He personally attends to matters and has always provided support on short notice”: Benchmark Asia-Pacific (2013 ed). AirAsia denies … IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms: “Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer” for Banking, Capital Markets, Energy & Infrastructure and M&A. LL.B (Hons), International Islamic University, Malaysia. Represented the nation’s sole rice importer, Padiberas Nasional Berhad, to obtain the Court order to sanction its proposed privatisation and selective capital reduction and repayment exercise, which was among the first selective capital reduction petitions made pursuant to the Companies Act 2016 and the Rules on Take-Overs, Mergers and Compulsory Acquisitions. The listing was among the largest IPOs in Malaysia for 2019. Previously featured as a “Rising Star” (2015-2019 edition). The Shariah Advisory Council of Securities Commission (SC), Malaysia has authorized digital assets trading, as the council is the authority that oversees the implementation of Islamic laws in the operation of Islamic Financial Institutions.. Syed Zaid Albar is the Executive Chairman of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). Listed in “Who’s Who: Constitution, Government & Politics” for Malaysia (2013/2014 edition). Advised the principal adviser and joint lead arranger in the RM1 billion unrated medium-term note programme established by Tradewinds Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd, a leading conglomerate in the hotel and hospitality sector in Malaysia. S. Muthu Kumar & Ors v. Lim Eng Kok & Ors (2006). Securities Commission chairman Syed Zaid Albar said its financing campaigns had attracted more than 12,000 investors, 90% of whom were local and retail investors. 9, published by the Malayan Law Journal and Halsbury's Laws of Malaysia (2006 Reissue): Vol. Related Reports. Utter Barrister of the Honourable Society of Inner Temple, London. Albar & Partners Advocates & Solicitors is one of the law firm that won several awards in different award ceremory. It was recognised as Malaysia Capital Markets Deal of the Year (International Financing Review Asia Awards 2012 Hong Kong) and Deal of the Year (Asian-MENA Counsel Deals of the Year Awards 2012). Malaysia's capital markets will operate as usual during nationwide movement curbs from March 18-31 designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the securities commission said on Tuesday. This deal won Star Deal of the Year (Asia Business Law Journal Deals of the Year Awards 2017). Previously featured as a “Rising Star” (2015-2019 edition). The SC chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar said during a virtual conference on the SC Annual Report 2019, that proactive measures are required to facilitate greater access to funding in order to maintain confidence and ensure long-term recovery of the market. Hints : [1] Click the icon table to view the detail page. "The Securities Commission Malaysia will examine the allegations and review all available evidence to determine if there is any breach of securities laws," Syed Zaid Albar, the regulator's chairman, said in a statement. Currently, Syed Zaid chairs the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) and is a member of the Board of the Financial Reporting Foundation. Advised Felda Marketing Services Sdn Bhd, in the RM224.38 million disposal of its 16% shareholding in AXA AFFIN General Insurance Berhad to AXA Asia and AFFIN Bank Berhad respectively. Advised MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd as the offeror in the RM1.44 billion million mandatory general offer and take-over of NCB Holdings Bhd: M&A Deal of the Year (Mid-Size) (ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2017). Most of the affected individuals left on their own accord well ahead of the end of their terms. In a joint statement, SC chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar said: “The SC and Bursa Malaysia have been working closely to further enhance the governance structure of the … CIMB Bank Berhad v Macro Prosperity Sdn Bhd (2018). Date of appointment Independent Non-Executive Director – 1 January 2020 Pn Sharifah Munira began her career with Astro Radio Sdn. Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi (Jawi: عبدالله بن احمد بدوي; born 26 November 1939) is a Malaysian politician who served as the 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia from 2003 to 2009. Advised a local financial institution in respect of a US Dollar term loan and cross currency swap facility granted to a non-resident controlled company to part finance its acquisition of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel together with the hotel business and assets. Deutsche Bank in joint collaboration with Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) hosted a webinar covering Malaysian Capital Market Updates, which garnered 256 registered listeners from various industries. Syed Zaid Albar is the Executive Chairman of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). He said there has been a rise of "clone firm scams" of late, where the fraudster would impersonate a legitimately licensed entity to dupe investors into believing that they are investing with a legitimate entity. Chambers Asia Guide: “Band 1 Leading Lawyer” for Banking & Finance. Advised the coordinating bank, the joint principal advisers and joint lead arrangers in respect of the multi-currency project financing (comprising syndicated USD term loans, syndicated Malaysian Ringgit term loans and Malaysian Ringgit Islamic medium terms notes) of up to RM8.2 billion undertaken by Tanjung Bin Energy Issuer Berhad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malakoff Corporation Berhad, to finance the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the 1,000 MW coal-fired electricity generating facilities located at Tanjung Bin, Daerah Pontian, Johor: Asia Pacific Project Bond of the Year (Thomson-Reuters PFI Awards 2012) and Project Finance Deal of the Year (IFLR Asia Awards 2013). Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman, Datuk Syed Zaid Albar. Syed Hamid bin Syed Jaafar Albar (Jawi: سيد حميد بن سيد جعفر البر; Arabic: سيد حامد بن سيد جعفر البار ‎ Sayyid Ḥāmid bin Sayyid Ja'far al-bār; born 15 January 1944) was a senior Malaysian government minister in the 1990s and 2000s. In August, Petronas chairman Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hasan retired from his post together with another another director Datuk Mohd Omar Mustapha, who had served as an aide to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Yeng Chong Realty Bhd v. Tenaga Nasional Berhad & Ors (2006). KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 – The purge of people appointed to head government agencies and government-linked companies (GLCs) under the previous government continues. Digital News Asia October 6, 2020. It was alleged that such money from 1MDB had been transferred to Good Star, a company linked to PetroSaudi International Limited as well as Jho Low. Bersatu lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's brother Syed Abdullah has joined Umno, describing it as the most stable platform to do his part for the nation.Syed Abdullah said the decision to join Umno was not influenced by social media, … Advised the principal adviser and lead arranger in the establishment of an unrated medium term notes programme for issuance of unrated medium term notes of up to RM 950 million in nominal value established by Amanahraya REIT to, inter alia, part finance the acquisition of the Vista Tower located in Kuala Lumpur. Advised a corporation, which was a wholly owned subsidiary of a Forbes Asia’s Fabulous 50 company and a leading global integrated oil and gas services and solutions provider, in its senior multi-currency syndicated facilities of up to USD5.5 billion (RM21.34 billion) obtained from regional and international lenders, in a deal which was recognised as Malaysia Deal of the Year and Debt Market Deal of the Year (ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2015). Advised Danajamin Nasional Berhad as the issuer in the inaugural Sukuk Programme of up to RM2 billion for Senior and Subordinated Sukuk Murabahah established by Malaysia’s first financial guarantee insurer. It’s an “important milestone” for the regulators, according to Syed Zaid Albar, chairman of Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), which signed the agreement with the Financial Services Authority, known by its Indonesian acronym OJK. B.Ec(Economics), Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Led in the USD4.2 billion IPO for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, which was hailed as the largest IPO in Malaysia and the largest IPO in South-East Asia for 2010. said Syed Zaid. Advised MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd as the offeror, in the RM1.44 billion mandatory general offer and take-over of NCB Holdings Bhd: M&A Deal of the Year (Mid-Size) (ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2017). “Strong industry knowledge and able to provide innovative solutions.” – IFLR1000 (2018 edition). Albar & Partners can trace its history back to 1981, when the firm’s founding partner, Syed Zaid Albar, formed Albar & Co. With the admission of more partners the firm evolved and transformed over the decades into what it is today. Also ranked for Banking & Finance. Syed Zaid was appointed chairman of the SC several months earlier on Oct 15, 2018. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh and a very good morning to all. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Led in the RM2 billion Perpetual Sukuk by DRB-HICOM Bhd, which won Islamic Finance Deal of the Year award (The Asian Lawyer’s Emerging Markets Awards 2015: Singapore) and which was also recognised as one of the Asian-MENA Counsel’s Deal of the Year 2015. Datuk Syed Zaid Albar Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia at the International Directors Summit 2019 The Trust Compass: Resetting the Course 14 October 2019, Kuala Lumpur . Benchmark Asia-Pacific (2013 edition): The Definitive Guide to the Leading Disputes Firms & Attorneys in the region: “Local Disputes Star” for Malaysia. She also serves as the PDPA Compliance Officer for Albar & Partners. Advised the vendor, Syarikat Pengeluar Air Selangor Holdings Berhad in the RM2.55 billion disposal of its entire equity interest and redeemable unsecured loan stocks of its subsidiary, Syarkat Pengeluar Air Selangor Sdn Bhd to Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd. Authored an article entitled “Arbitration in Malaysia”, published in the book titled “Winning Legal Strategies: International Arbitration”. NMT had also previously questioned Ranjit’s selective prosecutions in helping the Barisan Nasional government putting fears to supporters of the then oppositions. GOVERNANCE lapses at stock exchange Bursa Malaysia led to the sacking of Datuk Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudeen as chairman, according to Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar.. Asia Pacific Legal 500: The Guide to Asia’s Commercial Law Firms: “Leading Individual” in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets and Islamic Finance. Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial, Capital Markets (Debt & Equity), Islamic Finance. 4 Issue 3 published by the Bar Council Malaysia, September 2008. Advised a group of international, regional and local financiers from the perspective of Malaysian laws with regard to USD450 million multi-facilities procured by a member company belonging to Measat Global Berhad group to part finance the costs relating to the construction and completion of the state-of-the-art MEASAT-3b satellite. Asialaw Leading Lawyers: “Elite Practitioner” in Banking & Finance and Capital Markets. The PMO added that his expertise cuts across various sectors, including corporate law, capital market, sukuk, as well as Islamic and conventional banking. IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms: “Notable Practitioner” for Banking, Capital Markets and Islamic Finance.. Prior to his appointment as the SC Chairman on 1 November 2018, he was the Managing Partner of Albar & Partners. The deal was acclaimed Commodity Murabahah/ Tawarruq Deal of the Year (IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2017). Advised the principal adviser and lead arranger in the establishment of a multiple tranche medium-term notes programme for issuance of medium term notes of up to RM5 billion in nominal value established by IGB REIT Capital Sdn Bhd in connection with the injection of Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall into IGB REIT. Admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2012, Alicia’s practice covers banking and finance related matters, with particular focus on corporate and syndicated lending, Islamic financing, project financing, acquisition financing, real estate and REIT finance, restructuring and refinancing. Vincent was seen to be supporting the opposition parties. This is what constitutes “religion”, according to Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar: “If you are to write on religion, then you are supposed to touch on matters pertaining to: – questions on rituals, – adherence to God, – followers and – anything related to your divine mission.” It is interesting that the first thing that […] IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms: “Notable Practitioner” for Banking, Capital Markets, Islamic Finance and Project Finance. Advised Persangsang Dinamik Sdn Bhd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Berhad) in the RM311.25 million cross-border acquisition of entire issued share capital of Toyoplas Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn Bhd from Toyoplas Consolidated Limited. "The statement of facts in the case of Regina vs Airbus SE discloses several allegations against AirAsia Group Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd. The SC chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar said during a virtual conference on the SC Annual Report 2019, that proactive measures are required to facilitate greater access to funding in order to maintain confidence and ensure long-term recovery of the market. Ranjit, who had served the SC for close to 25 years, was first named SC chairman in 2012 and his term was renewed for another three years in April 2017. Asialaw Leading Lawyers: “Rising Star” for Corporate/ M&A (2014 edition). Euromoney’s Expert Guide to the World’s Leading Banking & Finance and Transactional lawyers: Featured for Banking & Finance and Islamic Finance. LL.B (Hons),University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK. Advised the purchaser, Malaysia Building Society Berhad (MBSB), in the proposed merger of MBSB and Asian Finance Bank Berhad, which resulted in the creation of the 2nd largest stand-alone Islamic bank (MBSB Bank Berhad) with estimated Islamic assets of RM38 billion based on book value of the identified assets. Currently, Syed Zaid chairs the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) and is a member of the Board of the Financial Reporting . IFN Leading Lawyers Survey: “Leading Lawyer” for Real Estate and Property (2012 edition). Khazanah managing director Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar, who was due to retire next year, also resigned and has since been replaced by Datuk Shahril Mohd Ridza, who had previously helmed the Employees Provident Fund. Advised a corporation, which was a wholly owned subsidiary of a Forbes Asia’s Fabulous 50 company and a leading global integrated oil and gas services and solutions provider,in a multi-currency Islamic medium term notes programme of up to RM7 billion in nominal value (or in USD equivalent), which was the first Sukuk lodged with the Malaysian Securities Commission under the Malaysian Guidelines on Unlisted Capital Market Products under the Lodge and Launch Framework 2015. Advised the mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners in the SGD500 million cross-border financing for a real estate development in Central Boulevard, Singapore by a subsidiary of Malaysian property giant, IOI Property Group Berhad: Real Estate Deal of the Year (ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2019). The latter is the younger brother of former home minister Syed Hamid Albar, who had recently confirmed that he was now a member of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), having left Umno in June. “Responsive, fast and commercial.” – IFLR1000 (2019 edition). Advised the sole principal adviser in the RM1.5 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme established by MMC Corporation Berhad: Best Islamic Finance Deal of the Year (Alpha SEA Best Deal and Solutions Awards 2015). Advised Maybank Investment Bank Berhad as the sole placement agent for a private placement involving an issuance of 316.35 million shares in Sime Darby Berhad. SCxSC 2020: ECF and P2P platforms in Malaysia breach US$240 mil raised in 2020. LL.B(Hons), University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK. IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms: “Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer” for M&A, Capital Markets, Restructuring and Insolvency, with particular industry focus on Banking, Government and Public Policy and Oil & Gas (2020 edition). Albar & Partners can trace its history back to 1981, when the firm’s founding partner, Syed Zaid Albar, formed Albar & Co. With the admission of more partners the firm evolved and transformed over the decades into what it is today. Advised a leading telecommunications provider in relation to a multi-billion Ringgit asset backed Sukuk Ijarah issuance in a deal which created a significant and unique class of Islamic private debt securities that incorporated the features of both a fixed income instrument, as well as an investment in a portfolio of high quality property assets. Asia-Pacific Malaysia, Indonesia Regulators Sign Fintech Cooperation Pact. Yesterday, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced that lawyer Syed Zaid Albar will be the new SC chairman effective October 15. Yang Berhormat Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Finance; TI-M wants independent investigations into bribery allegations implicating AirAsia. Ranjit has since retired in October 2018 and been replaced by Datuk Syed Zaid Albar, brother to former Umno home minister Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, who left Umno to join Mahathir’s Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia after the 14th General Election last year. Chairman of SC, Datuk Syed Zaid Albar said investors' vulnerability to scams might be caused in part by their unrealistic expectations of returns from investments. Your email address will not be published. First to go was Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim, who tendered his resignation on June 6 and was replaced by Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunos. Then in July, the board of Khazanah Nasional resigned en bloc, allowing the government to place a new team headed by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad  at the helm  . RTM to set up special education TV channel – Saifuddin, Reinventing ECER through strategic infrastructure projects, human capital development, and industry 4.0, Top Glove to offer 9,000 jobs to Malaysians this year, Malaysia, ASEAN share experience on digital economy with East Asian and African counterparts. IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms: “Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer” for Banking and M&A (2020 edition). She has also been involved in debt capital markets transactions in conventional and Islamic structures. Represented Malaysia Building Society Berhad (MBSB) in a Court application pertaining to a scheme of arrangement with its shareholders in respect of a proposed merger which encompassed the acquisition of Asian Finance Bank Berhad (AFB) and transfer of the Shariah-compliant assets and liabilities of MBSB to AFB. Shouldn’t Zeti and Syed Zaid verify the allegations first? Asialaw Leading Lawyers: “Elite Practitioner” for Banking & Finance and Capital Markets. Commended for “…his great experience in the areas of civil litigation and contractual disputes. Advised Symphony House Sdn Bhd in the RM164.139 million cross-border disposal of Symphony Corporate House, Symphony Share Registrars and Malaysian Issuing House to Boardroom Limited. Asialaw Leading Lawyers (2014 ed): Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution. Led the joint principal advisers and lead arrangers in the establishment of the unrated perpetual Sukuk Wakalah of up to RM800 million established by Tanjung Bin Energy Sdn Bhd which was recognised as Perpetual Deal of the Year (IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2017). Will these cases be reviewed by the new leadership? Datuk Syed Zaid bin Syed Jaffar Albar, Chairman of Securities Commission Malaysia. Previously featured as a “Rising Star” (2017-2019 edition). ASEAN represents one of the world’s fastest-growing regions with a population of 670 million and an expected GDP of USD4.7 trillion by 2025. datuk syed zaid albar: . The 1 st response from LSE was obtained on same day, at 5:16pm, three hours after … Prior to his appointment as the SC Chairman on 1 November 2018, he was the Managing Partner of Albar & Partners. Vol. Banking & Finance, Islamic Finance and Debt Capital Markets. Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman spoke out on Astro Awani about the directors of Supermax, namely Dato’ Sri Stanley Thai and wife Datin Sri Cheryl Tan were prosecuted with insider trading by the SC as part of Barisan’s culture of fear against supporting opposition parties. Read More Malaysia’s SC (Securities Commission) has established an internal task force that will focus on investigating and taking enforcement action against individuals behind financial scams, reports The Edge Markets.. The deal won an Asian-MENA Counsel Deal of the Year 2012 award and IPO Deal of the Year award (IFN Awards 2012). “Reliable, professional with quality service provided.” – IFLR1000 (2019 edition). The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) hosted the 6th edition of SCxSC, its annual fintech conference, on the 22nd and 23rd Oct 2019. Corporate & Commercial, Capital Markets (Debt & Equity). Chambers Asia Guide: “Band 1 Leading Lawyer” for Corporate/Commercial: Equity Markets. Advised the principal adviser and lead arranger in the RM1 billion unrated medium-term notes programme established by Tradewinds Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd, a leading conglomerate in the hotel and hospitality sector in Malaysia. Advised the principal advisers and joint lead arrangers in the establishment of an unrated medium-term notes programme for issuance of unrated medium term notes of up to RM 1 billion in nominal value established by Southkey Megamall Sdn Bhd to part finance the development and construction of a shopping mall in Johor, Malaysia, known as Mid Valley Southkey Megamall. KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Malaysia’s bond market is a key source of fund raising for corporates, with corporate bonds constituting RM714 billion of amounts outstanding as at Sept 30, 2020. LL.B (Hons), University of Bristol, England. “…very experienced partner in banking and corporate finance.” – Asialaw Profiles (2019 edition). KUALA LUMPUR: In view of the current trying time, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar announced that Bursa Malaysia will temporarily suspend Practice Note 17 (PN17) or Guidance Note 3 (GN3) classification on companies which financial positions slip into the status. "… top-notch for banking. B. Jurisprudence (Hons), University of Malaya, Malaysia. It requires measured responses that consider the longer term impact on our market and its participants, beyond this immediate crisis,” said Datuk Syed Zaid Albar… Both appointments were made during the term of the previous Pakatan Harapan (PH) government when the prime minister was Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the finance minister was Lim Guan Eng. Advised in the first concurrent dual listing of the integrated healthcare provider, IHH Healthcare Berhad (IHH), on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia and Singapore Stock Exchange. Lily has been praised for her “responsiveness” and “business acumen and congeniality” – Asialaw Profiles (2018 edition). The deal won Equity & IPO Deal of the Year (IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2018). He was also the President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), the largest political party (that time) in Malaysia, and led the governing Barisan Nasional parliamentary coalition. Since becoming Managing Partner, he continues to oversee the Banking & Finance, Islamic Finance and Corporate practice groups in the firm. See Syed Zaid Bin Syed Jaffar Albar's compensation, career history, education, & memberships. The event was officiated by Datuk Syed Zaid Albar, Chairman…read more Question remains whether Ranjit will be put under the microscope by the authorities for his role in helping the previous government rule lawlessly. Led in the Boustead REIT privatisation, which was named Best Islamic Privatisation (Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2014), Islamic Finance Deal of the Year (Asian Lawyer’s Emerging Markets Awards 2014) and Equity Market Deal of the Year (ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2015). Welcome Remarks by Datuk Syed Zaid Albar Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia Virtual InvestSmart® Fest 2020 (Virtual ISF 2020) 23 October 2020 by msmeadmin October 23, 2020 It is my pleasure to welcome all of you to the seventh instalment of the InvestSmart® Fest, and for the first time it is held virtually over the next 3 days. as an executive in the Legal and Comp Advised a local Islamic financial institution in respect of a Ringgit financing facility under the Shariah principle of Musharakah Mutanaqisah granted to a company that is wholly owned by one of the largest oil palm and rubber plantation company in Malaysia. Please be informed that our Founder, Syed Zaid Albar has been appointed as, Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial, Capital Markets (Debt & Equity), Islamic Finance. Syed Zaid Albar began her career with Astro Radio Sdn Bhd as an executive in the Legal and Compliance Department in 2005 until she was promoted to She also handles the firm’s media relations with legal publications and leads in the firm’s pupillage and student recruitment, training and continuing legal education. Syed Zaid Albar is the Executive Chairman of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). GOVERNANCE lapses at stock exchange Bursa Malaysia led to the sacking of Datuk Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudeen as chairman, according to Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar.. AmBank (M) Berhad v. Messrs Abd Gani Che Man & Co (2014). Advised the advisers and arrangers in the establishment of master programmes of RM3 billion comprising commercial papers of up to RM1.5 billion and medium-term notes of up to RM1.5 billion by MRCB-Quill Real Estate Investment Trust. At closing, it was the largest primary placement in Southeast Asia for 2016, which was reported to have raised a total of RM2.36 billion. The IHH IPO was the second largest IPO in Malaysia & in Asia, and the third largest IPO in the world for 2012 at the point of listing, with market capitalisation in the region of RM22.96 billion and offering size of RM6.25 billion. Norhamzah was seen to have switched his political allegiance from UMNO to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. B.Ec (Accounting), Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Advised the principal adviser and lead arranger in the RM6.5 billion corporate reorganisation exercise to restructure Malakoff Corporation Berhad group’s debt instruments into Shariah-compliant instruments involving a series of complex and intricate transactions under various Shariah principles including Murabahah, Bai al-Dayn bi al-Sila, Kafalah, Mudharabah and Tawarruq: Asian-Mena Counsel Deal of the Year 2013. as an executive in the Legal and Comp Prior to joining Albar & Partners, Hooi Ping was a member of the Executive Committee holding various positions including Vice President of Human Resources, Vice President (Legal & Business Affairs) and Company Secretary at Lafarge Malaysia Berhad. Advised the issuer, KIP REIT in the first real estate investment trust listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia with a portfolio focussed on hybrid community-centric retail centres. Prior to his appointment as the SC Chairman on 1 November 2018, he was the Managing Partner of Albar & Partners. Led in the global listing of Malaysian plantation giant, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad, which was the largest IPO in Malaysia and 2nd largest IPO in the world for 2012 at the point of listing. Ranjit and his Prosecution & Civil Enforcement Deputy Director, Shanti Isabelle Geoffrey are seen to be selectively prosecuting several cases against supporters of the opposition parties whilst closing their eyes on multiple transactions done by BN-friendly companies that are more blatant in nature, in terms of insider trading and conflict of interest. Banking & Finance, Capital Markets (Debt & Equity), Islamic Finance. The Asia Business Law Journal 2019 edition : “The A-List: Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers”. In an email to board members leaked to The Star, he said that towards the end of last year and the first quarter of this year, there had been some governance lapses. Ranjit has since retired in October 2018 and been replaced by Datuk Syed Zaid Albar, brother to former Umno home minister Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, who left Umno to join Mahathir’s Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia after the 14th General Election last year. Syed Zaid B Syed Jaffar Albar is a well-known lawyer who works in Albar & Partners Advocates & Solicitors law firm. The conference call conversation with Datuk Syed Zaid Albar, Chairman of Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) was moderated by Jacqueline Williams, Managing Director of Direct … Permodalan Nasional Bhd chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, a former minister in charge of the Economic Planning Unit, left on June 29 and he was replaced by former Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz. "Penubuhan pusat SRI tersebut mampu meningkatkan ketelusan dan akses kepada maklumat berkenaan … ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2017: Inaugural winner of the “Woman Lawyer of the Year” award. Bhd. 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