• Joyzyme Group reaffirmed Dr. Cheng Faat Ting Gary’s suitability as independent non-executive director and audit committee chairman following an AFRC disciplinary review.
• The board acknowledged serious independence breaches and audit-evidence failures involving a single third-party audit unrelated to the group.
• Sanctions comprised a public reprimand and monetary penalty, with no restrictions on Cheng’s audit practice.
• The board sees no impact on financial position or operations and no need to appoint an additional independent director.
• The audit committee will increase its focus on external auditor independence and quality control.

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