Asia's Most Influential Malaysia: social power worth knowing

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Discover the leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of Asia. Tatler celebrates trailblazers across industries who are making a significant impact on society, culture, and the economy throughout the region and around the world

Datuk Munirah Abdul Hamid

Co-founder, PERTIWI Soup Kitchen

Datuk Munirah Abdul Hamid is a corporate leader who has also dedicated more than five decades to charity work, notably with Pertiwi Soup Kitchen

Datuk Abdul Latif Romly

Paralympian Long Jump

Abdul Latif is a two-time long jump Paralympic champion for the T20 category

Puan Sri Akmal Abdul Salam

Patron, Breast Cancer Welfare Association

An inherently altruistic patron, Puan Sri Akmal Abdul Salam has a big heart for organisations dedicated to helping and supporting those in need

Tan Sri Cecil Abraham

Senior partner, Cecil Abraham & Partners

The eponymous senior partner at Cecil Abraham & Partners is a highly respected counsel renowned for deftly handling disputes in and outside of court

Adela Askandar

Architect, Studio Bikin

Farah Azizan and Adela Askandar of Studio Bikin are the creative duo behind contextually driven residential and commercial architectural projects

Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Al-Sultan Abdullah

Co-Founder and President, The Green Ribbon Group

Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Al-Sultan Abdullah is a mental health activist and co-founder of the Green Ribbon Group who actively pushes forward the mental health agenda in Malaysia

Tunku Zain 'Al-Abidin Tuanku Muhriz

Founding President, IDEAS

A Malaysian blue-blood, Tunku Zain ‘Al-Abidin Tuanku Muhriz is dedicated to building a better nation with his think tank, IDEAS

Malek Ali

Founder, BFM Radio

A serial entrepreneur, Malek Ali founded BFM Radio for diversity in the nation’s airwaves

Scha Alyahya

Model, actor, entrepreneur

This Malaysian style icon and actress is a social media superstar

Alina Amir

Co-founder and Business Development Lead, Arus Academy

For ensuring under-privileged and high-needs students are not left behind in the future world

Robin Ang

Co-Founder, Finology

Robin Ang is a serial entrepreneur and the driver behind the fast-growing Malaysian fintech company, Finology

Tash Aw

Author

An internationally acclaimed Malaysian writer, Tash Aw is one of the major contemporary literary figures from Southeast Asia

Awal Ashaari

Actor, host, entrepreneur

This Malaysian actor and TV host is known for his charismatic personality and boundary-pushing style

Nisha Ayub

Co-founder, Justice for Sisters/SEED

Nisha Ayub is a renowned trans rights activist and social justice advocate at the forefront of empowering the local transgender community

Dato’ Mohd Azizulhasni Awang

National track cyclist

A brilliant cyclist who gives his all for the pride of the nation

Azwan Baharuddin

Country Managing Director, Accenture

A dynamic and technology-driven leader, Azwan Baharuddin is driving innovation at Accenture to improve the way people, businesses and industries work and operate

Dr Nur Amalina Che Bakri

Clinical Research Fellow, Imperial College London

For contributing to medical advancement in the field of surgery and breast cancer

Christian Bauer

Executive Chef & Director, Troika Sky Dining

A foodie who has taken fine dining to the skies

Dato' Chevy Beh

Founder, BookDoc

For leading healthcare through a digital revolution

Garvy Beh

Founder and CEO, Doctor2U

A savant in the tech industry and a professional polo player, Garvy Beh is the founder of the nation’s first integrative healthcare app, Doctor2U, which provides on-demand services across Malaysia and Singapore

Nicholas Bloy

Co-founder and managing partner, Navis Capital Partners

An accomplished venture capitalist behind the advancement of many companies across Southeast Asia, Nicholas Bloy has spent his career in Asia

Dato’ Dr Nick Boden

CEO, Immunitee

An entrepreneur and humanitarian, whose love for nature is helping keep the nation clean

Marion Caunter

Entrepreneur and social influencer, Hairplay Salon and MARE

More than Malaysia’s foremost style icon, Marion Caunter is leading ventures that empower individuals to embrace their best selves

Chan Soon Seng

CEO, Teach for Malaysia

Educational leader Chan Soon Seng, head of Teach for Malaysia, fights to ensure that all children have access to excellent education

Henry Chandra

Co-Founder and CEO, Comfort Works

Co-owner and CEO of Comfort Works, Henry Chandra helped develop and grow the self-funded business from its humble beginnings to become an international outfit

Dato’ Sri Bernard Chandran

Fashion designer

Malaysia’s King of Fashion and Tatler’s Hall of Fame honouree is a trendsetter in his own right

Shin Chang

Architect & Co-founder, MentahMatter; Rex KL

One of the young Malaysian architects who is behind the transformation and re-purposing of old heritage buildings, Shin Chang has in the process made a name for himself in the F&B industry

Bernard Chauly

Film Director

Award-winning film director Bernard Chauly has worked with some of Malaysia’s biggest names, including Tatler Malaysia’s cover stars Nur Fazura and Bront Palarae

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Sir Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO

Founder and chairman, Sunway Group

The renowned business tycoon has a significant impact in multiple sectors

Cheah Liek Hou

Paralympic badminton player

A two-time Paralympic gold medallist and 16-time World champion, Cheah is the first Malaysian athlete to win a medal in para-badminton

Datin Mina Cheah-Foong

Managing director, InNature Berhad

A leading regional retailer of cosmetics and personal care, and a noted activist

Tan Sri Chen Lip Keong

CEO, NagaCorp/NagaWorld

A billionaire with business interests in property, energy and integrated resort, Tan Sri Chen Lip Keong is also noted in Asia-Pacific for his philanthropic activities in Cambodia and Singapore