Join us at the 2025 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific, happening from 20-22 August 2025 in Kuala Lumpur and virtually. This conference is designed to bring together 200 professionals dedicated to combating corporate fraud. Attendees will benefit from:
– Gaining insights into best practices for fraud prevention
– Exploring the latest trends in the field
– Engaging with inspirational speakers
– Networking with peers in the anti-fraud community

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Thank you to all members for the active participation in the successful completion of the 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2025. The meeting, conducted online on Wednesday, 19 March 2025 at 3:00 PM, addressed several crucial agenda items:

– HuckHai Lim, CFE, the President, shared insights on the significant progress and challenges of the past year, highlighting the successful SIDC-MACFE Fraud Conference 2025 and the ongoing efforts to combat fraud.
– Zalily Mohamed Zaman Khan, CFE, the Vice President presented the Report of Marketing & Branding Committee
– SJ Wong, LLB, CFE, the Secretary General, and Osho Manikkam (CFE, CIA), the Deputy Secretary General presented the Minutes of the 13th AGM, confirming the previous AGM’s minutes, and Secretary Report for the Year 2024.
– Ganesa Rao, CFE, the Honorary Treasurer, delivered the financial report.
– Committee reports by Muhammad Hafiz Abdul Hadib, FCCA, CFE, CMIIA, COSO Certified for Training Committee, and Ts. THANARAJ GANESAN CFE, CeIO for Membership Committee, were presented, outlining their activities, accomplishments, and future plans.

The President expressed gratitude to sponsors, exhibitors, and supporting organizations including Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), ICAEW, The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), IIA Malaysia, MAICSA, ACCA and Securities Commission Malaysia for their contributions. MACFE’s dedication to enhancing member services through educational programs and webinars was underscored, with a focus on strengthening partnerships and collaboration with government agencies and corporates for the remainder of 2025.

Appreciation goes out to all members for their unwavering commitment, with anticipation for another year of impactful work ahead. Together, we will continue to drive positive change. Special notes of appreciation were accorded to MAHESWARI KANNIAH, ICDM(F), CFE, FCIS(CS)(CGP), CB, AICB/CBI, the Advisor of MACFE and Srithar Sriramulu, CFE the former Exco member for their continuous contribution and support extended to MACFE.

Exciting News!

We are pleased to announce that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC) to enhance fraud awareness and education within Malaysia’s capital market. This strategic partnership, formalized at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre on October 15, 2024, marks a significant milestone in our mission to promote fraud detection and prevention, professional excellence, and investor education standards.

Together, we aim to empower capital market participants, Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) and members of MACFE with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle fraud and uphold investor trust. We look forward to the positive impact this partnership will bring to the industry and the continued growth of fraud awareness and education in Malaysia.

We are pleased to partner with Corporate World Intelligence in supporting the Global Digital Audit Transformation & Fraud Analytics Conference.
The Conference will be held from 28 to 30 Oct at Royale Chulan Hotel, and participants are eligible for 22.5 ACFE CPE points.
Key Takeaways include:
– Implementing Cutting-Edge Technologies
– Strengthening Fraud Detection and Prevention
– Refining Risk Assessment
– Enabling Continuous Monitoring and Assurance
– Empowering Auditors with Digital Skills
You may register for the conference via the following link:
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MACFE President, Mr Lim Huck Hai, was an invited speaker for a panel discussion on the PDPA Amendment 2024 and Cybersecurity Act 2024 at Malaysian CIO Network (MCION), officiated by the Chief of NACSA in Penang on 17th July 2024

MACFE Vice President, Pn Zalily Mohamed Zaman Khan, participated in the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference held in Las Vegas from 24-26 June 2024. The Conference is the largest global event focusing on anti-fraud and corruption management.

Open Thinking Academy’s Iyad Mourtada conducted the #Certified_Fraud_Examiner ( #CFE ) Exam Review Course in Malaysia to 30+ international delegates with the support of ACFE Malaysian Chapter

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners – Malaysia Chapter (“MACFE”) had an online training event on 28 February 2023 where Mr, Raymon Ram, the Managing Principal of Graymatter Forensic Advisory Sdn Bhd, spoke on the topic of ‘Fraud Risk Management: Tools & Techniques’.

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners – Malaysia Chapter (“MACFE”) had an online training event on 29 September 2022 where Mr, Asril Rahman, Group Internal Auditor of Cahya Mata Sarawak, spoke on the topic of ‘Why Integrity Culture of an Organisation is Paramount to Success in Combatting Fraud’.