KPMG Speakers

Soh Lian Seng currently leads the Tax practice at KPMG in Malaysia following his appointment to the firm’s Executive Committee leadership on 1 January 2022. He brings over 33 years of professional acumen and capabilities to help clients navigate the most complex business challenges and transformation projects that tax leaders face. 

Lian Seng pioneered the Malaysian firm’s Tax Dispute Resolution service unit in 1999 and has since built a reputation within the Malaysia tax fraternity for his negotiation and problem-solving expertise in challenging tax audit and investigation cases. He has also appeared before the Special Commissioner of Income Tax as an expert witness.

Throughout his career, Lian Seng has developed strong and mutually respected ties with various authorities including the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, the Tax Policy Division of the Ministry of Finance, and other government agencies such as the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). He has also contributed to the development of tax laws and regulations in Malaysia. 

Under his leadership, KPMG Tax Services in Malaysia was named the 2019 Tax Dispute & Resolution Firm of the Year and the 2022 Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year by the International Tax Review. From 2021 to 2022, Lian Seng led KPMG’s Tax Dispute Resolution & Controversy practice across Asia Pacific, where he was tasked to drive a collaborative approach in providing value-added services to regional and global clients. Currently, he also heads KPMG’s Korea Business practice in Malaysia.

Lian Seng extends his counsel through various professional associations; he was elected the President of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) for the 2024/25 term in addition to serving as the Chairman of CTIM’s Tax Audit & Investigation Committee. He is also a Member of the Korean Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (KOCHAM).  

Lian Seng is a licensed tax agent approved by the Ministry of Finance under Section 153 of Income Tax Act, 1967. He is certified as a Fellow member of CTIM, an associate member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Malaysia (IIAM) and an affiliate member of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA).

Regina leads KPMG’s Tax Practice in Sarawak providing tax services to public listed groups, private and foreign entities in various industries and sectors.

Her areas of specializationsspecialization include all aspects of income tax advisory, compliance, due diligence reviews, risks mitigation and management including transfer pricing, tax audits and investigations, tax incentives and indirect taxes.

Regina is a licensed tax agent approved by the Ministry of Finance under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act, 1967. She is past chairman of MIA Sarawak Region and CTIM Sarawak and is currently a member of MIA Tax Practice Committee, MIA Sarawak Regional Committee and CTIM Sarawak Committee.

Yeth Fong has over 25 years of experience in corporate taxation covering advisory, compliance, incentives, audits and due diligence.

Yeth Fong heads the corporate tax compliance team in Kuching and supervises the team in all aspects of corporate tax compliance and corporate tax due diligence reviews. She also assists clients in corporate tax audits, withholding tax audits, reviews and case resolutions.

Yeth Fong’sHer portfolio client portfolios include public listed entities, private and foreign entities in a diverse range of industries. She was attached to the Specialist Issues Group of KPMG Tax Malaysia in 2001. She is a licensed tax agent and a regular speaker on corporate tax and the national budget.

Catherine has extensive experience in corporate taxation covering compliance, advisory, audits and due diligence review. She also handles personal tax compliance and assists in tax investigation cases.

Catherine’s clientele covers a wide range of industries, including public and privately-heldprivately held entities in the property development, construction, plantation, manufacturing, timber industries, trading, services, investment and property holding. She also assists clients on indirect tax matters including GST transition engagements and GST advisory for public listed entities. Aside from GST, Catherine also assists clients in Sarawak State Sales Tax reviews and audits.

Nyet Pey has over 10 years of experience with KPMG’s Tax Practice in Sarawak, Malaysia. She specializes in corporate tax compliance and tax audits, and also assisting expatriates in meeting their Malaysian income tax obligations.

Nyet Pey’s clientele covers a wide range of industries, including public and privately held entities in the plantation, manufacturing, timber, telecommunication, trading services and investment sectors

Guest Speakers

Dr. John Tensay began his career with Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDNM) in August 2000. He currently serves as the State Operation Director of the HASiL Sarawak Strategic Compliance Section. In his years of service, his experience covers mainly in LHDNM’s operational activities in tax compliance and enforcement. In short, Dr John’s tax expertise areas are the tax audits, aggressive tax planning, and tax investigations. In addition, he has extensive practical and academic credentials in Malaysian financial auditing, accounting, business law and taxation. Dr. John holds BAcc (Hons), LLB (Hons) and a PhD in Business Law and Taxation.

KPMG Speakers

Soh Lian Seng currently leads the Tax practice at KPMG in Malaysia following his appointment to the firm’s Executive Committee leadership on 1 January 2022. He brings over 33 years of professional acumen and capabilities to help clients navigate the most complex business challenges and transformation projects that tax leaders face. 

Lian Seng pioneered the Malaysian firm’s Tax Dispute Resolution service unit in 1999 and has since built a reputation within the Malaysia tax fraternity for his negotiation and problem-solving expertise in challenging tax audit and investigation cases. He has also appeared before the Special Commissioner of Income Tax as an expert witness.

Throughout his career, Lian Seng has developed strong and mutually respected ties with various authorities including the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, the Tax Policy Division of the Ministry of Finance, and other government agencies such as the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). He has also contributed to the development of tax laws and regulations in Malaysia. 

Under his leadership, KPMG Tax Services in Malaysia was named the 2019 Tax Dispute & Resolution Firm of the Year and the 2022 Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year by the International Tax Review. From 2021 to 2022, Lian Seng led KPMG’s Tax Dispute Resolution & Controversy practice across Asia Pacific, where he was tasked to drive a collaborative approach in providing value-added services to regional and global clients. Currently, he also heads KPMG’s Korea Business practice in Malaysia.

Lian Seng extends his counsel through various professional associations; he was elected the President of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) for the 2024/25 term in addition to serving as the Chairman of CTIM’s Tax Audit & Investigation Committee. He is also a Member of the Korean Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (KOCHAM).  

Lian Seng is a licensed tax agent approved by the Ministry of Finance under Section 153 of Income Tax Act, 1967. He is certified as a Fellow member of CTIM, an associate member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Malaysia (IIAM) and an affiliate member of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA).

Regina leads KPMG’s Tax Practice in Sarawak providing tax services to public listed groups, private and foreign entities in various industries and sectors.

Her areas of specializationsspecialization include all aspects of income tax advisory, compliance, due diligence reviews, risks mitigation and management including transfer pricing, tax audits and investigations, tax incentives and indirect taxes.

Regina is a licensed tax agent approved by the Ministry of Finance under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act, 1967. She is past chairman of MIA Sarawak Region and CTIM Sarawak and is currently a member of MIA Tax Practice Committee, MIA Sarawak Regional Committee and CTIM Sarawak Committee.

Yeth Fong has over 25 years of experience in corporate taxation covering advisory, compliance, incentives, audits and due diligence.

Yeth Fong heads the corporate tax compliance team in Kuching and supervises the team in all aspects of corporate tax compliance and corporate tax due diligence reviews. She also assists clients in corporate tax audits, withholding tax audits, reviews and case resolutions.

Yeth Fong’sHer portfolio client portfolios include public listed entities, private and foreign entities in a diverse range of industries. She was attached to the Specialist Issues Group of KPMG Tax Malaysia in 2001. She is a licensed tax agent and a regular speaker on corporate tax and the national budget.

Catherine has extensive experience in corporate taxation covering compliance, advisory, audits and due diligence review. She also handles personal tax compliance and assists in tax investigation cases.

Catherine’s clientele covers a wide range of industries, including public and privately-heldprivately held entities in the property development, construction, plantation, manufacturing, timber industries, trading, services, investment and property holding. She also assists clients on indirect tax matters including GST transition engagements and GST advisory for public listed entities. Aside from GST, Catherine also assists clients in Sarawak State Sales Tax reviews and audits.

Nyet Pey has over 10 years of experience with KPMG’s Tax Practice in Sarawak, Malaysia. She specializes in corporate tax compliance and tax audits, and also assisting expatriates in meeting their Malaysian income tax obligations.

Nyet Pey’s clientele covers a wide range of industries, including public and privately held entities in the plantation, manufacturing, timber, telecommunication, trading services and investment sectors.

Guest Speakers

Dr. John Tensay began his career with Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDNM) in August 2000. He currently serves as the State Operation Director of the HASiL Sarawak Strategic Compliance Section. In his years of service, his experience covers mainly in LHDNM’s operational activities in tax compliance and enforcement. In short, Dr John’s tax expertise areas are the tax audits, aggressive tax planning, and tax investigations. In addition, he has extensive practical and academic credentials in Malaysian financial auditing, accounting, business law and taxation. Dr. John holds BAcc (Hons), LLB (Hons) and a PhD in Business Law and Taxation.