KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (Maicsa) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) recently co-organised a a student conference to cultivate future leaders in governance.
Held at the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies in UiTM Seremban, the event brought together 400 students, aiming to empower emerging talent in the corporate governance field.
Maicsa president Datuk Akbar Moidunny said this year's focus on innovation in governance goes beyond compliance and accountability - it emphasises embracing new strategies to help organisations stay agile and competitive.
"As governance professionals, we must champion ethical standards while driving change, ensuring sustainable success in today's rapidly evolving business landscape," he said.
UiTM deputy vice chancellor Prof. Dr. Jamalunlaili Abdullah reinforced the alignment of UiTM's vision to become a "Globally Renowned University" by 2025 with Maicsa's unique position as Malaysia's only globally recognised body offering chartered governance qualifications.
"Through Maicsa's collaboration with UiTM, students gain access to internationally accredited governance qualifications, equipping them to compete as future leaders on the global stage across the governance fields."
As the number of businesses in Malaysia continues to surge, the demand for expertise in corporate governance has never been more important.
The latest statistics from the Companies Commission of Malaysia revealed that as of December 2023, over 1.53 million companies had been incorporated in the country, with an additional 45,855 new companies registered in 2024 alone, reflecting more than 9.12 million business activities.