SINGAPORE, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) makes a grand return in 2023 with its Malaysia Chapter. Organized annually in 16 markets by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the Awards present Asia's largest award networking platform. Themed "Capturing Opportunities in a Resurgent Asia", the APEA 2023 aims to utilize its influential platform to accelerate Malaysia's economic resurgence by encouraging enterprises to take advantage of Asia's post-pandemic recovery and view it as an opportune time for growth. Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2023 Paves the Way for a Resurgent Asia The Awards were graced byFabian Bigar, CEO of MyDIGITAL Corporation; Rizal Nainy, CEO of SME Corp. Malaysia; Abu Bakar Yusof, Deputy CEO (Exporters Development) of MATRADE,Najihah Abas, Executive Director ofInvestment Promotion of MIDA; and Dato' Robert Teo, Managing Partner of RSM Malaysia, the Official Assurance Partner of APEA 2023 Malaysia. The award recipients were selected from over 150 nominees through a rigorous evaluation process by a jury of prominent judges across four categories: Master Entrepreneur, Inspirational Brand, Fast Enterprise, and Corporate Excellence. Since 2007, the Awards has been organized all over the region with past recipients comprising Taiwan's Douglas Tong Hsu, Hong Kong's Francis Lui and Lawrence Ho, TTC Vietnam's Dang Van Thanh, Thailand's Somphote Ahunai, Cuckoo Malaysia's Hoe Kian Choon, Indonesia's Hary Tanoesoedibjo and Mochtar Riady, India's Adi Godrej, and the Philippines' Dennis Anthony Uy. Tan Sri Dr. Fong Chan Onn, Chairman of Enterprise Asia, stated in his welcome speech that "The country's rapidly growing digital economy presents endless prospects for local businesses looking to expand their reach and tap into new markets across the region. However, capturing opportunities in Asia in the post-pandemic era requires a collective effort. Therefore, through cross-sector collaborations, businesses can access a dynamic and growing market with a talented workforce and a culture of innovation." Among the notable awardees are Dato' Sydney Lawrance Quays, Group CEO of Berjaya Food Berhad, and Haji Burhanuddin Bin Md Radzi, Managing Director of Les' Copaque Production Sdn. Bhd under the Master Entrepreneur category, who is the Creator of the popular 3D animated cartoon, Upin & Ipin, which promoted Malaysian culture to regional audiences with their iconic cartoons for over a decade. Further outstanding awardees include Maps Enterprise Sdn Bhd and Public Medicare Group Sdn Bhd under the Fast Enterprise category, Bubble Gum X Sdn Bhd and Sunway Lagoon Sdn Bhd under the Inspirational Brand category, and 7-eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad, Koike (M) Sdn. Bhd., and SB Tape Group Sdn Bhd under the Corporate Excellence category. The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2023 Malaysia Chapter is supported by CCI France Malaysia, Eurocham Malaysia, the Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce (KLMCC), Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD), Malaysia Canada Business Council (MCBC), Malaysia Entrepreneurs' Development Association (PUMM), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), and MyDIGITAL Corporation. PR Newswire is the Official News Release Distribution Partner while RSM Malaysia is the Official Assurance Partner. Wow Media, SME Magazine, and Dailywire.asia arethe Strategic Media Partners and Netcareisthe Door Gift Sponsor. FULL RECIPIENT LIST OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2023 MALAYSIA CHAPTER MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY NAME COMPANY INDUSTRY TAN U-MING Co-CEO 7-ELEVEN MALAYSIA HOLDINGS BERHAD Retail WONG WAI KEONG Co-CEO 7-ELEVEN MALAYSIA HOLDINGS BERHAD Retail DATO' SYDNEY LAWRANCE QUAYS Group CEO BERJAYA FOOD BERHAD Food & Beverage JESSLYN HO Founder & Managing Director BUBBLE GUM X SDN BHD Personal Service TING WEI SHUN Managing Director & Founder GREENLAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES SDN BHD Construction GEORG CHMIEL Co-Founder and Chair JUWAI-IQI HOLDINGS Telecommunications & ICT NA CHIN TEONG Managing Director KOIKE (M) SDN. BHD. Automotive BURHANUDDIN BIN MD RADZI Managing Director LES' COPAQUE PRODUCTION SDN. BHD Media & Entertainment DATUK M.A.P. SEGARRAN Founder MAPS ENTERPRISE SDN BHD Trading & Wholesaling DR. CHIENG KING CHONG Founder & Executive Chairman PUBLIC MEDICARE GROUP SDN BHD Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology TOH CHEE HUI Group Managing Director SB TAPE GROUP SDN BHD Manufacturing ADELE CHOW Founder & CEO SEVENVAULT SDN BHD Professional & Business Services DATO' IR JIMMY LIM LAI HO Group CEO & Founder TOKAI ENGINEERING (M) SDN BHD Engineering FOO KHAI SHIN Director ZIG ZAG BUILDERS (M) SDN BHD Construction FAST ENTERPRISE CATEGORY COMPANY INDUSTRY AL FARO SDN. BHD. Retail ALP KISEKI VENTURE SDN. BHD. Retail EVERGOLD METAL ROOFING SDN BHD Building Materials MAPS ENTERPRISE SDN BHD Trading & Wholesaling MERRY HORTICULTURE INTERNATIONAL (M) SDN. BHD. Agriculture PERTAMA SPRINGROLLS MANUFACTURER (M) SDN BHD Manufacturing PILOT CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD Construction PUBLIC MEDICARE GROUP SDN BHD Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology QUBE APPS SOLUTIONS SDN BHD Professional & Business Services ZIG ZAG BUILDERS (M) SDN BHD Construction INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY COMPANY INDUSTRY ASPAC ALLIANCE STEELS SDN BHD Trading & Wholesaling BERJAYA STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY SDN BHD Food & Beverage BUBBLE GUM X SDN BHD Personal Service KPJ TAWAKKAL KL SPECIALIST HOSPITAL Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology SB TAPE GROUP SDN BHD Manufacturing SUNWAY LAGOON SDN BHD Hospitality, Food Service & Tourism CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY COMPANY INDUSTRY 7-ELEVEN MALAYSIA HOLDINGS BERHAD Retail BERJAYA STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY SDN BHD Food & Beverage ERAPOLY GLOBAL SDN BHD Trading & Wholesaling EZ QURBAN SDN BHD Professional & Business Services KOIKE (M) SDN. BHD. Automotive MEDICAP SDN BHD Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology NETTOYAGE STATION (PG) SDN BHD Professional & Business Services SB TAPE GROUP SDN BHD Manufacturing SMJ TERATAI SDN BHD Financial Services SOUTHERN SCORE BUILDERS BERHAD Construction SUN LIFE MALAYSIA Financial Services SUNWAY LAGOON SDN BHD Hospitality, Food Service & Tourism About Enterprise Asia Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia, and in ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for the future generation. Please visit www.enterpriseasia.org for more information. About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region's most prestigious award for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation, and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices, and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/ regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www.apea.asia.