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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

Khalifa Afnan

Teacher, Keningau Vocational College

This teacher from Sabah won an award for his dedication to STEM education

tan sri syed mokthar

Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary

Founder, Albukhary Foundation

The Malaysian tycoon pays it forward by supporting education and the arts

Jay Perry Ang

Co-founder, motoguo

Jay Perry Ang continues to helm the acclaimed fashion label motoguo

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

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

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 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 Phaik Yeong

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

Eric Cheng

Co-founder and Group CEO, CARSOME

The tech pioneer creating a smarter future for car ownership

Aaron Chia

National badminton men’s doubles player

A world champion and double bronze medalist at the Olympic Games

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

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

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Han Chong

Creative director, Self-Portrait

The Penang-born 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-gynaecologist, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

This award-winning ob-gyn is helping women with the management of menopause

Datuk Nicol Ann David

Co-founder, Nicol David Organisation

A squash icon empowering the next generation through sports, education and holistic family development across Malaysia

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

CEO, YTL AI Labs

The tech pioneer is driving national artificial intelligence innovation as CEO of YTL AI Labs

Datuk Ruben Gnanalingam

Executive chairman, Westports Malaysia

The transport leader moves trade in one of the busiest hubs in the world

Tan Sri G Gnanalingam

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

Kulleh Grasi

Musician, poet

Kulleh Grasi is a cultural ambassador of Borneo’s tribespeople

Patrick Grove

Co-Founder and Group CEO; Co-founder and executive Chairman, Catcha Group; ICON1C

The tech pioneer behind Malaysia’s first unicorn continues to reshape Southeast Asia’s digital economy as chairman of Catcha Digital

Moto Guo

Co-founder and creative director, motoguo

The co-creative director is behind the global success of fashion label motoguo

Bonnie Bunyau Gustin

Para-powerlifting athlete

The Paralympic gold medalist continues to set new powerlifting records

Munira Hamzah

Visual artist, poet

Moon HMZ or ‘mumu_the_stan’, is a homegrown visual artist and poet

Serina Hijjas

Architect and director, Hijjas Architects & Planners

The second-generation architect champions sustainable design

Liza Ho

Gallerist, curator, The Zhongshan Building

The realty gamechanger converted an old building into one of Kuala Lumpur’s most exciting art hubs

Samuel Isaiah

Programme director, Pemimpin GSL

Samuel Isaiah is lauded for his extraordinary commitment to education for indigenous children

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