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Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
MSMEs Gain Better Understanding On ESG Practices, E-invoice Through SME Corp Programme
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 18 (Bernama) -- Operators of Micro, Small and Medium Entreprises (MSME) stand to gain a better understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and e-Invoices through programmes organised by SME Corp Malaysia, an agency under the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (KUSKOP). SME Corp Malaysia chief executive officer Rizal Nainy said that programmes such as the two-day 2025 MSME Sustainabilty Series programme, which concluded yesterday, provide exposure and practical guidance to MSMEs on how to implement ESG practices in their business operations. 'Also the use of e-Invoices is in line with ESG practices, which supports the governance element by improving transparency and compliance in a firm's financial reporting. 'This will support Malaysia towards more efficient financial adminstration and the introduction of the e-Invoice is a good step and MSMEs need to take this small step but with confidence to ensure their businesses are susintable in the future,' he said during his welcoming address at the 2025 MSME Sustainable Series programme, held at the Islamic Civilisation Park Convention Centre, Terengganu from July 16 to 17. The two-day programme held for MSME participants in Terengganu and other East Coast regions, contained several main activities, including the 2025 ESG Workshop: From Theory to Practice, the e-Invoice Seminar and the MSME Open Day. He also pointed out that incorporating ESG principles by MSMEs would not only ensure the continuity of existing supply chains, but also creates opportunities to new markets and boosts access to green finance. The second day of the programme was dedicated to the e-Invoice for MSMEs seminar, which provided participants with a deeper understanding on the implementation of e-Invoices, he said. 'Through this session, participants were exposed to the concept and basics of e-Invoicing, in line with the guidelines set by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN),' he stressed, adding that the interactive seminar provided step-by-step practical guidance on implementing e-Invoices, especially in using the MyInvois portal. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Golden Bull Award 2025 Winners Revealed
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 July 2025 - These are high-performing companies and trailblazers. This year's winners are leading the way through innovation, from adopting AI and strengthening cybersecurity to integrating ESG values into their core operations. They show us that profitability and purpose can, and should, go hand in hand. Recent data from SME Corp Malaysia backs this up. According to its latest performance report, over half (55.6%) of Malaysian SMEs are prioritising innovation, nearly 40% are forming strategic alliances, and a third are actively pursuing international markets. These are dynamic, forward-looking businesses shaping the future economy. The Golden Bull Award goes beyond celebrating success to enabling growth. As 80.7% of SMEs ramp up marketing efforts and 64.5% plan to scale their operations, the Award opens doors, connecting ambitious businesses with the networks, platforms, and partnerships they need to thrive. Organised by Business Media International with the support of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) since 2003, the Golden Bull Award stands as Asia's longest-running and most respected recognition platform for SMEs. Its footprint spans Malaysia, Singapore, mainland China, and Taiwan, and continues to grow across the region. This year saw a record 19% increase in nominations, to over 1,700 companies. This highlights the rising aspirations of Malaysian SMEs. With SMEs contributing 39.1% to Malaysia's GDP in 2023 and national targets aiming for 45% by 2025, their contribution is more critical than ever. 'This year's Golden Bull Award is a testament not just to business success, but to business evolution,' said Datuk William Ng, National President of SAMENTA. 'Our winners reflect the best of Malaysia's entrepreneurial spirit: resilient, bold, and future-ready. With stronger government backing, they're will be able reach even greater heights.' The awards span three categories: · Emerging Bull Award, · Outstanding Bull Award, and · Super Golden Bull Award for elite-level achievers A special Distinguished Bull Award was also presented to ten outstanding businesses that have previously won and continued to grow and expand their reach. Throughout the selection process, integrity and transparency remain paramount. Baker Tilly Malaysia served as the official auditor, while CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd acted as the independent credit report and data provider. Since its founding in 2003, the Golden Bull Award has stood as a benchmark of SME excellence across Asia. With expansion into new Asia Pacific markets on the horizon for 2025, it continues to spotlight the region's most inspiring business stories. Ready to be inspired? Explore the full list of winners and learn more at LIST OF WINNERS OF THE GOLDEN BULL AWARD 2025 IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER SUPER GOLDEN BULL CATEGORY 1. Advantage Marine Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 2. Gaido (M) Sdn Bhd 3. Golden Destinations 4. Hong Seng Power Sdn Bhd 5. Master-Pack Group Berhad 6. OSADI Commercial Supplies Sdn Bhd 7. Parkson Credit Sdn Bhd 8. Saint-Gobain Malaysia Sdn Bhd 9. Siacon Technology Sdn Bhd 10. Sri Perkasa Trading (M) Sdn Bhd 11. ST Rosyam Mart Sdn Bhd 12. Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad 13. Tan Boon Ming Sdn Bhd 14. Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd 15. Vape Empire Distribution Sdn Bhd OUTSTANDING BULL AWARD 1. Adamas Contracts Sdn Bhd 2. AESD International (M) Sdn Bhd 3. Akaido Marketing Sdn Bhd 4. Alam-Con Sdn Bhd 5. Allied Forklift (M) Sdn Bhd 6. Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd 7. Aluspace Sdn Bhd 8. Animal Medical Centre Sdn Bhd 9. ATEK Technology Sdn Bhd 10. Benz Auto Service (M) Sdn Bhd 11. BP Chiropractic Sdn Bhd 12. Cangkat Bayu Maju Sdn Bhd 13. Ceres Nutrition Sdn Bhd 14. Cert Academy Sdn Bhd 15. CID Realtors Sdn Bhd 16. Contacthings Solution Sdn Bhd 17. E Mark Global Trade Sdn Bhd 18. Essential Engineering Solution Sdn Bhd 19. Estream Software Sdn Bhd 20. Eternalgy Sdn Bhd 21. Evertools Industrial Supply Sdn Bhd 22. Fiskal Jitu Sdn Bhd 23. Fong Hong (M) Sdn Bhd 24. Foo Hing Dim Sum Sdn Bhd 25. Fuyu Dezain Sdn Bhd 26. Gee Seng Industrial Parts & Hoist Supply Sdn Bhd 27. GFS Technology Sdn Bhd 28. GME Greentech Sdn Bhd 29. HBT Food & Beverage Sdn Bhd 30. HFC Tech Sdn Bhd 31. Hock Lian Hin Sdn Bhd 32. Hon Engineering Sdn Bhd 33. IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd 34. Ins Tech International Sdn Bhd 35. IP Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd 36. ISEP (M) Sdn Bhd 37. Itech System Engineering Sdn Bhd 38. JBR Hardware & Trading Sdn Bhd 39. Jo Mama Online Shop Sdn Bhd 40. JV Global Event Sdn Bhd 41. Kibaru Manufacturing Sdn Bhd 42. KMB Resources Sdn Bhd 43. Kwang Tai Refrigerators & Electrical Sdn Bhd 44. Kymm Seng Trading (Kulim) Sdn Bhd 45. Leaderland Era Sdn Bhd 46. Lian Heng M&E Sdn Bhd 47. Liconlite Engineering Sdn Bhd 48. LifeWave (M) Sdn Bhd 49. LINGTEC Instruments Sdn Bhd 50. LM Equipment Sdn Bhd 51. LMS Education Holdings Sdn Bhd 52. M Summit Group 53. Mana Mana Suites Sdn Bhd 54. Mapo Industries Sdn Bhd 55. Max Star Project Management Sdn Bhd 56. MCDS Bhd 57. Ming Supply Sdn Bhd (Ming Lighting) 58. MM Network Sdn Bhd 59. Monzone Air-Conditioning Sdn Bhd 60. MR Academy International Sdn Bhd 61. Multiworld Freight (M) Sdn Bhd 62. My Flavor Food Sdn Bhd 63. Nero Chemical Sdn Bhd 64. Nursery Hong Soon Sdn Bhd 65. Ometick Tooling Sdn Bhd 66. One Union Group Sdn Bhd 67. Oxwise (M) Sdn Bhd 68. Paramount Premix Sdn Bhd 69. Pasaraya T.S. Mega (Cheras) Sdn Bhd 70. Perniagaan Yik Sing Sdn Bhd 71. PMX Delight Holding Sdn Bhd 72. Print Expert Sdn Bhd 73. Pro E Sdn Bhd 74. Pro Life Medical Supplies Sdn Bhd 75. R-Tech Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 76. Raddish Technology Sdn Bhd 77. Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd 78. REDBOX 79. Rezo Group Sdn Bhd 80. Risguard Sdn Bhd 81. Rohe Interior Sdn Bhd 82. SF Techlogis Sdn Bhd 83. Shimlen Sdn Bhd 84. Sin Soon Fa Fruits Sdn Bhd 85. SKA Transport (M) Sdn Bhd 86. SKN Industrial Supplies Sdn Bhd 87. Sri Maju Cergas Logistics Sdn Bhd 88. SRKK Technology Sdn Bhd 89. SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd 90. Straits Commnet Solutions Sdn Bhd 91. Super Power Supply (M) Sdn Bhd 92. Surian Creations Sdn Bhd 93. Swee Seng Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd 94. Tay Motors (M) Sdn Bhd 95. Tayopack Sdn Bhd 96. Tian Siang BP (Ipoh) Sdn Bhd 97. TIP Design (M) Sdn Bhd 98. TLH Solution (M) Sdn Bhd 99. TNS Shipping Sdn Bhd 100. TP Power (M) Sdn Bhd (TP TEC Holding Berhad) 101. UKM Pakarunding Sdn Bhd 102. VHL Logistics Sdn Bhd 103. Vision Mission Cleaning Sdn Bhd 104. Visko Industries Sdn Bhd 105. YLI Industry Sdn Bhd 106. YPS Technology Sdn Bhd EMERGING BULL AWARD 1. ACS Project Management Sdn Bhd 2. Alphas Estate Solutions Sdn Bhd 3. ALW Technology Sdn Bhd 4. Astra Online Sdn Bhd 5. AVS Integrators Sdn Bhd 6. BENJ Design Sdn Bhd 7. Best Sewing World (M) Sdn Bhd 8. Centrionics Sdn Bhd 9. Chmiel Global Advisory Sdn Bhd 10. CPT Training Development Sdn Bhd 11. Dang Foods Trading 12. Dream Home Structural Works Sdn Bhd 13. Eaglesview Group Sdn Bhd 14. Ecobex Resources Sdn Bhd 15. EF Store Sdn Bhd 16. Epro Precision Engineering Sdn Bhd 17. Evoway Sdn Bhd 18. Evrypawdy Sdn Bhd 19. Excel Test Sdn Bhd 20. FDCV Group Sdn Bhd 21. Fuwave Design Sdn Bhd 22. Goflex Events 23. H & H First Consultancy Group Sdn Bhd 24. H&H Health Group Sdn Bhd 25. Happy Plantations (Kota Marudu) Sdn Bhd 26. High Pines Training And Consultancy Sdn Bhd 27. Inhome Solar Sdn Bhd 28. Journal Multi Media Sdn Bhd 29. Lee Sportswear International Sdn Bhd (Spin Sportswear) 30. Livinghome Furniture Design Sdn Bhd 31. Monogram Concepts Sdn Bhd 32. My Wealth Capital Sdn Bhd 33. Nexxg Worldwide Sdn Bhd 34. One Search Pro Marketing Sdn Bhd 35. Pi Interactive Sdn Bhd 36. Red Abstract Hair Studio Sdn Bhd 37. Seamarine Frozen Food & Supply 38. Seng Seng Hardware Sdn Bhd 39. Solid Real Estate Consultants Sdn Bhd 40. Spartan Ives Capital Sdn Bhd 41. TCW Solomon Realty Sdn Bhd 42. Technics Minerals Resources Sdn Bhd 43. Topkrete Sdn Bhd 44. Trading Castle PLT 45. Usahamaju Magnet Sdn Bhd 46. Vanta Capital Sdn Bhd 47. Various Intelligence Sdn Bhd DISTINGUISHED BULL AWARDS 1. Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd 2. Cabe (M) Sdn Bhd 3. Chinhan Tech Sdn Bhd 4. Gold Key FNB Sdn Bhd 5. Green Island Feed Mills Sdn Bhd 6. INK Marketing Sdn Bhd 7. Precious Precious Sdn Bhd 8. Realux Sdn Bhd 9. Teamplete Sdn Bhd 10. Worldwise Freight (M) Sdn Bhd DIGITAL 50 AWARDS 1. Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd 2. Golden Destinations 3. HFC Tech Sdn Bhd 4. IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd 5. Parkson Credit Sdn Bhd 6. Pi Interactive Sdn Bhd 7. Swee Seng Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd 8. Tan Boon Ming Sdn Bhd 9. Tian Siang BP (Ipoh) Sdn Bhd 10. Various Intelligence Sdn Bhd GOLDEN BULL INSPIRATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 1. Mr. Lim Ann Shen - Alphas Estate Solutions Sdn Bhd 2. Mr. Patrick Goh - Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd 3. Dr. Hii Ding Ong - Ceres Nutrition Sdn Bhd 4. Ms. Christine Tan - Estream Software Sdn Bhd 5. Mr. Lim Boon Hoe - Gaido (M) Sdn Bhd 6. Mr. Eric Yap - GME Greentech Sdn Bhd 7. Mr. Mita Lim - Golden Destinations 8. Ms. Kristy Liew - INK Marketing Sdn Bhd 9. Mr. Jenson Heng Kheng Hong - Mapo Industries Sdn Bhd 10. Mr. Teoh Beng Swee - Pasaraya T.S. Mega (Cheras) Sdn Bhd 11. Mr. Benjamin Ku - SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd 12. Mr. Eric Mong - TNS Shipping Sdn Bhd 13. Mr. Zac Oh - Vape Empire Distribution Sdn Bhd 14. Mr. Andrew Teow - Advantage Marine Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 15. Mr. Nga Hock Ee - Aluspace Sdn Bhd 16. Mr. Georg Chmiel - Chmiel Global Advisory Sdn Bhd 17. Mr. George Wong Wei Hong - Gold Key FNB Sdn Bhd 18. Mr. Allen Goh Soo Loon - Green Island Feed Mills Sdn Bhd 19. Dr. Hiew Boon Thong - Happy Plantations (Kota Marudu) Sdn Bhd 20. Mr. Noel Chuah Chong Tatt - IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd 21. Ms. Josephine Quay Huei Ming - Jo Mama Online Shop Sdn Bhd 22. Mr. Andy Cheong Kah Yee - Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd 23. Mr. Ooi Chi Yang - Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd 24. Datin Pang Mei Mei - Risguard Sdn Bhd 25. Dr. Sia Tian Poh - Siacon Technology Sdn Bhd 26. Mr. Khoo Sze Chyuan - Sri Maju Cergas Logistics Sdn Bhd 27. Datin Sri Jenny Hing Puey Ling - Sri Perkasa Trading (M) Sdn Bhd
Arabian Post
10-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Golden Bull Award 2025 Winners Revealed
For the winners of the 2025 Golden Bull Award, the answer is clear: vision, agility, and a drive to challenge the norm. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – These are high-performing companies and trailblazers. This year's winners are leading the way through innovation, from adopting AI and strengthening cybersecurity to integrating ESG values into their core operations. They show us that profitability and purpose can, and should, go hand in hand. Recent data from SME Corp Malaysia backs this up. According to its latest performance report, over half (55.6%) of Malaysian SMEs are prioritising innovation, nearly 40% are forming strategic alliances, and a third are actively pursuing international markets. These are dynamic, forward-looking businesses shaping the future economy. ADVERTISEMENT The Golden Bull Award goes beyond celebrating success to enabling growth. As 80.7% of SMEs ramp up marketing efforts and 64.5% plan to scale their operations, the Award opens doors, connecting ambitious businesses with the networks, platforms, and partnerships they need to thrive. Organised by Business Media International with the support of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) since 2003, the Golden Bull Award stands as Asia's longest-running and most respected recognition platform for SMEs. Its footprint spans Malaysia, Singapore, mainland China, and Taiwan, and continues to grow across the region. This year saw a record 19% increase in nominations, to over 1,700 companies. This highlights the rising aspirations of Malaysian SMEs. With SMEs contributing 39.1% to Malaysia's GDP in 2023 and national targets aiming for 45% by 2025, their contribution is more critical than ever. 'This year's Golden Bull Award is a testament not just to business success, but to business evolution,' said Datuk William Ng, National President of SAMENTA. 'Our winners reflect the best of Malaysia's entrepreneurial spirit: resilient, bold, and future-ready. With stronger government backing, they're will be able reach even greater heights.' The awards span three categories: ADVERTISEMENT Emerging Bull Award, Outstanding Bull Award, and Super Golden Bull Award for elite-level achievers A special Distinguished Bull Award was also presented to ten outstanding businesses that have previously won and continued to grow and expand their reach. Throughout the selection process, integrity and transparency remain paramount. Baker Tilly Malaysia served as the official auditor, while CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd acted as the independent credit report and data provider. Since its founding in 2003, the Golden Bull Award has stood as a benchmark of SME excellence across Asia. With expansion into new Asia Pacific markets on the horizon for 2025, it continues to spotlight the region's most inspiring business stories. Ready to be inspired? Explore the full list of winners and learn more at LIST OF WINNERS OF THE GOLDEN BULL AWARD 2025 IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER SUPER GOLDEN BULL CATEGORY Advantage Marine Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Gaido (M) Sdn Bhd Golden Destinations Hong Seng Power Sdn Bhd Master-Pack Group Berhad OSADI Commercial Supplies Sdn Bhd Parkson Credit Sdn Bhd Saint-Gobain Malaysia Sdn Bhd Siacon Technology Sdn Bhd Sri Perkasa Trading (M) Sdn Bhd ST Rosyam Mart Sdn Bhd Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad Tan Boon Ming Sdn Bhd Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd Vape Empire Distribution Sdn Bhd OUTSTANDING BULL AWARD Adamas Contracts Sdn Bhd AESD International (M) Sdn Bhd Akaido Marketing Sdn Bhd Alam-Con Sdn Bhd Allied Forklift (M) Sdn Bhd Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd Aluspace Sdn Bhd Animal Medical Centre Sdn Bhd ATEK Technology Sdn Bhd Benz Auto Service (M) Sdn Bhd BP Chiropractic Sdn Bhd Cangkat Bayu Maju Sdn Bhd Ceres Nutrition Sdn Bhd Cert Academy Sdn Bhd CID Realtors Sdn Bhd Contacthings Solution Sdn Bhd E Mark Global Trade Sdn Bhd Essential Engineering Solution Sdn Bhd Estream Software Sdn Bhd Eternalgy Sdn Bhd Evertools Industrial Supply Sdn Bhd Fiskal Jitu Sdn Bhd Fong Hong (M) Sdn Bhd Foo Hing Dim Sum Sdn Bhd Fuyu Dezain Sdn Bhd Gee Seng Industrial Parts & Hoist Supply Sdn Bhd GFS Technology Sdn Bhd GME Greentech Sdn Bhd HBT Food & Beverage Sdn Bhd HFC Tech Sdn Bhd Hock Lian Hin Sdn Bhd Hon Engineering Sdn Bhd IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd Ins Tech International Sdn Bhd IP Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd ISEP (M) Sdn Bhd Itech System Engineering Sdn Bhd JBR Hardware & Trading Sdn Bhd Jo Mama Online Shop Sdn Bhd JV Global Event Sdn Bhd Kibaru Manufacturing Sdn Bhd KMB Resources Sdn Bhd Kwang Tai Refrigerators & Electrical Sdn Bhd Kymm Seng Trading (Kulim) Sdn Bhd Leaderland Era Sdn Bhd Lian Heng M&E Sdn Bhd Liconlite Engineering Sdn Bhd LifeWave (M) Sdn Bhd LINGTEC Instruments Sdn Bhd LM Equipment Sdn Bhd LMS Education Holdings Sdn Bhd M Summit Group Mana Mana Suites Sdn Bhd Mapo Industries Sdn Bhd Max Star Project Management Sdn Bhd MCDS Bhd Ming Supply Sdn Bhd (Ming Lighting) MM Network Sdn Bhd Monzone Air-Conditioning Sdn Bhd MR Academy International Sdn Bhd Multiworld Freight (M) Sdn Bhd My Flavor Food Sdn Bhd Nero Chemical Sdn Bhd Nursery Hong Soon Sdn Bhd Ometick Tooling Sdn Bhd One Union Group Sdn Bhd Oxwise (M) Sdn Bhd Paramount Premix Sdn Bhd Pasaraya T.S. Mega (Cheras) Sdn Bhd Perniagaan Yik Sing Sdn Bhd PMX Delight Holding Sdn Bhd Print Expert Sdn Bhd Pro E Sdn Bhd Pro Life Medical Supplies Sdn Bhd R-Tech Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Raddish Technology Sdn Bhd Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd REDBOX Rezo Group Sdn Bhd Risguard Sdn Bhd Rohe Interior Sdn Bhd SF Techlogis Sdn Bhd Shimlen Sdn Bhd Sin Soon Fa Fruits Sdn Bhd SKA Transport (M) Sdn Bhd SKN Industrial Supplies Sdn Bhd Sri Maju Cergas Logistics Sdn Bhd SRKK Technology Sdn Bhd SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd Straits Commnet Solutions Sdn Bhd Super Power Supply (M) Sdn Bhd Surian Creations Sdn Bhd Swee Seng Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd Tay Motors (M) Sdn Bhd Tayopack Sdn Bhd Tian Siang BP (Ipoh) Sdn Bhd TIP Design (M) Sdn Bhd TLH Solution (M) Sdn Bhd TNS Shipping Sdn Bhd TP Power (M) Sdn Bhd (TP TEC Holding Berhad) UKM Pakarunding Sdn Bhd VHL Logistics Sdn Bhd Vision Mission Cleaning Sdn Bhd Visko Industries Sdn Bhd YLI Industry Sdn Bhd YPS Technology Sdn Bhd EMERGING BULL AWARD ACS Project Management Sdn Bhd Alphas Estate Solutions Sdn Bhd ALW Technology Sdn Bhd Astra Online Sdn Bhd AVS Integrators Sdn Bhd BENJ Design Sdn Bhd Best Sewing World (M) Sdn Bhd Centrionics Sdn Bhd Chmiel Global Advisory Sdn Bhd CPT Training Development Sdn Bhd Dang Foods Trading Dream Home Structural Works Sdn Bhd Eaglesview Group Sdn Bhd Ecobex Resources Sdn Bhd EF Store Sdn Bhd Epro Precision Engineering Sdn Bhd Evoway Sdn Bhd Evrypawdy Sdn Bhd Excel Test Sdn Bhd FDCV Group Sdn Bhd Fuwave Design Sdn Bhd Goflex Events H & H First Consultancy Group Sdn Bhd H&H Health Group Sdn Bhd Happy Plantations (Kota Marudu) Sdn Bhd High Pines Training And Consultancy Sdn Bhd Inhome Solar Sdn Bhd Journal Multi Media Sdn Bhd Lee Sportswear International Sdn Bhd (Spin Sportswear) Livinghome Furniture Design Sdn Bhd Monogram Concepts Sdn Bhd My Wealth Capital Sdn Bhd Nexxg Worldwide Sdn Bhd One Search Pro Marketing Sdn Bhd Pi Interactive Sdn Bhd Red Abstract Hair Studio Sdn Bhd Seamarine Frozen Food & Supply Seng Seng Hardware Sdn Bhd Solid Real Estate Consultants Sdn Bhd Spartan Ives Capital Sdn Bhd TCW Solomon Realty Sdn Bhd Technics Minerals Resources Sdn Bhd Topkrete Sdn Bhd Trading Castle PLT Usahamaju Magnet Sdn Bhd Vanta Capital Sdn Bhd Various Intelligence Sdn Bhd DISTINGUISHED BULL AWARDS Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd Cabe (M) Sdn Bhd Chinhan Tech Sdn Bhd Gold Key FNB Sdn Bhd Green Island Feed Mills Sdn Bhd INK Marketing Sdn Bhd Precious Precious Sdn Bhd Realux Sdn Bhd Teamplete Sdn Bhd Worldwise Freight (M) Sdn Bhd DIGITAL 50 AWARDS Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd Golden Destinations HFC Tech Sdn Bhd IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd Parkson Credit Sdn Bhd Pi Interactive Sdn Bhd Swee Seng Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd Tan Boon Ming Sdn Bhd Tian Siang BP (Ipoh) Sdn Bhd Various Intelligence Sdn Bhd GOLDEN BULL INSPIRATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS Mr. Lim Ann Shen – Alphas Estate Solutions Sdn Bhd Mr. Patrick Goh – Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd Dr. Hii Ding Ong – Ceres Nutrition Sdn Bhd Ms. Christine Tan – Estream Software Sdn Bhd Mr. Lim Boon Hoe – Gaido (M) Sdn Bhd Mr. Eric Yap – GME Greentech Sdn Bhd Mr. Mita Lim – Golden Destinations Ms. Kristy Liew – INK Marketing Sdn Bhd Mr. Jenson Heng Kheng Hong – Mapo Industries Sdn Bhd Mr. Teoh Beng Swee – Pasaraya T.S. Mega (Cheras) Sdn Bhd Mr. Benjamin Ku – SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd Mr. Eric Mong – TNS Shipping Sdn Bhd Mr. Zac Oh – Vape Empire Distribution Sdn Bhd Mr. Andrew Teow – Advantage Marine Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Mr. Nga Hock Ee – Aluspace Sdn Bhd Mr. Georg Chmiel – Chmiel Global Advisory Sdn Bhd Mr. George Wong Wei Hong – Gold Key FNB Sdn Bhd Mr. Allen Goh Soo Loon – Green Island Feed Mills Sdn Bhd Dr. Hiew Boon Thong – Happy Plantations (Kota Marudu) Sdn Bhd Mr. Noel Chuah Chong Tatt – IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd Ms. Josephine Quay Huei Ming – Jo Mama Online Shop Sdn Bhd Mr. Andy Cheong Kah Yee – Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd Mr. Ooi Chi Yang – Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd Datin Pang Mei Mei – Risguard Sdn Bhd Dr. Sia Tian Poh – Siacon Technology Sdn Bhd Mr. Khoo Sze Chyuan – Sri Maju Cergas Logistics Sdn Bhd Datin Sri Jenny Hing Puey Ling – Sri Perkasa Trading (M) Sdn Bhd Datuk Lawrence Leow Fong Peng – Teamplete Sdn Bhd Hashtag: #goldenbullaward The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About SAMENTA Established in 1986, SAMENTA is Malaysia's oldest and largest association of SMEs, with over 5,500 members across the country. A multi-racial, multi-sector association, SAMENTA has been at the forefront of championing a SME-friendly business environment and connecting SMEs to regional and global opportunities. About Business Media International Business Media International is a subsidiary of Audience Analytics Limited ( a regional leader in promoting growth for companies in Asia through data-driven brands and initiatives. BMI owns renowned media brands such as SME Magazine, HR Asia, Capital Asia, Energy Asia, Logistics Asia, TruthTV, and CXP Asia as well as business impact assessment brands such as SME100, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Golden Bull Awards and CXP Asia Best Customer Experience Awards. BMI also organises various exhibitions and has the proprietary software-as-a-service — Total Engagement Assessment Model – in its portfolio.
Daily Express
29-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
MSMEs risk global supply chain exclusion without ESG
Published on: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 29, 2025 Text Size: Ewon listening to a participant at one of the booths. Kota Kinabalu: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malaysia must adopt environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices or risk being excluded from global supply chains, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. He said large corporations, including government-linked companies and multinationals, are increasingly making ESG compliance a key criterion in procurement and investment decisions. 'ESG is not just a trend, it is the future. It's not solely about protecting the environment, but also about responsible business conduct towards workers and society, along with transparent and ethical governance. 'Although ESG compliance is not yet mandatory, it is becoming increasingly urgent, particularly across both domestic and international supply chains,' he said. Ewon was speaking at the opening of the ESG Awareness Seminar for MSMEs in Kota Kinabalu, Saturday. Also in attendance were Universiti Malaysia Sabah vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor, SME Corp Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok, and SME Corp Malaysia chief executive officer Rizal Nainy. Ewon said the seminar was timely in strengthening MSMEs' understanding of ESG and their readiness to implement it in day-to-day operations. He said the initiative also reflects the ministry's ongoing commitment, through its agencies, to foster ESG awareness and adoption among MSMEs. 'This is particularly important to enable MSMEs to integrate into the supply chains of GLCs and multinational firms, as well as to access international markets where ESG practices are increasingly a basic requirement,' he said. Ewon added that SME Corp Malaysia introduced ESG Guidelines for MSMEs early last year as part of efforts to raise awareness and build capacity among local entrepreneurs. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
19-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
BEEP Plus helps Brown Eyes Production venture into international frontier
Ramlah briefs SME Corp Malaysia CEO Rizal Dato' Nainy (centre) during a visit by SME Corp Malaysia. TAWAU (June 20): The Government's commitment to empowering Bumiputera micro enterprises in Sabah and Sarawak continues to bear fruit through the Bumiputera Enterprise Enhancement Programme (BEEP) Plus implemented by SME Corp. Malaysia. The programme, which was introduced specifically for micro enterprises in both states in 2023 under the Program Pengukuhan Mikro MADANI initiative, has shown a significant impact on local industry players. Brown Eyes Production, a professional photography and videography company in Tawau, Sabah, is among those to have benefited from the programme. Founded by Ramlah Haji Ahmad in 2016, Brown Eyes Production initially operated from home. However, with her strong entrepreneurial spirit combined with strategic support from SME Corp. Malaysia through the BEEP Plus matching grant amounting to RM146,615.70, the company has succeeded in making a major transformation in the creative business landscape in Sabah. Ramlah shows the works produced by her company. Through the assistance, Brown Eyes Production equipped the company with various advanced photography equipment which further boosted the quality of the company's services and professional image. Now, the company is not only known locally but has also penetrated international markets including Switzerland, Indonesia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Japan and Vietnam. One of its achievements was when it managed to generate international income of CHF10,000 (RM50,000) through a 10-day photography project in Switzerland and registered as a member of the Swiss Malaysia Chamber of Commerce, thus opening up more global market opportunities. The company also recorded an impressive increase in annual sales from RM604,076 in 2023 to RM850,000 in 2024 – a jump of 41 percent. In addition, Brown Eyes Production managed to double the number of employees from just two to 11 permanent staff, as part of its operational expansion plan. Ramlah is also actively introducing digitalisation in the company's daily transactions. Ramlah attends to queries from customers at her premises. Now, 90 percent of the company's operation has been digitalised using systems such as Niagawan+e-Invois, MySyarikat (HR management), Pixieset (booking/POS/payment/inventory) and the official website. This effort has also contributed to an increase in digital interactions to 1.28 billion views, compared to 400 million previously. As the first female entrepreneur in Sabah to print exclusive albums in-house, she is now focusing on two main branches of the business, namely professional photography and videography services and exclusive album printing. This year, Brown Eyes Production is expanding its services further by offering live drone services and multi-camera production. And to ensure that the level of service quality continues to be superior, the company also implements systematic SOPs and KPIs, in addition to collaborating with industry players, especially in large-scale events such as the Mega Food Festival. Ramlah's success does not stop there. She was also named Outstanding Graduate & Best Participant in the Creating Millionaires Among Young Women Entrepreneur (CREAM@YWE) 2024 Programme, and obtained recognition as the Sabah Talented Women Idol 2024. According to SME Corp. Malaysia, as of May 2025, 173 micro enterprises from Sabah and Sarawak were approved matching grants totaling RM14.28 million under the BEEP Plus programme. Ramlah shows photography equipment funded under the BEEP Plus. The programme offers matching grant of up to 70 percent of project costs or a maximum of RM250,000.00 covering various business components including branding, digitalisation, automation, training and premises renovation. BEEP Plus has proven to be an important catalyst for micro enterprises such as Brown Eyes Production to remain competitive at the global level. Apart from BEEP Plus, Ramlah is also a participant of the GrowBiz Programme by SME Corp. Malaysia and is one of the Top 5 GrowBiz entrepreneurs 2024/2025 in Sabah and Sarawak regions. This success story proves that with the right strategy, Government support and high commitment, Bumiputera micro enterprises from rural areas can also carve their own success in the international arena. BEEP Bumiputera Enterprise Enhancement Programme SME Corp
