Abdul Samad Alias
Tan Sri Abdul Samad Alias | |
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| Born | Abdul Samad bin Alias Malaysia |
| Other names | Datuk Abdul Samad |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Known for | 4th President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (2000–2005); first Malaysian board member of IFAC (2005–2007) |
| Notable work | Leadership roles in Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad, Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad |
Tan Sri Abdul Samad bin Alias played a pivotal role in advancing Malaysia's accountancy sector. He held the position of the 4th President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants between 2000 and 2005 and was notably the first Malaysian appointed to the board of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) from 2005 until 2007.
In addition to his contributions to accountancy, Datuk Abdul Samad leads the boards of Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad, and Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad, establishing strong ties with government-linked enterprises.
His achievements were honored with the Panglima Jasa Negara award from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia in 2003, followed by the ACCA Achievement Award for Asia in 2006, acknowledging his regional influence within the profession.
Honours of Malaysia
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- Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (P.J.N.) - Datuk (2003)
- Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (P.S.M.) - Tan Sri (2011)