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The Star
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Shining a light on trade successes
Celebrating industry excellence: (Front, from left) Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia CEO Bilal Parvaiz, Tio, SMG chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng, Chan, Shahril, Wong, Mastura, Chia, Mak, Jai Shankar and Wang posing with the award winners at EEA 2024 Gala Night. — GLENN GUAN/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's export sector continues to thrive, driven by agile and resilient businesses, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz at the Export Excellence Awards (EEA) 2024 Gala Night. The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said businesses must adopt forward-looking strategies in today's rapidly evolving global landscape. 'Malaysia's exporters have demonstrated remarkable adaptability and resilience, contributing to the continued strength of our trade sector,' he said in the keynote address yesterday. His speech was delivered by the ministry's deputy secretary-general (Trade) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa. The nation's top exporters were celebrated at the prestigious EEA 2024 Gala Night, recognising outstanding contributions in propelling Malaysia's global trade presence. Organised by Star Media Group (SMG) in partnership with Standard Chartered Malaysia, the EEA marks its fifth year as a premier platform showcasing exemplary Malaysian exporters who have demonstrated innovation, resilience and excellence in the international marketplace. A total of 30 outstanding exporters were honoured across 14 award categories, celebrating their achievements across various sectors and company sizes. Notable accolades included the Special Award: Rising Star, presented to Euro Facade (M) Sdn Bhd; Woman Exporter of the Year (SMEs) to Joanne Tay of KJH Wood Industrial Sdn Bhd; and Woman Exporter of the Year (Mid-tier and Large Companies) to Sarah Ho of Hovid Bhd. GPRO Global Sdn Bhd and Swift PMAS Sdn Bhd were named Exporters of the Year for the SME and Mid-tier/Large Company categories, respectively. Tengku Zafrul further highlighted the strategic importance of the EEA, saying the collaboration between SMG and Standard Chartered Malaysia is a testament to how strategic partnerships can drive industry growth. 'Since its inception five years ago, the EEA has played a crucial role in showcasing and elevating Malaysia's top exporters in the global arena, reinforcing our nation's competitiveness. 'It also fosters a robust ecosystem that encourages knowledge-sharing, best practices, and capacity-building among industry players,' he said. Among the distinguished guests present were SMG chairman Tan Sri Wong Foon Meng, Standard Chartered Malaysia chief executive officer (CEO) Mak Joon Nien, SMG group CEO Chan Seng Fatt, Standard Chartered Malaysia chairman Datuk Yvonne Chia, Standard Chartered Malaysia independent non-executive director Tan Sri Shahril Ridzuan, Matrade Export Promotion and Market Access Division senior director S. Jai Shankar, PKT Logistics Group group chief executive and managing director Datuk Seri Dr Michael Tio and SMG chief operating officer Lydia Wang. Mak provided a broader economic perspective in his remarks, highlighting global fiscal trends and technological disruption. 'Back in 2019, the US government debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 74%. Today, it has risen to 124%, marking a 70 percentage-point increase in just five years,' he said. Drawing comparisons with Malaysia, Mak noted: 'Despite having seen four different governments since 2019, Malaysia has displayed remarkable resilience, maintaining an average GDP growth of around 4% over the last five years. This underscores the strength of our economic fundamentals.' Mak also pointed to the country's performance in the EEA, where over 60% of submissions since 2019 have come from high-value industries. 'Export performance has grown from RM986.4bil in 2019 to RM1.508 trillion in 2024 – a 53% increase – demonstrating the country's ability to recalibrate and thrive,' he added. In his address, Chan emphasised the EEA's founding vision. 'The EEA was established with a clear purpose – to shine a spotlight on Malaysian exporters who have successfully carved their mark in global markets. 'Over the past five years, we have witnessed remarkable growth, resilience and inspiring success stories that have solidified Malaysia's reputation as a dynamic trading nation,' he said. Chan also underscored the growing importance of digitalisation and sustainability in trade. 'Our exporters have shown an extraordinary ability to weather economic uncertainties and embrace digital transformation, sustainability and global expansion as the new cornerstones of success. 'The future of Malaysian exports lies in these pillars, which will ensure our continued competitiveness on the world stage,' he said. PKT Logistics Group co-sponsored the EEA 2024, with Matrade serving as patron and BDO as the official auditor.
Malay Mail
22-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2025 slots sell out within hours of opening
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2025 sold out in record time, with all public slots snapped up within hours of registration opening at 10am today. This year marks the 17th edition of Malaysia's premier marathon, which has consistently drawn strong interest from local and international runners. Race director Rainer Biemans thanked the community for its continued support and passion for running. 'We are humbled every year by the overwhelming response from the running community and greatly appreciate their enthusiasm,' he said in a statement. He said the KLSCM continues to be a platform where runners push their limits and aim for personal milestones. Priority Registration, Run For A Reason (RFAR) entries, and Corporate Challenge slots had opened earlier on April 17. Organisers said interested runners can still join the RFAR charity initiative or the Corporate Challenge for a chance to race. Standard Chartered Malaysia will also offer a limited number of complimentary slots to selected Priority Banking clients between April 23 and May 31. The KLSCM, which will take place on October 4 and 5, is Malaysia's premier running event drawing over 40,000 runners from more than 70 countries, competing for RM500,000 in prize money.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KLSCM 2025 sells out in record time
The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) is sold out! Public registration for the 17th edition of the marathon opened this morning at 10.00am and KLSCM 2025 reached its capacity in record time, selling out in under four hours. Registration began on 17 April for those eligible for Priority Registration as well as for the Run For A Reason (RFAR) programme and Corporate Challenge. Runners still intent on securing a slot in KLSCM 2025 can opt to register under the RFAR charity initiative to run for a charitable cause to raise funds for RFAR beneficiaries. The Corporate Challenge, on the other hand, is a competitive yet fun platform for companies to register and compete as a corporate team while running for charity. Those who did not manage to secure a slot are also advised to watch out for upcoming promotions offering entries. This includes Standard Chartered Malaysia's promotions for selected Standard Chartered Priority Banking clients where they can enjoy a complimentary running slot when they deposit and invest with the bank from 23 April till 31 May 2025. 'We are humbled every year by the overwhelming response from the running community and greatly appreciate their enthusiasm and support for the sport and the event,' said Rainer Biemans, the Director of Dirigo Events and Project Director of the KLSCM. 'The KLSCM has always been a platform for runners of all levels to raise their individual bars and we wish all participants the best of luck for this year's race. 'We believe in helping build champions and we look forward to seeing many personal bests as runners push themselves to become the champions that they are. We will be kicking off running clinics for participants soon,' he added. KLSCM 2025 will be held on Oct 4-5. For more information, please visit the KLSCM website at or their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
