Liew Chin Tong Discusses Skills for Accountants

Liew Chin Tong, the Deputy Finance Minister, spoke at the CPA Congress 2026 in Kuala Lumpur about how accountants need to adopt multidisciplinary skills as AI changes the finance world. He mentioned that while some jobs may disappear, new roles will focus on value-based decision-making. Liew also discussed Malaysia's role as a geopolitical middle power and the importance of building a strong middle class in ASEAN nations.