DATO' ZAINAL ABIDIN PUTIH

Chairman

Financial Reporting Foundation

Dato’ Zainal Abidin Putih is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), a Member of The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

Upon qualifying from the ICAEW, Dato’ Zainal joined the firm of Messrs Hanafiah, Raslan & Mohamad, which merged with Ernst & Young in July 2002. He has extensive experience in audit, having worked as a practicing accountant throughout his career covering many principal industries including banks, insurance, energy, transport, manufacturing, government agencies, plantations, properties, hotels, investment companies and unit trusts. He also has good working knowledge of taxation matters and management consultancy, especially in the areas of acquisitions, takeovers, amalgamations, restructuring and public listing of companies.

Dato’ Zainal plays an active role in the community and the corporate world, being a Past President of MICPA, former Chairman of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) and Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad. He was a member of the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (a body set up by the Malaysian Government to oversee the orderly development of the multimedia and telecommunication industry in Malaysia) and also a member of the Investment Panel of Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

Dato’ Zainal has more than 45 years of experience in various capacities in the corporate sector and was the Chairman of CIMB Bank Berhad until his retirement in June 2020. He is currently the Chairman of Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Land and General Berhad and Tokio Marine Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad. He also sits on the boards of several private limited companies.

Dato’ Zainal is a Trustee of IJN Foundation, MICPA Educational Trust Fund and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Telekom Malaysia.

PUAN FAZIYATUN BINTI MOHAMED YAHYA

Director

Account Division Ministry of Finance Malaysia,
Accountant General’s Department of Malaysia

Puan Faziyatun binti Mohamed Yahya was appointed as a member of Financial Reporting Foundation (FRF) on 15 August 2025. She currently serves as the Director of the Account Division at the Ministry of Finance Malaysia. With over 31 years of experience as an accountant across various government departments and federal statutory body, she brings with her a wealth of expertise in public sector financial management and governance.

Throughout her career, she has actively contributed to task-based groups in the field of accounting. She has served on the Government Accounting Standards Advisory Committee and played a key role in the development of Islamic Standard for baitulmal, zakat & waqf under the States Islamic Religious Councils. She also led as Project Management Officer in formulating the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) Business Strategic Plan. In addition, she has been entrusted with a position on the audit committee of a federal statutory body, reflecting her strong commitment to accountability and financial oversight.

Puan Faziyatun holds Master of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). She is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and Malaysia Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). She is also a member of The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, United Kingdom (CIPFA, UK).

PUAN CINDY SIAH HOOI HOON

Assistant Governor

Bank Negara Malaysia

Puan Cindy Siah Hooi Hoon was appointed as Assistant Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia on 1 April 2025. In this role, she oversees the Financial Conglomerates Supervision, Banking Supervision, Insurance and Takaful Supervision, Risk Specialist and Technology Supervision, as well as Payment Services Oversight departments.

Puan Cindy began her career with Bank Negara Malaysia in 1996 in the Bank Regulation Department and was involved in the restructuring of the banking sector during the Asian financial crisis. Over 29 years of service, she has undertaken a wide range of responsibilities, including the formulation of prudential and strategic policies for the banking and insurance industries, financial surveillance, and the development of Financial Sector Masterplans and Blueprints. She has also been involved in formulating financial sector liberalisation strategies for trade negotiations.

In 2014, she was appointed Director of the Banking Supervision Department, where she was responsible for the supervision of foreign banks, stand-alone Islamic banks, stand-alone investment banks and development financial institutions. She later served as Director of the Prudential Financial Policy Department from 2018, overseeing the development and maintenance of a strong prudential framework for the banking and insurance sectors.

Puan Cindy holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Financial Analysis from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. She is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder.

DATO’ MOHAMMAD FAIZ AZMI

Executive Chairman

Securities Commission Malaysia

Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi has been appointed as member of FRF on 1 November 2024. He is currently the Executive Chairman of the Securities Commission (SC), the capital markets regulator of Malaysia. He was a Board member of the SC since August 2023.

Dato’ Faiz was the Chairman of PwC Malaysia for 11 out of his 30 years with the firm. He has over 38 years of experience in the audit and business advisory services in Malaysia and the UK. He was the leader of PwC’s Global Islamic Finance Team practice, PwC’s Malaysia’s Financial Services Leader and joint Head of Audit and lead the ESG and Shariah Investing part of PwC’s Sustainability and Climate Change practice in Malaysia. He retired as a partner and the Executive Chairman of PwC Malaysia in June 2023.

Dato’ Faiz is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a Fellow of ICAEW. He has held the post of President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, Chairman of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board, President of the Kuala Lumpur Business Club and ICAEW City Group Chairman.

He was educated in Malaysia and UK and read law at the University of Durham before being called to the English Bar. He is an alumnus of Lincoln’s Inn and a member of the Inns of Court of Malaysia. He is a member of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants England and Wales. He was conferred the Darjah Kebesaran Dato’, which carries the title Dato’ in 2013 by the Sultan of Selangor. He was conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctorate of Laws by the University of Nottingham in July 2016 and an Honorary Degree of Doctorate of Laws by Durham University in July 2025.

Vacant

DATUK NOR AZIMAH BINTI ABDUL AZIZ

Chief Executive Officer

Companies Commission of Malaysia

Datuk Nor Azimah Abdul Aziz is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). Prior to her appointment as CEO on 1 May 2020, she was the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) of Regulatory and Enforcement and thereafter, DCEO of Corporate Services between 2016 and 2020. She joined SSM as General Manager of the Corporate Policy, Planning and Development Department in 2003. She started her career in 1992 as an Advocate and Solicitor and from there on served as a Law Lecturer at the Accounting Department, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). During her tenure with UKM, in July 2000, she was seconded to the Regulatory and Standards Department of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

She was instrumental in SSM’s law reform initiatives and oversaw the passing of significant pieces of legislations under the purview of SSM, among others, the Companies Act 2016, Interest Schemes Act 2016, Limited Liability Partnership Act 2012 and Companies (Amendment) Act 2007. She is currently a Board Member of the Audit Oversight Board (AOB), Board Member for the Integrity Officer Accreditation Board (LPPIB), Board Member of the Financial Reporting Foundation (FRF), Member of the Approval and Implementation Committee of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), Board Member of the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA), Executive Committee member of the Corporate Registers Forum (CRF) which is an association of international corporate registries, and an Adjunct Professor at UKM.

She obtained her Law Degree from the Institut Teknologi MARA (now Universiti Teknologi MARA or UiTM) and her Master of Laws (LLM in Business Law) from the Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom.

DATO’ FAD’L MOHAMED

Chief Executive Officer

Bursa Malaysia Berhad

Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bursa Malaysia Berhad on 1 March 2025. In this capacity, he also serves as the director of key subsidiary companies within the Bursa Malaysia Group.

Dato’ Fad’l brings a track record spanning 30 years in legal, capital markets and investment banking, across various roles. He most recently served as Managing Director, Group Wholesale Banking at RHB Bank Berhad. Prior to that, he was the CEO of Maybank Investment Bank from 2018 until 2024.

Before joining Maybank Investment Bank in 2015, Dato’ Fad’l was the Managing Director of Maestro Capital Sdn. Bhd., a licensed corporate finance adviser he founded in 2004. In that role, he advised on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and IPOs.

Dato’ Fad’l’s career foundation included stints in Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, an investment banking firm, the Securities Commission Malaysia, and Messrs. Rashid & Lee.

Dato’ Fad’l obtained a Master in Business Administration from Imperial College London, UK and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the University of London, UK. In addition, he holds a Certified Diploma in Accounting & Finance from The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, and is a Fellow Chartered Banker with the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers. Dato’ Fad’l is also a Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance, from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.

Dato’ Fad’l is passionate on advancing the nation’s business and financial landscape through developing collaborative and nurturing ecosystems. He currently serves as Deputy President of the Kuala Lumpur Business Club (KLBC) and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) as well as the Board of Directors of the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC).

PUAN SANIZA SAID

President

Malaysian Institute of Accountants

Puan Saniza Said is a trailblazing Chartered Accountant with over 28 years of excellence in audit, tax compliance, and business consultancy. A proud member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) since 2000, she embodies professionalism and dedication to advancing the accounting field.

Armed with a Bachelor of Accountancy from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM, Shah Alam) and an MBA from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2013, Puan Saniza began her career as an audit associate in Kuala Lumpur in 1997. Her journey from those early days to becoming a respected leader in the profession highlights her unrelenting pursuit of growth and impact.

In September 2022, Puan Saniza was elected as a Council Member of MIA, and on 8th December 2025 she has been elected as MIA President after completing her tenure as Vice President on 30th November 2025. She’s the first female President in MIA.

Currently, she actively contributes to the MIA’s Public Practice and Taxation Committees. Her influence extends beyond MIA, with memberships in ASEAN CPA, MICPA, MATA, AMCAF, and SUTERA. She also serves as a Disciplinary Committee Member at the Advocates & Solicitors Disciplinary Board, showcasing her unwavering commitment to upholding professional ethics.

Puan Saniza’s passion for nurturing talent and fostering education is equally remarkable. Since 2010, she has served as an Academic Advisor for Polytechnics in the Northern Region and as an external examiner for Malaysia Polytechnic’s Accounting School. Through these roles, she has guided countless students toward achieving their potential in the industry.

Her work doesn’t stop at academia; Puan Saniza is deeply committed to empowering entrepreneurs. By blending her wealth of knowledge with mentorship, she helps businesses thrive while championing innovative approaches to leadership. An inspiring figure in both accounting and education, Puan Saniza Said continues to leave an indelible mark on the profession, elevating standards, shaping future leaders, and driving the industry forward with vision and purpose.

TAN SRI MOHD NASIR AHMAD

Chairman

Malaysian Accounting Standards Board

Tan Sri Mohd Nasir Ahmad is the Chairman of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, effective 1 August 2025. He is also a Board Member of Financial Reporting Foundation, Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad and FIDE Forum.

He brings over four decades of leadership experience in accounting, finance, and corporate governance across both public and private sectors. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom, and a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). He also holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Tan Sri Mohd Nasir began his career in 1979 with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and has since held various senior positions. He has served as the CEO of Malaysia Transformer Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, SPK Berhad, and Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB), where he drove initiatives in entrepreneurship development and SME growth. He was also Chairman of Media Prima Berhad (2018-2019) and Chairman of CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (2018-2025).

He has held various leadership and advisory roles in key national and international bodies, reflecting his strong reputation in the fields of finance and governance. His professional contributions have been recognised through appointments such as Chairman of the Association of Development Finance Institutions of Malaysia (2008–2011), President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (2011–2013), and Global Council Member of ACCA (2013–2022).

DATO’ GAN AH TEE

Managing Partner

BDO Malaysia

Dato’ Gan Ah Tee is the Managing Partner of BDO in Malaysia.

With over 38 years of experience in auditing, accounting and advisory services, Dato’ Gan specialises in corporate turnaround and financial restructuring of under-performing companies. He played a key role as the partner in charge of Lion Group’s restructuring of more than RM10 billion which then involved the Corporate Debt Restructuring Committee (CDRC), as well as many Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad (now Prokhas Sdn. Bhd.) engagements as Special Administrator after the Asian financial crisis. He also has extensive experience in the field of corporate finance and advisory assignments.

His experience includes advising high profile clients on matters relating to debt restructuring between debtor companies and lenders, administration of schemes of arrangement, restructuring plan implementation for listing purposes, receivership and liquidation and other engagements with diverse industries.

Dato’ Gan is actively engaged in the professional community. He is a member of the ICAEW Malaysia Advisory Group and has previously served as a Council Member of ICAEW. He held the position of President of MICPA from 2022 to 2024 and currently serves as a member of its Exco and Council. Dato’ Gan is also a member of the Financial Reporting Foundation, a trustee body entrusted with overseeing performance, financial and funding arrangements of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board.

Dato’ Gan was conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws by the University of Nottingham. He is a member of the Industrial Advisory Board for the Professional Accounting Programme of Sunway College.

DATIN GRACE YEOH CHENG GEOK

Partner

Shearn Delamore & Co

Datin Grace Yeoh Cheng Geok is a partner at Shearn Delamore & Co. She previously served as the firm’s Managing Partner and was a member of its management committee for 17 years. She currently heads their Corporate/M&A and Energy, Natural Resources & Green Technology Practice Groups. She has been instrumental in advising major corporations on regulatory compliance and corporate transactions.

She was appointed to the Board of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad in February 2025. Currently, she also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Berhad and S P Setia Berhad. Her previous directorships include Bursa Malaysia Berhad and CIMB Bank Berhad. She is a lawyer with over 40 years of experience with a background in litigation, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, financial planning and governance.

Datin Grace holds a Bachelor of Laws from the London School of Economics and a Master of Laws from the University of London and is a Barrister-at-Law of the Middle Temple. She is a Certified Financial Planner and a member of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) since 2002. Called to the Malaysian Bar in 1985, she has also been recognised as one of Asia’s Top 15 M&A Lawyers (Asian Legal Business) and has consistently been rated as one of Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers (Asia Business Law Journal).

DATUK TONG POH KEOW

Independent Non-Executive Director

Sunway Berhad

Datuk Tong Poh Keow is the Independent Non-Executive Director of Sunway Berhad effective on 21 September 2020. Datuk Tong began her career as a secretarial assistant with Siva, Heng & Monteiro in 1978 and was promoted to manager of secretarial services and audit in 1980. In 1981, she left the firm and joined Shapadu Holding Sdn. Bhd. as an accountant and company secretary until March 1983.

In November 1983, Datuk Tong joined Highlands & Lowlands Berhad as an accountant and assistant company secretary. In 1985, she joined Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad and held various senior positions within the organisation until her promotion as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in April 2003. After Sime Darby Berhad’s merger was completed in October 2007, Sime Darby Plantation Berhad appointed her as CFO. She later assumed the position of Group CFO of Sime Darby Berhad in 2008 and has held the position for about 9 years. Post the completion of the demerger of Sime Darby Berhad, she was then appointed as the Executive Director and Group CFO of Sime Darby Property Berhad in November 2017. She retired as Group CFO of Sime Darby Property Berhad in March 2019, and as Executive Director in May 2019.

Datuk Tong is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. She was a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Malaysian Advisory Committee since 1 January 2020 to 30 November 2024. She was a member of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board from October 2013 to September 2019.

Datuk Tong graduated from Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman with a Diploma in Commerce. She also has a qualification from the Institute of the Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK.