Sharath Verma

Celcom Axiata Bhd. provides mobile communications services to consumers and businesses throughout Malaysia. It serves international roaming network access in about 90 countries. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

UEM Group Bhd. provides engineering and construction services. It focuses on expressways, township and property development, engineering and construction, and asset and facility management. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

National Aerospace & Defence Industries Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian company that manufactures aerospace and defense technologies, products and systems. The private company is based in Subang, Malaysia and has subsidiaries in Malaysia and Thailand.

RAM Holdings is a leading provider of independent credit research and advisory services. Their forte is in the provision of unparalleled insights into the Malaysian bond market to help guide their clients’ decision making processes and also in other value-added services that complement their requirements. RAM Holdings (formerly known as Rating Agency Malaysia Berhad) was established in November 1990 as a catalyst for the domestic debt-capital market and as the nation’s first credit-rating agency. Their shareholders comprise both local and foreign financial institutions. On 1 July 2007, their rating operations were novated to a newly formed subsidiary, RAM Rating Services Berhad (“RAM Ratings”). Today, RAM Holdings spearheads the cultivation of new businesses and continues to provide training as well as economic research that promotes financial and credit expertise, in addition to soft skills. At RAM Holdings, they have three main subsidiaries that take care of their clients’ needs RAM Ratings and RAM Ratings (Lanka) Limited (which provide credit-rating services in their respective markets), and RAM Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd (which supplies innovative risk-management solutions as well as strategic business and advisory services). They also have 2 units within the holding company that furnish economic research and training services areas in which they possess more than a decade of experience. Through their solid infrastructure and diversity of skills, they are able to assign expert teams that provide in-depth analysis on the domestic debt-capital market to both issuers and investors as well as consultancy and business advisory services. As part of their initial ventures en route to their longer-term vision, RAM Holdings has established affiliations with internationally renowned Standard and Poor’s. They are also directly involved in other developing markets such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Kazakhstan. In the regional arena, RAM Holdings is a member of the Association of Credit Rating Agencies in Asia (or ACRAA). Furthermore, they provide technical assistance and training to Bangladesh’s Credit Rating Information and Services Limited (or CRISL). Through their presence in these international financial markets, RAM Holdings is able to keep their finger on the pulse of global developments and activities. As the nation’s premier credit-rating agency and provider of advisory services, they are well poised to provide guidance by furnishing insightful advise and service of exceptional quality, integrity and objectivity.

Part of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd., Urusan Teknologi Wawasan Sdn. The company is based in Sepang, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that provides consultancy services in overseas airport operations and management. Urusan Teknologi Wawasan Sdn. from Ranhill Bhd. on January 24, 2006 for $0.73 million. The company's services include an airline incentive program, landing fee waivers, marketing support for city linkage and business expansion, and joint international tourism development programs. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad manages 39 airports across Malaysia, including 5 international airports, 16 domestic, and 18 STOLports, as well as Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in Turkey. The company is committed to the highest standards of honesty, openness, and accountability, and has a whistleblowing policy in place. was acquired by Malaysia Airports Management & Technical Services Sdn.

Malaysian Agrifood Corp. Bhd. is a food supply chain management company. Its products include Lushious: a company safeguarding national food supply through sustainable agricultural practices. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Puchong, Malaysia.

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 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.

Khazanah Nasional Bhd. (Khazanah) is the wholly-owned investment holding arm of the Government of Malaysia. Khazanah was incorporated in 1993 as a public limited company to manage the commercial assets held by the Malaysian Government and to undertake strategic investments, aiming to build a globally competitive Malaysia by shaping selected strategic Malaysian industries and nurturing their development. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Khazanah also has representative offices in Penang and Beijing, China. Their primary objectives are to hold and manage the investments entrusted to them by the Government of Malaysia and to undertake investments in new sectors and new markets where there are strategic opportunities. Khazanah is empowered to promote economic growth and make strategic investments on behalf of the Government of Malaysia which contribute towards nation building. They are also tasked to nurture the development of selected strategic industries in Malaysia with the aim of pursuing the nation's long-term economic interests. They invest in companies in Malaysia and abroad in a variety of industries, seeking to drive shareholder value creation, efficiency gains and enhance corporate governance in Government-Linked Companies.

Biotropics Malaysia Bhd. develops and commercializes bio-resources into natural health products. It involves research and development, natural products discovery and lead identification, bio-prospecting, argonomic research, clinical research, commercial extraction, manufacturing and marketing of natural health products for local and international markets. The firm's products include proprietary standardized extracts, dietary supplements, ingredients for nutraceutical, functional food and cosmeceutical applications. The company was founded in February 2007 and is headquartered in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Tax Services Sdn. The private company is based in Selangor, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that provides tax services.

Deloitte Southeast Asia Ltd. provides accounting services. The firm offers consulting, financial advisory, tax, and risk advisory. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

Leader Energy Holding Berhad, a subsidiary of HNG Capital Sdn Bhd, has been in the power industry for over 28 years. The private company was founded in 1994 and is based in Jaya, Malaysia. The Malaysian company is committed to achieving its climate goals and limiting global warming to below 2°C. To achieve this, the company aims to become carbon neutral through a continuous carbon offset strategy. The company has expanded its footprint to multiple countries and is transitioning to investing solely in renewable energy systems to support urgent calls to address climate change risks. The company takes a holistic approach to managing its businesses, considering material sustainability risks and opportunities based on the environment, social, and governance pillars. The CEO is Boon Hean Gan.

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.