29/10/2025
โจ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐: ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ & ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โจ
The SME Association of Malaysia proudly hosted the Platinum Business Awards 2025 Gala Dinner, uniting over a thousand industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and international dignitaries in a celebration of SME excellence, innovation, and resilience.
This prestigious event recognised outstanding enterprises across Malaysia, China, and Japan, honouring those who have demonstrated exceptional performance in innovation, sustainability, corporate governance and global growth.
Distinguished Guests and Dignitaries in Attendance Included:
Yang Berhormat Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital
Dr. Chin Chee Seong, National President, SME Association of Malaysia
Dennix Yeow Wah Fuong, Organising Chairman, Platinum Business Awards 2025
Yang Berhormat Tuan Lau Weng San, Speaker, Dewan Negeri Selangor
Yang Berhormat Tuan Sim Tze Tzin, Member of Parliament for Bayan Baru
Encik Rizal bin Dato' Nainy, Chief Executive Officer, SME Corporation Malaysia
Tan Sri Dato' Soh Thian Lai, President, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
Dato' Michael Kang, Past President, SME Association of Malaysia
Sandy Woo, Country Director, eCloudvalley
Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat, Chairman, Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad
Encik Rizal IL-Ehzan Fadil Azim, Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Islamic Bank Berhad
Ms. Stephanie Wong Pui Tse, Chief Operating Officer, Big Tree & Media Prima Omnia
Datoโ Seri Ivan Teh, Advisor, SME Association of Malaysia
Dr Mohamad Norjayadi Tamam, Deputy Director General, Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)
How Lih Ren, Chief Business Officer, U Mobile
Dato' Sri Ricky Yaw, National Deputy President, SME Association of Malaysia
Alex Liew, Chairman, National Tech Association of Malaysia; Selection Board Member, PBA 2025
Thirunaukarasu A/L Muthayam, Vice President, MAICCI; Selection Board Member, PBA 2025
Mr. Eugene Wong, Executive Director, Media Chinese International Limited
Dr Looi Teong Chye, Founder, SME Association of Malaysia
Oliver Wee Hiang Chyn, President, Master Builders Association Malaysia; Selection Board Member, PBA 2025
Chua Tiam Wee, Past President, SME Association of Malaysia
Datoโ Yeow Wah Chin, Founder & Managing Partner, Yeow & Salleh; Selection Board Member, PBA 2025
Ambassadors of various countries, Selection Board Members, National Council Members, Past Presidents, Advisors, Branch Presidents and Bureau Committee Members of SME Malaysia
Event Highlights:
Recognition of international enterprises from China and Japan with the International Platinum Business Excellence Award
Inspiring keynote addresses emphasising SME innovation, resilience, and future global expansion
Fine dining, cultural performances, and impactful networking that fostered new partnerships
As stated by Dr. Chin Chee Seong:
โThese awards symbolise the highest standards of business excellence, recognising entrepreneurs who lead with vision, courage, and purpose.โ
Organising Chairman Dennix Yeow added:
โThis celebration is not the end, but the beginning of greater achievements. May it inspire all to drive transformation, embrace technology, and reach new frontiers globally.โ
๐ SME Association of Malaysia remains dedicated to elevating SMEs onto the international stage, unlocking new opportunities and building a stronger economic future for the nation.