The Made for the World (MFTW) International Excellence Awards 2022 saw another 30 award recipients among the top local entrepreneurs make a name for themselves as they achieve success in their businesses of their respective industries.

Uniquely, the annual programme organised by NiagaTimes in collaboration with The Malaysia Voice, which is now in its third edition, highlights selected entrepreneurs not only from the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) group, but also micro businesses who stand out due to their credibility and consistency in generating income for our country’s economy.

NiagaTimes’ advisor, Emir Abdul Jalal said, the theme ‘A Springboard for Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Go Global’ aimed to appreciate entrepreneurs and encourage them to continue to be as successful as other entrepreneurs overseas.

“Those who have succeeded here today are the entrepreneurial ‘superheroes’ who have stood out the most among their peers.

“Despite many of their fellow entrepreneurs struggling and failing due to new challenges, those you see before you here today continued to persevere, not only for the survival of their own businesses, but also to help maintain the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and keep it sustainable.

“Congratulations to the winners! Hopefully their success will inspire other entrepreneurs out there,” he said.

A total of 30 SMEs and micro companies received the awards following their outstanding business performance in 2021. In fact, some of them have even succeeded in making Malaysian brands known globally.

Among the award recipients include PRG Legacy Sdn Bhd; Safwa Healthcare Sdn Bhd; Penerbitan Karyaseni Sdn Bhd; Hamras International Sdn Bhd; AEI Wellness Sdn Bhd; Mozacrunch International Sdn Bhd; Astaka Roadtrip & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd; Mega Jati Academy Sdn Bhd; Haura Resources Group Sdn Bhd; Laila Ideas Master Resources; Sabalan Goods Sdn Bhd; Azsara Herbs Global; FTM Management Sdn Bhd; Terang Megah Sdn Bhd (Thumb’s Malaysia) and MW Entertainment Sdn Bhd.

In addition, Leadpedia Sdn Bhd; Inder Aesthetics Sdn Bhd; Aida Syakira Entertainment; Lentera Creative Home (M) Sdn Bhd; Polyclinic I-Care Sdn Bhd; Mikaseries; BBA Food Industries; Global Castiel; Slimmewhite Sdn Bhd; Karyaseni Production Sdn Bhd; Krista Education Sdn Bhd; Shiha Zikir Empire Holdings Sdn Bhd; Nayli B Jewels and JL Fara Beauty Sdn Bhd are also among those recognised.

Two personality icons of the country, Dato’ Wah Idris and Sazali Abd Samad also received special awards following their success in their respective industries.

These two prominent personalities also shared the stage with Shiha Zikir, Datuk Dr. Inderjit Kaur (Founder of Inder Aesthetics) and Mohd Faizal Aminuddin (Managing Director of PRG Legacy) in a special panel discussion session when they shared their experiences and recipes for success in making a name for themselves.

Awards were presented by royal guest; Tunku Hajah Mariam Zaharah binti Almarhum Sultan Iskandar (younger sister of the Sultan of Johor and the Queen).

Also present at the ceremony were Dato’ R. Rajendran, Chief Executive Officer of RHA Media and Lee Seng Chee, Chairman of CSR Malaysia.

-THE MALAYSIA VOICE