Decade of dedication: Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (sixth from left) receiving a certificate of appreciation from SMG chairman Tan Sri Wong Foon Meng in recognition of being the Star Golden Hearts Award chief judge between 2015 and 2024. Also pictured are (from left) SMG chief operating officer Lydia Wang, McDonald’s Malaysia corporate communications director Shamsidar Yahya, McDonald’s Malaysia senior vice-president and chief impact officer Melati Abdul Hai, SMG group chief executive officer Chan Seng Fatt, Star Golden Hearts Award 2025 chief judge Tan Sri Dr Gooi Hoe Soon, SMG chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng, social work and child protection consultant Vijayakumari Pillai and ESGright Sdn Bhd principal consultant Prathab V. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
PETALING JAYA: Heartwarming and inspiring – that was how McDonald’s Malaysia described the winners of the Star Golden Hearts Award (SGHA) 2025, whose initiatives span social work, support for vulnerable communities and wildlife conservation.
McDonald’s Malaysia corporate communications director Shamsidar Yahya said each winner demonstrated clarity of purpose and a deep understanding of the communities they serve.
