‘Winning this prestigious award highlights our dedication to pioneering innovative financing solutions tailored to our customers’ needs,’ said Aniljit. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
THE Star Outstanding Business Awards 2023 Gala Night proved to be a night full of celebrations for Juara Partners Sdn Bhd as it emerged as a standout, claiming the coveted Malaysian Business of the Year award in the up to RM25mil tier.
Adding to its triumph, the company also clinched three other category awards, which included:
> platinum for Best Employer
> gold for Best in CSR
> silver for Best Use of Technology
Founded with a vision to revolutionise financing solutions, Juara Partners has emerged as a prominent player in the non-banking financial institution (NBFI) space.
By steadfastly incorporating ESG principles into its core values and decision-making processes, the company ensures it delivers value to the underserved and the underbanked communities.
“Winning this prestigious award highlights our dedication to pioneering innovative financing solutions tailored to our customers’ needs,” shared managing director Aniljit Singh.
“These solutions aim to enhance quality of life by promoting health, education, and entrepreneurship for sustainable income, representing a holistic step towards financial independence.
“We will further leverage AI and machine learning to gain holistic insights while enhancing efficiencies across all facets of our business.”
Recognitions and B Corp certification
In recent years, Juara Partners received numerous awards and certifications for its outstanding performance, including recognition in the realm of ESG.
In addition to receiving two Star ESG Positive Impact Awards in the small- and medium-sized enterprise to mid-tier category in 2022 and the McMillan Woods Global Awards 2023 for Digital Financial Transformation, Juara Partners also achieved the B Corp Certified status.
This certification underscores the company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility, transparency and accountability.
These recognitions come as a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and social responsibility.
Sharing best practices through case study
Acknowledging its extensive social commitment, Juara Partners was chosen as one of the SME business cases in a research study commissioned by the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei (UNGCMYB) in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stitiung (KAS) in Malaysia.
The research was conducted by the Centre of Business Excellence, Faculty of Business and Economics and UMConsult, Universiti Malaya, in conjunction with UNGCMYB.
It aimed to develop business cases for ESG and its impact on business resilience.
Empowering employees and nurturing communities As a responsible corporate citizen, Juara Partners upholds the dignity, diversity and well-being of its employees, customers, partners and communities.
It advocates fair labour practices, including competitive wages, benefits and conducive working conditions.
The company offers daily vegetarian home-cooked lunches to promote not only physical health but also camaraderie and job satisfaction among its team members.
Collaborating with the Anand Foundation, Juara Partners has been providing meals and drinks to the homeless and less fortunate twice a week, for many years.
This steadfast commitment to serve demonstrates the company’s unwavering dedication to making a positive impact beyond the workplace.
“We humbly acknowledge the awards and recognitions received and express gratitude to our stakeholders for their unwavering trust and support”, said Aniljit.
Earning the SOBA 2023 Malaysian Business of The Year award, along with three other category awards, positions Juara Partners as a pioneering force in the financial services sector, epitomising excellence in both business practices and corporate citizenship.
