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About The Event

The ASEAN Auditor Conference 2025 will be held at the Putrajaya Convention Centre (PICC) from 27 to 28 May 2025, with the theme "Inclusive and Sustainable Auditing for a Progressive ASEAN." The closing ceremony by The Honourable Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Where

Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)

When

Tuesday to Wednesday
27-28 MAY 2025

Closing Ceremony By

Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim


The Honourable Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim

Prime Minister of Malaysia

Keynote Address by

H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn
Secretary-General of ASEAN

Opening Ceremony and Officiated by

H.E. Tan Sri Shamsul Azri bin Abu Bakar
Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia

Welcoming Remarks by

H.E. Dato' Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi
Auditor General of Malaysia
Chair of the ASEANSAI Knowledge Sharing Committee
Chairman of ASEAN Audit Committee

SPEAKERS/ MODERATORS/ PANELLISTS

27 May 2025

Session I High Level Dialogue – ASEAN Supreme Audit Institutions (ASEANSAI) Knowledge Sharing Committee Work Plan 2025

Topic: Enhancing Public Sector Auditing Through Follow-up Audit

Speaker
H.E. Dato' Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi
Auditor General of Malaysia
Chair of the ASEANSAI Knowledge Sharing Committee
Chairman of ASEAN Audit Committee
Speaker
H.E. Mr. Gamaliel Asis Cordoba
Chairperson of the Commission on Audit, Republic of the Philippines as ASEANSAI Chairman
Speaker
Mr. Pranoto
Director General VII of the Audit Board
of the Republic of Indonesia
Moderator
Mr. Azman Mahmood
Deputy Auditor General of Malaysia

27 May 2025

Session II Forum – Topic: The Role of Digital Auditing in Strengthening Governance in ASEAN

Moderator
Mr. Y. Hamdan Mohd Dom
Advisor for Climate Change and Digitalisation, National Audit Department of Malaysia
Panellist
Mr. Alex Ooi Thiam Poh
Executive Director and Head of Audit Oversight, Securities Commission Malaysia
Panellist
Mr. Haridas Kanagasabai
Audit and Assurance Technology Leader, Deloitte South East Asia
Panellist
Mr. Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid
Head of National Artificial Intelligence Office, Ministry of Digital of Malaysia
Panellist
Dr. Sutthi Suntharanurak
State Audit Advisor of the State Audit Office of the Kingdom of Thailand

28 May 2025

Session III: Concurrent Session Forum – Topic: Building Trust: The Evolving Landscape of Sustainability Reporting and Assurance in ASEAN

Moderator
Mr. Sharath Martin
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Senior Policy Manager, Asia Pacific
Presenter/Panellist
Mr. Mike Suffield
Director of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Policy and Insights, United Kingdom
Panellist
Mr. Manohar Benjamin Johnson
Southern Region Assurance Partner at PwC Malaysia and Chairman, ACCA Malaysia Advisory Committee
Panellist
Dr. Nurmazilah Mahzan
Independent Non-Executive Director, TH Plantation Berhad & CIMB

28 May 2025

Session III: Concurrent Session Forum - Topic: Internal Audit as a Catalyst for Trust, Transparency and Transformation

Moderator
Mr. Wee Hock Kee
Audit and Risk Committee Chairman, The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIAM)
Panellist
Ms. Ainon Mahat
General Manager Internal Audit, Malaysian Airport Holding Berhad (MAHB)
Panellist
Mr. Steven Kho Chai Huat
Vice President, Internal Audit Sarawak Energy Berhad
Panellist
Ms. Suhailah Mohamed Abdulla
Chief Integrity and Assurance Officer, SD Guthrie Berhad

28 May 2025

Session IV: Concurrent Session Forum - Topic: Key Considerations for Sustainability Audit Reviews

Moderator
Mr. Nik Shahrizal Sulaiman
Partner, Risk Services, PwC Malaysia
Panellist
Ms. Ong Jee Lian
Group Chief Communication and ESG Officer, Gamuda Berhad
Panellist
Mr. Hafizuddin Sulaiman
Officer in Charge and Chief Financial Officer, UEM Sunrise Berhad
Panellist
Mr. Rashyid Redza Anwarudin
Chief Sustainability Officer, SD Guthrie Berhad
Panellist
Ms. Farhana Jabir
Director, Sustainability and Climate Change, PwC Malaysia

28 May 2025

Session IV: Concurrent Session Executive Forum - Topic: Future Ready Talent: Navigating Challenges; Embracing Opportunities

Moderator
Ms. Azreena Rastom
Technology Consulting Partner,
Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd
Panellist
Professor Dato' Dr. Sivamurugan Pandian
School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Panellist
Mr. Anil Shivadas
People Consulting Partner,
Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd
Panellist
Mr. Yusry Yusoff
Chief Executive Officer,
Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia
Panellist
Mr. Mohamad Yasin Abdullah
Group Chief Audit Executive, Maybank

28 May 2025

Session V: Concurrent Session Forum - Topic: Global Developments and Regulatory Expectations on Sustainability Assurance

Moderator
Mr. Simon Tay Pit Eu
Executive Director, Professional Practices and Technical Division,
Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Panellist
Mr. Alex Ooi Thiam Poh
Executive Director and Head of Audit Oversight, Securities Commission Malaysia
Panellist
Ms. Ng Yee Yee
Member of Ethics Standards Board, Malaysian Institute of Accountants, and Partner Assurance
Ernst and Young Malaysia
Panellist
Ms. Phang Oy Cheng
Member of Sustainability Committee, Malaysian Institute of Accountants and Executive Director, Sustainability Services
KPMG Management & Risk Consulting Sdn Bhd
Panellist
Mr. Tan Eng Hong
Member of Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, Malaysian Institute of Accountants and Partner Assurance,
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Malaysia

28 May 2025

Session V: Concurrent Session Forum - Topic: From Reporting to Action: Turning Insights into Sustainable Practices

Moderator
Mr. Soo Hoo Khoon Yean
President of The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Managing Partner,
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Malaysia
Panellist
Mr. Foong Mun Kong
Vice President of The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Managing Partner,
KPMG PLT
Panellist
Dato' Mohd Muazzam Mohamed
Group Chief Executive Officer,
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
Panellist
Mr. Rozaini Mohd Sani
Senior Chief Financial Officer,
Johor Corporation
Panellist
Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift
Council Member Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Malaysia

28 May 2025

Session VI: Concurrent Session Forum - Topic: Making Sense of the New Normal - Strategies, Taxes and Governance

Moderator
Ms. Florence LC Chua
Partner in Audit Division, KPMG PLT
Panellist
Professor Emeritus Dr. Barjoyai Bardai
Dean of The Institute of Postgraduates Studies, Malaysia University of Science and Technology
Panellist
Dr. Rashidi Said
Senior Director Bilateral Economic and Trade Relations Division, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia
Panellist
Ms. Ng Sue Lynn
Executive Director Indirect Tax, KPMG Tax Services Sdn. Bhd.
Panellist
Ms. Christina Cheah
Managing Director, Head of Global Corporates and International Mid-Market HSBC Malaysi

28 May 2025

Session VI: Concurrent Session Forum - Topic: Leveraging AI For Risk Assessment And Audit

Moderator
Mr. Mak Wai Kit
Audit and Assurance Partner Deloitte, Councilor CPA Australia
Panellist
Mr. Collin Jin
Deloitte Asia Pacific Audit and Assurance Innovation Leader
Panellist
Ms. Marzida Mohd Noor
Independent Non-Executive Director Public Listed Malaysian Bank and UK-based University
Panellist
Dr. Alifah Aida Lope Abdul Rahman
Director, ICT Audit Division, National Audit Department of Malaysia



Background

The ASEAN Auditor Conference 2025 is the first to be held which will involve participation from the Public Sector, Private Sector and ASEAN countries. The Conference is expected to bring together approximately 2,000 auditor from the Public Sector and Private Sector as well as ASEAN countries. The Conference is very important to be held as a platform for the auditor from various backgrounds to discuss and share views and experiences.

The organization of the Conference will involve the cooperation of various parties as partners as below:
  • The Institute of Internal Audit Malaysia (IIAM)
  • Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
  • The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
  • Ernst & Young Malaysia (EY)
  • Deloitte Malaysia
  • Klyveld Peat Marwick Geordeler (KPMG)
  • Pricewaterhouse Coopers Malaysia (PWC)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA Malaysia)
Objectives
  • As a platform for the auditor to discuss and share views and experiences on current issues at the regional and global level.
  • Sharing views related to accountable public money management in guaranteeing benefits so that they can be enjoyed inclusively by all levels of society without neglecting responsibility for sustainability aspects.

ENQUIRIES

For any assistance, please call.

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(8.00 am – 5.00 pm, Monday – Friday)

Malaysia Time (UTC +8)

Event Schedule

Here are our event schedule


Updated as of 27th May 2025

27 MAY 2025 (Tuesday)

Registration of Participants

Arrival of all guests

Opening Ceremony - [Perdana Hall]

  • Arrival of Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia
  • Opening Address: H.E. Tan Sri Shamsul Azri bin Abu Bakar, Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia

  • Photo Session

Networking Break - [Foyer Perdana Hall]

Keynote Remarks: H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN


Session I



High Level Dialogue - [Perdana Hall]

ASEAN Supreme Audit Institutions (ASEANSAI) Knowledge Sharing Committee Work Plan 2025


Topic: Enhancing Public Sector Auditing Through Follow-up Audit


Moderator: Mr. Azman Mahmood, Deputy Auditor General of Malaysia


Panellist:

(i) H.E. Dato' Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi, Auditor General of Malaysia as Chair of the ASEANSAI Knowledge Sharing Committee, Chairman of ASEAN Audit Committee

(ii) H.E. Mr. Gamaliel Asis Cordoba, Chairperson of the Commission on Audit, Republic of the Philippines as ASEANSAI Chairman

(iii) Mr. Pranoto, Director General VII of the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia

Networking Break - [Putra Hall A & B]

Session II



Forum - [Perdana Hall]

Topic: The Role of Digital Auditing in Strengthening Governance in ASEAN


A discussion focusing on how digital auditing can support robust governance frameworks including more resilient Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting standards, ensuring better decision-making, risk management, corporate responsibility, providing greater insights and fostering accountability in both public and private sectors across ASEAN countries


Moderator: Mr. Y. Hamdan Mohd Dom, Advisor for Climate Change and Digitalisation, National Audit Department of Malaysia


Panellist:

(i) Mr. Alex Ooi Thiam Poh, Executive Director and Head, Audit Oversight Board Securities Commission Malaysia

(ii) Mr. Haridas Kanagasabai, Audit and Assurance Technology Leader, Deloitte South East Asia

(iii) Mr. Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, Head of National Artificial Intelligence Office, Ministry of Digital of Malaysia

(iv) Dr. Sutthi Suntharanurak, State Audit Advisor of the State Audit Office of the Kingdom of Thailand

Networking Break and End of Day 1 - [Foyer Perdana Hall]

28 MAY 2025 (Wednesday)

Registration

Session III: Concurrent Session


Forum - [Putra Hall A]

Topic: Building Trust: The Evolving Landscape of Sustainability Reporting and Assurance in ASEAN


Presenter: Mr. Mike Suffield, Director of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Policy and Insights, United Kingdom

Moderator: Mr. Sharath Martin, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Senior Policy Manager, Asia Pacific


Panellist:

(i) Mr. Mike Suffield, Director of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Policy and Insights, United Kingdom

(ii) Mr. Manohar Benjamin Johnson, Southern Region Assurance Partner at PwC Malaysia and Chairman Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Malaysia Advisory Committee

(iii) Dr. Nurmazilah Mahzan, Independent Non-Executive Director, TH Plantation Berhad and Independent Non Executive Director, CIMB


Forum - [Putra Hall B]

Topic: Internal Audit as a Catalyst for Trust, Transparency and Transformation


Moderator: Mr. Wee Hock Kee, Audit and Risk Committee Chairman, The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia


Panellist:

(i) Ms. Ainon Mahat, General Manager Internal Audit, Malaysian Airport Holding Berhad

(ii) Mr. Steven Kho Chai Huat, Vice President, Internal Audit Sarawak Energy Berhad

(iii) Ms. Suhailah Mohamed Abdulla, Chief Integrity and Assurance Officer, SD Guthrie Berhad

Arrival of all guests

Closing Ceremony - [Perdana Hall]

  • Arrival of the Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia
  • Remarks: H.E. Dato' Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi, Auditor General of Malaysia
  • Video Highlight
  • Keynote Closing Address: The Honourable Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia
  • Photo Session
  • Exhibition Tour

Networking Break - [Hall 6-8, Foyer Putra A & B]

Session IV: Concurrent Session


Forum - [Putra Hall A]

Topic: Key Considerations for Sustainability Audit Reviews


Moderator: Mr. Nik Shahrizal Sulaiman, Partner, Risk Services, PwC Malaysia


Panellist:

(i) Ms. Ong Jee Lian, Group Chief Communication and ESG officer, Gamuda Berhad

(ii) Mr. Hafizuddin Sulaiman, Officer in Charge and Chief Financial Officer, UEM Sunrise Berhad

(iii) Mr. Rashyid Redza Anwarudin, Chief Sustainability Officer, SD Guthrie Berhad

(iv) Ms. Farhana Jabir, Director, Sustainability and Climate Change, PwC Malaysia


Forum - [Putra Hall B]

Topic: Future Ready Talent: Navigating Challenges; Embracing Opportunities


Moderator: Ms. Azreena Rastom, Technology Consulting Partner, EY Consulting Sdn Bhd


Panellist:

(i) Professor Dato' Dr. Sivamurugan Pandian, School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia

(ii) Mr. Anil Shivadas, People Consulting Partner, EY Consulting Sdn Bhd

(iii) Mr. Yusry Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer, Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia

(iv) Mr. Mohamad Yasin Abdullah, Group Chief Audit Executive, Maybank

Session V: Concurrent Session


Forum - [Putra Hall A]

Topic: Global Developments and Regulatory Expectations on Sustainability Assurance


Moderator: Mr. Simon Tay Pit Eu, Executive Director, Professional Practices and Technical Division, Malaysian Institute of Accountants


Panellist:

(i) Mr. Alex Ooi Thiam Poh, Executive Director and Head of Audit Oversight, Securities Commission Malaysia

(ii) Ms. Ng Yee Yee, Member of Ethics Standards Board, Malaysian Institute of Accountants, and Partner Assurance Ernst and Young Malaysia

(iii) Ms. Phang Oy Cheng, Member of Sustainability Committee, Malaysian Institute of Accountants and Executive Director, Sustainability Services KPMG Management & Risk Consulting Sdn Bhd

(iv) Mr. Tan Eng Hong, Member of Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, Malaysian Institute of Accountants and Partner Assurance, PwC Malaysia


Forum - [Putra Hall B]

Topic: From Reporting to Action: Turning Insights Into Sustainable Practices


Moderator: Mr. Soo Hoo Khoon Yean, President of The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Managing Partner, PwC Malaysia


Panellist:

(i) Mr. Foong Mun Kong, Vice President of The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Managing Partner, KPMG PLT

(ii) Dato' Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, Group Chief Executive Officer, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad

(iii) Mr. Rozaini Mohd Sani, Senior Chief Financial Officer, Johor Corporation

(iv) Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Council Member Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Malaysia

Session VI: Concurrent Session


Forum - [Putra Hall A]

Topic: Making Sense of the New Normal - Strategies, Taxes and Governance


Moderator: Ms. Florence LC Chua, Partner in Audit Division, KPMG PLT


Panellist:

(i) Professor Emeritus Dr. Barjoyai Bardai, Dean of The Institute of Postgraduates Studies, Malaysia University of Science and Technology

(ii) Dr. Rashidi Said, Senior Director Bilateral Economic and Trade Relations Division, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia

(iii) Ms. Ng Sue Lynn, Executive Director Indirect Tax, KPMG Tax Services Sdn. Bhd.

(iv) Ms. Christina Cheah, Managing Director, Head of Global Corporates and International Mid-Market HSBC Malaysia


Forum - [Putra Hall B]

Topic: Leveraging AI For Risk Assessment And Audit


Moderator: Mr. Mak Wai Kit, Audit and Assurance Partner Deloitte, Councilor CPA Australia


Panellist:

(i) Mr. Collin Jin, Deloitte Asia Pacific Audit and Assurance Innovation Leader

(ii) Ms. Marzida Mohd Noor, Independent Non-Executive Director Public Listed Malaysian Bank and UK-based University

(iii) Dr. Alifah Aida Lope Abdul Rahman Director, ICT Audit Division, National Audit Department of Malaysia

Tea Break and End of Conference - [Foyer Putra Hall A & B]

High Level Dialog Malaysia

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High Level Dialog Indonesia

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Deloitte

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IIAM

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MIA

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ACCA

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Updated as of 27th May 2025

Prayers Time

Here are prayers time for muslim

Prayers Time at Putrajaya for 26 – 29 May 2025 as below:

MONDAY

Fajr
- 5:49 am

Isha
- 8:36 pm

Sunrise
- 7:01 am

Dhuhr
- 1:13 pm

Asr
- 4:37 pm

Maghrib
- 7:21 pm

Isha
- 8:36 pm

TUESDAY

Fajr
- 5:49 am

Isha
- 8:36 pm

Sunrise
- 7:01 am

Dhuhr
- 1:13 pm

Asr
- 4:37 pm

Maghrib
- 7:22 pm

Isha
- 8:36 pm

WEDNESDAY

Fajr
- 5:49 am

Isha
- 8:36 pm

Sunrise
- 7:01 am

Dhuhr
- 1:13 pm

Asr
- 4:38 pm

Maghrib
- 7:22 pm

Isha
- 8:36 pm

THURSDAY

Fajr
- 5:49 am

Isha
- 8:37 pm

Sunrise
- 7:01 am

Dhuhr
- 1:13 pm

Asr
- 4:38 pm

Maghrib
- 7:22 pm

Isha
- 8:37 pm

Event Venue

Event venue location info and gallery

Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) Precinct 5, 62000 Putrajaya Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya Malaysia

E-mail : enquiry[at]picc[dot]com[dot]my

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