Dated issued: 20 February 2009
Dato' Sri Nazir Razak, group CEO CIMB Group, Tan Sri Dato' Azman Hashim, executive chairman of AmcorpGroup Berhad and accountant general Dato' Mohd Salleh Mahmud have been admitted as honorary members of CPA Australia for their outstanding contribution to the finance, accounting and business professions in Malaysia.
The conferment ceremony was held at the residence of the Australian high commissioner to Malaysia and was witnessed by Her Excellency Penny Williams together with senior members of CPA Australia including Datuk Mike Krishnan, group chief operating officer of Green Rubber Global, Tan Sri Dato' Rajandram Chellappah, executive deputy chairman of Rating Agency Malaysia, and Nik Mohd Hasyudeen Yusoff, president of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
'In considering the three individuals for honorary membership, the board of directors of CPA Australia evaluated their significant contributions in Malaysia and recognised the value they bring to CPA Australia,' said CPA Australia's president Alex Malley who had made a special trip from Melbourne for the ceremony.
'With the global financial crisis highlighting the urgency for a thorough understanding of ethics, governance and strategic performance management, our honorary members are ideal role models for our young members,' Mr Malley said.
'Growing the accounting profession and attracting high-quality members is a major focus of CPA Australia and is particularly relevant in the global financial crisis. Strategic business leaders and highly qualified accountants will play a key role in helping economies and businesses get back on track.'