MyPAC and Kolej Sunway Kuching officials call on Chief Minister
KUCHING: Officials from Malaysia Professional Accountancy Centre (MyPAC) and its strategic partner in Sarawak, Kolej Sunway Kuching, paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday.
During the meeting, MyPAC officials briefed the chief minister about their plan to provide a comprehensive programme to produce Bumiputera Professional Accountants ( BPA) to help supporting Sarawak’s economic development plan.
Bumiputeras only make up three per cent of the total number of professional accountants in Sarawak.
Hence, there is an urgent need to increase the number in view of the high demand for professional accountants, MyPAC said through
MyPAC has a specific focus to assist Bumiputera students, particularly those from underprivileged families to pursue the qualification by overcoming three main challenges – awareness, funding and the ability to pass these examinations at a high global standard. Statement
a press statement yesterday.
“MyPAC has a specific focus to assist Bumiputera students, particularly those from underprivileged families to pursue the qualification by overcoming three main challenges – awareness, funding and the ability to pass these examinations at a high global standard,” the statement said.
MyPAC and Kolej Sunway Kuching, an ACCA Platinum status Approved Learning Partner signed their strategic partnership agreement in March 2017.
There are now 10 students pursuing the ACCA programme after completion of their SPM.
“MyPAC and Kolej Sunway Kuching are confident that the number will increase significantly with the support from state authorities, employers and other relevant stakeholders in Sarawak,” the statement added.
Application is currently open for current SPM students to apply for 2018 intake via www.mypac.org. my. The visitors included MyPAC CEO Datuk Zaiton Mohd Hassan and Kolej Sunway Kuching CEO Joseph Lim.