Abdul Hamidy Abdul Hafiz

AFC Holdings (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. engages in investing in the shares of ASEAN Finance Corp. Ltd. The company was founded in April 1981 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

CIMB Investment Bank Bhd. is the brokerage subsidiary of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd. (KLSE: CIMB) in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the firm was founded in 1974 and provides equity broking services for retail and institutional clients.

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.

The Northern Trust Co. provides investment management, asset, fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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.

PT CIMB Niaga Auto Finance engages in the vehicle financing and multipurpose financing. The company was founded on December 10, 1981 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

PECD Bhd. engages in building construction, real estate property development and the provision of engineering services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. Its services include audit and assurance, accounting advisory, risk assurance, tax management, corporate insolvency, life cycle assessment, forensic services, private equity advisory, and financial reporting valuations. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Standard Chartered Plc, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. is a national commercial bank. The Malaysian company was founded in 1875. Joon Nien Mak has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Berjaya Group Bhd. is an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of management services. It focuses on financial services; manufacturing; property investment and development; hotel, resort, and recreation; restaurants and cafes; marketing of consumer products and services; and investment holding. The company was founded on July 31, 1967 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Part of Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd., Alliance Investment Bank Bhd. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was founded in 2001. is a brokerage services provider.

Part of Carta Bintang Sdn. The company is based in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Bhd., SJ Securities Sdn. Bhd. is a brokerage firm that provides brokerage services. The Malaysian company was founded in 1985. The CEO is Ahmad Azman bin Abdul Manaf.

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.

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.

Part of China MeiDong Auto Holdings Ltd., StarChase Motorsports Ltd. provides automobile dealership services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. StarChase Motorsports was acquired by China MeiDong Auto Holdings Ltd. from Wearnes-Starchase Ltd. on April 29, 2022 for $474.43 million.

Pulau Indah Ventures Sdn. Bhd. engages in the provision of investment in property projects. The company was founded on June 3, 2011 and is headquartered in Johor, Malaysia.

Destination Resorts & Hotels Sdn. Bhd. owns and operates hotels and resorts. It provides restaurants, shopping, pool and spa, and entertainment services. The company is headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Themed Attractions & Resorts Sdn. Bhd. operates hotels and resorts. The company is headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.