THEME
Future-Proofing Governance
The IIAM NC 2024 is thoughtfully crafted to comprehensively understand the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the auditing domain. With a profound focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, Cybersecurity, Technology/AI integration, and Fraud detection, this event will delve into the transformative role of auditing in upholding corporate integrity, sustainability, and resilience.
Key Highlights:
• ESG Integration: Explore the integration of ESG principles into auditing practices and its impact on organisational sustainability.
• Cybersecurity Resilience: Delve into strategies for bolstering cybersecurity measures within auditing frameworks to mitigate digital risks effectively.
• Technology/AI Advancements: Gain insights into leveraging technological innovations and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Fraud Prevention and Detection: Learn best practices and methodologies for detecting and preventing fraudulent activities through advanced auditing techniques.
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Amarjeet Singh
EY Asean Tax Leader at Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
Amarjeet Singh is the EY Asean Tax Leader at Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd, bringing over 28 years of expertise in taxation.
He specializes in tax policy, tax structuring, and incentives, as well as group reorganizations and IPOs. Amarjeet has advised a broad range of clients, including some of ASEAN’s largest conglomerates and government-linked corporations.
He has been instrumental in various government engagements, such as recommending Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) incentives and contributing to tax policy development for Malaysia’s digital economy. Amarjeet plays a significant role in the digitalization of tax systems, including implementing e-invoicing solutions and helping large multinationals transform their tax functions. He also advises on tax-efficient structures for large infrastructure and investment projects.
In addition to his professional work, Amarjeet has secured fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for significant economic developments. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK, and a member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia and the International Fiscal Association. He is also a licensed tax agent with the Ministry of Finance in Malaysia.
Andy Wee
Director, Deloitte & Touche Enterprise Risk Services Pte Ltd
Andy Wee is the Director of Internal Audit at Deloitte & Touche, bringing over a decade of expertise in internal controls, financial auditing, enterprise risk management (ERM), and corporate governance.
He has a wealth of experience across multiple industries, including energy, real estate, manufacturing, consumer and the public sector. In his role, Andy focuses on advising clients on business process optimization, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. He has extensive experience in energy, where he has overseen project management, renewable energy investments, and compliance with electricity and gas markets.
Andy’s previous experience includes auditing and advisory roles in supply chain management, particularly in the energy, manufacturing, and online retail sectors. He is skilled in identifying internal control weaknesses and recommending cost-saving strategies. In his earlier career in the aviation industry, Andy was responsible for managing inventories ranging over 20K product line items with high value, supplier relations, and logistics support, as well as leading a major SAP system upgrade.
Throughout his career at Deloitte, Andy has managed key client relationships and led teams on internal audit and compliance projects. His work also includes the implementation of governance and risk management frameworks, ensuring alignment with international standards like COSO and ISO 31000. Andy’s diverse industry knowledge, coupled with his leadership in audit and risk management, gives him an advantage in dealing with today’s evolving business landscape.
Arthur Leong
Principal Consultant, Quaditix
Arthur is a seasoned audit professional with over three decades of experience in external, internal auditing, and consulting services across various industries.
With a strong foundation in Big 4 firms like Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arthur has a deep understanding of industry best practices and leading-edge auditing techniques.
As a former CAE of a public-listed company, Arthur has firsthand experience in leveraging CAATs to effectively audit highly automated environments like IBM AS/400 and SAP R/3. This practical knowledge, combined with his CISA certification, positions him as a trusted expert in information systems auditing and control.
With a passion for advancing the auditing profession, Arthur has served as the President of ISACA Malaysia Chapter, leading initiatives to promote the development and advancement of IT auditing in the region. His extensive experience in conducting workshops and seminars on IT Auditing, SAP Auditing, and Windows Server Operating Systems Auditing demonstrates his commitment to sharing knowledge and empowering auditors.
Today, Arthur continues to provide training and technical support to auditors seeking to enhance their skills and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of audit data analytics and other emerging technologies.
Awais Ahmed Memon
Head of Strategic Initiatives – Internal Audit, Lendlease Group Limited, Australia
Awais is a seasoned risk, internal audit, and data analytics professional with a 13-year track record of success.
His broad experience spans commercial analysis, internal audit, technology risk assurance, and data analytics across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, government, property, pharmaceuticals, and banking. A recognized thought leader, he has published works on cloud computing and applied machine learning use cases for internal audit.
Awais is originally from Pakistan. He relocated to Australia in 2015. His career in Australia includes roles within the Victorian state government and two ASX-listed commercial organizations, where he held global positions and gained international exposure to markets in parts of North America, APAC, and Europe.
His portfolio of risk and assurance projects encompasses combined assurance maps, internal audit methodology updates, scalable industry-specific data analytics solutions, GRC software implementations, implementation of risk management frameworks, and cyber security assurance capability enhancements through standardization.
Driven by a passion for business improvement and leveraging technology to deliver organizational value, Awais currently serves as the Head of Strategic Initiatives Internal Audit at Lendlease Group Limited, a globally renowned integrated real estate group headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
Chang Ming Chew
Managing Director, Mainstreet Governance Sdn Bhd
Ming Chew has over two decades of experience in a wide range of areas including statutory audit, transaction reporting for IPOs, share registration and IPO processing, internal audit, risk management, IT/cybersecurity advisory, operational risk and control review, financial due diligence, management consulting, and corporate governance advisory.
He serves a broad spectrum of clients, from private and public listed companies to multinational corporations, across various industries for their outsource/co-source internal audit needs. These industries include financial services, property development, engineering & construction, plantation, manufacturing, hotel & leisure, oil & gas, furniture, food & beverages, retail, pharmaceutical, logistics, information technology, and non- governmental organisations.
Ming Chew is also actively involved in providing corporate training on governance, ERM, business continuity, cybersecurity and corporate liability to companies of various sizes from public listed to small & medium enterprises. Additionally, he is actively involved with professional associations such as the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIAM) and the ISACA Malaysia Chapter, serving on various committees and delivering talks at seminars and public forums to advocate for the profession of internal audit.
Chetna Haresh
Associate Partner, Malaysia Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd
Chetna Haresh is an Associate Partner at Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd, specializing in Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) in Malaysia.
With over 13 years of experience, she has been instrumental in delivering climate change advisory, assurance, and ESG services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including public listed companies, privately held businesses, and multinational corporations. Her industry expertise spans power and utilities, shipping, construction, property development, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. Chetna has led the development of long-term sustainability strategies for major organizations, including a national power utility company and a leading palm oil company, focusing on climate scenario modeling, emissions review, and the creation of carbon reduction roadmaps. She has also played a key role in advising a local bank on sector decarbonization pathways and targets. In addition to her project work, Chetna contributed to the development of EY Malaysia’s Climate Risk Barometer and has served as a quality reviewer for EY’s Annual Global Climate Barometer. She is recognized for her expertise in sustainability reporting, corporate governance, and the integration of Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) into business strategies. Chetna is a certified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA) and holds a Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate from GARP.
Dr. Aswami Ariffin
Head/VP, Cyber Intelligence Center, Maybank
Dr. Aswami Ariffin is a senior cybersecurity strategist with more than 25 years of working experience in national agency and financial institution.
He is regularly consulted by the government, industries, universities, communities and media on cybersecurity issues, operation and strategy including invitation as keynote speaker in conferences. Currently, he is the Head/VP of Global Threat Intelligence, Hunting & AI at a top financial institution.
Dr. Farida Binti Veerankutty
Head of Internal Audit, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Malaysia
Dr. Farida is Head of Internal Audit Department at the Ministry of Housing and Local Government.
Previously, she was attached with Ministry of Finance, where she oversees and coordinates the execution of internal auditing in both the federal and state governments. Her previous experience included over 20 years of service with Jabatan Audit Negara, where she handled a variety of public sector auditing tasks such as performance audits, compliance audits, and management audits of Government Link Companies. She has vast experience in conducting audit on the management of the government funds/grants. She also regularly contributes to internal auditor education programs and provides guidance on public sector auditing. Before joining the public sector, she worked for a private corporation for five years as an accountant and tax executive.
Dr. Suresh Naidu Sadasivan
Director of Communication and Innovation, MASVERSE
Dr Suresh Naidu Sadasivan is an experienced Certified Blockchain Expert by the US-based Blockchain Council and a Certified Blockchain Solution Architect by Blockchain Training Alliance, Canada.
He has a demonstrated history of working in the education and training industry. He is also a vital education professional with a Degree in Law (LL. B Hons) from the University of London, a Master’s Degree [MBA (IT Sector)] from Staffordshire University and his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the City University of Paris. He lectured in law and business at a local private university for almost 12 years (Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation [APU]) and in other education sectors for another eight years before joining BLOKTEX as an innovation advisor on blockchain implementation.
Dr Suresh Naidu Sadasivan’s leadership roles are not just titles but testimonies to his influence and impact in the industry. As an executive committee member of ACCESS MALAYSIA for two years, he is the Director of SPNDS Edu Future Resources and Advisor of Innovation and Communication for landorc.io, a lending blockchain start-up based in Dubai. His contributions extend to the Blockchain Council (US), where he is a member and the Director of Academics for the Blockchain Council (Malaysian Chapter). He is also the Senior Blockchain Consultant for the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU). In October 2022, he took on the Director of Communication and Innovation role at Masverse Sdn. Bhd., a company dedicated to accelerating Web3 adoption in Malaysia by creating a collaborative ecosystem.
Skilled in Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Team Building, Online Business, and Public Speaking, he is also a Blockchain and Cryptocurrency enthusiast interested in reading and knowledge sharing through training, seminars, and workshops, especially for the public and GLCs. He is well known for using a layman’s approach to explain the contents of his lectures, training and seminars, which have been well received by all the parties involved.
Maciej Piołunowicz
Chief Audit Executive, Bank Gospodarstwa
Krajowego (BGK) and Member of IIA
Standards Board
Maciej has over 15 years of experience as an internal auditor in banks.
Since 2010 he has been the Chief Audit Executive of Polish Development Bank (BGK), the third largest bank in Poland, where he manages a team of 30 auditors.
He is a member of the IIA Standards Board, the 20-person body responsible for developing and maintaining IIA Standards, and therefore the co-creator of the new Global Internal Audit Standards.
He holds the CIA designation.
He is a lecturer at post-graduate studies on internal audit at different universities in Poland.
Maciej is an author of articles on internal audit and corporate governance published by leading Polish newspapers and magazines.
He’s been a presenter all over the world, including IIA’s International Conferences, ISACA North America conference, AFIIA conference in Ghana, IIA’s Great Audit Minds conference, ECIIA conference in Budapest and many others.
Michael Teoh Su Lim
CEO, Thriving Talents Sdn Bhd
Michael Teoh Su Lim is the founding CEO and Faculty Head of Thriving Talents Sdn. Bhd., with over 15 years of experience in leadership, entrepreneurship, and Millennial workforce development.
He is an accredited HRD Corp. trainer and has expanded his training projects to 41 countries, serving 30% of the world’s Fortune 500 companies. A two-time TEDx speaker and LinkedIn Top Voices 2024 honoree, Michael is a recognized expert in leadership, sales, and teambuilding, with over 18,000 followers on LinkedIn. His accolades include being named Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2019) by The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) for Companies Valued Up to RM25mil, and winning prestigious awards like the Golden Bull and SME 100. Michael also serves on several boards as a trustee, like SP Setia Foundation, the International Youth Centre (IYC) and the Global Peace Foundation (GPF). Previously, Michael had also been appointed into advisory roles with foundations related to the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Youth & Sports.
He is passionate about storytelling and storyboarding, using these techniques to create compelling narratives that resonate with audiences, from C-Levels to people in rural Malaysia through his many human capital developmental projects. Michael believes that a well-crafted story is essential for inspiring and motivating others, particularly when it comes to leadership and entrepreneurship. His ability to weave personal experiences and lessons of resilience into his presentations has made him a sought-after speaker on global stages, where he has shared insights alongside figures like Sir Richard Branson and former U.S. President Barack Obama.
Michelle Ann Iking
Founder, Clarion Quest Consulting
Michelle Ann Iking is the Principal Consultant & Facilitator at Clarion Quest Consulting, where she designs leadership programs that foster strong governance and ethical decision-making.
As a former C-suite leader, Michelle draws on her rich experience across industries, including financial services, HR-tech, and hospitality. She has held pivotal roles such as Chief People Officer at Sime Darby Property and Head of Talent, Learning & Performance at Citibank Malaysia.
Michelle’s expertise lies in leveraging emotional intelligence to strengthen leadership effectiveness. Through her training as a professional coach and her understanding of the unique challenges leaders face, she integrates emotional intelligence to enhance trust, integrity, and resilience in teams. Michelle’s work has led to significant business outcomes, including co-creating leadership programs yielding over RM33 million in value.
A sought-after speaker, Michelle’s engaging style bridges HR and business ROI. She is also a certified HRD Corp Trainer and has facilitated workshops for high-profile clients, including the Obama Foundation. Her unique facilitation techniques, such as using metaphoric coaching and phototherapy, create impactful learning experiences that drive organizational excellence.
Mohd Khaidzir Shahari
President, IIA Malaysia
Khaidzir is a Partner and Head of Risk Consulting at KPMG Management and Risk Consulting Sdn Bhd (“KPMG”), with an extensive experience in corporate governance, internal auditing and risk management.
He started his career as in internal auditor of a financial institution before joining KPMG in 1999.
A dedicated member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia since 1997, Khaidzir has held key positions, including Chairman of the Research and Technical Advisory Committee (“RTAC”) and various positions in EXCO. Under his leadership in RTAC, the committee published notable works such as the “Guidance for an Effective Internal Audit Function 2.0” in 2022 and the “FAQs relating to Internal Review of Sustainability Statement by Internal Auditors” in 2023.
He is on the Islamic Finance Council of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, and a member of the Task Force in developing the Shariah Audit Guidelines. He is also one of the adjudicators for the National Annual Corporate Reports Awards (“NACRA”) organized by MICPA for 2023 and 2024.
Khaidzir holds the esteemed position of President of IIA Malaysia for 2024/2025, where he continues to lead, advocates and support the internal audit professionals in Malaysia.
Muazzam Bin Mohamad
Senior Vice President and Head of Investment Stewardship, Permodalan Nasional Berhad
Muazzam currently leads the Investment Stewardship Division at Permodalan Nasional Berhad with 18 years of combined experience in corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, strategy and sustainability.
In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in driving and integrating PNB’s ESG commitments namely achieving a Net Zero Portfolio by 2050, investing MYR 10 billion in green and transition assets by 2030 as well as PNB’s labor rights policy. Muazzam is also heavily involved on the governance side through assessing the effectiveness of the Boards, CEOs and Mission Critical Positions of its key investee companies as well as identifying and nominating PNB Nominee Directors in these companies. Moreover, he also actively promotes a robust policy and transparency in proxy voting. He also serves as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Tenaga Nasional Berhad representing PNB, leveraging his expertise in sustainability, corporate finance, and strategy.
Muhammad Dawud Wilmot
Executive Director, Technology Risk & Cybersecurity, KPMG Management & Risk Consulting Sdn. Bhd.
Muhammad Dawud leads client engagements out of KPMG’s Technology Risk and Cyber Security Advisory unit in Malaysia.
He brings more than 23 years of experience in cyber security, IT audit and assurance.
Prior to joining KPMG, he was the head of cyber security, cloud and infra management at Maxis Berhad and Celcom Axiata, he had also worked in leading tech companies such as Intel and Symantec. His career progression entailed achieving various cyber security certifications including the CISSP, CBCP, CISM, CISA, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
Perpetua George
Managing Director, Asia Pacific Sustainability and Biodiversity, PwC
Perpetua (Pep) George is Director, Asia Pacific Sustainability, Biodiversity at PwC Malaysia.
She is a specialist covering biodiversity, nature based solutions and related disclosure. She brings with her more than 20 years experience in sustainability strategy development and implementation in the private sector and civil society.
Her role is part of PwC’s approach to turn theory into meaningful action, as the firm expands specialist capabilities in sustainability and a number of key areas in alignment with PwC’s global strategy. Pep is building core competency and capability around the nature and biodiversity agenda, including integration into PwC’s range of sustainability solutions and services.
Prior to joining PwC, she was Wilmar International’s General Manager for Group Sustainability, overseeing one of the world’s largest agribusiness and palm oil companies in their sustainability strategy implementation throughout their global business.
Pushpan Murugiah
Chief Executive Officer, C4 Centre
Pushpan Murugiah is an accomplished individual with a diverse background.
He holds a LLB from the University of London and has a Master’s in Business Administration. He also holds specialised certificates in various areas related to corruption, ethics, and climate change, including certificates in relation to protecting the rights of vulnerable and marginalized groups affected by climate change, human rights and climate change, climate change and human health as well as environmental governance. He has authored and co-authored publications on the “State of Corruption: Power, Politics and Policies in Malaysia” and “PFI: The search for accountability” amongst other publications; he has the contextual knowledge on corruption, human rights and good governance in the ASEAN region. He has also been a panellist and keynote speaker on topics such as “Political Funding Regulation and Corruption: An Institutional Problem”, the “Intersection Between Human Rights and Corruption”, “Special Economic Zones: Sovereignty for sale; Scams Operations, Casino and Human Trafficking”, thereby equipping him with valuable knowledge on the political landscape in ASEAN. He has also been invited to speak at the United Nations Conference of State Parties, tenth session (CoSP10) held in Atlanta, United States of America in 2023 on two different panels, one on Collective action: Holding the Executive Accountable and the other, Exposing the Hidden Links: Corruption and Human Trafficking.
Raymon Ram
Managing Principal, Graymatter Forensic Advisory Sdn. Bhd.
Raymon Ram is a leading advocate against economic crime, having published numerous articles and case study analyses on the subject matter.
He is the Founder and Managing Principal of Graymatter Forensic Advisory Sdn. Bhd., Secretary General at Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M), and an Anti-Corruption Expert with the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Specializing in Financial Forensics, Fraud Risk Management, and AML/CFT Compliance, Raymon has led numerous corporate fraud investigations, developed national audit and anti-corruption guidelines, and facilitated anti-fraud courses for law enforcement and private sector entities.
As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), and ISO 37001 ABMS Lead Auditor, Raymon’s consultancy and training programs are highly regarded. He regularly contributes expert insights on economic crime issues on Bernama News Network, Astro Awani, and BFM 89.9. His notable achievements include developing Transparency International Malaysia’s Guidance for Good Practice, creating the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s internal checklist for Section 17A investigations, and formulating guidelines with the Malaysian Institute of Integrity.
With extensive experience presenting to board members and senior management at public listed entities, Raymon has engaged in consultancy with regulators, government-linked, and public-listed entities. Additionally, he is a certified trainer and subject matter expert with HRD Corp. and the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB). Raymon Ram’s contributions to economic crime prevention and his efforts to enhance compliance frameworks position him as an influential figure in financial forensics and anti-corruption advocacy.
Ross Tilly
President, IIA Australia
Ross is the Head of Audit at the Reserve Bank of Australia.
He advises the Board and executives on governance, risk and control and is playing a substantial role in the various transformation programs currently underway at the Bank. Ross joined the RBA after retiring from KPMG after 37 years. Ross held a variety of management and governance roles within KPMG including the National Partner-in-Charge of KPMG’s GRC Advisory practice. He was a founding partner of KPMG’s Risk Consulting division.
At KPMG he served as Lead and Risk Consulting partner for a range of ASX 100 companies with global operations. Ross has worked in geographically diverse and complex operating environments across a wide range of industries. He provided advice on a range of topics including strategic and enterprise risk management, internal control, business processes and regulatory change.
Ross is President of IIA Australia, and Chair of their Board. He has previously served on several IIA Australia’s committees, including being Chair of its Audit & Risk Committee.
He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants ANZ where he is the Chair of its Risk Specialisation group. He is also Treasurer and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of a major Sydney-based not for profit organisation.
Sugunah Verumandy
Managing Partner, FutureSparx
Sugunah is an advocate for talent development and fostering positive work environments that drive sustainable organisational growth.
With a rich professional background spanning from HR, corporate communications, and championing national talent initiatives, Sugunah has worked and contributed to esteemed companies such as General Electric, Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Ericsson Telecommunications, HSBC, and Dairy Farm.
Throughout her career, Sugunah has been instrumental in human resource business partnering, organisational development and spearheading talent agendas. Her expertise extends to culture and change management, leadership development, DEI programs, as well as senior-level recruitment. She has travelled to numerous countries across Asia Pacific, the United States of America, and Europe, bringing her insights and impact to diverse global landscapes.
Sugunah holds a MSc in Human Resource Management from the University of Western Sydney, Australia, and a BSc (Hons) in Human Development from University Putra Malaysia. She has augmented her academic achievements with Executive Education Programs from esteemed institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Bologna University, Macquarie University, and earning certification in sustainable leadership from the University of London. She’s also a HRDC certified professional.
Her contributions to women’s initiatives and pioneering human resource practices at General Electric (GE) garnered significant acclaim, including the Most Prestigious Country Award for Empowerment of Women. Under her leadership, GE received accolades such as Best Overall Company and Best Company in Workplace Practices. Sugunah’s groundbreaking initiatives at GE were not only transformative within the organisation but also served as models for industry-wide best practices, replicated across diverse markets.
Sugunah’s outstanding achievements have earned her numerous accolades, including the Gold Award for MIHRM Human Resource Leadership and the Global Human Resource Leadership Award. She has been honoured with the Asia HRD Award and received recognition from the Ministry of Women, Children, and Community Development. Notably, Sugunah was named among the Top 6 Human Resources Coaches for the prestigious General Electric Human Resource Leadership Program, a testament to her exceptional leadership and mentorship capabilities.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Sugunah remains deeply committed to youth activities, which she views as a source of inspiration and renewal. Her dedication to nurturing talent and fostering inclusive work cultures continues to shape the landscape of organisational excellence, inspiring countless individuals along the way.
Sujatha Sekhar Naik
Chairman, Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance
Sujatha Sekhar Naik is a senior governance and capital markets professional with over 30 years of experience in policy development, strategy, governance, and compliance.
She is the Chairman of the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG) and operates SSN Consult Plt, her consultancy firm. Previously, as Chief Governance Officer & Group General Counsel of a glove manufacturing company, she guided the company’s ESG and sustainability
initiatives. Sujatha was pivotal as CEO of SIDREC from 2013 to 2019, enhancing its dispute resolution services aligned with global standards. She continues to influence this sector as a board member of the Ombudsman Financial for Services.
As a former regulator at the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), she contributed to major policy and reform work and led investor education strategies. Sujatha remains active in policy development as a member of the SC’s Corporate Governance Council and MSME Governance Working Group.
Sujatha holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of London and was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1989, re-qualifying with the Law Society of England and Wales as a Solicitor in 1990. She was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1998 and is a qualified mediator and trainer accredited by the Bar Council’s Malaysian International Mediation Centre.
Supt. Thilak Munusamy
Investigation Officer, Community Education Division, Malaysian Anti-corruption Commission (MACC)
Supt. Thilak Munusamy graduated with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Politeknik Ungku Omar in 2004.
He began his career in 2006 as an investigator and authorized prosecuting
officer at the lower courts for Badan Pencegah Rasuah (BPR) in Sarawak. From 2009 to 2019, he served as a Senior Assistant Superintendent in the Intelligence Department of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). He also holds a Bachelor of Social Science degree in Political Science from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Currently, he is with the Community Education Division of the Private Sector Branch at MACC, where he engages with business entities, corporations, and private companies to promote anti-corruption awareness.
YB Puan Lim Hui Ying
Deputy Minister of Finance, Malaysia
YB Lim Hui Ying is currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Finance in the Unity Government since December 2023 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong since November 2022.
Prior to this, she had served as the Deputy Minister of Education from December 2022 to December 2023. She had also previously served as a Senator in the Dewan Negara from August 2018 before stepping down in November 2022 to contest the 15th General Elections.
YBhg. Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi
Auditor General of Malaysia
Datuk Wan Suraya was appointed as the 20th Auditor General (AG) of Malaysia on 13 June 2023.
She was appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of the Prime Minister and after consultation with the Conference of Rulers, pursuant to clause (1) Article 105 of the Federal Constitution.
She possesses a 30-year career in public service marked by significant contributions and achievements in various Government Ministries and Departments. She had served as the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development and the Ministry of Unity as well as several other capacities such as the Deputy Secretary-General (Strategy and Monitoring), Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and CEO of the Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IM). Datuk Wan Suraya had also served as trade diplomat for 10 years, based in the Mission of Malaysia to the EU in Brussels and later at the High Commission of Malaysia to Singapore.
She has been awarded the Kesatria Mangku Negara (KMN) in 2014 and Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (P.M.W) in 2019. Datuk Wan Suraya has a legal background from the University of Sheffield and Lincoln’s Inn and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as AG including professional certifications from the Harvard Business School and the GE Management Campus, Crotonville in the USA as well as the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva. She has been instrumental in the negotiations and conclusion of trade agreements and various bilateral and regional FTAs such as the RCEP, ASEAN-HK FTA and the ASEAN-EU FTA, as well as formulation of national policies, such as the National Automotive Policy, National E-Commerce Strategic Roadmap (NESR), National Entrepreneurship Policy (DKN) 2030, National Unity Policy and the National Unity Blueprint. With a proven track record, she continues to shape Malaysia’s trajectory through her impactful contributions in governance, trade, and strategic leadership.
Bernard Yap
Partner, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
Bernard is the Head of Private Client Services and Financial Services within the Tax Practice at Ernst & Young Malaysia.
He previously served as the Indirect Tax Leader, where he led the GST implementation in Malaysia. Bernard has been actively involved in compliance, regulatory, and consultancy engagements for Malaysian financial institutions, as well as working closely with entrepreneurs and their business enterprises.
Bernard has been actively involved in numerous e-Invoicing engagements for various multinational corporations, large local taxpayers, as well as banks and insurance companies within the financial industry. He also serves as an advisor to trade associations, helping develop cohesive policies for e-Invoicing implementation across industries. Additionally, Bernard frequently participates as a speaker and panelist in seminars and webinars to assist businesses in preparing for their e-Invoicing implementation journey. His work extends to providing tax planning services to banks, insurance companies, business owners, families, private equity, asset management stakeholders, and high-net-worth individuals (HNW).
Bernard collaborates with the EY Global tax policy network to develop and implement policy initiatives, acting as an advisor to governments and regulators both externally and internally. His expertise includes conducting tax due diligence, documentation review, tax audits, indirect tax planning, and advisory services. He also assists with the application for licenses, incentives, and tax exemptions for large local and multinational corporations. Bernard advises HNW individuals on setting up Family Office structures to establish formal governance for succession planning.
He has contributed to numerous Goods and Services Tax (GST) memorandums and discussions with the Tax Review Panel and Bank Negara Malaysia regarding GST for financial services, covering both conventional and Islamic banking, as well as insurance operators. Additionally, he has assisted local and international banks in implementing the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) in Malaysia and advises HNW individuals on how CRS affects their personal taxes and how to manage their Malaysian and international tax obligations. Bernard is also a regular speaker at conferences, seminars, and forums organized by EY, accounting bodies, and regulators.
Chandni Vora
Director, EY India Tax Technology and Transformation, Ernst & Young LLP India
Chandni specializes in Indirect Taxes within the Logistics, Telecommunication, Media & Entertainment, Technology, and Financial Services practices at Ernst & Young LLP.
She has 11 years of experience working with Ernst & Young and is currently based in the Mumbai, India office. Chandni is a Chartered Accountant and, in recent years, has worked extensively on e-Invoicing projects across several countries, including India, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Japan.
Chandni specializes in tax technology and serves as the client lead for e-Invoicing implementation in the Middle East. She manages several complex Train-the-Trainer (TTT) engagements for key accounts. Chandni has played a pivotal role in numerous indirect tax assignments across various segments of the logistics sector, including courier companies, 3PL and 4PL providers, and transportation service providers. She has worked on several projects involving the implementation of the new GST regime, reviewing supply chains from a tax perspective, and advocating on tax-related matters with Indian aviation authorities. In addition, Chandni has extensive experience advising clients on various indirect tax issues, such as tax implications, planning, and assessment.
She has assisted clients in managing indirect tax compliance and litigation, while also providing support for routine tax queries. Her expertise covers indirect tax advisory, compliance, due diligence, and assessment-related assignments. Chandni has contributed to several written publications, including articles on the logistics and media and entertainment sectors in India. She has also been actively involved in making representations and liaising with government authorities on tax law reforms, particularly regarding service tax and GST.
Devanesan Evanson
Past President, IIA Malaysia
Devanesan retired as the CEO of MSWG (Minority Shareholders Watch Group), a non-profit company, involved in minority shareholder activism in December 2023 after six years of service.
He is a qualified accountant (FCCA) and a Chartered Member of the MIA (Malaysian Institute of Accountants). He was a past council member of the MIA and a past president of the Malaysian Advisory Committee of the ACCA. He was also the past president of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia and holds the designation of CFIIA (Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Internal Auditors). In addition, Devanesan has a law degree (LLB Hons) from the University of London. He is an adjunct professor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, an appointment made in December 2019. He has served 18 years with Bursa Malaysia from 1992 to 2010. He has held various positions at Bursa Malaysia including Chief Regulatory Officer, Chief Market Operations Officer, Head of Group Internal Audit and Risk Management. He set up the Group Internal Audit Function at Bursa Malaysia. He has 13 years’ experience heading various internal audit functions. Devanesan also sits on the Board of AKPK (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit) as an independent director since 2017. He is currently the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of AKPK.
Karina Mohammad Nor
Director, Deloitte
Karina is a Director in the Sustainability & Emerging Assurance, Audit & Assurance practice at Deloitte Malaysia.
She has over 25 years of experience providing professional services, and her expertise includes sustainability reporting and disclosure, sustainability assurance, sustainable finance, strategic business transformation, change management, project management and stakeholder relations. She has supported many leaders in developing climate change and decarbonisation strategy, metrics and targets setting and Net-Zero roadmaps towards a low carbon economy. Karina has hands-on practical experience in leading the implementation of sustainability projects such as energy, water, waste management, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, EV fleet management, solar-powered plant installation, managing diversity and social policies, sustainability reporting and climate disclosures in her previous roles with public listed entities in the financial services, utilities, transportation, property development, asset management, aviation, retail and hospitality services and agribusiness sectors. Prior to joining Deloitte, she was a Senior Management Consultant in the provision of professional services focused on ESG advisory and ESG related training to the insurance, fund management, and consumer and retail sectors in the EU and MENA. She regularly speaks on ESG topics in international conferences and seminars in the region and have led the facilitation of many in-house ESG related workshops and training sessions. Karina holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, a Master of Social Sciences, Islamic Finance from INCEIF University. She is a Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, Chartered Accountant of MIA, an ASEAN CPA, and a Member of International Society of Sustainability Professionals, USA.
Phang Oy Cheng
Partner | Head of Sustainability Advisory, KPMG Malaysia
Oy Cheng leads KPMG’s ESG and Sustainability Advisory Services in Malaysia, helping clients explore and implement ESG solutions for a sustainable and responsible future.
With over 30 years of experience in sustainability consulting, she has extensive experience in the Asia-Pacific region. Experienced in developing and improving ESG/sustainability management programs of public listed companies to meet the requirements of international investors and benchmarks, she is very familiar with the requirements of the GRI, IIRC, SASB, TCFD, sustainable finance, ESG risk management and decarbonisation strategies.
Satpal Singh Dillon
Chief Governance & Risk Officer, PLUS Malaysia
Satpal is an award-winning professional with 19 years of experience in Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, and Governance.
His career spans leadership roles in renowned firms like PwC and EY, where he advised multinational corporations and governments across Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. Notably, he contributed to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Malaysia’s Economic Transformation Program. Currently, as the Chief Risk & Sustainability Officer at PLUS Malaysia Berhad, he established the Governance, Risk, and Sustainability (GRS) Function. His achievements include leading groundbreaking sustainability initiatives like Malaysia’s first sustainable highway rest area, pioneering human rights risk assessments, and formulating a decarbonization roadmap. Satpal’s advocacy for sustainability and governance has earned him speaking roles at global forums like the United Nations and regional conferences. His contributions to the profession were recognized with prestigious awards such as ASEAN’s Risk Professional of the Year 2022 and the UN Sustainability Pioneer Award. Satpal is also an active member of various national and international organizations, furthering sustainability and risk
management best practices.
Surin Segar
Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Group Tax, Maybank
Chief Financial Officer, Maybank Foundation
Surin Segar is a Senior Executive Vice President at Maybank where he is responsible for everything on taxation at The Group.
He is also President of CPA Australia divisional council in Malaysia. He chairs the tax committees at the Association of Banks and the Malaysian Investment Banking Association while being a tax committee member at Malaysian Institute of Accountants and CPA Australia. He is a council member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. He is also on the ACCA Global Tax Forum and an Industry Advisory Panel member at Asia Pacific University.