Peak Sooi Cheong

Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is the Government of Malaysia's social security institution which was founded in 1951 to help the Malaysian workforce to save for their retirement in accordance to the Employees Provident Fund Act 1991. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, EPF manages pension funds and provides retirement, death, sickness, disability and unemployment benefits for private sector employees, non-pensionable public sector employees and voluntary contributors.

PMB Investment Bhd. is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of Pelaburan MARA Bhd., itself a subsidiary of government-owned Council of Trust for Indigenous People in Malaysia. The firm was founded in 1993 as ASM MARA Unit Trust Management Bhd. and changed its name to ASM Investment Services in 2006. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PMB Investment offers unit trust and funds management services.

Maybank Investment Bank Bhd. engages in the provision of investment banking and related corporate advisory services. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Maybank Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. (MAM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Maybank Asset Management Group Bhd., itself a subsidiary of Malayan Banking Bhd. (KLSE: 1155) in Malaysia. The firm was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. MAM offers investment management solutions to institutional investors, high net-worth individuals and the mass retail through their discretionary portfolio management services and managed funds.

The Bar Council specializes in advocacy and advisory services, fair access to justice for all, the standards of ethics, equality and diversity across the profession and the development of business opportunities for barristers at home and abroad. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.

The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) is a professional accounting body that has been developing the accounting profession in Malaysia for over five decades. The private company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MICPA was formerly known as the Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and has been involved in the setting of accounting standards, including playing a technical advisory role for Malaysian regulatory bodies. MICPA has more than 3,200 members and over 500 registered candidates. The institute offers professional examinations and candidates will qualify for two professional memberships - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA). MICPA's annual report provides detailed financial and operational information, and the institute also offers internship opportunities and sponsorships for candidates interested in pursuing the MICPA x CA ANZ qualifying programme. The MICPA student microsite aims to help interested students understand the world of accounting and the benefits of pursuing an accounting programme. Novie Tajuddin has been the CEO of the Malaysian company since 2018.

Iskandar Investment Bhd. operates as an investment holding company. It offers incentivized clusters for tourism and leisure, education, healthcare and wellness, and creative businesses. The company was founded in November 2006 and is headquartered in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd. operates as a water asset management company, provides regulation of water services industry which covers both water supply and sewerage services. The company was founded on May 5, 2006 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

RHB Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. (RHBAM) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of RHB Investment Bank Bhd., itself a subsidiary of RHB Bank Bhd. (KLSE: RHBBANK) in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the firm was founded in 1989 as RHB Investment Management Sdn Bhd. In 2013, they merged with OSK-UOB Investment Management Bhd. and changed their name to RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd. RHBAM offers investment products and services that covers both Shariah-compliant and conventional investments for retail individuals, corporations, institutions, government agencies and pension fund houses.

DWA Advisory Sdn. The private company is based in Petaling Jaya Selangor, Malaysia. Bhd. provides financial advisory services. The Malaysian company was founded by Wan Asmadi bin Wan Ahmad.

Starken AAC Sdn. Bhd. manufactures autoclaved aerated concrete products. It offers standard, jumbo, and interlocking blocks; wall and floor panels; lintels; thine bed adhesive; cementitious adhesive; coat base and finish; masonry tools; installation accessories; and light, medium, and heavy duty anchors. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Perak Gerakan Youth Association operates as a youth association. The non-profit company is based in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Iskandar Capital Sdn. Bhd. is an investment holding company, which engages in the property development. The company is headquartered in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia.

Malaysian Institute of Accountants develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. It offers educational services to the members. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.