A total of 60 Malaysian entrepreneurs have been honoured at the “Made for The World Excellence Awards 2021.”

The second annual awards ceremony was organised by the bilingual small and medium enterprise (SME) portal, NiagaTimes.com, in collaboration with The Malaysia Voice media to celebrate the outstanding achievement among industry players who have remained resilient in their business and contributed to nation-building despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (MEDAC) secretary-general Datuk Suriani Ahmad, the implementation of such programmes is crucial in helping to improve and enhance the performance of local entrepreneurs as well as indirectly helping in the country’s economic development.

Speaking on behalf of MEDAC Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar, she said all parties realise the important role of entrepreneurs “during the economic ups and downs of a country.”

“Therefore, this awards programme can be considered to be a great driving force in instilling the spirit of entrepreneurship among Malaysians.

“In fact, we at MEDAC will also ensure that all efforts and initiatives of the National Entrepreneurship Policy (DKN) 2030, including the goal to create an ‘entrepreneurial nation’ will continue to be implemented,” she said in a statement today.

NiagaTimes advisor Emir Abdul Jalal said that the awards event, themed ‘Aspirations and Achievements of Economic Heroes, Source of Inspiration for All,’ saw the awards presented in 10 award categories, such as exports, e-commerce, professional firms, food and beverage, technological innovation, and others.

“For the highest recognition, the International Category Award (Asia’s Trusted Brand of the Year in Dermatology and Laser Treatment), the recipient is Klinik Pakar Kulit Ko Sdn Bhd.

“This company is recognised for its impressive service and contributions over the last 24 years in the industry,” he added.

The recipient of the highest award for the Malaysia SME Category, Outstanding Aviation Training Organisation of The Year is Skyvax Sdn Bhd.

He said the company is a thriving and fast-growing aviation training organisation with outstanding achievements, having chalked up a sales volume of some RM11 million last year.

Other outstanding award recipients included MTG Capital Sdn Bhd (Best Financial Technology Service Provider of The Year – Malaysia SME Category), Worldex Medic Supplies Sdn Bhd (Emerging Gloves Supplier of The Year – Malaysia SME Category) and BubbleBee Sdn Bhd (Lifestyle Beverage Brand of The Year – Malaysia SME Category).

Also honoured were Asal Jasa Sdn Bhd (Leading River Sand Miner & Exporter of The Year – Malaysia SME Category), Prestige Media Studios Sdn Bhd (Most Innovative Photography Company of The Year – Malaysia SME Category), and Krista Education Sdn Bhd (Most Preferred Childcare & Kindergarten Operator for Workplace Centres – Malaysia SME Category).