Cover As Gen.T marks its 10th anniversary, past and present honourees gathered at Silver Monkey, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur
As Gen.T marks its 10th anniversary, past and present honourees gathered at Silver Monkey, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur
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Celebrating a decade of Gen.T, Tatler Malaysia brought together a new generation of changemakers and past honourees for an evening of reflection, connection and forward-thinking conversations
At Silver Monkey, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur, Tatler Malaysia brought together a distinguished group of entrepreneurs, innovators and creatives to mark a significant milestone: the 10th anniversary of Gen.T. Bringing together past and present honourees, the evening celebrated a decade of recognising the young leaders shaping Malaysia and the wider region, while turning the conversation towards what comes next.
Since its inception, Gen.T has spotlighted a generation of changemakers across business, technology, culture and society—connecting ambitious individuals whose ideas and achievements are helping define Asia’s future. Now, 10 years on, the platform has grown into a community that reflects an increasingly diverse understanding of leadership, success and impact.
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Above The room was filled with past and present honourees
Celebrating a decade of Gen. T
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At the heart of the anniversary gathering was a question that became the starting point for deeper reflection: What does success look like after you’ve achieved it?
The conversation brought together seven Gen.T honourees featured in Tatler Malaysia’s 10th anniversary cover story: CARSOME co-founder and group CEO Eric Cheng; Dododots co-founder and CEO Esther Erin Wong Yan; Loob Holding founder and CEO Bryan Loo; Penwings Publishing founder Charissa Ong Tse Ying; singer, actor and entrepreneur Daiyan Trisha; Mesolitica founder and CEO Khalil Nooh; and FatHopes Energy founder and CEO Vinesh Sinha.
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Representing industries as varied as artificial intelligence, sustainability, publishing, consumer brands, entertainment and technology, the seven offered perspectives shaped by very different journeys. Yet, across the conversation, one idea resonated: success is not a fixed destination.
For Cheng, success has evolved beyond wealth towards happiness, fulfilment and purpose. Loo sees it as an iterative journey rather than a straight path, while Wong emphasises the importance of building a culture where people can grow. For Ong, success is rooted in character and the ability to inspire confidence in others. Meanwhile, Daiyan advocates for authenticity in an increasingly trend-driven world, Nooh looks towards the transformative potential of AI, and Sinha considers the less visible complexities beneath the surface of seemingly successful businesses.
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The evening also celebrated the wider Gen.T community, with past honourees including Jenn Low and Tim Tiah among those recognised as part of the platform’s decade-long legacy. Their presence underscored the continuity between the generations of entrepreneurs and changemakers Gen.T has championed over the years, and the enduring connections that have grown from the community.
Together, their perspectives offered a fitting reflection of what Gen.T has championed for the past decade: leadership that is not only ambitious, but adaptable, thoughtful and willing to challenge convention.
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