Malaysian Leaders and Enterprises Advance Excellence Beyond Business

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 October 2026 - Malaysian leaders and organisations are demonstrating how enterprise, innovation and responsibility can work together to create lasting value. Their recognition at the ACES Awards 2026 celebrates achievements spanning tourism, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and business services.

Malaysian honourees celebrate their achievements in leadership, corporate excellence and sustainability at the ACES Awards 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.

"These Malaysian honourees show that responsible leadership belongs at every level of business," said Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President. "Their achievements connect ambition with accountability, reminding us that progress becomes more meaningful when it benefits people, communities and the environment."

Julinus Jeffery Jimit, Chief Executive Officer of Sabah Tourism Board, was recognised among Asia's Most Inspiring Executives, celebrating leadership that connects destination growth with community opportunity and pride in Sabah's identity.

Maha Sawit Sdn Bhd earned Responsible SMEs in Asia, highlighting the importance of responsible practices within smaller enterprises and their contribution to a stronger business landscape.

YTY Industry Sdn Bhd received the Sustainability Rising Star Award, placing sustainability within the continuing story of manufacturing progress.

Haleon (Sterling Drug Malaya Sdn Bhd) earned the Green Innovation Award, highlighting the role of environmental innovation within the consumer healthcare sector.

Telekom Malaysia Berhad received the Community Initiative Award, underscoring the importance of extending corporate responsibility into the communities businesses serve.

Keysight Technologies was recognised among Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia. Dato' Noorashidah Ahmad, Vice President and General Manager of Keysight Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain, was also honoured among Asia's Most Inspiring Executives, bringing organisational commitment and individual leadership into focus.

Commerce Access Sdn Bhd earned Asia's Most Promising SMEs, while Chief Executive Officer Afidah Kamaruddin received Emerging Leaders in Asia. Their paired recognition celebrated the relationship between entrepreneurial leadership and enterprise potential.

Together, these Malaysian honourees reflected the spirit of "Beyond Business", a shared ambition to build successful organisations while taking responsibility for the wider impact of their work.

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ACES Awards

The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards is a regional platform recognising outstanding leaders, organisations and sustainability champions across Asia.

Organised by MORS Group, its 13th annual edition in 2026 received 1,238 nominations from 35 countries across 45 industries, celebrating responsible leadership, corporate excellence and lasting positive impact.

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 October 2026 - Malaysian organisations and executives shone on the second day of the ACES Awards 2026, earning recognition across healthcare, technology, infrastructure, industry and people development.

Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President, delivers the opening address at ACES Awards 2026, where Malaysian leaders and organisations were honoured for leadership and excellence.

Reflecting the theme "Beyond Business," their achievements celebrated the expertise, ambition and leadership shaping Malaysia's business landscape.

"These Malaysian honourees demonstrate how excellence takes shape across industries, united by the determination to move forward with purpose," said Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President. "Their recognition celebrates the leadership, capability and commitment that turn business ambition into lasting value."

Sunway Medical Centre Penang was recognised among Premier Healthcare Providers in Asia, highlighting the importance of quality healthcare and the teams dedicated to serving patients and their families.

SPEED earned Innovative Tech Companies of the Year, celebrating technological ingenuity and its role in helping organisations respond to changing business needs.

Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad received Industry Champions of the Year, placing its enterprise achievements within a wider story of Malaysian industrial capability.

Pacific Inter-Link was recognised among Asia's Most Influential Companies, while Chairman and Group CEO Dato' (Dr) Fouad Hayel Saeed Anam was honoured among Outstanding Leaders in Asia. These distinctions connected organisational influence with the leadership guiding its direction.

CTOS Digital Berhad and Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Berhad each earned Industry Champions of the Year, reflecting the diversity of business capabilities recognised across Malaysia.

Mahesh Swaminathan, SVP and EXCOM Member of McDermott, was named among Asia's Most Inspiring Executives, celebrating executive leadership within a complex global industry.

PEOPLElogy BERHAD received Leading People Development Companies in Asia, while Founder and Managing Director Allen Lee earned Outstanding Leaders in Asia. Together, these honours placed human potential at the heart of enterprise achievement.

Malaysia's Day Two honourees demonstrated how progress depends on both organisational strength and the people who give it direction.
Hashtag: #ACESAwards

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ACES Awards

The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards is a regional platform recognising outstanding leaders, organisations and sustainability champions across Asia.

Organised by MORS Group, its 13th annual edition in 2026 received 1,238 nominations from 35 countries across 45 industries, celebrating responsible leadership, corporate excellence and lasting positive impact.

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