{
  "id": 17043974,
  "title": "Ahmad Shahazan Yacob elected MIA's new president, former Bursa chief Umar Swift is VP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/ahmad-shahazan-yacob-elected-mias-new-president-former-bursa-chief",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T10:11:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/10/1566301/ahmad-shahazan-yacob-elected-mias-new-president-former-bursa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has elected Ahmad Syahazan Yaacob as its new president and Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift as vice-president, effective today. Ahmad, currently the managing partner of Al Jafree Salihin Kuzaimi PLT, brings extensive experience in audit and assurance, having worked for Big Four accounting firms for 10 years and being a fellow of CPA Australia. Umar, the group CEO of Qualitas Health Group, has over 25 years of experience in banking and financial services, including senior leadership roles at Bursa Malaysia Bhd. Both appointments were confirmed at the MIA Council meeting on Oct 29. The MIA congratulates Ahmad and Umar on their election, expressing their commitment to advancing a future-ready, value-driven, and trust-centred accountancy profession.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}