Keynote Speaker

DR. SALIHIN BIN ABANG 

C.A.(M), CPA (M), FAIA (UK), IMA (USA) & QRD

Founder & Group Managing Partner, SALIHIN | Former President, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) | Independent Non-Executive Directorr | Adjunct Professor

"Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership: Navigating Challenges for Trustworthy Decision-Making"

Dr. Salihin is currently the Group Managing Partner of SALIHIN and a former President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). He is the visionary leader who envisioned and established a successful, wholly-owned local business consulting firm known today as SALIHIN. He built and nurtured it from the ground up with tenacious commitment to driving the firm globally. SALIHIN is made up of a group of dynamic and distinct entities, tailoring independent consulting services.

He is an innovative thinker spearheading the group in the provision of auditing and assurance, taxation, shariah auditing and advisory, corporate finance, and business advisory services. He built the firm on a solid track record of success and was nationally recognised for innovative efforts and entrepreneurial acumen. He won the national Young Entrepreneur and Top 50 SME’s Awards in 2010 and received the Young Entrepreneur Award in 2013. His innovation efforts led to the establishment of the well-received Teaching Accountancy Firm. This significant achievement was preceded by his introduction of the world’s first comprehensive accounting software.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Dr. Salihin plays a vital role in governance and public service. He has held board positions in public-listed companies such as Boustead Plantations, Bintulu Port Holdings, and G3 Global, as well as government-linked corporations like the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC).

In academia, he contributes as an Adjunct Professor at various Malaysian universities and serves as an industry advisor for PhD and undergraduate programs. He is a frequent keynote speaker, panellist, and published author on topics such as Islamic accounting, ESG, corporate governance, and sustainability. His thought leadership continues to shape the profession while promoting corporate transformation, youth development, and ethical leadership.