”The winners and the sectors they represent reflect the breadth and depth of the bilateral trade and investment relationship between Britain and Malaysia. By recognising these outstanding individuals and businesses and their success, we are both celebrating and reinforcing our bilateral economic partnership and our investment in each other, ” said H.E. Vicki Treadell CMG MVO, British High Commissioner to Malaysia. The winners are:
Malaysian Investor of the Year in the UK:
YTL Corporation
Picture L-R: Dato’ Yeoh Soo Min, Executive Director of YTL Corporation receiving the award from YB Darell Leiking, Minister of International Trade and Industry
This award recognises a Malaysian individual, company or group having a track record of investment in the UK by having built on its successful Malaysian business, and brought mutual economic benefit. The award will focus on the winner demonstrating the internationalisation of a Malaysian business. This award will be in celebration of a true Malaysia success story in the UK and will exemplify the “Best of Malaysian Business Gone International.”
Outstanding UK-Malaysia Partnership:
Alexander Dennis Ltd & Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Picture L-R: Mr. Kee Sin Yoong Director of TMA Sdn Bhd and Mr. Andrew Boulton, Customer Development & Technical Director of Alexander Dennis Ltd receiving the award from YB Dato’ Seri Azmin Ali, Minister of Economic Affairs
The Outstanding Partnership Award goes to an individual, team or company that has successfully partnered with a UK or Malaysian counterpart. The close collaboration and synergies created through this partnership will have driven exceptional commercial results and been of significant value-creation to the economy. The award will be given to those who have capitalised on the best of UK & Malaysia expertise through a seamless partnership
UK-Malaysia Business Personality of the Year:
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Liew Kee Sin
Picture L-R: Dato’ Teow Leong Seng, CEO of Eco World International receiving the award on behalf of Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin, presented by Mr. Andrew Sill, BMCC Chairman
This award recognises an individual who through his/her UK-Malaysian business interests has made a positive impact on the economy, strengthened business ties between both countries, and impacted the community at large. This personality will have demonstrated strong leadership skills, creating a culture that excites, motivates and encourages innovation and ambition. A personality who has achieved many successes in business, who inspires and motivates others.
Investing in People:
Shell Malaysia
Picture L-R: Ross Fleming, Sales Director of GIH London, Chrysalis presenting the award to Mooi-Fung Farm, HR Director of Shell Malaysia
The investing in People Awards recognises an organisation which has dedicated significant attention and focus on developing people, whether its employees, graduates or members of its supply chain. Through the pursuit of excellence, this organisation will have demonstrated its commitment to up-skilling the workforce.
Diversity Award:
British Council
Picture L-R: Sarah Deverall, Country Director of British Council receiving the award from H.E. Vicki Treadell CMG MVO, British High Commissioner to Malaysia
The Diversity Award recognises companies of all sizes, across all industries that have shown their commitment to developing a diverse workforce. This award recognizes those who have programs, initiatives, resources and/or community involvement programs in place to advance the promotion of diversity in the workplace, while openly embracing the benefits that a diverse workforce has for everyone.
Technology & Innovation (SME):
The Lost Food Project
Picture L-R: Suzanne Mooney, Founder of The Lost Food Project accepting the award from Tan Sri Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, Chairman of IDEAS
This award is given to a company that relentlessly pursues new solutions and challenges the status quo to operate with greater efficiency and effectiveness. Through developing innovative technologies and taking risks, this company is contributing to Malaysia’s productivity enhancement and paving the way to greater system automation while developing its people’s skill set to tackle these challenges
Technology & Innovation (Large):
Dyson Manufacturing Malaysia
Picture L-R: James Gossip, Deputy CEO of HSBC Malaysia presenting the award to Scott Maguire, VP of Engineering and Operations, Dyson Manufacturing Malaysia
This award is given to a company that relentlessly pursues new solutions and challenges the status quo to operate with greater efficiency and effectiveness. Through developing innovative technologies and taking risks, this company is contributing to Malaysia’s productivity enhancement and paving the way to greater system automation while developing its people’s skill set to tackle these challenges
UK Investor of the Year in Malaysia:
Tesco Stores Malaysia
Picture: Paul Ritchie, CEO of Tesco Stores Malaysia (centre) accepting the award from YB Darell Leiking, YB Dato’ Sri Azmin Ali, H.E. Vicki Treadell and Mr Andrew Sill
This award recognises a British company having a track record of investment in Malaysia by having built on its successful UK business and brought mutual economic benefit. The winner will have successfully integrated its business in Malaysia and demonstrated its appetite and commitment to continue to grow its presence in-market
