10 Leases

 

The Company entered into operating leases for computer peripherals and office properties in Malaysia and Indonesia. The leases in Malaysia included an option to renew for a one year term. None of the renewal options have been included in the measurement of the leases.

 

The Company also entered into finance lease for computer peripherals.

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

10Leases (Continued)

 

Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows:

 

   Line Items  2024   2023 
   Financial Statement  December 31, 
   Line Items  2024   2023 
      US$   US$ 
            
Right-of-use assets:             
Operating lease  Right-of-use assets   349,240    154,234 
Total right-of-use assets      349,240    154,234 
              
Lease liabilities:             
Current liabilities             
Operating lease  Current portion of lease liabilities   171,909    152,325 
Total operating lease      171,909    152,325 
              
Non-current liabilities             
Operating lease  Other payables   156,647    - 
Total non-current operating lease      156,647    - 

 

The components of lease costs are as follows:

 

   2024   2023 
   Years ended December 31, 
   2024   2023 
   US$   US$ 
         
Operating lease costs   644,730    1,123,046 
Short-term lease costs   82,596    141,889 
Finance lease costs:          
Depreciation   -    - 
Interest on finance lease liabilities   -    - 
Total lease costs   727,326    1,264,935 

 

Other information related to leases is as follows:

 

   December 31, 
   2024 
   US$ 
     
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term     
Operating lease   16.5 
Weighted Average Discount Rate     
Operating lease   8.6%

 

Cash flows related to leases are as follows:

 

   2024   2023 
   Years ended December 31, 
   2024   2023 
   US$   US$ 
         
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Payments for operating lease liabilities   213,708    199,447 
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Principal payments on finance lease obligation   -    - 
Supplemental Cash Flow Data:          
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations   388,020    7,350 

 

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

   Operating lease 
   US$ 
     
For the year ending December 31,    
2025   194,984 
2026   162,487 
Total future minimum lease payment   357,471 
Less: imputed interest   (28,915)
Total lease liabilities   328,556 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

About Leases Disclosures

Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.

Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.