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Leading companies lauded at 2026 Malaysia National Business Awards, International Business Awards, and Technology Excellence Awards

Industry leaders and tech pioneers were honoured for their innovation, strategy, and technological leadership.

Malaysia’s economic fundamentals, government initiatives, and thriving digital ecosystem have strengthened its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic business and technology hubs.

To highlight this global competitiveness, three of the country’s prestigious programmes return to recognise these outstanding companies. 

  • Malaysia National Business Awards 2026 – Recognises the achievements of homegrown Malaysian companies that are contributing to the nation’s economic progress.
  • Malaysia International Business Awards 2026 – Celebrates international and multinational organisations that have established a strong presence and impact within Malaysia.
  • Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2026 – Honours organisations that lead the way in digital transformation and technological innovation.

Outstanding businesses and technology pioneers in the region gathered at the awarding ceremony held on 2 April 2026 at Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur to celebrate excellence, forward-thinking leadership, and technological achievements across different sectors.

Amongst those that earned accolades were transformative digital platforms, cutting-edge technologies, and impactful business strategies—with the event highlighting the role Malaysian organisations and international enterprises play in accelerating the country’s development as a regional hub for business and technology.

Rigorous judging

All nominations underwent a transparent evaluation process conducted by an independent panel of industry experts.

The judging panel for Malaysia National Business Awards 2026 and Malaysia International Business Awards 2026 consisted of the following:

  • Murali Samy, Audit Partner, Deloitte Malaysia PLT
  • Gary Ling, Partner, International Tax and Transaction Services, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd.
  • Olivier Letant, Partner (Malaysia), KEARNEY
  • Esther Yap, Partner, Audit, Forvis Mazars

Meanwhile, judges of the Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2026 were:

  • Michael Lim Jr, Managing Director, Growth Consulting, Crowe Malaysia Consulting
  • Victor Cheong, Partner, Audit & Assurance, RSM Malaysia
  • Nazerim Amir, Associate Partner, Technology Consulting, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd
  • William How Neng Fook, Transformation & Innovation Senior Manager, Forvis Mazars in Malaysia
  • Lloydon Leong, Director, Risk Advisory, Deloitte

Congratulations to the 2026 winners who represent organisations that continue to push boundaries and compete on the global stage!

MALAYSIA TECHNOLOGY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026

AEON Co. (M) Bhd
Smart Technology - Retail

AEON Credit Malaysia
SD-WAN - Financial Services

AIA BERHAD
AI - Life Insurance

AIA Bhd.
Insurtech - Life Insurance

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
E-Commerce - Banking

Bank Islam
AI - Banking
RegTech - Banking

BANK ISLAM MALAYSIA BERHAD
CSRtech - Government Organisation

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad
Cloud - Banking

BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA
AI - Government Organisation

Basis Bay
Green Technology - Data Center

Blue Rose Technologies Pte Ltd
AI - Human Resources Consulting

Boost Bank
AI - Financial Services

Capillary Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Enterprise Software - Computer Software

CIDB E-Construct SDN BHD
Automation- Transportation

CIMB Bank Berhad
Automation - Banking

Concentrix Malaysia
AI - Technology

EDOTCO Group SDN BHD
IoT - Telecommunications

Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
Digital - Financial Services

Gigabit Inc. 
Cybersecurity - IT Services

Healthy World Lifestyle Sdn. Bhd.
AI - Health Products & Services

Integriti Padu Sdn Bhd
OTT - Broadcasting

Juris Technologies Sdn Bhd
Enterprise Software - Financial Technology
Fintech - Banking

KG Information Systems Sdn. Bhd.
AI - Insurance

Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera
Digital - Government Organisation

MAB Engineering Services Sdn Bhd
APP - Aviation

Mah Sing Group Berhad
Mobile - Real Estate
Enterprise Software - Real Estate

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
Analytics - Telecommunications

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality - Government Organisation

Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd
Digital - Telecommunications

Maybank Shared Services
Digital - Banking

Mesiniaga Berhad
AI - Legal
Infrastructure Technology - Networking Technology

Moving Walls Pte Ltd
Online Services - Advertising

Mudah.my 
AI - E-Commerce

Nasstar
ICT - Energy

Novartis Malaysia
Digital - Pharmaceuticals

NTT DATA eCommerce Solutions
Cloud - Financial Services

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
Data Centre - Financial Services

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
AI - Oil & Gas

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
AI - Maintenance, Repair, And Operations (MRO)

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
Design Technology - Oil & Gas

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
Analytics - Oil & Gas

Petroliam Nasional Berhad
Emerging Technology - Industrial Services

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) - P MET (PETRONAS Metocean)
Big Data - Oil & Gas

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
Performance Management Technology - Oil & Gas

Petrosains Sdn. Bhd.
Robotics - Education

SARAWAK SHELL BERHAD
Cloud - Oil & Gas
Information Management - Oil & Gas

ShopeePay Malaysia
E-Wallet - Financial Technology
Fintech - Financial Technology

S P Setia Berhad
AI - Real Estate

SPEED
Enterprise Software - Government Organisation

STANDARD CHARTERED GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES SDN BHD
Cybersecurity - Financial Services

Starmedia <> Netcore Cloud
Automation - Media & Entertainment

Tealive <> Netcore Cloud
Digital - Food & Beverage

Telekom Malaysia
Automation - Broadband Telecommunication

Teleport Platforms Sdn. Bhd.
AI - Supply Chain
Computing - Supply Chain

TM Research & Development and Group Network Technology, TM
Automation - Telecommunications
Network and Broadband - Telecommunications

TP Malaysia
Automation - Outsourcing

Tookitaki
RegTech - Financial Services

UM Specialist Centre (UMSC)
Digital - Healthcare Technology

University Malaya Medical Center
Smart Technology - Healthcare Technology

University Malaysia of Computer Science & Engineering (UNIMY)
IT - Education

Worldwide Holdings Berhad
Analytics - Conglomerates
Digital - Conglomerates

Yayasan Pahang
Data Management - Government Organisation

 

MALAYSIA NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2026

AEON CREDIT SERVICE (M) BHD
Initiative Award - Financial Services

Affin Islamic Bank Berhad
Innovation Award (Non-tech Aspect) - Banking

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
Excellence Award - Banking

Astro Audio (Astro Radio Sdn Bhd)
Excellence Award - Media & Entertainment
Initiative Award - Media & Entertainment

Blair & Associates Sdn. Bhd
Excellence Award - Apparel

Boustead Curve Sdn Bhd
Innovation Award (Non-tech Aspect) - Retail

Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd
Excellence Award - Oil & Gas

CAPITAL STITCH INNOVATION SDN BHD
Excellence Award - Marketing

Central Water Reclamation Sdn. Bhd.
Initiative Award - Utilities

CIMB Bank Berhad
Initiative Award - Banking

EZZAH ELIA & ASSOCIATES
Excellence Award - Legal
Initiative Award - Legal

FMX Group of Companies
Initiative Award - Logistics
Innovation Award (Non-tech Aspect) - Logistics

LUMUT MARITIME TERMINAL SDN BHD
Excellence Award - Cargo Handling

N.U.R Power Sdn. Bhd.
Initiative Award - Energy

SPEED
Excellence Award - Computer Software
Initiative Award - Digital Transformation Consulting

The Budimas Charitable Foundation
Initiative Award - Non-profit Organisation

 

MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2026

Daikin Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Innovation Award (Non-tech Aspect) - Manufacturing

Kimberly-Clark Regional Services
Excellence Award - Financial Services

MCDERMOTT
Excellence Award - Oil & Gas

Sandisk
Excellence Award - Manufacturing Technology
Initiative Award - Manufacturing Technology

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd
Excellence Award - Automotive

CITIGROUP TRANSACTION SERVICES (M) SDN BHD (CTSM)
Initiative Award - Banking

The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Excellence Award - Hospitality & Leisure

The Malaysia National Business Awards, Malaysia International Business Awards, and Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards are presented by Asian Business Review.

For more information about the awards programmes, you may reach Danica Avila (+65) 3158 1386 or [email protected].
 

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