Executive Committee

President – Raymon Ram [ROI]

Raymon is a leading advocate against economic crime, serving as Managing Principal of Graymatter Forensic Advisory Sdn. Bhd., President of Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) and Anti-Corruption Expert (Research) with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

He specializes in Financial Forensics, Fraud Risk Management, and AML/CFT Compliance. Raymon has led numerous corporate fraud investigations, developed national audit and anti-corruption guidelines, and facilitated anti-fraud courses for law enforcement and private sector entities.

As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), and ISO 37001 ABMS Lead Auditor, he is regularly involved in consultancy engagements and training programs pertaining to his areas of expertise. Raymon is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in Malaysia.

Deputy President – Chew Phye Keat [ROI]

Phye Keat is a seasoned practitioner in corporate, commercial, ICT (Information and Communications Technology) and intellectual property laws, having handled a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial transactions including those in respect of joint ventures, manufacturing, telecommunications, computer contracts, information technology, licensing, franchising, foreign investment, immigration, sale of goods, construction, privatisation and infrastructure (including the first light rail transit project in Malaysia, STAR). 

Phye Keat was one of the founding members of the Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (MIPA) and is its immediate Past President. On the international front, Phye Keat is a Past President of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Association. Recently, Phye Keat has been focusing on competition law as a new niche of his practice. He led the task force set up by the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce that interacted with the Malaysian Government on the drafting of the Competition Bill. Since the Competition Act came into force in 2012, Phye Keat has been very active in helping various clients become compliant with the Competition Act.

With the recent amendments to the Malaysian anti-corruption legislation introducing corporate liability for companies in which “associated persons” are found to have given bribes, Phye Keat has also been active in advising companies on implementing adequate procedures to prevent corruption, which is the only defence to such an offence.

Phye Keat has been listed as a Leading Individual by The Asia Pacific Legal 500 for 2017-2021 and as a top-ranked Band 1 Leading Individual for Competition/Antitrust by Chambers Asia Pacific for 2015, 2016, 2019 – 2021. AsiaLaw Profiles named him as a Market-leading Lawyer for the years 2012, 2013, 2017-2019, as a Distinguished Practitioner for Competition/Antitrust and Corporate & M/A in its 2020 edition and as an Elite Practitioner for Competition/Antitrust in its 2021 and 2022 editions. He has been included in “The A List – Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers 2020” by Asia Business Law Journal.

Secretary General – Nurirdzuana Ismail [ROI]

Nurirdzuana Ismail is currently the Head of Integrity and Governance in MAXIS.

She was the Head of Integrity & Risk Management at Petronas and prior to that, she was the Head for External Affairs for Chief Integrity Officer’s Office, Petronas since 2014.

Together with the Chief Integrity Officer, she leads the Global Integrity and Compliance Organization of PETRONAS and reports to the President/Group CEO and the Risk and Governance Board Management. She is responsible to champion and elevate awareness in integrity and ethics amongst Petronas employees and stakeholders through development and implementation of a structured anti-corruption program including trainings and communications.

Before joining PETRONAS, she was assigned to NKRA Fighting Corruption as the Head for Strategic Media & Communication and was an Assistant Commissioner with the MACC.

She was the Lead Implementer for ISO37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) For PETRONAS Group of Companies. Her areas of expertise includes Corruption Risk Management, Integrity, Anti- Corruption and Governance Training and Anti-Bribery Management System implementation. She is a certified trainer for anti-corruption, corporate governance and compliance by Basel Institute Of Governance, Switzerland

Treasurer – Dr Geetha A Rubasundram [ROI]

Dr Geetha A Rubasundram is a Chartered Accountant (MIA) and Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA). She is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) with a MSC in Auditing, Management Accounting & Information Systems from Skema Business School, France. She is currently pursuing her PhD with a scope in Governance, Corruption and Sustainability (focused on firms that have embarked on Integrated Reporting). She is also Director – Governance and Sustainability with Advicecube Bahrain and Member of the Board of Directors and Scientific Commission with the International Society of Criminology.

She has over twenty one years of international corporate experience and has worked with international entities in Europe, Middle East and Asia in the financial and management accounting scope, as well as Human Resource, covering industries such as Information Technology, Renewable Energy, Construction, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Real Estate, Community Management, Facilities Management, Utility Management etc. This experience has provided her with valuable insights to recommend best practices to companies with international dealings with her understanding of their operations and processes. She has also implemented cost saving processes for manufacturing companies, understanding the various engineering and production processes that was required in the process, including recommending and implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and other technological advancements. She also guest lectures, trains and consults internationally in the areas of Forensic Accounting, Cybercrime, Internal Controls, Governance, Fraud Risk Assessment, Corporate Reporting, Integrated Reporting, Sustainability (ESG included) and Strategic Management Accounting. She has also been an Expert Witness.

Committee Member - Dr Sahul Hamid [ROI]

Dr Sahul Hamid, also known as Sahul HM, is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of History, Faculty of Human Sciences, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia. He earned his Ph.D from the University of Sydney, Australia, in 2016, where he was a recipient of the prestigious University of Sydney World Scholars Award (2012–2015).

Sahul specializes in Malaysian political history; political propaganda and psychological warfare; and biographical studies. His research interests also encompass nation-building and nationalism, particularly in the Southeast Asian context. He has conducted significant research on Indonesian history, focusing on the era of Guided Democracy, and recently published the academic book Propaganda and Indoctrination in Guided Democracy Indonesia in 2023.

In addition to his book, Sahul has published numerous articles in indexed academic journals, contributing to the fields of Southeast Asian political history and nation building. His work examines the intersections of politics, history, and propaganda, providing fresh insights into authoritarian regimes and the shaping of national identity.

Beyond academia, Sahul actively writes for various independent online media platforms, sharing his perspectives on history, politics, and societal issues. His involvement in both scholarly research and public discourse underscores his commitment to promoting critical engagement and historical awareness in Malaysia and beyond.

Committee Member - Fareedah Kamarulzaman [ROI]

Fareedah Kamarulzaman is currently the Head of Governance & Integrity Unit, Integrity and Governance Department in Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad. She is an experienced professional of 20 years with extensive knowledge in integrity and governance, internal audit, risk management, compliance and project management.

Her current role at Bank Islam specialises in integrity and fraud initiatives aimed at institutionalising an ethical culture within the Bank Islam Group. She is extensively involved in delivering integrity awareness programs to all group staff, as well as developing and reviewing integrity-related policies and procedures that reflect Bank Islam Group’s stance on ethical conduct. Additionally, she provides advisory services on governance and compliance matters. She is also the lead auditor for the ISO37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) at Bank Islam and plays a key role in implementing Corruption Risk Management (CRM) to identify, analyze, and assess internal and external corruption risks.

Fareedah is a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysia Institute of Accountants, a Certified Integrity Officer from Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy, a Certified Train-the-Trainer of Malaysia from the Human Resources Development Corporation and holds Certificate in Business Continuity from the Business Continuity Institute, United Kingdom.

Committee Member - Nisha Kamilla Sundra Rajoo [ROI]

Nisha is an Advocate and Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya (non-practicing) and a member of the New York Bar. She has over 10 years of experience in financial regulation and policy making and was involved in numerous regulatory initiatives, including the implementation of the whistleblower protection framework in the enforcement body she was attached to.

During her time in legal practice she was active in helping various clients enhance their internal operations pursuant to the corporate liability provision of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and Guidelines on Adequate Procedures. This involved conducting bribery and corruption due diligences, risk identification and assessments for companies, and drafting, reviewing and enhancing policies and procedures of companies.

Committee Member - Zalily Zaman Khan [ROI]

Zalily Mohamed Zaman Khan is a distinguished professional with extensive expertise in internal auditing, fraud examination, and governance. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) accredited by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), based in the United States. A Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), she is also a Fellow of CPA Australia and a Chartered Member of IIA Malaysia. Currently serving as the Vice President of the ACFE Malaysia Chapter, Zalily has contributed significantly to the profession. She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of South Australia.

Zalily brings over 34 years of extensive experience in auditing, governance, risk management and fraud investigation within large conglomerates, particularly in the palm oil sector. After serving 13 years as Chief Internal Auditor of FGV Holdings Berhad, the Board has entrusted her to spearhead a new role as Group Procurement Officer overseeing procurement and vendor management. She began her career in 1990 as an external auditor with Arthur Andersen & Co.. In 1994, she joined Sapura Telecommunications Berhad as Group Finance Manager.

In 2000, she joined Golden Hope Plantations Berhad as Deputy General Manager, Internal Audit. Following the merger of three plantation companies that became Sime Darby Berhad in 2007, she was appointed Vice President of the Group Corporate Assurance for the Plantation Division. Prior to joining FGV in 2012, Zalily served as General Manager and Head of Group Internal Audit at Boustead Holdings Berhad. Her career reflects a commitment to excellence in governance, risk management, and audit practices.

Committee Member - Muhamad Nazri Shaidon [ROI]

Muhamad Nazri is a dedicated AML/CFT expert, trainer, and practitioner, currently pursuing a PhD in Money Laundering. With a wealth of experience in financial crime investigations, compliance, and training, he has made significant contributions to the industry.

Previously, he served on the Examination Committee for the Certified Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Financing of Terrorism Compliance Officer (CAMCO) program, a collaboration between the Asian Banking School (ABS) and the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).

Nazri spent nearly a decade as a Financial Investigator at Bank Negara Malaysia, specializing in money laundering and financial crime investigations, providing litigation support, and training law enforcement agencies (LEAs). He is a Certified Financial Investigator, accredited by the National Coordination Committee to Counter Money Laundering (NCC) and Bank Negara Malaysia, and played a key role in operations under the National Recovery Enforcement Team (NRRET) within the Attorney General’s Chambers.

His expertise extends beyond investigations—Nazri has a strong banking background, having worked with Citibank, AmBank, and Bank Muamalat, where he honed his skills in compliance and financial crime risk management.

Passionate about knowledge-sharing and raising awareness, Nazri actively engages with the public through his social media platforms, offering insights, educational content, and updates on AML/CFT and financial crime. His mission is to empower professionals and the public with the knowledge needed to combat financial crime effectively. He is also a certified and accredited trainer under HRD Corporation, committed to shaping the next generation of AML/CFT professionals.

Committee Member - Balbeer Singh [ROI]

Balbeer Singh Jessy is a member of the Malaysian Bar and former Head of Legal & Secretarial of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority from 2011-2019. He also sits on the Bar’s Risk Management Committee. 

His diversified previous work experience includes being an Assistant News Editor with the New Straits Times and Vice-President of Strategic Communications in a government agency.

Balbeer qualified with an LLB (Hons) from University of London and Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP), with two Masters Degrees - LLM (Corporate Law) from 

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and MBA from the University of New England, Australia. He is a B.A. (Hons) graduate in Mass Communication from Universiti Sains Malaysia.

He is also an Accredited Chief Integrity Officer (AceiO) with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy since 2015, an EXCO member of the Anti-Bribery Association of Malaysia and longtime member of Transparency International Malaysia. He has also been a Speaker with TI-M on several occasions and for World Anti-Corruption Day. 

Besides his focus on anti-corruption, risk management, good governance and integrity values, he is also active in sports, sports management and sports integrity initiatives.

Currently, he is the Deputy President of the Sports Law Association of Malaysia, a member of the Results Management Committee of the Malaysian Anti-Doping Agency and member of the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA). 

His areas of interest are anti-corruption, good governance, business and human rights, ESG and climate change, media and sports law, among others.