MAICSA

What MAICSA does

MAICSA (Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) is a non-profit professional membership body founded in 1959 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur at Bangunan MAICSA, Mid Valley City. It serves as the Malaysian qualifying division of The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI), the London-based global body founded in 1891 and represented in over 80 countries. MAICSA's functional role is to credential, regulate, and develop the Chartered Secretary and Chartered Governance profession in Malaysia, with statutory recognition of its ICSA/CGI qualification. Its core members comprise company secretaries, governance professionals, and corporate compliance officers across listed companies, large private enterprises, and regulatory bodies.

The institute delivers its services through a portfolio of programmes anchored by the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP), which is the primary pathway to Associate and Fellow membership. Supporting products include the Certificate in Corporate Compliance and Governance (CCCG), the MAICSA Apprenticeship Programme (MAP), mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD), technical enquiry services, the quarterly Corporate Vo!ce publication, and Corporate Governance Guides for listed and non-listed issuers. Technology infrastructure consists of the MAICSA Integrated E-Platform System (MIEPS) for member services, a Learning Management System (LMS) for student delivery, a CPD Tracker System, and an E-library. Pricing is denominated in Malaysian Ringgit and structured across membership subscriptions (Fellow/Associate/Graduate grades), affiliate fees (RM 325 initial, RM 225 annual), CGQP registration and exam fees, CPD training programmes, and job placement advertising (RM 400-600 per listing per month).

MAICSA's go-to-market is primarily domestic Malaysia, with global reach enabled through CGI's Global Passport Programme. It operates on a hybrid digital-and-in-person model, distributing services through its website, MIEPS portal, direct telephone/email support, and approved educational institutions that conduct CGQP. The organization monetizes through six recurring and transactional streams: membership subscriptions, affiliate fees, student registration and exam fees, CPD training and events, job placement advertising, and publications sales. As a non-profit professional body, MAICSA is governed by its own Council and operates autonomously within Malaysia while maintaining affiliation with CGI.

Name

MAICSA

Legal name

The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators

Website

https://maicsa.org.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MAICSA is a non-profit professional membership body founded in 1959 that credentials and develops Chartered Secretaries and governance professionals in Malaysia as the Malaysian division of The Chartered Governance Institute. It serves over 6,000 members, students, and affiliates through qualification programmes, CPD training, and digital member services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Membership and Governance Qualifications

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Professional membership body
• Chartered governance qualifications
• Company secretary training
• Corporate governance education
• Continuing professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual subscription fees from members at different grades (Fellow, Associate, Graduate) providing access to member services, publications, and professional resources.
2. Affiliate Scheme Fees: Initial registration fee of RM 325.00 and annual subscription fees of RM 225.00 for affiliates who are persons engaged in corporate secretaryship and administration without CGI qualification.
3. Student Registration and Examination Fees: Fees for Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP) registration, examination entries, coursework assessments for Company Law and Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information subjects.
4. CPD Training and Events: Revenue from training programmes, webinars, conferences, and continuing professional development events including AMLA training and specialized seminars.
5. Job Placement Service: Fees for job placement advertisements: RM 400.00 per job position per month for students/non-members, RM 600.00 per job position per month for recruitment agencies. Free for member firms and PC holders.
6. Publications Sales: Sales of corporate governance guides, publications price list items, Corporate Vo!ce magazine subscription, annual reports, and MAICSA souvenirs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MAICSA is a nonprofit professional membership body that delivers the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP) and grants chartered credentials to company secretaries and governance professionals in Malaysia. It provides ongoing mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training, technical advisory services, professional publications, and member support infrastructure such as the MIEPS digital platform, supported by approved training institutions.

Product overview

MAICSA (Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) is a professional membership organization offering a unified portfolio of governance education and professional services. The core offering is the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP), a professional qualification requiring student registration and examination completion for membership as Associate or Fellow. Supporting products include the Certificate in Corporate Compliance and Governance (CCCG), the MAICSA Apprenticeship Programme (MAP), and mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training. The organization operates the MAICSA Integrated E-Platform System (MIEPS) for member services and a Learning Management System (LMS) for students. Additional services include the Job Placement Service, quarterly Corporate Vo!ce publication, governance guides for listed and non-listed companies, the Global Passport Programme for international recognition, the Affiliate Scheme for non-qualified professionals, and Technical Enquiry Services for member advisory support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP): Professional qualification programme for aspiring Company Secretaries and Governance Professionals.
• MAICSA Apprenticeship Programme (MAP)
• MAICSA Toastmasters Club
• MAICSA CPD Training Calendar
• MIEPS (MAICSA Integrated E-Platform System)

Products and services

• Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP)
• Certificate in Corporate Compliance and Governance (CCCG)
• MAICSA Apprenticeship Programme (MAP)
• CPD Training Calendar and In-House Training
• Job Placement Service
• Corporate Vo!ce Publication
• MAICSA Corporate Governance Guides
• Global Passport Programme
• MAICSA Affiliate Scheme
• Technical Enquiries Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 professionals registered across members, students, and affiliates
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAICSA is an integral part of The Chartered Governance Institute, founded in London in 1891. CGI is represented in over 80 countries worldwide. MAICSA serves as the Malaysian qualifying organisation for professionals aspiring to become Company Secretaries and Chartered Governance Professionals, operating under CGI's global standards and qualifications framework.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): Global professional body for accountants with extensive presence in Malaysia. Comparable as a larger, broader professional qualification body using a similar membership, examination, and CPD framework that competes for the same pool of Malaysian professional talent.
• CPA Australia: Large global professional body for accountants with a significant presence across Asia-Pacific. Comparable as a larger, broader professional body operating a similar membership-plus-CPD model with overlapping professional audience in Malaysia.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW): Established UK-based chartered accountancy body with international recognition. Comparable as a larger, established chartered professional body operating a similar exam-and-membership model with global mobility for members.

Direct peers

• Southern African Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (SAICSA): Southern African division of CGI serving chartered secretaries. Directly comparable as another CGI sister division delivering the same qualification and member services in a different region.
• Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute: Hong Kong division of CGI providing chartered secretary qualifications and member services. Directly comparable as a sister CGI division with identical qualification framework and member value proposition.
• The Chartered Governance Institute: Global parent body of MAICSA, founded in London in 1891, governing chartered secretary and governance professional qualifications worldwide. Directly comparable as the international counterpart delivering the same CGQP qualification and member services.
• Governance Institute of Australia: Australian division of CGI serving chartered secretaries and governance professionals. Directly comparable as a sister division under CGI offering CGQP qualification and member services in a different geography.
• Singapore Chartered Corporate Governance (SCCG): Singapore division of CGI serving governance professionals in Singapore. Directly comparable as a regional sister organization offering similar CGQP qualification pathway under the CGI umbrella.

Regional players

• Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA): Malaysia's premier professional body for accountants, operating a similar membership, CPD, and qualification model domestically. Comparable as a Malaysia-based professional membership body serving a different but adjacent profession with analogous structure.

Emerging players

• Boardroom Limited: Asia-Pacific corporate services and governance advisory firm. Comparable as an adjacent player in the Malaysian corporate governance and company secretarial services market that interacts closely with MAICSA-trained professionals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maicsa

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Funding overview

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