EVENT
Comprehending the Johor-Singapore SEZ Incentives and Corporate Governance Trends in Malaysia
At this webinar, seasoned industry experts shared their invaluable insights on:
- Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)’s Tax Incentives for Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ)
- Why It Matters: The JS-SEZ is a hot topic in business circles. Designed to boost economic collaboration and investment between Malaysia and Singapore, this vibrant hub aims to leverage the strengths of both nations, creating unparalleled opportunities for businesses across various sectors. Understanding the incentives, and its legal implications, from the Malaysian government is crucial for maximising your business potential in this dynamic region.
- ESG & Corporate Governance – A Legal Imperative for Malaysian Businesses
- Why It Matters: As ESG regulations tighten globally, both listed and unlisted companies face increasing pressure to integrate ESG into their corporate governance frameworks. Beyond complying with sustainability reporting rules, businesses in the supply chains of multinational corporations (MNCs) and export-driven industries must now align with international ESG standards or risk exclusion from global markets. This session will examine the legal risks associated with failing to integrate ESG into corporate governance and provide updates on Malaysia’s latest corporate governance changes.
Email our team today if you would like to learn more about the tax incentives for JS-SEZ or need assistance with complying with the latest corporate governance guidelines in Malaysia.
Speakers
Samantha Tai
Chief Executive Officer,
BoardRoom Malaysia
Samantha is a Council Member and Chartered Governance Professional of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) and a member of its Thought Leadership Committee, Education Committee and Chairperson of the Technical Compliance & Governance Committee, focusing to driving Corporate Governance initiatives.
She has over 30 years of extensive experience in corporate governance and corporate secretarial work and provides advisory in due diligence reviews for corporate restructuring, IPO processes and governance related advisory. Samantha is a strong advocate for good corporate governance.
Eunice Hooi,
Managing Director Asia, Accounting & Tax,
BoardRoom Group
Eunice is a Chartered Accountant and Accredited Tax Advisor with more than 25 years of extensive tax and transfer pricing experience across diverse industries in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, including IT, manufacturing, commodity trading, petrochemical, as well as oil and gas. She has built and led high-performing teams, overseeing tax and custom functions, including special corporate projects and initiatives.
She is an Executive Council member of the Asia Estate Planning Association (AEPA) in Singapore.
Lee Lily
Partner
Zaid Ibrahim & Co
Lily is a Partner of Zaid Ibrahim & Co’s Johor Bahru branch. She specialises in property development, tender documents, joint ventures, and property transactions in Johor’s Iskandar region, advising local and foreign clients on property, banking, and commercial matters.
Lily has experience in advising on the Malaysian laws and regulations governing the business operations of the Malaysian entities of foreign holding companies listed on the Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China’s Stock Exchanges.
Andreanna Ten Maven
Partner
Zaid Ibrahim & Co
Andreanna is an ESG-focused lawyer with a strong background in capital markets and corporate legal advisory. With over 9 years of experience and an LLM in Green Financing, she integrates sustainability principles into her legal services. Her expertise includes equity capital markets, corporate finance, and commercial matters, such as reorganizations, mergers, joint ventures, and shareholder arrangements.
A Partner at Zaid Ibrahim & Co. since 2022, Andreanna is dedicated to guiding businesses in Malaysia and ASEAN on sustainability regulations, green financing, and corporate governance.
Chan Xian Ai
Partner
Zaid Ibrahim & Co
Xian Ai’s main area of focus include M&A, corporate reorganisations, capital equity markets, joint venture and shareholder arrangements, foreign investments into Malaysia, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, incorporation of a company, legal due diligence and general corporate advisory. She works with local and international PLCs and private corporations.
Xian Ai is the key partner in the firm’s Japan Desk practice and works with Japanese law firms and corporations to advise on various outbound investments.
Mohammad Iliyas Bin Razali
Partner
Zaid Ibrahim & Co
Iliyas specialises in corporate and commercial transactions with a focus on public listed companies. Iliyas’ scope of expertise includes advising on takeovers, mergers, joint ventures, and equity capital markets. He advises clients across various sectors such as healthcare, property development, education, port administration, food and beverages, and banking and finance.
Iliyas is a Partner in the Corporate Commercial Practice Group at Zaid Ibrahim & Co. since 2021.