Puan Saniza Said Elected as MIA President and Encik Ahmad Syahazan Yaacob as Vice President

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) is pleased to announce the election of Puan Saniza Said as the new MIA President and Encik Ahmad Syahazan Yaacob as the new MIA Vice President at its recent Council Meeting. Both their appointments take effect from 8 December 2025.

Puan Saniza previously served as MIA Vice President and succeeds President Dato’ Seri Dr Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad, whose tenure ended on 30 November 2025.

First elected to the MIA Council on 24 September 2022 and appointed as Vice President on 1 December 2023, she currently serves as an Audit Partner at Saniza & Co, with over 25 years of experience in audit, tax, and business advisory.

Puan Saniza is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and holds a Bachelor of Accounting degree from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and a Master of Business Administration degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Encik Ahmad Syahazan Yaacob has served on the MIA Council since 23 September 2023. A Managing Partner at Al Jafree Salihin Kuzaimi PLT, he has extensive experience in audit and assurance across sectors including technology, plantation, oil and gas, education, retail, construction, and manufacturing, alongside prior experience in the Big Four.

Encik Ahmad Syahazan is a fellow member of CPA Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Corporate Finance from the University of Adelaide, Australia.

“As we welcome the new President and Vice President, the management and staff of MIA remain committed to championing excellence, upholding the highest standards of integrity, and driving meaningful change. With a shared focus on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, we are dedicated to shaping a future-ready profession and empowering our members to navigate an evolving landscape with confidence and purpose,” said MIA Chief Executive Officer, G Shanmugam.

MIA congratulates Puan Saniza and Encik Ahmad Syahazan on their election, and welcomes their leadership in navigating the future relevance of the accountancy profession, for sustainable nation building.

About the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

Established under the Accountants Act 1967, MIA is the national accountancy body that regulates, develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. MIA accords the Chartered Accountant Malaysia or C.A. (M) designation. Working closely alongside businesses, MIA connects its membership to a wide range of information resources, events, professional development and networking opportunities. Presently, there are more than 41,000 members making their strides in businesses across all industries in Malaysia and around the world.

MIA’s international involvements and affiliations are reflected in its membership of regional and international professional organisations such as the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA). For more information on MIA, visit www.mia.org.my

SOURCE: Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

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