Meet the leaders making their mark in vital areas like sustainability, education, public service, law, social entrepreneurship, and philanthropy
Co-founder, Klean
For getting people to recycle by rewarding them for it
Sustainability and climate change leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers
A key figure in developing the corporate sustainability agenda
Co-founder and MD, Gemilang Coachwork
For solving transportation issues locally and globally
Founder and chairperson, Climate Governance Malaysia
An advocate for climate corporate governance in making the country sustainable for future generations
Director, Urban Agenda Design Group
This architect elevated downtown Kuala Lumpur by revitalising old heritage buildings
Executive director and group CEO, Solarvest Holdings
For fighting towards a clean and sustainable environment
Founder and Chairman, Sunway Group
The renowned business tycoon has a significant impact in multiple sectors
Infectious diseases expert
The renowned HIV/AIDS expert also prioritises education
Chef, Dewakan
For championing the use of local ingredients
Co-founder, Book Xcess
An advocate for literacy, who empowers communities through the boundless reach of books
President/ Human rights activist, Family Frontiers
The human rights activist is at the forefront in the fight to grant citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers
Executive director, United Nations Human Settlements Programme
The first Asian woman to serve as executive director for UN-Habitat
President, SME Association Malaysia
For supporting and promoting the SME industry locally
Director, Malaysian Social Entrepreneurs Foundation
For providing aid as well as affordable solutions to regular Malaysians
Founder, Albukhary Foundation
The Malaysian tycoon pays it forward by supporting education and the arts
Chairperson, Paratus Energy Services
An accomplished leader who mentors and empowers the underprivileged
Founder, CMY Capital
A prominent global capital markets investor also known for his philanthropic endeavours
Founder, Nirvana Asia Group
A businessman who founded one of the largest integrated funeral service providers