John Adrian Watts

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Specsavers Optical Group Ltd. engages in the marketing of glasses and contact lenses. It offers digital hearing aids, eye testing, and hearing services. The company was founded by Douglas John David Perkins and Dame Mary Perkins in 1983 and is headquartered in St. Andrews, the United Kingdom.

Permodalan Nasional Bhd. (PNB) is the fund management subsidiary of State-owned Bumiputra Investment Foundation in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the firm was established in 1978 to evaluate, select and acquire a portfolio of shares in limited companies with growth potential. They aim to promote share ownership in the corporate sector among the Bumiputera and develop opportunities for suitable Bumiputera professionals to participate in the creation and management of wealth.

Bank Negara Malaysia provides banking services. It operates as a financial advisor to the government, a banker for currency issue and a holder of international reserves and safeguards the value of ringgit. The company was founded in January, 1959 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Part of United Malacca Bhd., South-East Pahang Oil Palm Bhd. The company is based in Melaka, Malaysia. owns seven pieces of 99-year leasehold land measuring approximately 1,619 hectares and operates oil palm estates. South-East Pahang Oil Palm on February 02, 2004 for $10.11 million. was acquired by United Malacca Bhd.

Part of United Malacca Bhd., Syarikat Penanaman Bukit Senorang Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian company that operates palm oil plantations. The company is based in Pahang, Malaysia. on February 02, 2004. Syarikat Penanaman Bukit Senorang was acquired by United Malacca Bhd.

Part of TSM Global Bhd., IT Bizflow Sdn Bhd provides technology solutions and outsourcing services to financial institutions. The company is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., MAAKL Mutual Bhd. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. is a Malaysian company that provides investment advice. MAAKL Mutual from MAA Group Bhd. on December 31, 2013 for $30.05 million. was acquired by Manulife Holdings Bhd.

Part of Tradewinds Corp. Bhd., Tradewind Resources Sdn. Bhd. operates as an investment holding Malaysian company.

Visionglow Global Ltd. produces photo-luminescent pigments, products and systems, including glow-in-the-dark paint and safety and hazard identification extrusions. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., Coopers & Lybrand (London) is a British company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK.

The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) is a professional accounting body that has been developing the accounting profession in Malaysia for over five decades. The private company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MICPA was formerly known as the Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and has been involved in the setting of accounting standards, including playing a technical advisory role for Malaysian regulatory bodies. MICPA has more than 3,200 members and over 500 registered candidates. The institute offers professional examinations and candidates will qualify for two professional memberships - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA). MICPA's annual report provides detailed financial and operational information, and the institute also offers internship opportunities and sponsorships for candidates interested in pursuing the MICPA x CA ANZ qualifying programme. The MICPA student microsite aims to help interested students understand the world of accounting and the benefits of pursuing an accounting programme. Novie Tajuddin has been the CEO of the Malaysian company since 2018.

KAF Investment Bank Bhd. operates as an investment bank. It deals with money market instruments and trading in debt securities. The firm also offers capital market advisory services such as fund raising via the issuance of private debt securities, equity and equity linked securities. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

MAA Takaful Bhd. provides insurance services. It also provides educational, healthcare, mortgage protection plan, accidental, property, cargo, personal accident, money and burglary, and engineering insurance related services. The company was founded on February 21, 2006 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Part of Sunway Bhd., Sunway REIT Management Sdn. The company is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT. Sunway REIT Management Sdn. from August 18, 2011 on February 25, 2008. Tiong Lip Ng has been the CEO of the Malaysian company since 2010. was acquired by Sunway City Bhd., part of Sunway Bhd.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Chase Bank Bhd. The company is based in Jalan Sultan Ismail, Malaysia. operates as a national commercial bank.

The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) is a community of passionate UK business leaders. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company provides professional training opportunities and access to essential help and resources for its members. The CEO of the company is Stephen Martin.

MAA Cards Sdn. Bhd. provides prepaid card services. It offers MAA VISA prepaid card, a cashless payment instrument that allows users to purchase goods and services at various participating retail and service outlets that accept VISA cards. The firm's prepaid card also allows cash withdrawal at various automated teller machines that display the VISA Plus logo. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

International Natural Resources Pte. Ltd. provides investment services. The company was founded on October 24, 2014 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Part of United Malacca Bhd., PT Lifere Agro Kapuas operates an oil palm plantation. The company is based in Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia. The CEO of the Indonesian company is Peter Benjamin.

Part of Zurich Insurance Group AG, Zurich Takaful Malaysia Bhd. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. is a Malaysian company that provides insurance services.

PT Wana Rindang Lestari is a private company based in Indonesia that specializes in wholesaling agricultural products. The Indonesian company also offers living animal and plant forest cultivation services. The CEO of the company is Keng Siew Ong.