KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has announced the election of Saniza Said as its new President and Ahmad Syahazan Yaacob as the new Vice President at its recent Council Meeting. Their appointments take effect from 8 December 2025.
Saniza, who previously served as MIA Vice President, succeeds Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad, whose tenure ended on 30 November 2025.
Elected to the MIA Council on 24 September 2022 and appointed Vice President on 1 December 2023, she is currently an Audit Partner at Saniza & Co, with more than 25 years of experience in audit, tax, and business advisory services.
She is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and holds a Bachelor of Accounting degree from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) as well as a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Ahmad Syahazan, who has served on the MIA Council since 23 September 2023, is the Managing Partner at Al Jafree Salihin Kuzaimi PLT. He brings extensive audit and assurance experience across sectors including technology, plantation, oil and gas, education, retail, construction, and manufacturing, in addition to prior experience with a Big Four firm.
He 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 Saniza and Ahmad Syahazan on their election and looks forward to their leadership in strengthening the future relevance of the accountancy profession for sustainable nation-building. — Bernama
