The definitive list of people shaping Asia
Prof Cheah Phaik Yeong
Professor of Global Health, Oxford University
At Oxford University, Cheah Phaik Yeong conducts research related to the health of populations worldwide
Prof Dr Rebecca Wong Shin Yee
Head of Preclinical Sciences, SEGi University Faculty of Medicine
Rebecca Wong is among the world’s most cited scientists—a sign of her reputation in the field of physiology
Marcus Yam
Photojournalist and foreign correspondent, Los Angeles Times
This Malaysian photographer captures the globe’s most harrowing and important moments
Khalifa Afnan
Teacher, Keningau Vocational College
This teacher from Sabah won an award for his dedication to STEM education
Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary
Founder, Albukhary Foundation
The Malaysian tycoon pays it forward by supporting education and the arts
John Ang
Collector, curator
The collector of Asian heritage artefacts has devoted his life to Malay textiles
Prof Madya Dr Nur Adlyka Ainul Annuar
Astrophysicist, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
The astrophysicist was part of the international NASA team
Dato’ Azmir Merican
Group managing director, Sime Darby Property
The highly accomplished executive has a strong track record in transforming companies
Karina Robles Bahrin
Author
The author stirs up conversations about race and religion in her novel, ‘The Accidental Malay’
Warren Chan
Co-founder and CEO, ParkEasy
This tech entrepreneur solves today’s parking problems and supports the future of electric vehicles
Datuk Chay Wai Leong
Group managing director, Kenanga Investment Bank
As a banker, he had a front row seat to some of the most significant financial events in the past three decades
Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah
Founder and Chairman, Sunway Group
The renowned business tycoon has a significant impact in multiple sectors
Eric Cheng
Co-founder and Group CEO, Carsome
His industry-disrupting platform transformed the automotive business through a digitalised approach
Aaron Chia
National badminton men’s doubles player
The national men’s doubles player makes Malaysian history as a world badminton champion
Dato’ Sri Daniel Chiang Fong Seng
Executive director, Bonia Corporation Berhad
The scion of the Bonia empire has developed the homegrown label into a leading luxury brand
Anthony Alexander Chong
Co-founder, Malaysian Sign Language and Deaf Studies Association
He leads the fight for the rights of the deaf community through the Malaysian Sign Language
Han Chong
Creative director, Self-Portrait
The Penang-born fashion designer adds CEO to his resume and acquires French label Roland Mouret
Kent Chua
Co-founder, CEO, Rhombus Connexion
The auditor-turned-F&B mogul is behind some of Malaysia’s hippest brands
Reza Cockrell
Co-founder/Director, The Habitat Penang
The passionate environmentalist is behind Penang Hill’s designation as a Unesco Biosphere Reserve
Ping Coombes
Chef/Author
From Ipoh to Bath, this MasterChef champion takes her love for Malaysian cuisine wherever she goes
Dr Premitha Damodaran
Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
This award-winning ob-gyn led a team that created important guidelines for the management of menopause
Datuk Nicol Ann David
Co-founder, Nicol David Organisation
The greatest women’s player in squash gives back to the community
Ee Soon Wei
CEO, Art Printing Works (APW)
Ee Soon Wei has reimagined a family business into one of the world’s most unique museums
Effendy Shahul Hamid
Group CEO, Touch ‘n Go
The accomplished banking and finance executive is helping the nation achieve its cashless agenda
Kinder Eng
Co-founder and creative director, motoguo
The co-creative director is behind the global success of fashion label motoguo alongside Moto Guo and Jay Perry Ang
Cheryl Ann Fernando
CEO, Pemimpin Global School Leaders
This inspiring educator works tirelessly to improve Malaysian students’ educational outcomes
Foong Chee Mun
Co-founder/chief technology officer, MoneyLion
Foong Chee Mun is a fintech founder helping to rewire the consumer-finance systems
Datuk Ruben Gnanalingam
CEO, Westports Malaysia
The transport leader moves trade in one of the busiest hubs in the world
Tan Sri G Gnanalingam
Chairman, Westports Malaysia
The self-made billionaire is a logistics industry leader
Melissa Gomes
CEO, Edvolution Enterprise
Melissa Gomes works to improve underperforming schools by empowering the teachers
Patrick Grove
CEO and Co-founder, Catcha Group
A prolific entrepreneur, Patrick Grove is known for founding and building valuable digital companies
Moto Guo
Co-founder and creative director, motoguo
The co-creative director is behind the global success of fashion label motoguo
