KPMG Malaysia appoints Foong Mun Kong as new managing partner

KPMG in Malaysia executive committee (from left): Risk management, ethics and independence partner Mok Wan Kong, head of tax Soh Lian Seng, managing partner Foong Mun Kong, head of audit Thong Foo Vung, chief operating officer and head of people Eric Ong and chief financial officer and head of markets Vengadesh Jogarajah.

KUALA LUMPUR: Professional services firm KPMG in Malaysia has appointed Foong Mun Kong as its new managing partner, effective today.

According to to a statement issued by KPMG, Foong succeeds Datuk Johan Idris, which has transitioned to the role of non-executive chairman.

Foong, who was previously the firm's head of audit, currently serves as vice-president of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), is a council member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, and is a member of the MFRS Application and Implementation Committee of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB)

KPMG said the the new leadership will position KPMG in Malaysia well to navigate future challenges and further strengthen its market presence.

"It is an honor to lead KPMG in Malaysia alongside this exceptional team of leaders.

"Together, we have the building blocks in place to uphold the quality, integrity, and trust that define us and shape a future-ready KPMG—to deliver long-term value and positive impact to the clients and communities we serve," said Foong.