Strong Resurgence for Malaysian Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Malaysia took a beating economically with our GDP contracting by 5.6 percent in 2020, SMEs were particularly hard hit by the pandemic. However, as the economy reopens, Malaysia's GDP is expected to grow between 3 to 4 percent in 2021.

Among those leading the charge are winners of the Golden Bull Award 2021 who have proven that strength, agility, and decisive action are factors in overcoming the pandemic. With minimal assistance from the government, these Malaysian SMEs successfully adapted and evolved their business model and strategies to survive and thrive amidst the pandemic.

Datuk William Ng , organising chairman of the Golden Bull Award, said, "the common traits of these successful SMEs, who thrived despite the pandemic, are that they have a strong business foundation and were quick to adapt to the adverse situation".

The Golden Bull Award, the first award for SMEs in Malaysia , is first organised in 2003. The Award, organised by Business Media International, has since expanded into Mainland China , Taiwan and Singapore.

A total of 3 different categories were open for competition, including Emerging SMEs, Outstanding SMEs, and the coveted Super Golden Bull Award, categorised respectively according to annual turnover. A total of 818 companies were nominated, and 148 companies across all three categories claiming the Award.

"The Golden Bull Award symbolises "Strength and Growth". This year, it also represents resilience, and the idea that we must not give up, no matter how tough the road ahead will be," said Ng.

Dignitaries at the award presentation included Senator Datuk Lim Ban Hong , Deputy Minister of Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Rizal Nainy, CEO of SME Corporation Malaysia, Ahmad Khairuddin Abdul Rahim, deputy CEO of MIDA, Datuk Alexandra Chin JP, director of Audience Analytics Limited, Dato' Lock Peng Kuan, managing partner of Baker Tilly Malaysia, Dato' Koay Chiew Guan , immediate past president of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA), and Datin Zainon Bakar, Deputy Director General of Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC).

The Official Auditor of the Golden Bull Award is Baker Tilly Malaysia, while the Official Credit Reporting Agency is CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd. Judges include SAMENTA's Koay, and academic leaders such as University of Malaya's Prof. Dr. Che Ruhana Isa , USCI's Senior Prof. Ts. Dr. Ooi Keng Boon and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman's Dr. Au Yong Hui Nee .

List of Recipients of Golden Bull Award 2021

Ageson Berhad Agricore CS Sdn Bhd Binastra Land Sdn Bhd Erapoly Global Sdn Bhd Fumakilla Malaysia Berhad Haily Group Berhad HSH Frozen Foods Sdn Bhd MFE Formwork Technology Sdn Bhd Pilot Construction Sdn Bhd Rurutiki Sdn Bhd Sun Life Malaysia Unimax Petroleum Sdn Bhd

ABERS Resources Sdn Bhd AFA Technologies Sdn Bhd Aikha Hardware Sdn Bhd Akademi Sempoa & Mental-Aritmetik UCMAS Sdn Bhd Alam Fashion (M) Sdn Bhd Amparts Auto Supplies Sdn Bhd Aqurate Ingredients Intl (M) Sdn Bhd Argo Shipping Sdn Bhd Arul Brothers Logistic Sdn Bhd Asismod Sdn Bhd ATAS Aeronautik Sdn Bhd AXG Industries Sdn Bhd Bear Living Sdn Bhd Beauty Cottage Sdn Bhd Benua Sains Sdn Bhd Best Link Logistic Sdn Bhd Bio-Science Marketing Sdn Bhd CKY Recycle Plastic Sdn Bhd DAA Design Associates Sdn Bhd Domain & Range Sdn Bhd EK Hitec Corporation Sdn Bhd Everskill Design Sdn Bhd Exilian Asia Sdn Bhd Eyesight Optic Sdn Bhd Gibson Oil Sdn Bhd Glove Resources Sdn Bhd Golden Bons Holdings Sdn Bhd Goldsoft Sdn Bhd Grandwork Interior Sdn Bhd Green House Ingredient Sdn Bhd Heng Seng & Company Sdn Bhd Hong Yeh Engineering Sdn Bhd HZ Green Pulp Sdn Bhd J S Hardware Scaffolding Sdn Bhd JCH Steel (M) Sdn Bhd JH Home Appliances Sdn Bhd JL Water Engineering Sdn Bhd Just Supply Chain Sdn Bhd Khean Seng Engineering Sdn Bhd Kok Cheng Motor Sdn Bhd Koon Huat Agriculture (M) Sdn Bhd Lian Taat Food Sdn Bhd Love Holiday Sdn Bhd Low Seat Hoon Handmade Mee Suah Sdn Bhd Mascot Lubricants Sdn Bhd Maxsilin Products Sdn Bhd Medic Pro Healthcare Sdn Bhd MEH Electrical & Hardware Supplies Sdn Bhd MH Global Sdn Bhd Mobile To Go Sdn Bhd MoneySave (M) Sdn Bhd Mutu Nusantara Sdn Bhd My US Pizza Sdn Bhd MyCrystal and Jade PLT Nanyang Expertise Sdn Bhd Oasis Swiss Sdn Bhd Ocean Link Freight Services Sdn Bhd OTC Training Centre Sdn Bhd Parcelhub (PPS Global Network Sdn Bhd) Perusahaan Makanan Dwi Makmur Sdn Bhd PillarSaba Sdn Bhd Quinton Group Sdn Bhd Sachaway Sdn Bhd Shinjiru Technology Sdn Bhd Shinmax Products Sdn Bhd SLH Commercial And Trucks Sdn Bhd Sri Perkasa Trading (M) Sdn Bhd TCE Sports Sdn Bhd Teck Leong Coffee & Tea Merchant (M) Sdn Bhd TOGL Technology Sdn Bhd Toplink Logistics Sdn Bhd Trans International Logistiks Sdn Bhd Triple H Construction & Engineering Sdn Bhd Vista Eye Specialist (Vista Laser Eye Center Sdn Bhd) Vista Logistics Sdn Bhd Visual Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd VKA Wealth Planners Sdn Bhd Web Bytes Sdn Bhd Wiitrac Elevator Sdn Bhd Yee Hup Foam & Packaging Industries Sdn Bhd Yeo Plumber Sdn Bhd

21 Days Learning Lab Sdn Bhd 360 Consulting Group (HQ) Sdn Bhd Abletech Solutions Sdn Bhd Ace Education Group (Ace Thinker Sdn Bhd) Akari Empire Sdn Bhd Amove Resources Sdn Bhd Apex Biocare Sdn Bhd Battery4u Sdn Bhd BHH Products Sdn Bhd Blone Enterprise Sdn Bhd Brikmen Sdn Bhd Byondwave Consulting Sdn Bhd Carelife Natural Organic Sdn Bhd Celectric Sdn Bhd Cloone Corporation Sdn Bhd Cluster Link Enterprise Sdn Bhd D & Dream Properties Sdn Bhd DAdvance Agarwood Solutions Sdn Bhd Dr Wee Clinic (Meditree Healthcare Sdn Bhd) Eatnovation Sdn Bhd Egonutritions Sdn Bhd Golden Evolution Sdn Bhd Golden Global Empire HK3 Marketing Sdn Bhd HLT Land Sdn Bhd Horizon Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd iComSec Sdn Bhd Ion Global Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd Jess Technology Sdn Bhd JP Ace Sdn Bhd Jumix Sdn Bhd KH Crystal Sdn Bhd MAC Innovations Sdn Bhd MDG Capital Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd Mobius Digital Systems Sdn Bhd October Dynasty Group Sdn Bhd One Space Sdn Bhd PAD Manufacturing Sdn Bhd PCL Global Freight Sdn Bhd Pusat Tuisyen Potensi Jaya Sdn Bhd Rancon Sdn Bhd Redbricks Construction (M) Sdn Bhd Revolucion Technology Sdn Bhd RRE Engineering Sdn Bhd SDS Associates Sdn Bhd SIF Development Sdn Bhd Sinar Utama Group Sdn Bhd SOVAQ Technology Sdn Bhd Swissen Trading & Transport Sdn Bhd Synergy Alliance Marketing & Events Sdn Bhd Ten Toes Academy Sdn Bhd Three Kim Sdn Bhd Total Group Berhad WCT Worldwide Training PLT Wereg Properties Sdn Bhd

Business Media International is a subsidiary of Audience Analytics Ltd, a regional leader in promoting growth for companies in Asia through data-driven brands and initiatives. We own renowned media brands such as SME Magazine, HR Asia, Capital Asia, Energy Asia, Logistics Asia, TruthTV, and CXP Asia as well as business impact assessment brands such as SME100, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia , Golden Bull Awards and CXP Asia Best Customer Experience Awards. We organise various exhibitions and has the proprietary software-as-a-service — Total Engagement Assessment Model – in our portfolio.

The Golden Bull Award aims to serve as an effective platform to benchmark successful businesses, inspiring more businesses, both SMEs and corporates, to strive for greater excellence. Excellence is born of a chemistry between perseverance and ideals, virtues embodied by the Golden Bull Award. The nomination selects the best by placing emphasis on elimination by process.

SOURCE Business Media International (Organiser)

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