Asia’s Most Influential Changemakers Malaysia

Syed Zain Almohdzar

Co-founder, Klean

For getting people to recycle by rewarding them for it

Andrew Chan

Sustainability and climate change leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers

A key figure in developing the corporate sustainability agenda

Pang Chong Yong

Co-founder and MD, Gemilang Coachwork

For solving transportation issues locally and globally

Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar

Founder and chairperson, Climate Governance Malaysia

An advocate for climate corporate governance in making the country sustainable for future generations

Shin Tseng

Director, Urban Agenda Design Group

This architect elevated downtown Kuala Lumpur by revitalising old heritage buildings

Davis Chong

Executive director and group CEO, Solarvest Holdings

For fighting towards a clean and sustainable environment

Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah

Founder and chairman, Sunway Group

The renowned business tycoon has a significant impact in multiple sectors

Professor Dato’ Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman

Infectious diseases expert

The renowned public health expert driving reform in HIV, drug policy and higher education

Darren Teoh

Chef, Dewakan

This chef marks a decade at the helm of Dewakan, Malaysia’s first two-Michelin-star and Green Star restaurant, specialising in local indigenous ingredients

Andrew Yap

Co-founder, Book Xcess

An advocate for literacy, who empowers communities through the boundless reach of books

Suriani Kempe

President and human rights activist, Family Frontiers

Championing gender-equal citizenship in Malaysia, she has helped secure constitutional reform to confer citizenship to children born overseas

Dato’ Seri Maimunah Sharif

Mayor, Kuala Lumpur

The first Asian woman to serve as executive director for UN-Habitat and first female mayor of Kuala Lumpur