KUALA LUMPUR, January 16 — TYMBA Education has granted RM3 million in accounting scholarships to 20 secondary school students as part of the National Accounting Quiz Challenge (NAQC) 2023. This initiative, held from 9th to 17th December 2023, aligns with Malaysia’s ambition to produce 60,000 accountants by 2030. Collaborating with ACCA and ICAEW, supported by MyPAC and Yayasan Peneraju, TYMBA Education aims to inspire students, particularly from the Bumiputera community, to pursue a rewarding career in accounting.
The quiz, featuring SPM-level questions, includes High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions inspired by ACCA and ICAEW, providing a nuanced assessment of participants’ aptitude for professional accountancy skills. Yayasan Peneraju and MyPAC have contributed RM1.8 million in scholarships to date. Airil Razali, CEO of TYMBA Education Group, expressed, “Our goal is to create a clear path for all accounting talents in Malaysia to access specialized education and, ultimately, achieve success in their careers. By providing a platform for these young talents to showcase their skills and knowledge, we hope they can confidently progress towards continuous excellence in the accounting field.”
TYMBA, recognized as a global professional accountancy center, has successfully assisted over 3000 students in passing their examinations and holds accreditations such as ACCA Approved Learning Partner, ICAEW Partner in Learning, and BPP Tuition Solution Associate Provider. TYMBA’s commitment to education aligns with ACCA and ICAEW’s objectives to cultivate the next generation of accountants and business leaders.
