Awards recognise contributions of Malaysian companies across various sectors

By OH ING YEEN and BRENDA CH’NG

Metro News
Saturday, 18 Jan 2020

THE new decade kicked off with the 10th edition of The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) 2019, marking another milestone achievement for Star Media Group Bhd (SMG).

With 1,000 guests from various companies and organisations in attendance, the prestigious gala night held at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur saw those present dressing to impress.

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The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) 2019

The award winners on stage at the SOBA 2019 Gala Night celebrating the nation’s best SMEs. — Photos: FAIHAN GHANI, AZHAR MAHFOF, DARRAN TAN, SAMUEL ONG and YAP CHEE HONG/ The Star

Guests toasting to the success of SOBA 2019 winners.

(From left) Star Media Group Bhd (SMG) client brand marketing assistant general manager KC Tan, group chief executive officer Andreas Vogiatzakis, Martell brand ambassador Jean-Baptiste Gourvil, SMG chief business officer Lydia Wang and events business unit assistant general manager Corinne Chieng after Vogiatzakis participated in a session of champagne ‘sabering’ at the event.

(From left) RHB Bank Bhd group business and transaction banking head Jeffrey Ng, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation chief executive officer Datuk Wan Latiff Wan Musa, Star Media Group Bhd (SMG) group chief executive officer Andreas Vogiatzakis, chairman Datuk Fu Ah Kiow, Digi channel development and new business head Khairan Nasir, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman Datuk Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan, Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd president/chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak, SMG group adviser Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai and PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd group chief executive and managing director Datuk Michael Tio tossing yee sang.

The Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd team at SOBA 2019.

Digi’s team raising a glass in salute to the deserving SMEs.

RHB Bank Bhd group business and transaction banking head Jeffrey Ng (centre) striking a pose with the team.

The PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd team, headed by group chief executive and managing director Datuk Michael Tio (second from right).

Carlsberg was the official beer sponsor and guests were served Carlsberg, Kronenbourg and Somersby.

Participants at the Pernod Ricard appreciation sessions garnering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world of cognac.

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Awards recognise contributions of Malaysian companies across various sectors

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The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) 2019

The award winners on stage at the SOBA 2019 Gala Night celebrating the nation’s best SMEs. — Photos: FAIHAN GHANI, AZHAR MAHFOF, DARRAN TAN, SAMUEL ONG and YAP CHEE HONG/ The Star

Guests toasting to the success of SOBA 2019 winners.

The Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd team at SOBA 2019.

Digi’s team raising a glass in salute to the deserving SMEs.

RHB Bank Bhd group business and transaction banking head Jeffrey Ng (centre) striking a pose with the team.

The PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd team, headed by group chief executive and managing director Datuk Michael Tio (second from right).

Carlsberg was the official beer sponsor and guests were served Carlsberg, Kronenbourg and Somersby.

Participants at the Pernod Ricard appreciation sessions garnering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world of cognac.

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The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) 2019

The award winners on stage at the SOBA 2019 Gala Night celebrating the nation’s best SMEs. — Photos: FAIHAN GHANI, AZHAR MAHFOF, DARRAN TAN, SAMUEL ONG and YAP CHEE HONG/ The Star

Guests toasting to the success of SOBA 2019 winners.

The Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd team at SOBA 2019.

Digi’s team raising a glass in salute to the deserving SMEs.

RHB Bank Bhd group business and transaction banking head Jeffrey Ng (centre) striking a pose with the team.

The PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd team, headed by group chief executive and managing director Datuk Michael Tio (second from right).

Carlsberg was the official beer sponsor and guests were served Carlsberg, Kronenbourg and Somersby.

Participants at the Pernod Ricard appreciation sessions garnering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world of cognac.

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