Aspiring professionals across Malaysia are gearing up for the EY Young Tax Professional of the Year (YTPY) 2026 competition, with registration and early activities now open through dedicated channels including the survey link shared by EY.
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The global EY YTPY competition is an annual flagship initiative designed to identify, develop, and reward the next generation of tax leaders. It challenges young talent with real-world tax, business, and leadership scenarios while providing invaluable networking and learning opportunities with EY professionals.
Malaysia’s Participation in 2026
Malaysia has a strong track record in the competition. This year, local finalists will compete in national rounds before potentially advancing to the global stage, where 40 top talents from over 60 countries and regions will showcase their skills in 2026.
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One of Malaysia’s representatives, Erdina Mysarah, advanced as a global finalist. A soon-to-be Bachelor of Accountancy graduate from the International Islamic University Malaysia, Erdina brings practical experience from transfer pricing internships and audit roles, highlighting the high calibre of Malaysian participants.
What Participants Can Expect
The competition typically includes:
* Case study challenges focused on tax planning, compliance, digital taxation, and business advisory.
* Technical assessments and presentations judged by senior EY tax leaders.
* Networking and bootcamp sessions, such as the recent EY Tax Bootcamp 2026 held in Kuala Lumpur, which offered hands-on insights and early exposure to the YTPY journey.
Winners of the local competition earn the opportunity to represent Malaysia globally, with the chance to win prestigious titles, recognition, and career acceleration at one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
Who Should Apply?
EY encourages final-year students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals in accounting, finance, law, or related fields with a passion for tax to participate. The program emphasises not just technical excellence but also innovation, communication skills, and business acumen.
Deadline and How to JoinInterested candidates can access the official entry process via EY’s dedicated links (such as the Bitly redirect to the EY survey form). Local application windows are typically aligned with spring timelines, with Malaysia-specific activities already generating buzz on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram.
Global ContextThe 2026 global winner, Noordin Alio from Kenya, was recently announced, underscoring the international prestige of the competition and the opportunities it creates for young talent worldwide.
As Malaysia continues to position itself as a regional hub for professional services and digital economy growth, programs like EY YTPY play a vital role in nurturing homegrown talent ready to tackle complex global tax challenges.
