REGULATORY

Clarification on Public Practice Services and Company Secretarial Service by MIA Members

MIA wishes to issue the following clarification for the attention of all…
  • August 26, 2025
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AML/CFT Compliance Simplified: Unpacking the Differences Between BNM and SSM Regulations 

Both the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) play pivotal roles in Malaysia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) efforts.
  • August 13, 2025
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Announcement

Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”) is a statutory body established under the Accountants Act, 1967 (“Act”) to regulate the practice of the accountancy profession in Malaysia.
  • June 18, 2025
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Small Steps, Big Impact: Lessons from the TCG Pilot Programme – Building Tax Corporate Governance Before It’s Mandatory

The TCG Pilot Programme (the Programme) carried out by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDNM) sought to align corporate tax management systems with modern regulatory frameworks while addressing challenges in compliance and reporting.
  • June 17, 2025
  • 753 views

SUSTAINABILITY

Accountants Are Key To Driving Malaysia’s Sustainability, ESG Agenda – MIA President

Accountants are no longer just financial gatekeepers, they are at the forefront of advancing Malaysia’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and steering businesses towards sustainable growth, said the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
  • September 8, 2025
  • 669 views

Ethics At The Core: Guiding Accountants In Navigating Technology And Sustainability

Technology. Sustainability. Regulation. Changing business models. These are among the powerful forces rapidly reshaping the accountancy profession today.
  • August 11, 2025
  • 375 views

Top Five Sustainability News 2025 for Accountants 

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) is proactively advancing its sustainability agenda to enable the future-proofing of the profession. 
  • June 26, 2025
  • 758 views

The Advent of Global Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance

In response to the growing demand for sustainability information, the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) officially launched the International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (IESSA)…
  • June 26, 2025
  • 833 views

LEADERSHIP

Strengthening Accountancy in Laos: AFA Mentoring Partnership between MIA and LCPAA

Strengthening the accounting profession is essential for economic growth in Laos.
  • August 7, 2025
  • 324 views

Integrated Reporting: Transforming Corporate Transparency and Value Creation – The Sime Darby Experience

It has been a decade since the Integrated Reporting (IR) Framework was introduced in Malaysia, and it is remarkable to witness its growth and evolution.
  • June 26, 2025
  • 454 views

Navigating the Profession’s New Frontiers

We live today in a world of unprecedented disruption. Like other sectors of the economy, the global accountancy profession is also expected to adapt and unleash the potentials in these disruptive risks and opportunities.  
  • August 8, 2024
  • 1.7K views

TECHNICAL

The Malaysian Semiconductor Ecosystem: A Transfer Pricing Perspective

Malaysia’s drive to become a global semiconductor hub under NIMP 2030 and positioning itself to move up the semiconductor value chain and attract high-tech investments.
  • September 11, 2025
  • 460 views

Financial Reporting of Service Concession Arrangements

Service concession arrangements are a key feature in the infrastructure and public service sectors, whereby private entities engage in public-private partnerships (PPPs)…
  • July 3, 2025
  • 871 views

Navigating e-Commerce Valuations: For Startups, Growth and Mature Entities

As industrialisation advances, e-commerce has become a pivotal force driving economic vibrancy.
  • June 12, 2025
  • 554 views

INNOVATION

MIA Sustainability, Digital Economy and Reporting Insights (April – June 2025)

Information is central to members’ professional development.
  • September 19, 2025
  • 107 views

From Complexity to Clarity: How Malaysian Accountants Are Leading the Shift to Digital MBRS Compliance

“Digital adoption is no longer optional. It’s an expectation that Malaysian accountants are rising to meet with clarity, confidence, and competence.”
  • September 17, 2025
  • 450 views

Enhancing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for DNFBPs: The Role of Technology in Streamlining AML Compliance

By the Handshakes Team In light of the updated Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism…
  • August 23, 2025
  • 252 views

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Risk Management Conference 2025: Beyond Resilience, Shaping Tomorrow’s Risk Strategy

What happens when your supply chain collapses overnight? When AI outpaces your controls? Or when climate volatility reshapes markets in ways no model predicted?
  • September 19, 2025
  • 206 views

Leading the Cybersecurity Frontier: Strategies and Solutions with Danny Kim

Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office concern—it is now a boardroom priority. Malaysia, ranked among the top 10 most cyber-attacked countries in the world, faces escalating threats that demand leadership vigilance, strategic foresight, and resilient governance.
  • September 12, 2025
  • 279 views

Audit Committee Conference 2025: Navigating Risk, Driving Resilience

For Audit Committees today, the stakes have never been higher. The convergence of economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, technological disruption, and heightened stakeholder expectations requires boards to embrace forward-looking and strategic oversight.
  • September 12, 2025
  • 265 views

MIA NEWS

New Year’s Message from MIA President, Dato’ Seri Dr Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad

As we bid farewell to a tumultuous 2024, it is time to reflect on our achievements and rally our resources to embrace the opportunities and challenges of 2025.
  • December 31, 2024
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Survey on Technology Adoption by the Accountancy Profession in Malaysia 2024

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (Institute) is pleased to invite you to take part in the 2024 Survey on Technology Adoption by the Accountancy Profession in Malaysia (the Survey)! 
  • November 4, 2024
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Tee Off for a Purpose: MAREF Charity Golf Tournament 2024

Established by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), the Malaysian Accountancy Research Education Foundation (MAREF) is focused on advancing the field of accountancy through research and education in Malaysia.
  • September 19, 2024
  • 1.4K views

President’s 2024 New Year Message  

It is an honour to address you as the new President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), taking over from my predecessor Datuk Bazlan Osman.
  • January 3, 2024
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