahligai Sdn. Bhd. 
Amatir Resources Sdn. Bhd. 
ICSD Ventures Sdn. Bhd. 

Priority Elite Sdn. Bhd. 
Silver Sparrow Berhad 

Bumiraya Impian Sdn. Bhd. 
The RuMa Hotel KL Sdn. Bhd. 
Urban DNA Sdn. Bhd. 
Aseana-BDC Co Ltd 
Hoa Lam Services Co Ltd 
Shangri-La Healthcare Investment  
  Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries
Hoa Lam-Shangri-La Healthcare  
  Ltd Liability Co
City International Hospital Co Ltd 

Country of 
incorporation 

Principal activities 

Effective
 ownership interest
 2017
2018 

Malaysia 
Malaysia 
Malaysia 
Malaysia 
Malaysia 

Malaysia 
Malaysia 

Malaysia 
Malaysia 
Malaysia 
Vietnam 
Vietnam 
Singapore 

Property development 
Property development 
Property development 
Property development 
Hotel and mall ownership  
  and operation
Project management services 
Participating in the transactions  
  contemplated under the 
  Guaranteed MTNs Programme
Property development 
Investment holding 
Property development 
Investment holding 
Investment holding 
Investment holding 

Vietnam 

Property development 

Vietnam 

Hospital ownership and operation 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

100% 
100% 

80% 
70% 
70% 
65% 
51% 
82% 

72% 

72% 

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

100%
100%

80%
70%
70%
65%
51%
82%

72%

72%

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL REPORT 2018       75

37  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Group do not have any contingencies at the statement of financial position date except as follows:

Debt service reserve account

 In 2017, Silver Sparrow Berhad obtained consent from the lenders to utilise proceeds of US$4.84million in the Sales Proceeds Account 
and Debt Service Reserve Account (“DSRA”) to partially redeem the MTNs. Thereafter, amount equivalent to RM10.0 million (US$2.41 
million) (the “Minimum Deposit”) is maintained in the DSRA at all times and the amount is disclosed as deposit pledged (refer to Note 23). 

 In the event the funds in the DSRA falls below the Minimum Deposit, SSB shall within five (5) Business Days from the date of receipt of 
written notice from the facility agent or upon SSB becoming aware of the shortfall, whichever is earlier, deposit such sums of money into 
the DSRA to ensure the Minimum Deposit is maintained. 

38  EVENT AFTER STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DATE

 On 22 March 2019, the Company announced that IDM had, on 21 March 2019, submitted a notice to terminate its appointment under the 
Management Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed, IDM’s resignation is subject to a three months notice period which will enable the 
orderly transition of operations currently carried out by IDM to the Company itself or to third parties. Following the termination, IDM has 
indicated that it would be prepared to work with the Board to facilitate a smooth and orderly transition of the operations of the Company. 
At the request of the Board, IDM is agreeable to extend the notice period, should the Board require more time to put in place the effected 
changes.

39  CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY

 Arising from the adoption of International Accounting Standard IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers released in April 2016 
and effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, the Group has changed its revenue recognition accounting policy with a 
date of initial application of 1 January 2018. Adjustment to revenue are made for property development activities of serviced residences 
under The RuMa where no revenue was recognised as per IFRIC 15 – Agreements for Construction of Real Estate, which prescribes 
that revenue be recognised only when the properties are completed and occupancy permits are issued.

The impacts of adopting IFRS 15 on the Group’s consolidated financial statement are disclosed in the following tables:

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position  
as at 31 December 2016 

Deferred tax assets 
Inventories 
Trade and other receivables 

Translation reserve 
Accumulated losses 
Non-controlling interest 
Current tax liabilities 
Trade and other payables 

Shareholders’ equity 

Previously 

Effect 

Audited
Reported  of adoption  As Restated 
 Amounts 
of IFRS 15 
Amounts  
US$’000
US$’000 
US$’000 

1,623  
244,959  
11,571  

(29,142) 
(58,922) 
(1,148) 
2,158 
53,880 

(17) 
(10,039) 
2,565  

(420) 
5,500  
2,179  
(17) 
(14,733) 

1,606 
234,920 
14,136 

(29,562)
(53,422)
1,031 
2,141
39,147

143,362  

5,080  

148,442 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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39  CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY (cont’d)

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  
for the year ended 31 December 2017 

Previously 

Effect 

Audited
Reported  of adoption  As Restated 
 Amounts 
of IFRS 15 
Amounts  
US$’000
US$’000 
US$’000 

Revenue   
Cost of sales 
Finance cost* 
Taxation 
Loss for the year 
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 
Loss for the period attributable to the equity holders of the company 
Loss for the period attributable to non-controlling interest 

Loss per share   

19,098  
(13,383) 
(5,744) 
(863) 
(5,874) 
7,863  
1,989  
(4,176) 
(1,698) 

(2.10) 

14,450  
(7,065) 
(6,700) 
(344) 
341  
808  
1,149  
239  
102  

33,548 
(20,448)
(12,444)
(1,207)
(5,533)
8,671 
3,138 
(3,937)
(1,596)

(1.98)

*  The Group has made prior year adjustment of $6.7 million to finance costs. These finance costs are not eligible for capitalisation as the 
development of the RuMa Hotel Suites is not qualifying assets. Accordingly, the restatement of the 2017 financial information for the 
correction of this error.

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position  
as at 31 December 2017 

Deferred tax assets 
Inventories 
Trade and other receivables 

Translation reserve 
Accumulated losses 
Non-controlling interest 

Trade and other payables 
Current tax liabilities 

Shareholders’ equity 

Consolidated Statement of cash flows 
for the year ended 31 December 2017 

Previously 

Effect 

Audited
Reported  of adoption  As Restated 
 Amounts 
of IFRS 15 
Amounts  
US$’000
US$’000 
US$’000 

4,268  
278,879  
11,012  

(21,141) 
(62,614) 
(3,216) 

790  
(28,706) 
6,382  

145  
4,716  
3,547  

83,040  
3,000  

(31,096) 
1,154  

5,058 
250,173 
17,394 

(20,996)
(57,898)
331 

51,944 
4,154 

137,670  

4,861  

142,531 

Previously 

Effect 

Audited
Reported  of adoption  As Restated 
 Amounts 
of IFRS 15 
Amounts  
US$’000
US$’000 
US$’000 

Operating profit before changes in working capital 
Cash generated from operations (before interest and tax paid) 
Net cash used in operating activities 
Effect of changes in exchange rates 

332  
8,911  
561  
(270) 

7,385  
6,745  
45  
(45) 

7,717 
15,656 
606 
(315)

Copies of the Annual Report

Copies of the annual report will be available on the Company’s website at www.aseanaproperties.com and from the Company’s registered 
office, 12 Castle Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3RT, Channel Islands.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)