FAM hosts inspiring talk on building a culture of ethics

On 28 August 2024, the Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) organised a talk titled “Ethical Excellence: Creating a Culture of Ethics” for 150 students to deepen their understanding of ethical issues and learn how to establish their own ethical frameworks.

Dr Aiman emphasising the importance of moral and ethical competency

Before the event began, emcees Lim Kwong Yau and Lai Kar Mun welcomed the audience and introduced the guest speaker, Prof Dr Aiman Nariman binti Mohd Sulaiman, a Corporate Law professor at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Dr Aiman also serves on the Bursa Malaysia Market Participants Committee, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants Ethics Standards Board, and the Malaysian Bar Advocates & Disciplinary Committee.

From left: Lim and Lai

In her talk, Dr Aiman emphasised the importance of moral and ethical competency at all stages of life. She explained the distinction between personal and professional ethics and recommended developing an ethics programme that aligns with core values, encouraging regular updates to keep the programme relevant. Furthermore, Dr Aiman provided practical tips on how to build such a programme.

Students listening attentively to Dr Aiman

Dr Aiman highlighted integrity and objectivity as essential components of a code of ethics. She stressed that professionals must be honest and impartial in all business and professional dealings. Quoting her insight on integrity, she said, “You must have integrity while dealing with business. However, if you have integrity but are incompetent, you may be used as a scapegoat. And when you realise someone is doing something wrong and you allow it to happen, that is how ethics go wrong.”

The event also included an award ceremony for students who participated in the UKML 3043 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance Video Competition. The winners were recognised for their excellence in depicting ethical practices in business through their videos and were presented with certificates by FAM Deputy Dean Mr Low Chin Kian.

The session concluded with Dr Aiman receiving a souvenir from Mr Low as a token of appreciation for her valuable insights. A group photo session was held to conclude the entire event.

Dr Aiman presenting certificates to video competition winners

FAM Deputy Dean Mr Low (right) presenting a souvenir to Dr Aiman

FAM academics with guest speaker and students

Front row, from left: Dr Yeong Wai Mun, Dr Lim Wan Leng, Dr Aiman, Ms Lai Siew Fong, Mr Low, Ms Lim Yee Wui, Lai Kar Mun, Caren Hee Jia Hui and Lim Kwong Yau