SINGAPORE, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 culminated in a spectacular celebration of innovation, perseverance, and inclusive growth on 7th June at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organized annually in 16 markets by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the Awards presents Asia’s largest award networking platform. Themed "Celebrating Inclusive Entrepreneurship", the Awards aims to honor and celebrate visionary business leaders and enterprises whose initiatives and strategies have actively contributed to the realization of an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem in Malaysia.
Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Honors Malaysia’s Industry Leaders Championing Inclusive Entrepreneurship
The award recipients were selected from over 150 nominees through a rigorous evaluation process by a jury of prominent judges across four categories: Master Entrepreneur, Inspirational Brand, Fast Enterprise, and Corporate Excellence.
Since 2007, the Awards has been organized all over the region with past recipients comprising Taiwan’s Douglas Tong Hsu, Hong Kong’s Francis Lui and Lawrence Ho, TTC Vietnam’s Dang Van Thanh, Thailand’s Somphote Ahunai, Cuckoo Malaysia’s Hoe Kian Choon, Indonesia’s Hary Tanoesoedibjo and Mochtar Riady, India’s Adi Godrej, and the Philippines’ Dennis Anthony Uy.
Tan Sri Dr. Fong Chan Onn, Chairman of Enterprise Asia, expressed in his welcome speech that "We stand at a pivotal moment where the entrepreneurial spirit can act as a powerful catalyst for change. By championing inclusive entrepreneurship, we can address social inequalities, create jobs, and foster resilient communities. Our collective efforts can lead to a future where entrepreneurship is not just a privilege for the few, but an opportunity for many."
Among the notable awardees are Trans Resources Corporation Sdn Bhd’s Founder and Group Managing Director, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Sufri Bin Mhd Zin, and The Roof Realty Sdn. Bhd.’s Founder and Group Managing Director, Datuk Wira (Dr.) Nicholas Yap, who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering diversity and equal opportunities within the entrepreneurial landscape through championing inclusivity and creating pathways for various individuals to thrive in the business world.
Further outstanding awardees include iTeamWorld under the Fast Enterprise category, DKSH and Forest Solutions Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. under the Inspirational Brand category, and Sedafiat Sdn Bhd and MFE Formwork Technology Sdn Bhd under the Corporate Excellence category.
The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Malaysia Chapter is supported by the Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce, Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors, EUROCHAM Malaysia, Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia, and CCI France Malaysia. PR Newswire is the Official News Release Distribution Partner, and Dailywire.asia and SME Magazine are the Media Partners.
AWARD RECIPIENT LIST OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2024 MALAYSIA CHAPTER
MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY
NAME
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
WILLIAM KOH
CEO
CLASSIC EMAS (SARAWAK) SDN. BHD.
MANUFACTURING
SIMON TEE WEE SIONG
FOUNDER & CEO
EDUVER EDUCATION BERHAD
EDUCATION & TRAINING
FERDINAND WONG
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
FAITH MARINE SDN BHD
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
PAUL YUNG KEN HOE
CEO
PM-INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA
DIRECT SELLING
KIMMY NG KIM GUAT
MANAGING DIRECTOR
PROFOTO MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
DATO’ SRI MOHAMMED SHAHEEN SHAH BIN MOHD SIDEK
FOUNDER & GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
RIYAZ HOTELS & RESORTS
HOSPITALITY, FOOD SERVICE & TOURISM
DATUK WIRA (DR.) NICHOLAS YAP
FOUNDER & GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
THE ROOF REALTY SDN. BHD.
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
TAN SRI DATO’ SRI SUFRI BIN MHD ZIN
FOUNDER & GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
TRANS RESOURCES CORPORATION SDN BHD
CONSTRUCTION
DATIN SERI (DR) UGESWARY SELVA RAJA
DIRECTOR
UNIQUE GOLD PALACE SDN BHD
RETAIL
FAST ENTERPRISE CATEGORY
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
ALIENTECH MALAYSIA SDN BHD
AUTOMOTIVE
ITEAMWORLD
DIRECT SELLING
PROFOTO MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
REALUX SDN BHD
TRADING & WHOLESALING
TECTRA SDN BHD
TRADING & WHOLESALING
INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
ALUMASTER BY CLASSIC EMAS (SARAWAK) SDN. BHD.
MANUFACTURING
DKSH
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
DYNACE GLOBAL
DIRECT SELLING
FITLINE (M) SDN BHD
DIRECT SELLING
FOREST SOLUTIONS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
AGRICULTURE
OCTOBER DYNASTY (M) SDN BHD
FOOD & BEVERAGE
UCMAS
EDUCATION & TRAINING
CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
AMOVE RESOURCES SDN BHD
TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
BMI ROOFING SYSTEMS SDN BHD
BUILDING MATERIALS
GENERALI LIFE INSURANCE MALAYSIA BERHAD
FINANCIAL SERVICES
KAWAN ENGINEERING SDN.BHD.
ENGINEERING
MFE FORMWORK TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD
MANUFACTURING
PM-INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA
DIRECT SELLING
SEDAFIAT SDN BHD
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
STEEL RECON INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
MANUFACTURING
THE ROOF REALTY SDN. BHD.
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
UAC BERHAD
MANUFACTURING
WELLOUS GROUP LIMITED
WELLNESS
WORLDLINK CARGO SERVICES SDN BHD
TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
YU CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD
CONSTRUCTION
About Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplift the economic status of people across Asia, and ensure a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit www.enterpriseasia.org for more information.
About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards
Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region’s most prestigious award for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation, and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices, and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/ regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www.apea.asia.
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