The '2022 Malaysia Role Model Enterprise Awards' (MRMEA) Ceremony cum PUMM Penang Installation Night hosted by the Malaysian Entrepreneurs' Development Association (PUMM) was held on January 7th at Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang.
PUMM National President Tan Lay Seong said in his speech that MRMEA was initially scheduled to be held in 2020, but it was postponed due to the epidemic and delayed again due to the general election until now. He said that PUMM would celebrate its 30th Anniversary this year, and he expressed gratitude to the PUMM Founding President, Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, for his foresight in establishing PUMM. It has set up State Liaisons in 9 states, with more than 3,000 members distributed throughout Malaysia. He again proposed the 8 major directions of the PUMM to implement the founding goals and vision. He predicted that PUMM will have a series of exciting activities in 2023 and looks forward to everyone's participation.
Organizing Chairman Terry Tan Wee Hwang said that the '2022 Malaysia Role Model Enterprise Awards', formerly known as the "Malaysia Top 50 Enterprise Award", has now reshaped its image and renamed it to match the strategic planning of PUMM.
The Installation Ceremony of the PUMM Penang State Liaison also been held on the same night. PUMM Penang State Liaison Chairman Alec Ooi Boon Hao expressed gratitude to the team for overcoming the challenge and felt honored to be appointed as the State Chairman of PUMM Penang again from 2022 to 2024.
"PUMM has more than 300 members in Penang. I am very glad to have witnessed the successful completion of the first Entrepreneurs' Home in Penang during my tenure. It has become a regular venue for members to meet and gather." He promised to lead the team to uphold the PUMM's mission and bring up more future leaders.
After the '2021 Malaysia Role Model Recognition (MRMR) Book Launching', the '2023 Malaysia Rodel Model Recognition (MRMR) Launching' was held. The 2021 Organizing Chairman, Dato' Teh Tai Yong handed over the authority to the 2023 Organizing Chairman, Nelson Beh. At the same time, a donation of RM10,000 was also handed over to Batu Kawan SRJK(C) Kuang Yu, as school rebuilding fund.
YB Dato' Haji Abdul Halim bin Haji Hussain said in the speech that Penang attracted much investment last year and should not rest on its laurels in the future. "We not only need to compete with other states but also with other countries, such as Thailand and Vietnam. And we are facing a brain drain issue as it may go more serious in the future."
He praised PUMM under the leadership of Tan Lay Seong for listing 8 directions to help strengthen domestic entrepreneurs, improve resilience, and face possible economic shocks in the unknown future. He stated that science and technology should play an essential role in the development of enterprises. The performance of the business community in Malaysia is highly expected under the leadership of the newly formed government. He urged all companies to take this challenge, to change, innovate and improve, seize opportunities through business digitalization and emerging technologies to gain competitive advantages, and ensure the long-term sustainability of enterprises.
The honorable guests included YB Dato’ Haji Abdul Halim bin Haji Hussain, Exco Penang Trade & Industry and Entrepreneurial Development; PUMM National President Tan Lay Seong; PUMM Deputy President Nelson Beh; MRMEA Organizing Chairman Terry Tan Wee Hwang; PUMM Penang State Liaison Chairman Alec Ooi Boon Hao; the Chief Judge of MRMEA Dato' Seri Dr. Raymond Liew; Immediate Past President Dato' Dr. Tony Looi Chee Hoong; Member of Parliament (MP) of Muar YB Tuan Syed Saddiq; Speaker of Dewan Negeri Pulau Pinang YB Dato' Law Choo Kiang; Ahli Dewan Negara, YB Senator Jaziri Alkaf Dr. Abdillah Suffian, and Penang State Executive Council for Seberang Jaya, YB Tuan Dr Afif Bahardin; Leaders from all NGOs; PUMM Central Committees and State Liaison committees; Tuan/Puan Sri; Dato’/Datin Sri, Dato’/Datin Wira, Dato-Dato, Datin-Datin, Press and Media.
马来西亚创业促进会（青创会；PUMM）主办的“2022年马来西亚楷模企业大奖”，于2023年1月7日在槟城国际会展中心隆重举行，一共51家企业荣获奖项，满载而归。
青创会全国总会长陈礼祥表示，此颁奖典礼原定于2020年举行，却因碰上新冠疫情而展延至2022年，不料又碰上大选而再度展延至今。他说，该会今年迎来创会30周年，感谢创会会长丹斯里李金友的高瞻远瞩，创立该会助青年创业。该会已在9个州设有联委会，逾3000名会员分布全马，协助当地有志创业者。他在大会中再次提出了青创会8大方向，以便更好地落实该会的创会目标和愿景。同时他也预告，该会今年将有一系列精彩的活动陆续登场，期待大家的参与。
本次颁奖典礼筹委会主席陈伟煌表示，前称“马来西亚50强企业大奖”的马来西亚楷模企业大奖，为配合青创会策略性规划，如今重塑形象并改名为“马来西亚楷模企业大奖”。希望奖项能对各家企业起到表彰作用，继续突破，取得更辉煌成绩，再攀高峰。
大会也同时进行青创会槟州联委会2022-2024年届州理事就职典礼。青创会槟州联委会主席黄玟豪表示，他于2020年首次受委为主席，疫下是个非常挑战的任务，并感谢团队一起克服挑战，同时很荣幸获继续委任为2022-2024年的槟州联委会主席。“本会在槟已有逾300位会员，很高兴在任时见证了槟州首个企业之家的成功落成，成为不同行业的企业家交流和聚会的日常会所。”他承诺将带领团队秉承该会使命，团结年轻企业家一起带动国家经济发展，培育更多未来企业栋梁。
另外，青创会为“2021青创楷模人物大奖”书刊主持推介仪式后，接着进行“2023马来西亚楷模人物大奖”推介仪式。2021年筹委会主席拿督郑大勇博士现场移交职权给2023年筹委会主席兼全国署理总会长马俊豪。 现场同时也移交1万令吉捐款予槟城峇都加湾桂花城的光育小学作为建校基金，由该校董事长拿督吴钦雄和财政陈顺发接领。
槟州贸易、工业及企业发展委员会主席拿督阿都哈林表示，槟州去年吸引不少国内外投资项目，但大家不能安于现状，应认真思考并付诸行动，让槟州继续突破和迈进。“我们不只要和国内其他州竞争而是要和其他国家竞争，比如泰国与越南等。槟州目前也面对严重的人才流失问题。”
他赞扬陈礼祥领导下的该会列出8大方向协助强化国内企业家，提高韧性，面对未来可能出现的冲击。他促请企业不断改变、创新和提升，捉紧机会通过业务数字化和新兴技术，在决策、营销和运营方面取得竞争优势，并确保企业达到长期的可持续性。
到场嘉宾包括槟州贸易、工业及企业发展委员会主席拿督阿都哈林、青创会全国总会长陈礼祥、全国署理总会长马俊豪、活动筹委会主席陈伟煌、青创会联委会槟州主席黄玟豪、大会总评审拿督斯里廖利良、辅导会长拿督雷智雄、麻坡区国会议员赛沙迪、槟州立法议会议长拿督刘子健、砂拉越国会上议员扎兹里、诗布朗再也州议员阿菲夫、各组织领导人、青创会中央理事及州理事、以及各单位新闻媒体及报社。
