About Us
People across the industry are constantly seeking the answer. At SIDC, we offer one of our own. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to more than just training. We have been rethinking what it means to learn, grow, and lead in the capital market and redefining the role of a learning institution in shaping the future. We believe training is more than knowledge transfer. It is empowerment. It is integrity. It is a lifelong commitment to excellence. Training builds confidence, deepens purpose, and opens the doors to innovation, good governance, sustainability and resilience. We believe that every participant in the capital market - from rising professionals to seasoned leaders deserves access to quality learning that is relevant, practical, and future-forward. This is what we do. And we do it with intention. Because by strengthening people, we strengthen trust. By cultivating knowledge, we build capacity. By investing in training, we uplift the market and the nation. It’s more than a mission. It’s a philosophy. So distinct, we call it: Delivering Professional Excellence.
The SECURITIES INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SIDC) is the leading capital market learning and development solutions provider for industry participants in Malaysia and the growth and emerging markets that include market professionals, company directors and regulators.
Established in 1994 as the learning and development arm of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and incorporated in 2007, SIDC has been a standard-bearer of quality and innovation for over three decades.
As the capital market industry’s partner in learning and development, SIDC works hand in hand with the industry through consultations and collaborations to design, develop and deliver training programmes that raise the standard of participants and support market growth. At the same time, we provide strategic consulting services and industry insights, frequently partnering with government agencies and international organisations to carry out capacity building initiatives for market regulators and industry players.
SIDC’s involvement in the development of human capital for the Malaysian capital market is comprehensive and end-to-end. We work closely with the SC to establish competency standards for the industry – developing, maintaining and administering the SC Licensing Examinations and the mandatory Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programme as part of the licensing regime for Malaysian capital market intermediaries. In addition, we contribute to the capital market talent pipeline through our fit-for-purpose graduate development programmes.
In support of the SC’s investor protection mandate, SIDC also conducts public investor education programmes on behalf of the SC with the aim of creating informed and prudent capital market investors.
SIDC’s extensive experience and track record in producing high-calibre programmes for a wide range of target audiences have earned us a reputation synonymous with professional excellence, acknowledged by international institutions such as the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and ASEAN.
The SIDC brand reflects our identity and strength as a value-adding organisation committed to making positive contributions to the various stakeholders we serve – the capital markets, our clients, employees, business partners, the community and more.
What makes the SIDC stand out as a leader in our field is our idea-driven approach to capital markets training and development, and our skilfulness in innovating to address ever-changing market demands.
Holding true to our corporate values of being customer-focused, quality-focused, innovative, performance-driven and reliable, we prove our ability to deliver consistent professional excellence across an exponential range of offerings and channels.
To be recognised internationally as a leading capital market learning and development solutions provider for market professionals, regulators and investors in Malaysia and emerging capital markets.
Our mission is to raise the standard of capital market participants to support the rapid growth and development of the capital market industry, through strategic and effective:
- Learning and development solutions
- Professional certification, qualifications and continuous education
- Thought leadership and consultancy services
- Investor education
The SIDC logo makes a clear statement of the company’s core attributes:
- TRANSPARENT
- INTERNATIONAL
- PROGRESSIVE
- INNOVATIVE
While the overall design serves to communicate these attributes, the logo is infused with elements reflecting its corporate heritage. The color and globe device alludes to the SIDC’s parent, the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC). Furthermore, the “road” device is a translation of the “S” from the SC’s logo, which now, as a road, denotes the progressive and outward-looking attributes of the SIDC, and career progression for those who are trained by the SIDC.
The globe device is seen as two elements fused together by the SIDC “road”, reflecting the two-sides-of-the-same-coin. This device variously represents the integration of both technical and soft skills, the reconciliation of both regulatory and commercial interests and its Eastern roots within a global environment.
The typeface, and the framing and the overall simplicity of the arrangement reflect the SIDC’s desired behaviors – direct, straightforward, honest and approachable.
Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi
Executive Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)
Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed
Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia Berhad
Datin Paduka Azalina Adham
Managing Director, Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)
Datin Teh Ija Jalil
Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad
Faridah Bakar Ali
Chief Financial Officer, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
Carol Fong
Group Chief Executive Officer, CGS International Securities Singapore Pte Ltd
Professor Emeritus Datuk Ts. Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Binti Tapsir, FASc
Group Chief Executive Officer, UCSI University
Julian M Hashim
Chief Regulatory Officer, Bursa Malaysia Berhad
Tengku Zarina Tengku Chik
Chief Executive Officer
Sarimah Ramthandin
Director/Head, Innovation, Advisory & Industry Engagement
Tarana Gullchand Ramchand
Director/Head, Professional Standards & Qualifications
Azian Abdul Aziz
Head, Finance & Corporate Resources
SIDC upholds a robust governance and quality assurance framework to ensure that all certification and qualification programmes meet the highest standards of relevance, integrity, and professional excellence. This framework is supported by specialised committees that oversee strategic direction, curriculum quality, assessment standards, and candidate conferment.
Certification and Qualification Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel provides strategic guidance on the overall direction, policy matters, and structural integrity of SIDC’s certification and qualification programmes, including the SCLE, CCMP, CCSP and Familiarisation Programmes. The panel ensures that all programmes remain aligned with industry needs and regulatory expectations.
| No | Name | Designation/Association |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Datin Paduka Azalina Adham | Managing Director, Securities Commission Malaysia (Chairman) |
| 2 | Tan Sri Wee Hoe Soon @ Gooi Hoe Soon | Board Members, Securities Commission Malaysia |
| 3 | Datuk Dr. Zunika Mohamed | Board Members, Securities Commission Malaysia |
| 4 | Salmah Bee Mohd Mydin | Executive Director, Market Development, Securities Commission Malaysia |
| 5 | Elysia Tan Lee Phing | General Manager, Authorisation & Licensing, Securities Commission Malaysia |
| 6 | Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed | Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia |
| 7 | En Julian M Hashim | Chief Regulatory Officer, Bursa Malaysia |
| 8 | Cik Nurashigin Asri | Director at Governor’s Office, Bank Negara Malaysia |
| 9 | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Hassan Said | Independent |
Curriculum Review Committee
This committee is responsible for ensuring adequacy, quality, relevancy and accuracy of the curriculum, coverage and learning relating to SIDC’s certifications and qualifications programme.
| No | Name | Association |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony David Fernandez | Securities Commission Malaysia |
| 2 | Noni Farida Mohd Noor | Securities Commission Malaysia |
| 3 | Tai Mei Ling | Securities Commission Malaysia |
| 4 | Azreen Idayu Zainal | Securities Commission Malaysia |
| 5 | Mohd Saleem Kader Bakas | Bursa Malaysia |
| 6 | Lee Jim Leng | Malaysian Investment Banking Association |
| 7 | Jason Lam | Malaysian Investment Banking Association |
| 8 | Lok Eng Hong | Malaysian Investment Banking Association |
| 9 | Albert Tai Lee Chuan | Malaysian Investment Banking Association |
| 10 | Kaleon Leong Rahan | Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia |
| 11 | Nur Asma Mohamed | Malaysia Futures Brokers Association |
The committee Chair is the Director, Professional Standards & Qualifications, SIDC or any other person so appointed by the committee Chair.
Assessment Review Committee
The Assessment Review Committee ensures the integrity, fairness, and reliability of assessments within SIDC’s certification and qualification programmes. It reviews assessment design and implementation to ensure they are rigorous and aligned with the intended learning outcomes.
Assessment Review Committee composition are as follows.
- Securities Commission Malaysia
- Bursa Malaysia
- Capital Market Industry Association (MIBA , ASCM, MFBA, FIMM, MAAM)
Conferment Committee
This committee reviews and approves assessment results for programmes that include formative assessments. Based on the candidates’ performance and fulfilment of programme requirements, the committee grants the official conferment of the respective certification or qualification designation.
| No | Name | Designation/Association |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerald Ambrose (Chair) | ex-CEO of abrdn Islamic Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Chairman) |
| 2 | Jas Bir Kaur | Public Interest Director on the Board of the Federation of Investment Managers (FIMM) |
| 3 | Dr Haniza Yon | Director of Global Psytech (Malaysia) |
| 4 | Dr. S. Kanagaswari Suppiah Shanmugam | Senior Lecturer at the School of Education Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) |
| 5 | Tarana G. Ramchand | Director, Professional Standards and Qualifications, SIDC |
Internal Committee
This internal committee is responsible for ensuring a robust challenge process in the development of new programme structures and delivery methodologies, as well as revising the structures and delivery methods of existing programme.
| No | Name | Designation/Association |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tengku Zarina Tengku Chik | CEO |
| 2 | Sarimah Ramthandin | Director, Innovation, Advisory & Industry Engagement |
| 3 | Tarana G. Ramchand | Director, Professional Standards and Qualifications |
| 4 | Dina Adila Amran | General Manager, Legal and Risk Management |
| 5 | Azian Abdul Aziz | Head, Finance & Corporate Resources |
| 6 | Sunita Ab Rahim | General Manager, Human Resource |
The committee Chair is the Chief Executive Officer of SIDC or any other person so appointed by the committee Chair.
Assessment Review Committee (ARC) – Advisory and Compliance
Advisory Services: SCLE
| No | Name | Association | Member Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Hui Min | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 2 | Sharifah ‘Alia Alhabshi | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 3 | Ahmad Azam | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 4 | Seri Irziana Melani Mohtar | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 5 | Zureena Mohamed | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 6 | Suzalina Harun | Bursa Malaysia | Permanent |
| 7 | Noor Azwa Idris | Bursa Malaysia | Alternate |
| 8 | Hidayah Hassan | Malaysian Investment Banking Association | Permanent |
| 9 | Suren Raj Nadarajah | Malaysian Investment Banking Association | Alternate |
| 10 | Leo Ong Chin Liang | Association of Stockbroking Companies Malaysia | Permanent |
| 11 | Calvin Cho Heng Koke | Association of Stockbroking Companies Malaysia | Alternate |
Compliance: SCLE, CCMP – Compliance
| No | Name | Association | Member Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choo Siew Fun | Malaysian Investment Banking Association | Permanent |
| 2 | Nor Hanizah Mohd Nor | Association of Stockbroking Companies Malaysia | Permanent |
| 3 | Fok Chuan Meng | Association of Stockbroking Companies Malaysia | Permanent |
| 4 | Lim Boon Hang | Association of Stockbroking Companies Malaysia | Permanent |
| 5 | Sharifah ‘Alia Alhabshi | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 6 | Zaidatul Akmar Zaki | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 7 | Pravina Jaya Devan | Bursa Malaysia | Permanent |
| 8 | Datini Mohd Khairuddin | Bursa Malaysia | Alternate |
The committee Chair is the Director, Professional Standards & Qualifications, SIDC or any other person so appointed by the committee Chair.
Dealing in Securities: SCLE
| No | Name | Association | Member Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amardeep Kaur Inderjit Singh | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 2 | Noni Farida | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 3 | Hadi Saaid | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 4 | Lim Boon Hang | Association of Stockbroking Companies Malaysia | Permanent |
| 5 | Ng Meng Wah | Association of Stockbroking Companies Malaysia | Permanent |
| 6 | Darlini Mohd Khairuddin | Bursa Malaysia | Alternate |
| 7 | Tan Lay Khoon | Bursa Malaysia | Permanent |
| 8 | Pravina Jaya Devan | Bursa Malaysia | Permanent |
| 9 | Wong Eng Kui | Malaysian Investment Banking Association | Permanent |
| 10 | Eddy Tan Kheak Geai | Malaysian Investment Banking Association | Alternate |
Dealing in Derivatives: SCLE, CCMP – Dealing in Derivatives for Dealer’s Representative
| No | Name | Association | Member Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Tan | Bursa Malaysia | Permanent |
| 2 | Suzalina Harun | Bursa Malaysia | Permanent |
| 3 | Noor Azwa Idris | Bursa Malaysia | Alternate |
| 4 | Michelle Tan Chwee Gak | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 5 | Adelene Chan Mei Ling | Securities Commission Malaysia | Alternate |
| 6 | Hadi Saaid | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 7 | Low York Hong | Malaysia Futures Brokers Association | Permanent |
| 8 | Jeoffry Lim Wei Hon | Malaysia Futures Brokers Association | Alternate |
The committee Chair is the Director, Professional Standards & Qualifications, SIDC or any other person so appointed by the committee Chair.
Fund Management: SCLE
| No | Name | Association | Member Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shalini Ismail | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 2 | Amardeep Kaur Inderjit Singh | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 3 | Jelisa Tan | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 4 | Dheepan Ratha Krishnan | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 5 | Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis | Malaysian Association of Asset Managers | Permanent |
| 6 | Nor Rejina Rahim | Industry | Permanent |
| 7 | Kaleon Leong | Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia | Permanent |
| 8 | Dr Rosliza Mat Yatim | Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia | Alternate |
The committee Chair is the Director, Professional Standards & Qualifications, SIDC or any other person so appointed by the committee Chair.
Sustainability & SRI
- CCMP – Sustainable and Responsible Investment
- Certified Corporate Sustainability Practitioner (CCSP)
| No | Name | Association | Member Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nur Nadira Awang Adek | Securities Commission Malaysia | Permanent |
| 2 | Mohamad Azhar Hamidi | Bursa Malaysia | Permanent |
| 3 | Sarina Dalik | Malaysian Investment Banking Association | Permanent |
| 4 | Johan Hashim | Malaysian Investment Banking Association | Permanent |
| 5 | Edwin Ng Swee Kheng | Malaysian Investment Banking Association | Alternate |
| 6 | Abdul Hisham Md Hashim | Malaysian Investment Banking Association | Alternate |
| 7 | Datin Salina Mohd Burhan | Malaysian Investment Banking Association | Permanent |
| 8 | Azizah binti Yatim | Association of Stockbroking Companies Malaysia | Permanent |
| 9 | Mohamed Emery bin Ismail | Association of Stockbroking Companies Malaysia | Alternate |
| 10 | Anouk Hanafiah | Malaysian Association of Asset Managers | Permanent |
The committee Chair is the Director, Professional Standards & Qualifications, SIDC or any other person so appointed by the committee Chair.
This internal committee is responsible for ensuring a robust challenge process in the development of new programme structures and delivery methodologies, as well as revising the structures and delivery methods of existing programmes.
| No | Name | Designation/Association |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tengku Zarina Tengku Chik | CEO |
| 2 | Sarimah Ramthandin | Director, Innovation, Advisory & Industry Engagement |
| 3 | Tarana G. Ramchand | Director, Professional Standards and Qualifications |
| 4 | Dina Adila Amran | General Manager, Legal and Risk Management |
| 5 | Mohd Izamuddin Abdullah | General Manager, Finance |
| 6 | Sunita Ab Rahim | Senior Manager, Human Resource |
The committee Chair is the Chief Executive Officer of SIDC or any other person so appointed by the committee Chair.