Kuala Lumpur — Ernst & Young (EY) Malaysia has announced the 13 top nominees for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) 2025 Malaysia Awards, marking the 24th edition of the prestigious program. The nominees were selected by an independent panel of judges based on global criteria: Entrepreneurial Spirit, Purpose, Growth, and Impact.
Categories and Nominees
Emerging Entrepreneur
- Ain Azizah Arifin — Bubbles O2 Marketing Sdn. Bhd.
- Ang Rui Mei & Nicholas Lim Pinn Yang — Good Foodie Media Sdn. Bhd.
- Henry Ting — TTRacing
Technology Entrepreneur
- Ir. Raymond Gan Hung Keng — Kelington Group Berhad
- Catherine Wong — Powerwell Holdings Berhad
- Dr. Wilson Low Min Yew — Systech Digital Solutions Sdn. Bhd.
Woman Entrepreneur
- Michelle Hah — Fire Fighter Industry Sdn. Bhd.
- Fatin Syamimy Liana Badaruddin — IMAN Media Group Sdn. Bhd.
- Tiffany Yow — The Flow Studio
Master Entrepreneur
- Dato’ Davis Chong — Solarvest Holdings Berhad
- Ajoy Gopinath Prabhu — Symbiotica Speciality Ingredients Sdn. Bhd.
- Dato’ Kamarul Redzuan Muhamed — Uzma Berhad
- Ian Chua & Venon Tian — ZUS Coffee
Significance of the Awards
The EY EOY program, running in more than 60 countries, is recognized as the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. Winners from Malaysia will go on to compete at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year in Monte Carlo, representing the nation on a global stage.
Broader Impact
The 2025 nominees reflect the diverse strength of Malaysia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, spanning tech, renewable energy, F&B, media, and industrial solutions. Their recognition underscores Malaysia’s role as a regional hub for innovation and business leadership.
