BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Foundation. The trustees comprise of eminent individuals within the profession who have demonstrated in-depth knowledge in accountancy research and educations in Malaysia.
Associate Professor Dr. Zarina Zakaria
Associate Professor Dr. Zarina Zakaria
Chair
Zarina is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business and…
Lim Fen Nee
Lim Fen Nee
Board of Trustees
Lim Fen Nee currently serves on various boards as Independent Non-Executive Directors. Fen Nee…
Dato’ Seri Dr. Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad
Dato’ Seri Dr. Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad
Board of Trustees
Dato’ Seri Dr. Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad, a banking veteran, garnered global recognition for CIMB…
Dato’ Seri Dr. Raymond Liew
Dato’ Seri Dr. Raymond Liew
Board of Trustees
Dato’ Seri Dr. Raymond Liew (DSRL) is an Entrepreneur Chartered Accountant and holds a…
Professor Emerita Dr. Maliah Sulaiman
Professor Emerita Dr. Maliah Sulaiman
Board of Trustees
Professor Dr. Maliah holds a PhD from the University of Otago, New Zealand as…
Respected Industry Leader
YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Abdul Samad Haji Alias
A distinguished figure in the Malaysian accounting industry, YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Abdul Samad Haji Alias is renowned for his profound contributions and influential leadership in the field. Serving as the former chairman of MAREF (Malaysia Accountancy Research and Education Foundation), he played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's strategic direction and advancing accounting research and education in the country. Throughout his illustrious career, YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Abdul Samad Haji Alias demonstrated unwavering commitment to promoting excellence, innovation, and ethical practices in the accounting profession. Under his guidance, MAREF experienced significant growth and established itself as a prominent research institution, fostering collaborations between academia, industry, and regulatory bodies.
