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).

Dr Veerinderjeet has over 40 years of experience in tax management in the public sector, academia, professional firms and the corporate sector as a Board member in public entities. This includes being appointed by the Ministry of Finance in Malaysia as part of the Tax Reform Committee from 2018 to 2020.

Prior to his appointment at KPMG, he was the Non-Executive Chairman of Tricor Malaysia, Executive Chairman/CEO of Axcelasia Inc (which was listed on the Catalist Board in Singapore) and Chairman/Managing Director of Taxand Malaysia. He currently serves as the Chair, Ethics Standards Board of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Council Member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and an EXCO member of the International Fiscal Association (Malaysia Branch).

Dr Veerinderjeet is also on the Board of Trustees of the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation based in Amsterdam, and is a Vice Chair of the Global Tax Commission on Taxation at the International Chamber of Commerce based in Paris. He is also Past President of MIA, MICPA and the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia.

Tai has over 34 years of experience in tax compliance and advisory working with corporate and individual clients. His areas of specialization include mergers and acquisitions, privatizations, corporate restructuring/planning and tax incentives. He has significant dealings with local and multinational clients in all areas of taxation.

His industry exposure encompasses the property development, consumer and industrial markets and infrastructure sectors. Tai has also acted as an advisor in numerous investment (inbound and outbound) and tax due diligence assignments. Within Malaysia, he also holds the role of Family Business Tax Leader under the KPMG Private Enterprise practice.

Tai has contributed thought leadership in various industries and mainstream media. He is also a frequent speaker at events including forums and seminars organized by the Inland Revenue Board and Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia.

Mei Seen advises multinational companies on transfer pricing issues, including preparation of transfer pricing documentation in compliance with the Malaysian transfer pricing guidelines, transfer pricing advisory and planning for risk mitigation as well as involvement in defending clients during transfer pricing audits by the Inland Revenue Board (“IRB”). In addition, she has also been involved in restructuring exercises in various industries.

Her expertise includes corporate tax compliance engagements where she manages a portfolio of clients from a diversified range of industries. Her previous experience as an auditor has allowed her to better understand the client’s business conditions and devise appropriate transfer pricing solutions.

Mah brings with him comprehensive functional experience across both the private and public sectors. He began his career in the telecommunications and infrastructure space before transitioning into public service, where he spent over 12 years leading strategic investment initiatives with InvestKL – a national investment agency focused on Greater Kuala Lumpur.

Leveraging his cross-sectoral experience in bringing high-impact Final Investment Decisions (FDI) into the country, Mah has a strong track record of advising foreign investors, particularly from East Asian markets such as China, Japan, and South Korea on navigating market entry, shaping regulatory strategies, and managing economic uncertainty.

Over the years, Mah’s expertise in supporting the full investment lifecycle – from site selection and tax incentive negotiations to ecosystem building and ESG alignment, has made him a trusted voice in Malaysia’s investment landscape, with a strong belief in building resilient, future-ready ecosystems through public-private collaboration.

Ng Sue Lynn joined KPMG in 2005 and has specialized in corporate income tax and indirect tax, advising and assisting local companies and multinational corporations (MNCs) across a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, manufacturing, retail, financial services, plantation, media, property and construction.

Her areas of specialization cover tax advisory and tax planning in mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions (inbound and outbound), Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (PCAP) requirements, Sales Tax and Service Tax (SST), and Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation, advisory, compliance and health check projects. She has represented clients in GST appeal tribunal hearings and has further advised clients on customs and trade matters including valuation, product classification, market entry analysis and import/export restrictions.

Within the firm, Sue Lynn also holds the role as Head of Tax Risk Management and, in July 2022, was appointed KPMG’s Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) in Malaysia.

Beng Guan is a member of the Joint Tax Working Group of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia and Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants on Malaysia Financial Reporting Standards.

Beng Guan has worked on engagements involving tax due diligence, tax assurance review, group tax planning, restructurings, review of financial projections and cash flow as well as structured finance products and applications for various tax exemptions. He manages the tax affairs of numerous financial institutions and related financial services clients.

Beng Guan advises public listed and multinational companies from various industries including banking and insurance, property development, plantation, manufacturing, trading and investment holding companies.