A deserving win for SMEs

Supportive partners: Star Media Group Bhd group chief operating officer, print Datuk Calvin Kan (middle) with the sponsors of SOBA 2017, (from left) HRDF chief strategy officer Lim Kah Cheng, AmBank Group managing director of business banking Christopher Yap, CGC president and chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak, Matrade chief executive officer Mohd Shahreen Madros, UOA Development general manager, projects Stephanie Kong and DiGi chief business officer Eugene Teh at the awards ceremony.

Award winners have demonstrated resilience amid a challenging economy

SMALL businesses play an integral role in helping Malaysia achieve its high income nation status. They contribute significantly to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), exports and employment.