Members of the Commission

YBrs. Tuan Ahmad Sabki bin Yusof was appointed as the Chairman of the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) commencing from 1 March 2023. He obtained Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B), Master of Comparative Laws (MCL) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.

YBrs. Tuan Ahmad Sabki is an advocate and solicitor with extensive experience in legal matters mainly those related to companies and commercial.

Besides his experience as practising lawyer, he had served as Legal Advisor to for Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as Head of Group Legal to Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Berhad (KPS). He also held posts in Kulim Technology Park Corporation (KHTP) as Manager at Legal Department from 2010 to 2011 and BIMB Institute of Research and Training (BIRT) as Legal Executive from the year 1997 to 1999.

YBhg. Dato' Seri Mohd Sayuthi bin Bakar was appointed as a Commission Member, effective 1 December 2023. He holds a B.A (Hons.) in Southeast Asian Studies from the University of Malaya (UM), earned in 1994, and a Master's Degree in Information Technology from the National University of Malaysia (UKM), completed in 2004. He also holds a Diploma in Public Administration from the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN), obtained in 1996.

Dato' Seri Mohd Sayuthi has extensive experience in public service as an Administrative and Diplomatic Officer and held various positions in different Ministries and Local Government. He served as the Assistant Director of the Enforcement Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia from 1995 to 1996 and was promoted to the Assistant Secretary of the Strategic Planning Division, Ministry of Home Affairs from 1996 to 1999. He was subsequently appointed as Assistant Director of the National Security Division, Prime Minister's Department from 2000 to 2002 and as Principal Assistant Secretary in Finance Division, Ministry of Internal Security from 2004 to 2006. He was appointed to the Selangor State Secretary Office as the Head of Internal Audit in 2007 and promoted as Deputy Director until 2010. From 2010 to 2019, he was appointed as President of the Sepang Municipal Council and Kajang Municipal Council before he was promoted to the position of the Mayor of Petaling Jaya City Council in 2019.

In 2021, he returned to serve the Immigration Department of Malaysia as the Deputy Director General and also held the position of Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs. He served as the State Secretary of Penang from 19 December 2022 to 4 October 2023, prior to his appointment as the Secretary General of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living on 4 October 2023.

YBrs. Encik Mohd Asmirul Anuar bin Aris was appointed as a Commission Member effective 1 March 2023. He received Bachelor's degree in Accountancy (Honours) from MARA University of Technology (UiTM) in July 2001 and Master of Business Administration (Finance & Banking) from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) in April 2008. He also holds a professional certification as Chartered Accountant from Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA).

He is a former Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly and had been appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Public Accounting Committee (PAC) of Kedah. Prior to that, he was a member of the Kedah State Executive Council (EXCO) and Chairman of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Youth and Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative. He is also actively involved in non-profit organisations, politic and social activities in Kedah.

He had held several other posts such as the Senior Bank Officer at Standard Chartered Bank and Hong Leong Bank in Kuala Lumpur as well as the Senior Financial and Human Resources Manager in a subsidiary for Kedah State Government (GLC).

YBrs. Professor Dr. Mohd Nazri bin Kama was appointed as a Commission Member effective 1 March 2023. He holds Bachelor's degree in Database Management, Master's degree in Real-time Software Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and Doctoral degree in Software Engineering from the University of Western Australia.

His extensive knowledge and expertise in software engineering, data management, database, and big data analytics have made significant impacts and gained recognition in the relevant fields. YBrs. Professor Dr. Mohd Nazri was appointed as Visiting Fellow at Maritime Institute of Malaysia, and a Subject Matter Expert for Research Fund at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. He is also a member of the National Professor Council and Malaysia Professor Academy. He was the former Head of Informatics Department and Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. He was also a full Professor at Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics at the same university. He is currently the Director General of Personal Data Protection Department under the Ministry of Communication and Digital.

YBrs. Dr. Zulqarnain bin Lukman was appointed as a Commission Member effective 1 March 2023. He obtained Degree in Law (Hons) and Degree in Law (Shariah) (Hons) from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (UIAM). He holds Master of Comparative Laws (MCL) in 1999 and Ph.D (Constitution) in 2011 from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.

YBrs. Dr. Zulqarnain started his career as an advocate and solicitor and a Syarie Lawyer (Selangor & Wilayah Persekutuan) in the year 2000. He has been a partner in Messrs Asri Musa & Co from 2009 until present. He is an expert in legal matters such as constitutional and administrative laws, conveyancing and civil matters, Syariah law, corporate agreement and advisory in relation to corporate restructuring, creditors, and debtors to name a few.

He had served the Prime Minister's Department as a committee member in the Investigation of Governance, Procurement and Government Financial (JKSTUPKK) and was appointed as a member of Technical Committee for Syariah and Civil Law for Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) as well as a board member for Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA). He was also appointed as a consultant to develop the National Human Rights Action Plan under Bahagian Hal Ehwal Undang-Undang (BHEUU), Prime Minister's Office and had represented the Kelantan State Government in the National Technical Committee for Syariah and Civil law.

YBrs. Dr. Zulqarnain has lectured at various local universities and published numerous books and articles on legal matters.

YBrs. Sr. Hj. Dzulkefly bin Hj Ahmad was appointed as a Commission Member effective 1 March 2023. He holds Bachelor of Science in Surveying (Property Management) from University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) and Master of Science in Property Investment from City University, London. He also holds professional qualification as a Registered Valuer and Registered Estate Agent with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers & Estate Agents, Malaysia.

He is a Branch Manager/Partner at MN Associates (Johor) Sdn. Bhd. since 2020. He was also the Chairman to the Housing, Information and Multimedia Committee of Johor from 2018 to 2020. He had served as a Member of the State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Kota Iskandar, Johor from 2018 to 2022. He also held several posts in the Johor State Government linked companies such as Chairman in MSC Cyberport Sdn. Bhd., Chairman in Digital Johor Sdn. Bhd., Deputy Chairman of Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor, and Deputy Chairman of State Planning Committee (SPC). Prior to that, he was a valuation officer at Raine & Horne Zaki & Partner (M) Sdn. Bhd. and had served for Jabatan Penilaian & Perkhidmatan Harta Malaysia (JPPH), Ministry of Finance, Pahang. He also served as a Lecturer at University Technology Malaysia (UTM).

YBrs. Sr. Hj. Dzulkefly is also member of the Royal Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia (R.I.S.M), member of International Association of Certified Valuation Specialist (IACVS) USA, member of Business Valuers Association Malaysia (BVAM), Member of Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) and member of Persatuan Penilai, Pengurus Harta, Ejen Harta & Perunding Harta Swasta, Malaysia (PEPS).

YBrs. Encik Alan bin Abdul Rahim was appointed as a Commission Member effective 20 March 2024. He has more than 28 years of experience in Public Services since 1995 where his first placement was at the Ministry of Transport Malaysia. He had served with the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Internal Security, Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM), Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Education before holding several positions at the Ministry of Finance in 2019. Prior to his current appointment as the Undersecretary at the Public Asset Management Division, he had served as the Federal Financial Officer (Sabah) and Head of Unit of MyCT, Tax Division, Ministry of Finance.

YBrs. Encik Alan holds a Master’s degree in Management (Project Management) from University Malaysia Sabah, and a Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences from University of Malaya. He has extensive experience and possesses expertise and specialised qualification in project management (project implementation and monitoring), financial management, change management (innovation) as well as risk and crisis management.

YBhg. Datuk Pengiran Saifuddin bin Pengiran Tahir, J.P. was appointed as a Commission Member effective 1 September 2024. He obtained a degree of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of London, United Kingdom in 1986, and a Master’s in Business Administration from University Malaysia Sabah in 2004. He also obtained a Diploma of Public Administration from Mara Institute of Technology (ITM) in 1981. YBhg. Datuk Pengiran Saifuddin holds the Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) from Legal Profession Qualifying Board, and an Advocate in High Court of Borneo.

YBhg. Datuk Pengiran Saifuddin had served as an Executive Officer in the Kota Kinabalu Department of Irrigation and Drainage from April to December 1981. He was appointed as the Legal Officer in the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Sabah from October 1988 to October 1994. He was then appointed as the Senior Legal Officer of State Attorney-General’s Chambers of Sabah State from November 1994 until February 1996, he was also appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in Angkatan Hebat Sdn. Bhd, from March 1996 to February 1997.

He was actively involved in the corporate field and was appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park Sdn. Bhd. (K.K.I.P) from March 1997 to September 2010. Subsequently, he was appointed as Managing Director of Sabah Urban Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (SUDC) from September 2010 to December 2013, and Group General Manager of Sabah Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) from December 2013 to December 2021.

YBhg. Datuk Pengiran Saifuddin was also active in non-governmental organisation (NGO) and held several posts. He was the High-Council Member of the United Sabah Islamic Association (USIA), Deputy President of Brunei Sabah Community Association (PMBS), and Deputy Chairman of Papar District Council. He was an ex-Council Member of Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (SHAREDA) until 2022 and ex-Chairman of Rumah Kanak-Kanak Kota Kinabalu until 2022.

Datuk Nor Azimah Abdul Aziz is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). Prior to her appointment as CEO on 1 May 2020, she was the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) of Regulatory & Enforcement and thereafter, DCEO of Corporate Services between 2016 and 2020. She joined SSM as General Manager of the Corporate Policy, Planning and Development Department in 2003. She started her career in 1992 as an Advocate and Solicitor and from there on served as a Law Lecturer at the Accounting Department, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). During her tenure with UKM, in July 2000, she was seconded to the Regulatory and Standards Department of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

She has extensive experience in law reform initiatives and oversaw the passing of significant pieces of legislations under the purview of SSM, among others, the Companies Act 2016, Interest Schemes Act 2016, Limited Liability Partnership Act 2012 and Companies (Amendment) Act 2007. She is currently a Board Member of the Audit Oversight Board (AOB), Board Member for the Integrity Officer Accreditation Board (LPPIB), Board Member of the Financial Reporting Foundation (FRF), Member of the Approval and Implementation Committee of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), Board Member of the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) and was elected as an Executive Committee member of the Corporate Registers Forum (CRF) which is an association of international corporate registries and recently appointed as an Adjunct Professor at National University of Malaysia.

She obtained her Law Degree from the Institut Teknologi MARA (now Universiti Teknologi MARA or UiTM) and her Master of Laws (LLM in Business Law) from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom.

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