# Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) > MACD is a not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee and was founded in the year 2009 with the goal to further develop the Malaysian corporate directors with higher levels of entrepreneurship, corporate strategic execution and with best methods in corporate governance. ## Posts - [MACD would like to extend our sincere appreciation to CIMA for a meaningful collaboration on the Malaysia Budget 2026 Forum. The session marked a positive step in strengthening engagement between our communities, with more joint initiatives already in the pipeline for the year ahead.](https://macd.org.my/macd-cima-collaboration-on-the-malaysia-budget-2026-forum/) - [In September, Singapore played host to an exceptional convergence of global governance minds — the Global Directors Exchange Singapore 2025 — held in conjunction with the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) Meeting and the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) Directors Conference.](https://macd.org.my/in-september-singapore-played-host-to-an-exceptional-convergence-of-global-governance-minds-the-global-directors-exchange-singapore-2025-held-in-conjunction-with-the-global-networ/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”] This three-in-one experience brought together leaders, directors, and governance professionals from around the world for a week of insightful dialogue, collaboration, and learning. The GNDI Meeting, exclusive to the leadership of GNDI member institutes, united Executive Directors, Board Chairs, and key representatives to exchange best practices, strengthen collaboration, and advance the collective mission of GNDI — representing over 180,000 directors globally. Meanwhile, the SID Directors Conference : www.sid.org.sg/gdx, the flagship event of the Singapore […] - [MACD Participates in Global Directors Exchange Singapore 2025](https://macd.org.my/803-2/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Singapore, September 2025 – The Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) was proud to be part of the Global Directors Exchange Singapore 2025, held in conjunction with the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) Meeting and the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) Directors Conference. This week-long event brought together directors, governance leaders, and professionals from around the world to share insights, exchange best practices, and strengthen international collaboration in advancing board excellence. The GNDI Meeting, exclusive to the […] - [Meeting with IIM – 4 Jan 2024 @ 2:30 pm, PUTRAJAYA](https://macd.org.my/meeting-with-iim/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Exploring New Horizons: MACD’s Strategic Collaboration with IIM We extend our heartfelt gratitude to YBhg Datuk Nor Yahati binti Awang and the esteemed senior officials of the Institute Integriti Malaysia (IIM) for graciously hosting MACD’s visit. This marked the beginning of a profound engagement that promises significant strides in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Ground-breaking Agreements: During discussions with Prof Paul Chan, MACD President, and MACD board members, Datuk William Ng & Ms. Reinushini Chandrasegaram, we collectively laid the groundwork for impactful collaborations. Notably, an agreement on the Global Network of Director Institutes […] - [Meeting HRDC – 4 Jan 2024 @ 10:00 am, MACD HQ](https://macd.org.my/meeting-hrdc/): [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] We are thrilled to share the success of two impactful meetings held on Thursday 4th January 2024, one with the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRDC) and the other one is with Institute Integriti Malaysia (IIM). These gatherings were significant milestones in fostering collaboration and exploring avenues for growth. Firstly, we extend our sincere gratitude to Puan Nur Hafiza Harun (Head of Department, Central Region) and Puan Munirah Mohamed Shaharuddin (Senior Associate, Stakeholder Engagement – Central Region) for their invaluable contributions to the MACD meeting. Their insights and dedication were instrumental in shaping the […] - [Bursa Malaysia Commences Centralised Sustainability Platform](https://macd.org.my/bursa-malaysia-commences-centralised-sustainability-platform/): In line with Bursa Malaysia’s enhanced sustainability reporting framework, unveiled on 26 September 2022 and the mandatory sustainability disclosures for FYE 31 Dec 2023, Bursa Malaysia has developed a Centralised Sustainability Platform in collaboration with LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group). - [MACD Celebrates 14th Anniversary with Members Networking Session](https://macd.org.my/macd-celebrates-14th-anniversary-with-members-networking-session/): Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors celebrated its 14th anniversary with a Members Networking Session on 17 March 2023 at AC Hotel by Marriott. The event started with a heartwarming welcome for members, recognizing the founders and the work of MACD to date. - [Meeting between IIM and MACD to discuss the National Integrity Forum 2023](https://macd.org.my/meeting-between-iim-and-macd-to-discuss-the-national-integrity-forum-2023/): On 28 February 2023, YBhg. Datuk Wan Suraya binti Wan Mohd Radzi, CEO of Institut Integriti Malaysia chaired a meeting between the Institut Integriti Malaysia (IIM) and the Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) to discuss strategic cooperation in organizing the National Integrity Forum 2023: "Leading Governance with Integrity". The forum is scheduled to take place in May 2023.Adjunct Professor Paul W Chan, the President & Co-Founder of MACD, Datuk William Ng, Director of MACD and Reinushini Chandrasegaram, Chair of Professional Development at MACD, represented MACD at the meeting. - [Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) paid a courtesy on Singapore Institute of Directors.](https://macd.org.my/malaysian-alliance-of-corporate-directors-macd-paid-a-courtesy-on-singapore-institute-of-directors/): On 23 February 2023, Malaysian Alliance Of Corporate Directors (MACD) paid a courtesy on Singapore Institute of Directors (SID). MACD was represented by president Paul W Chan and board member William Ng, while SID was represented by Chair, Wong Su-Yen, Vice Chair Adrian Chan and CEO Terence Quek. Both MACD and SID are members of the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) - the world's largest group of Directors institutes. We had a wide ranging discussion on professional development and board diversity, among others. - [Bursa Malaysia Securities Publicly Reprimands And/Or Fines Jerasia Capital Berhad And 8 Directors](https://macd.org.my/bursa-malaysia-securities-publicly-reprimands-and-or-fines-jerasia-capital-berhad-and-8-directors/): [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”710,711,712,713,714,715,716,717″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_gallery][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [ESG and Compliance](https://macd.org.my/esg-and-compliance/): By Reinushini Chandrasegaram, MACD Chair of Professional Development The intersection of ESG and Compliance Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a company or organization. Compliance refers to following regulations and laws, as well as adhering to industry standards and best practices. The integration of ESG considerations into the investment process has gained significant momentum in recent years, as more investors and consumers are seeking to align their investments with their values. This has resulted in increased pressure on companies to demonstrate their commitment to […] - [Integrity, Governance And Anti-Corruption Award Ceremony (AIGA) 2022 | Majlis Anugerah Integriti, Governans dan Antirasuah (AIGA) 2022](https://macd.org.my/integrity-governance-and-anti-corruption-award-ceremony-aiga-2022-majlis-anugerah-integriti-governans-dan-antirasuah-aiga-2022/): The Integrity, Governance, and Anticorruption Awards (AIGA) 2022 on 18 January 2023 was a historic event, officiated by YAB Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister on behalf of YAB Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The awards were organized for the first time by the Integrity Institute of Malaysia (IIM) with the goal of recognizing and celebrating organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to integrity and good governance. It was an honour to witness a video presented at the beginning of the program, produced in collaboration by MACD and IIM. The video featured Adjunct Professor Paul W Chan speaking about the significance of integrity and governance. Guests included both the Chairman and CEO of Bursa, as well as the Secretary-Generals of various Ministries. - [King officiates TAR UMT launch](https://macd.org.my/king-officiates-tar-umt-launch/): Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin AlMustafa Billah Shah officiated the launch of Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) at its main campus in Setapak on Thursday (Jan 5) morning. His Majesty, who was accompanied by Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, commemorated the launch by touching a mirrorball which lit up as well as by signing a plaque. Congratulating the varsity, His Majesty paid tribute to the founders of the institution and expressed his hope that all 75 public and private universities nationwide will continue to produce students who will contribute to nation-building. The occasion was a milestone for the full-fledged university, which was officially formed upon receiving the certificate of registration from the Higher Education Department on Nov 7 last year. Adj. Prof. Paul W Chan is an active member of the TAR Alumni Veteran Group that contributed to the development of the TAR UMT’s 10-Year Roadmap. - [Appointment of Chair of Professional Development, Reinushini Chandrasegaram, FCCA, CIA, MBA(UK),CAMCO, CeIO, as a member of the Technical Committee of the ESG Exchange](https://macd.org.my/appointment-of-chair-of-professional-development-reinushini-chandrasegaram-fcca-cia-mbaukcamco-ceio-as-a-member-of-the-technical-committee-of-the-esg-exchange/): MACD is pleased to announce that our Chair of Professional Development, Chandrasegaram, FCCA, CIA, MBA(UK),CAMCO, CeIO, has been appointed as a member of the Technical Committee of the ESG Exchange effective December 2022. - [Congratulations to YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim for securing a vote of confidence as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister in the Dewan Rakyat, Malaysia’s Lower House of parliament](https://macd.org.my/congratulations-to-yab-dato-seri-anwar-ibrahim/): Congratulations to YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim for securing a vote of confidence as Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister in the Dewan Rakyat, Malaysia’s Lower House of parliament on Monday (Dec 19). - From The Board and Management of Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors - [International Innovation Summit (IIS) and International Innovation Awards (IIA) 2022, organised by Enterprise Asia, in Bangkok](https://macd.org.my/yul6zwepyzpme6ti8q3z38s1qzrcwt-2bdr4/): MACD is the Supporting Organisation of the International Innovation Awards (IIA) 2022, organised by Enterprise Asia, in Bangkok.The International Innovation Awards (IIA) is an international recognition program that recognizes outstanding innovations in the categories of product, service and solution, and organization and culture with the goal to encourage organizations to continue investing in innovations. The Awards is set to be a grand event with true innovators of the highest quality celebrating innovation together. - [SME 100 Fast Moving Companies Award & Gala Dinner](https://macd.org.my/yul6zwepyzpme6ti8q3z38s1qzrcwt/): Mr Paul W Chan (President & Co-Founder, Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors) and Datuk William Ng, Director of Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors at Business Media International’s SME 100 Fast Moving Companies Award & Gala Dinner on 8 December 2022. - [Combating Corruption: Addressing the Challenges in the Implementation of Section 17A MACC Act 2009 and Discussing the Law Enforcement Patterns in Malaysia](https://macd.org.my/n0blx5v9o8lswqn5as6vfz430phzmt/): Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors’ Chair of Professional Development, Reinushini Chandrasegaram was on a Panel discussion with the CEO of Institute of Integrity Malaysia, Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Razi on "Combating Corruption: Addressing the Challenges in the Implementation of Section 17A MACC Act 2009 and Discussing the Law Enforcement Patterns in Malaysia" at the GRC Asia 2022 conference on 28 November 2022. - [International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) conference](https://macd.org.my/ldxcrn3cs94x9m0fglbu22zj9n46fa/): Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors’ Chair of Professional Development, Reinushini Chandrasegaram attended the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) conference which was from 21 Nov 2022 to 25 Nov 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, as an alumni of the Academy. - [Appointment of Adjunct Professor Paul W Chan to Integrated Reporting and Connectivity Council (IFRS Foundation)](https://macd.org.my/4h5ec7af2bck48gocc8p1q4ry0f1p8/): The IFRS Foundation Trustees have today announced the membership of a new advisory group, the Integrated Reporting and Connectivity Council (IRCC). MACD is pleased to announce that Adjunct Professor Paul W Chan (President & Co-Founder, Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors) has been appointed to the IRCC. The IRCC is an advisory body to the IFRS Foundation Trustees, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), providing guidance on how reporting required by the IASB and the ISSB could be integrated, and how the IASB and the ISSB could consider applying principles and concepts from the […] - [Ceremony of Appreciation of “Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Award” (AIGA 2022)](https://macd.org.my/a9natnkpbajhp5uf4i422itjjjwd8a-e2xp7/): Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors’ Chair of Professional Development, Reinushini Chandrasegaram at the Ceremony of Appreciation and presentation of Certificate of Participation for Panel Assessors of AIGA 2022 (Anugerah Integriti, Governance dan Anti-Rasuah 2022) on 28 September 2022 at Institute Integrity Malaysia (IIM) Hall. Reinushini Chandrasegaram was part of the Panel of External Assessors for AIGA 2022, representing Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) as Chair of Professional Development. - [Setting up of MACD Penang/Northern Region Centre](https://macd.org.my/sayap5mnwn8265u8q3vyth3qz45dme/) - [MACD welcome the appointment of its President, Adj. Prof. Paul W Chan, to the ESG Exchange Advisory Committee](https://macd.org.my/esg-exchange-macd-appointment/): We are delighted to announce that Adjunct Professor Paul W. Chan, President of MACD, has been appointed to the ESG Exchange Advisory Committee, based in South Africa. Initiated by Professor Mervyn E. King, the ESG Exchange is a global collaboration of standard setters, business practitioners and corporate governance experts, drawing together scarce expertise to equip firms to regularly publish timely, assurable, and comparable sustainability reports. In the context of Good Governance, values of Integrity, Competence, Responsibility, Accountability, Fairness, and Transparency, the ESG Exchange’s mode of operation shall be based on the principles of:Collaboration: a global network of ethical, influential, active collaborators championing best-practice corporate reportingCuration: a system which sources, selects, and maintains a world-wide model for corporate reporting information and toolsEvaluation and guidance: structures and global processes to promote and incentivize enterprise-wide best-practice corporate reportingIndependent convenorship: an independent global forum sharing, promoting, and continually improving corporate reporting practices in an evolving sustainable development context.The newly established IFRS/ISSB will deliver a global baseline of sustainability disclosures to meet capital market needs. The ESG Exchange initiative is fully in alignment with and in support of the implementation of the global baseline.* IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation* ISSB – International Sustainability Standards Board - [IFRS Foundation completes consolidation with Value Reporting Foundation](https://macd.org.my/issbformation-3bjks/): The IFRS Foundation has today announced the completion of the consolidation of the Value Reporting Foundation (VRF) into the IFRS Foundation. It follows the commitment made at COP26 to consolidate staff and resources of leading global sustainability disclosure initiatives to support the IFRS Foundation’s new International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) work to develop a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures for the capital markets. The VRF’s SASB Standards serve as a key starting point for the development of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, while the Integrated Reporting Framework provides connectivity between financial statements and sustainability-related financial disclosures. - [The Evolving Role of the Board](https://macd.org.my/the-evolving-role-of-the-board/): Directors, together with management whom they supervise, are the stewards of the company. The duties and responsibilities of directors, such as the duty to act in the company’s best interest, to act honestly, to ensure the requisite level of due care, skill and diligence, and other fiduciary and statutory duties, are well-established under the Singapore Companies Act and by legal precedent. For companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), there is an additional overlay of laws and regulations. The SGX listing rules, the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) and various regulations protect the market and safeguard the interests of a […] - [Corporate Governance In Asia: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?](https://macd.org.my/corporate-governance-in-asia-one-step-forward-two-steps-back/): CG Watch is one of the most comprehensive surveys on corporate governance in Asia Pacific. The biennial study comprises two distinct surveys: a market ranking survey on macro corporate governance quality in 12 Asia-Pacific markets, and a separate survey on corporate governance practices of about 1,200 listed corporations across APAC. The latest CG Watch survey released in May 2021 saw Australia take the top slot, followed by joint runners up Singapore and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Taiwan and South Korea showed the biggest improvements. Across the region, things are looking up. Highlights of each of the 12 countries are shown in […] - [Time to Reset Corporate Governance in Singapore?](https://macd.org.my/time-to-reset-corporate-governance-in-singapore/): In November 2000, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) became the third stock exchange in the Asia Pacific to be listed, after Australia and Hong Kong. As of December 2021, there were 673 listings on SGX (including 27 secondary listings), with a total market capitalisation of US$663 billion (S$914 billion). The total market capitalisation is now more than four times, and the number of listings is nearly 80 per cent higher than in 2000. However, this is still off the peak of US$790 billion at the end of 2017, and the 778 listings in 2010. (See box, “Total Market Capitalisation and Listings […] - [Launch of the ESG Exchange by Good Governance Academy](https://macd.org.my/chrwr8cm27lx59zuj4462nvu7bra7p/): MACD is the Supporting Partner of the global launch of the ESG Exchange with Good Governance Academy, in a global collaborative to make sustainability reporting expertise accessible. Globally, mandatory corporate reports that include data on both financial and non-financial sustainability are soon to be required. Knowledge about how to report sustainability data is scarce. In most cases, the development of new systems, business procedures and company capabilities are necessary. - [“Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Award” (AIGA 2022)](https://macd.org.my/a9natnkpbajhp5uf4i422itjjjwd8a/): On 24 June 2022, President of MACD, Paul Chan and Board Member, Datuk William Ng, met with CEO of Institute Integrity Malaysia (IIM), Datuk Wan Suraya binti Wan Mohd Radzi, to discuss collaborations with IIM. Following from this fruitful meeting, Reinushini Chandrasegaram, Chair of Professional Development, was nominated to represent MACD in the Panel of Assessors of IIM for the national “Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Award” (AIGA 2022). As part of the Panel of Assessors, she is involved in the assessment and evaluation process of organisations participating in AIGA 2022. The AIGA 2022 is a Government initiative, through IIM, to cultivate integrity, best governance and anti-corruption in the public and private sector. The award recognises and appreciates organisations in both the public and private sector which manifest a commitment in instilling and upholding a culture of integrity and excellence in corporate governance as well as anti-corruption initiatives in their respective organisations. The award ceremony will be held on 5 November 2022, which coincides with National Integrity Day. - [MACD welcome Datuk William Ng as a new Member of the MACD Board](https://macd.org.my/dwn-appointment/): Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) is delighted to announce and welcome Datuk William Ng as a new Member of the MACD Board. - [Increasing need for ESG competencies in boardrooms](https://macd.org.my/increasing-need-for-esg-competencies-in-boardrooms/): In the first edition of The Star’s ESG pullout on 29 April 2022, Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) President and Co-founder, Paul W. Chan pointed out that the trending expectation of investors, and the investee companies is in the allocation of funds into socially responsible investments. - [MACD welcome the appointment of its Board Director, Michael Marquardt, to serve as Commissioner, U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad](https://macd.org.my/michael-marquardt-appt/): MACD welcome the appointment of its President, Adj. Prof. Paul W Chan, to the Board of Audience Analytics Limited (AAL) that was successfully listed in Singapore SGX Catalist last week. AAL offers a range of solutions to companies to better understand their businesses for better decision-making to promote and grow their businesses. AAL offers a wide portfolio of awards, exhibitions, conferences, digital and print media, and business analytics, to support companies at different stages of their growth. The business segments include - Business Impact Assessment and Recognition, Exhibitions, Business Media, Business Intelligence and Growth Analytics. AAL operates in Asia through its offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. - [Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI)'s 9th Anniversary](https://macd.org.my/13oppl62n6ws1knwfi2ez6qrc8jcw1/): We are happy to celebrate Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI)'s 9th Anniversary today, as GNDI was formed on 12 December 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. Here is a 'historic' photo of the Event at the Institute of Directors, New Zealand. - [IFRS Foundation announces International Sustainability Standards Board, consolidation with CDSB and VRF](https://macd.org.my/issbformation/): IFRS Foundation announces International Sustainability Standards Board, consolidation with CDSB and VRF, and publication of prototype disclosure requirements As world leaders meet in Glasgow for COP26, the UN global summit to address the critical and urgent issue of climate change, the IFRS Foundation Trustees (Trustees) announce three significant developments to provide the global financial markets with high-quality disclosures on climate and other sustainability issues: - [A Paradigm Shift in Corporate Reporting: A Directors Guide](https://macd.org.my/uzbwjypxudsi5o7ocs9cgu2muzv2wb/): Our President and Founding Member, Paul W Chan, was an esteemed Panel member of the exclusive webinar on "Insights into Integrated Reporting for Corporate Directors" today (28 October 2021), organised by Deloitte and supported by Malaysian Alliance Of Corporate Directors (MACD), as collaboration partner, and Value Reporting Foundation. He presented on "A Paradigm Shift in Corporate Reporting: A Directors Guide", sharing valuable observations on ESG reporting : "ESG reporting goes above and beyond a company's usual financial and even sustainability reporting, and should reflect its overall objectives and align with its mission, vision and values." - [From “Why” To “Why Not”: What Should Corporations Do To Manage ESG?](https://macd.org.my/from-why-to-why-not-what-should-corporations-do-to-manage-esg/): Previously in our Blog, we have explored the need for corporate purpose and to ask the question “why” companies do what they do. We emphasized the significance of an inspiring purpose articulated in the form of a mission statement in ensuring durable, high quality relationships with stakeholders. This fundamental question underpins the ESG debate. Many companies, especially in Europe, have moved on from this to ask themselves an even harder question; “why not?”  Either because of regulation or because of increasing pressure from investors, customers, and other stakeholders, the conversation is now much more about explaining why you are not […] - [Are you asking the Right Questions Before Seeking the Answers?](https://macd.org.my/are-you-asking-the-right-questions-before-seeking-the-answers/) - [Integrated Reporting: Why, & How, We Must Embrace It](https://macd.org.my/integrated-reportingwhy-amp-how-we-must-embrace-it/) - [MACD welcome the appointment of its President, Adj. Prof. Paul W Chan, to the Board of Audience Analytics Limited (AAL)](https://macd.org.my/gzqb12j24uytgmk64s06v612au58bs/): MACD welcome the appointment of its President, Adj. Prof. Paul W Chan, to the Board of Audience Analytics Limited (AAL) that was successfully listed in Singapore SGX Catalist last week. AAL offers a range of solutions to companies to better understand their businesses for better decision-making to promote and grow their businesses. AAL offers a wide portfolio of awards, exhibitions, conferences, digital and print media, and business analytics, to support companies at different stages of their growth. The business segments include - Business Impact Assessment and Recognition, Exhibitions, Business Media, Business Intelligence and Growth Analytics. AAL operates in Asia through its offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. - [Responsibility Of Directors To Enable Transition Towards New Economy -- Diplock](https://macd.org.my/ktve2k0bewmuoq53qq2eydbptt0qmm/): Company directors are responsible for the transition towards the new digitalised economy, said former International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) executive committee chairperson Jane Diplock. - [MACD Launches Governance-focused Directors’ Training Program](https://macd.org.my/macd-launches-governance-focused-directors-training-program/): A new partnership between the Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) and Australian-based Global Governance Initiative (GGI) will bring world-class governance education to local directors in a completely online format. As an organisation representing directors, President Adjunct Professor Paul W Chan said that the Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors wanted to ensure directors had a learning program that was relevant and prepared them well to operate in today’s business environment. - [Strategic partnership between UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UN GCMYB) and the Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors](https://macd.org.my/i5h6rycu27to3zwojq1eobuezyx8qa/): The UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UN GCMYB) and the Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) February 2021 to establish a strategic partnership to work together as knowledge partners on shared priorities and to develop common plans for action towards achieving sustainable development goals. - [Support for the merger of the IIRC and SASB](https://macd.org.my/35r4a8wxnnczpvjhh6omjljqauvqil/): 25 November 2020 — The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) today announced their intention to merge into a unified organization, the Value Reporting Foundation. Professor Mervyn King (Chairman of MACD Advisory Board) is Chairman Emeritus together with Michael Bloomberg, of the Value Reporting Foundation said: “The Value Reporting Foundation is a stepping stone in the creation of a global comprehensive reporting system.” - [Boardroom 4.0 Conference, Kuala Lumpur](https://macd.org.my/mtvy603x7qf6f9xu3xscg0tligd5jn/) - [MACD 10th Anniversary Event](https://macd.org.my/g08g3wgnc6uv3kg66juu8b0kdkisrp/): MACD 10th Anniversary Event - [ACCA Women Power Network 2018](https://macd.org.my/mmqi0a32cu965s66xyhhsftg4ca4pg/) - [Alumni of Swiss Board School 2018](https://macd.org.my/jsm2k2xndz2tjwuesn8q2rh9wuxqtd/) - [International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), NACD and at ASEAN Board of Directors Conference](https://macd.org.my/tsxjrgvbekjqx4r95xxxn89rkvcq34/) - [5th Asia Business Responsibility Summit / Global Governance & Leadership Forum, Taj Mahal, Mumbai](https://macd.org.my/x8civgk29gvmd01h3m2ztal6wmpji3/) - [Directors Conference 2018: Rebooting Globalisation,   Singapore](https://macd.org.my/4u991u9fga5di2mbcobrn3s7iojb30/) - [Corporate Malaysia Summit 2018, Kuala Lumpur](https://macd.org.my/mpumdd75xphxdolyfomj4s3o882xyb/): Speaker/Panelist: Corporate Governance in a Disruptive Era   International Strategy Institute. With Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, KSI President & YB Teresa Kok, Minister of Primary Industries - [Official Launch of ‘Auditor: Quo Vadis?’, London](https://macd.org.my/rvjhberwrct6xbtyesapkm7f80fk4v/) - [Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) Annual Meeting and Thai Institute of Directors - National Directors Conference 2018, Bangkok](https://macd.org.my/at8pou0vj5l7xtehkkquiskg3sbpt5/) - [NACD Southern California Chapter, Los Angeles, The International Corporate Director Community Forum](https://macd.org.my/6ivocop4p4jtztciil40lxz98mgzsf/) - [“Cross-Border Dialogue” hosted by the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Singapore](https://macd.org.my/3snzl5f5xs3rpp5y4oprtidgt0fp06/): “Cross-Border Dialogue” hosted by the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Singapore, organised by FutureBoards, Norway, in collaboration with Innovation Norway, Singapore Institute of Directors (SID), BoardAgender and Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) - [GNDI Meeting at NACD Global Cyber Forum, Geneva, Switzerland](https://macd.org.my/n0pocxqtuxglhh4lodf80wd67kclhi/) - [Asia-Pacific Business Forum, Cyberport, Hong Kong](https://macd.org.my/1jq0a02xuw0szb4ynrseifb83683vo/) - [Asian Corporate Directors Summit, San Francisco](https://macd.org.my/d03z8hd7s7sjjgs7v6u889buctj8r8/) - [Board of Directors Meeting - 12 March 2018](https://macd.org.my/tx8609liejp6htyiacy7igjv4n6d2z/) - [IIRC Council Meeting, Tokyo, ICGN-IIRC Tokyo Conference](https://macd.org.my/oftxylvaw7wqqufywh8et6ac459fsu/) - [Integrated Reporting Convention 2017](https://macd.org.my/8pvocxfklw23c4hr70qoqueng47ta2/) - [IIRC (International Integrated Reporting Council) Council Meeting, Amsterdam](https://macd.org.my/aw0o0xv4xlx1ubzx19le1l0qt7zfnj/) - [Executive Committee Meeting, St Petersburg, Russia](https://macd.org.my/yxm8121unjbqnjedfr09s1q4m2snit/) - [Courtesy Visit to the Securities and Exchange Commission Thailand](https://macd.org.my/prrp6je59oo3c6ozq52tuhanqnjkw0/) - [National Director Conference 2017Steering Governance in a Changing World, Bangkok](https://macd.org.my/ggilqf0mlm3lbrbdnsh74l2ikqwb6f/) - [MOU Signing between Thai IOD and MACD, Bangkok](https://macd.org.my/jgc4p0z96ejgm8nza8jrn12cluxqbr/) - [GNDI Global Cyber Summit in Washington, DC](https://macd.org.my/cq0ada774wkp9jkkgl5smbnkvx4j5l/) - [Incorporation of Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) by founding members](https://macd.org.my/ihdpqa3b0ynbh7ureil12oj18n5a4f-afpec-sljw4-a32cf-n5mkk-z4l9a/) - [Transitioning GDDC to Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI)](https://macd.org.my/ihdpqa3b0ynbh7ureil12oj18n5a4f-afpec-sljw4-a32cf-n5mkk/) - [NACD National Conference 2011](https://macd.org.my/ihdpqa3b0ynbh7ureil12oj18n5a4f-afpec-sljw4-26xd7/) - [OECD Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance](https://macd.org.my/ihdpqa3b0ynbh7ureil12oj18n5a4f-afpec-jhfed/) - [Launch of Securities Commission - Bursa Malaysia Corporate Governance Week, Kuala Lumpur](https://macd.org.my/ihdpqa3b0ynbh7ureil12oj18n5a4f-afpec/) - [MACD was incorporated on 16 February 2009](https://macd.org.my/ihdpqa3b0ynbh7ureil12oj18n5a4f/) ## Pages - 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Chong Managing Partner, Paddee Connexions LLP Datuk William Ng Managing Director of SGX-listed Audience Analytics Limited Datuk […] - [Michael Marquardt](https://macd.org.my/michael-marquardt-2/): Michael Marquardt Global Business Advisor Marquardt T. Marquardt is an experienced CEO, corporate director, and business advisor with broad experience serving companies throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States. America’s largest director institute, the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), in January of 2022 named him as one of 18 Commissioners to the Future of the American Boardroom Commission, a commission co-chaired by former longtime Vanguard CEO Bill McNabb. Marquardt has earned the NACD Directorship Certification®, demonstrating his commitment to staying up to date on today’s most critical issues in corporate governance and has been invited as a speaker and […] - [National Integrity Forum 2023: “Leading Governance with Integrity”](https://macd.org.my/national-integrity-forum-2023/): National Integrity Forum 2023: “Leading Governance with Integrity” Organised by: Date and Venue 20 June 2023 (Tuesday) Sime Darby Convention Centre Brochure Registration Fees The event is complimentary and has a limited number of available spots. Register now to be part of the inaugural National Integrity Forum 2023. Registration Form AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA Panel Discussion 1: Governance Title Integrity as the Bedrock of Corporate Governance Synopsis The National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) 2019-2023 empowered the national anti-corruption agenda and regulatory transformation has accelerated the landscape of governance in corporations. Enhanced integrity and corporate governance practices has been mandated with increased regulatory […] - [Test page](https://macd.org.my/awards2/) - [Membership test](https://macd.org.my/membership-backup/): MEMBERSHIPS MACD membership is widely representative of commerce, industry, government, business and corporate professionals—spanning the full spectrum of business from public listed companies to private small medium enterprises and non-profit entities. Members hold positions on the boards of many of the companies listed on Bursa Securities Malaysia. Membership is also extended to directors of privately owned companies, professionals, business leaders and executives holding senior positions in the public and private sectors. Our goal is to be the voice and advocate for corporate leaders with particular emphasis on value creation, inclusivity and board diversity. 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