KUALA LUMPUR: The recently held UTAC 2026 International University Training and Alliance Consortium Gala Dinner brought together award recipients, corporate figures, industry practitioners, and community stakeholders.
The event, held at Berjaya Times Square Hotel here with the official theme "Where Excellence Meets Legacy" organised by My Group International, recognises, celebrates, and highlights outstanding achievements, visionary leadership, innovative successes, and meaningful contributions to society across the education ecosystem, enterprises, entrepreneurship, professional bodies, and various industrial sectors in Malaysia.
It brings together award recipients, corporate figures, industry practitioners, community stakeholders, and esteemed VVIP guests in a program centred on recognition, thought leadership dialogue, and action-oriented business engagement.
Among the distinguished guests present were the President of ANGKASA, Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah; the Chief Executive Officer of MATRADE, Datuk Abu Bakar Yusuf; the Member of Parliament for Tanjung Piai, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng; and the Founder and Managing Director of Oriental Kopi Holdings, Datuk Calvin Chah.
Meanwhile, the founder and Chairman of My Group International Sdn Bhd, Datuk Dr Lim Kee Siang and the key drivers behind the UTAC International Awards stated that the presence of public and corporate sector leaders strengthens the main mission of the gala to inspire the new generation of the Malaysian business community.
"The UTAC International Awards Gala Night 2026 goes beyond a typical award presentation ceremony. It is an important platform to highlight local success stories, stimulate new commercial collaborations, and enhance the position of Malaysian entrepreneurs on the international stage.
"We are very honoured that prominent leaders have been invited to grace this historic event," said Dr Lim.
The UTAC International Awards 2026 encompass three main categories: the UTAC International Education Award, the UTAC International Brand Award, and the UTAC International Icon Award.
The main award classifications include the Excellence Award, Leadership Award, Rising Star Award, and Creative Talent Award, designed to recognise organisations and individuals, from established market leaders to new talents with high potential.
(About My Group International: My Group International organises initiatives and events that recognise achievement and encourage collaboration across education, business and industry.)
