Annual Report 2011 - The Malaysian Institute Of Certified Public ...

40President’s StatementsecretariatI cannot conclude this statement without acknowledging and commending the Secretariat team as they play a vital role in thedelivery of services to members and students. On behalf of the Council, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Institute’sExecutive Director, Mr Foo Yoke Pin for his unceasing efforts in displaying a high sense of responsibility and commitment inexecuting the various duties entrusted to him.The Secretariat team has worked hard to carry out the various policies and decisions made by the Council and to respond to therequirements of members. It has been a year of significant progress and they have demonstrated dedication and commitment intheir work to position the Institute.acknowledgementIt has been a privilege to serve the Institute as President and it has given me the opportunity to work alongside dedicated andexceptional people, meet members and discuss current issues affecting the profession.Allow me to record my appreciation to all the members and other volunteers who have contributed unstintingly in a voluntarycapacity on the various committees and working groups of the Institute or in less formal ways. The Institute has benefittedenormously from your input of advice and ideas on professional issues.To my colleagues on the Council, I express my deep gratitude for their support and encouragement and in particular I would liketo thank the Vice-President, Mr Ken Pushpanathan for sharing my presidential duties and representing me on various occasions.At this juncture, on behalf of the Council, I would also like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr See Huey Beng,Mr Seow Yoo Lin, Mr Lim Tian Huat and Ms Loo Mi Li who resigned from the Council for their undivided support to the professionand the Institute - they have contributed in many areas to the Institute’s technical work and our good wishes are with them.It is this spirit of teamwork and solidarity within the membership and partnerships that has enabled the Institute to forge ahead asa progressive and dynamic professional body. The year ahead will bring with it fresh challenges and opportunities and theconsolidated support and commitment of members is vital to the continued development of the Institute and the accountancyprofession.