One of the elected honorary fellows is Success Transformer Corporation Bhd chief operating officer Datuk Tan Wei Neng.
SOME 35 high achievers in Malaysia were recently recognised by a global organisation.
Figures from both the business and higher education world who have contributed to the growth of firms, skills and society were each granted Honorary Fellowship of the Association of Professional Managers and Entrepreneurs (APME).
The elected honorary fellows are Datuk Goh Teng Whoo, Datuk Tan Wei Neng, Datuk Johnson Yoon Jun Sheng, Prof Datuk Dr Leow Chee Seng, Prof Dr Thi Lip Sam, Prof Dr Paolo Casadio, Prof Dr Yee Hun Leek, Prof Dr Roy Virgen Jr, Major Prof Chang Kah Loon, Capt Dr Shahmir Sivaraj Abdullah, Dr Khairol Anuar Ishak, Dr Tan Thai Soon, Dr Tony Koay Boon Hooi, Dr Chiam Tzeh Yew, Dr Goh Chee Seong, Dr Ngoo Seong Boon, Dr Ken Kwok Weng Khing, Dr Louis Ooi Shu Geok, Dr Ng Chit Chong, Dr Fok Kuk Fai, Yau Chau Fong, Robin Ho Ro Bin, Eric Seow Yeaw Teng, Ooi Chen Hoon, Francis Lim Teik Kuan, Lam Chern Feei, Richard Loh Tian Fu, Chin Chon Yen, Bong Siew Yong, Carling Teoh Kah Ling, Richard Seow Yeaw Chung, Neoh Boon Toe, Niu Gonghai, Willie Tay and Tan Hee Weng.
Ideal Property Group chief operating officer and Penang Master Builders and Building Material Dealers Association president Datuk Goh Teng Whoo.
The recognition was conferred by APME – which is part of International Alliance of Entrepreneurs (IAE) – with the aim to enable SMEs to improve their profitability and efficiency through access to affordable and relevant professional development opportunities.
IAE chairman J. Malcolm Dean said, “I wish to congratulate all the honorary fellows on their election and admittance to APME.
“This is due recognition for their professional achievements and noteworthy contributions to the nation and society.
“We are delighted that they have joined us in the global mission to promote the growth and development of entrepreneurs.”
IAE is unique in its global mission of supporting the growth of entrepreneurs, their businesses and contributions to local communities and society.
It creates a global network of accomplished individuals seeking to pass on their valuable knowledge and skills to existing and budding entrepreneurs.
It also has a particular focus on encouraging the growth of micro and small business owners and helping young people to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
IAE does this through live and recorded webinars, interviews and workshops, as well as face-to-face conferences in London and other areas in the United Kingdom.
For details, visit www. entrepreneursalliance.co.uk
