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.

We thank our distinguished speakers for their valuable insights and perspectives:

• Mr Vijayan Nagalingam, Director, Special Industry Branch, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB), for his clear and practical overview of the 2026 tax landscape, offering valuable insights for businesses and boards

• Mr Mohamed Faisal Syed Ibrahim, Founder & Managing Director, Faisal Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd, for sharing a comprehensive view of the tax considerations leading into 2026

• Ms Samanta Tai Yit Chan, MACD Council / Board of Directors, for her insights on business opportunities in the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ)

• Dato’ Fam Seng Choy, Group CEO of FCA Group, for his role as Moderator of the forum

Our appreciation also goes to MACD Interim President, Datuk William, together with our Council Members — Ms Adelena, Ms Reinushini, Dato’ Davis Chong, and Ms Khim Tan — for their time and support of the session.

We are grateful to our members and guests for attending the forum, including Dato’ Ravinthran (Indah Holdings), Dr Timmy Ho (Pragmatique), Ms Sheela Vasuthevan (Perpetual Trustees), Mr Saw Teck Yong (Boardroom), Ms Santhi Ram (KVSR), Ms Emily Kok (Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd), and all participants who took part in the session.

As we close the year, we wish everyone a Happy New Year and look forward to a stronger and more resilient 2026, with continued conversations that support sound governance, leadership, and financial stewardship.