Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) encourages accountants to take the lead in fostering collaboration across sectors and borders in pursuit of a sustainable and inclusive future.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, MIA’s president, Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad, emphasized the need for accountancy professionals to upskill in key emerging areas such as environmental, social, and governance issues, sustainability, and digital transformation to remain relevant in the future. He highlighted the importance of adaptability and resilience, urging accountants to provide both financial and non-financial insights to help organizations navigate uncertainty at local, regional, and global levels.
MIA, functioning under the Ministry of Finance, is the national body responsible for regulating and developing the accountancy profession. Dr Mohamad Zabidi noted that MIA collaborates with stakeholders from various sectors to advocate for sustainability, safeguard the public interest, and support Malaysia’s transition to a greener economy.
At the end of 2022, MIA introduced the MIA Sustainability Agenda and launched the MIA Sustainability Blueprint for the Accountancy Profession at the MIA Conference 2024. In January 2025, the MIA Council approved the MIA Sustainability Roadmap to implement the blueprint, outlining 169 initiatives over five years involving 16 committees.
These initiatives aim to facilitate the implementation of the National Sustainability Reporting Framework through capacity building, promote technology adoption for sustainability reporting, and implement ISSA 5000 for sustainability assurance.
The MIA International Accountants Conference 2025, launched by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, coincides with the ASEAN Summit 2025. Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) on May 26 and 27, the conference is themed ‘Collaborative Leadership for a Sustainable Future’ and has attracted close to 3,800 delegates attending both physically and virtually.