Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President, delivers the opening address at ACES Awards 2026, where Malaysian leaders and organisations were honoured for leadership and excellence.
Reflecting the theme "Beyond Business," their achievements celebrated the expertise, ambition and leadership shaping Malaysia's business landscape.
"These Malaysian honourees demonstrate how excellence takes shape across industries, united by the determination to move forward with purpose," said Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President. "Their recognition celebrates the leadership, capability and commitment that turn business ambition into lasting value."
Sunway Medical Centre Penang was recognised among Premier Healthcare Providers in Asia, highlighting the importance of quality healthcare and the teams dedicated to serving patients and their families.
SPEED earned Innovative Tech Companies of the Year, celebrating technological ingenuity and its role in helping organisations respond to changing business needs.
Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad received Industry Champions of the Year, placing its enterprise achievements within a wider story of Malaysian industrial capability.
Pacific Inter-Link was recognised among Asia's Most Influential Companies, while Chairman and Group CEO Dato' (Dr) Fouad Hayel Saeed Anam was honoured among Outstanding Leaders in Asia. These distinctions connected organisational influence with the leadership guiding its direction.
CTOS Digital Berhad and Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Berhad each earned Industry Champions of the Year, reflecting the diversity of business capabilities recognised across Malaysia.
Mahesh Swaminathan, SVP and EXCOM Member of McDermott, was named among Asia's Most Inspiring Executives, celebrating executive leadership within a complex global industry.
PEOPLElogy BERHAD received Leading People Development Companies in Asia, while Founder and Managing Director Allen Lee earned Outstanding Leaders in Asia. Together, these honours placed human potential at the heart of enterprise achievement.
Malaysia's Day Two honourees demonstrated how progress depends on both organisational strength and the people who give it direction.
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ACES Awards
The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards is a regional platform recognising outstanding leaders, organisations and sustainability champions across Asia.
Organised by MORS Group, its 13th annual edition in 2026 received 1,238 nominations from 35 countries across 45 industries, celebrating responsible leadership, corporate excellence and lasting positive impact.
