Fifty years on
From 30 to Over 1000 Talents
Our accounting firm in Kuala Lumpur (KL) Malaysia has been established for more than 50 years since year 1974 and we have throughout the years helped more than thousands of businesses grow. Some of our clients are now publicly listed on the stock exchange of Malaysia, some have become globally competitive and have ventured overseas and some foreign investors’ businesses are now well established in Malaysia.
As the leading accounting services provider and company in Malaysia, we provide a wide range of services to our clients such as accounting services, tax filing services and corporate advisory services. No clients are too large or small for us
52
Years of experience
3
Countries
1.1K
Employees
20K+
Clients
715K+
Trained participants
7K+
Workshops conducted
Mr. Yap Seong Fatt & Mrs. Yap (Mdm. Tan Kai Jong) — Founders
Where it began
Not the end of the road
Yap Seong Fatt didn’t get into a local university. Many would’ve seen that as the end of the road—but not him. With quiet courage and the support of his brother, a door-to-door ice cream seller in Melaka, he was handed RM300. Just enough for a one-way flight and the first semester of an accountancy degree in New Zealand. In a foreign land, he didn’t just earn a degree—he found his purpose and his life partner, Mdm. Tan Kai Jong (Mrs. Yap).
RM300 — a one-way flight and one semester of an accountancy degree — the entire starting capital of what YYC would become.
The two returned to Malaysia with a shared vision: to start an accounting firm that truly served entrepreneurs. That was the birth of YYC. A few years in, Mr. Yeo Wee Thow joined forces with Mr. Yap. Together, the duo built one of Malaysia’s earliest and most trusted accounting firms—brick by brick, client by client.
Yap Zhi Chau, Group Executive Chairman & Datin Yap Shin Siang, Group CEO
Growth
Backed to go further, faster
In 2024, YYC crossed a major milestone — surpassing 1,000 talents. A proud moment. A dream realised. Our growth has been backed by bold strategic moves—first with OCBC, and now with SeaTown Holdings, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek. Their belief in our vision fuels us to go further, faster, and with even greater purpose.
With the funding from SeaTown, we expanded aggressively through strategic acquisitions across Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. These moves strengthened our regional presence and technology capabilities to serve entrepreneurs better than ever.
But after reaching that peak, another thought emerged: “What about the next 30, 50, even 100 years?” That question led to deep reflection. And from that reflection, a new vision was born: YYC Vision 2.0.
Milestones
Beyond 52 years and still counting
1974
Founded by Yap Seong Fatt, Mrs. Yap and the Co-Founder Yeo Wee Thow
2010
The Yap began to lead the business (We had a team of 30 staff members at that time)
2014
Pioneer in GST services and workshops
2019
Celebrated 45th Anniversary
- (2019-2023) OCBC invested in YYC moving forward to further expansion
- We entered into Singapore market
- Ranked as one of the Top 10 accounting firms in Malaysia and the only homegrown brand on the list
2024
Celebrated 50th Anniversary by Empowering Entrepreneurial Success
- SeaTown, owned Seviora, a Temasek Asset Management Group, invested in YYC
2025
Launched YYC Vision 2.0
- Completed 30+ acquisitions across software, HR systems, and related sectors
- Established a strong professional services presence across Malaysia and Singapore
- Successfully expanded into Hong Kong, marking a key milestone in our regional growth
- Powered by a regional team of 1,100+ professionals
2026
Moving Forward, Growing On
Our Brand Promise
We empower your entrepreneurial success.
01
On Time
Speed matters in business. We deliver insights and actions when you need them most—because timing is everything.
02
On Point
Our advice is tailored, actionable, and always aligned to your unique business journey.
03
On Our Mind
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We’re always innovating to bring more value to your business.
Recognition
Awards, accreditations and partnerships
Awards & recognition
Accreditations & partners
