Malaysian Leaders and Enterprises Advance Excellence Beyond Business
- Written by: Viw Magazine
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.
"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.
