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McMillan Global Awards 2018 @ ShangRi-La Hotel. Kuala Lumpur (23/5/18)
McMILLAN WOODS HONOURS 37 INDUSTRY LEADERS FROM 12 COUNTRIES AT ITS 7TH GLOBAL AWARDS
Story & Photos: Dragon & Anastasia
Seen here together with Dato' Seri Raymond Liew, Elena Kong and Y.M. Tunku Datuk Mu'tamir are the various winners in the the McM Icons Awards category.
The prestigious McMillan Woods Global Awards 2018, now in its 7th edition, was held in an exclusive, glamorous and spectacular gala dinner show, at the ShangRi-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. last Wednesday, 23rd May, 2018. The "Great Gatsby" inspired event saw 37 recipients from 12 countries walking away with honours from the international awards body that not only aims to recognise their achievements and successes but also to further encourage their determination to stay competitive and to overcome various global challenges.
Gracing the awards ceremony as its VVIP guest were its Guest of Honour Y.M. Tunku Datuk Mu'tamir Tunku Tan Sri Mohamed, awards founder and organising chairman Dato' Seri Raymond Liew, Hong Kong actress and award recipient Elena Kong, Malaysian supermodel and award recipient Amber Chia, and Miss Tourism International 2003 / Miss Chinese Cosmos S.E.A. 2004, Carrie Lee. The capacity event which was hosted by award recipient Cody Lim, was also attended by celebrity guests that included award recipients Winnie K, Dennis Lau, Dewi Liana Seriestha, Dr. Mahdi Moudini and Faiket Luari, and various industry leaders.
McMillan Woods Golden Awards Founding President & Organising Chairman Dato' Seri Raymond Liew
In his welcoming speech, Dato' Seri Raymond Liew, explained that the McMillan Woods Global Awards was created to recognise the creme de la creme of successful global business leaders. "It's the people's choice award based on public profiling, where the award recipients are vigilantly chosen globally for their success, achievements and leadership qualities." He further added, "the award is a statement of solidarity and a foundation needed to achieve the visions and missions of successful global leaders". According to Liew, the awards are synonymous to the mark of excellence and distinction in the business community, and McMillan Woods recognises only the best people and organisations globally every year. What sets their award recipients from the others, is their ability to think out of the box and constantly think ahead today for solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
Liew also spoke about McMillan Woods corporate social responsibility initiatives under their signature McM Cares Programme, where together with their award recipients' generous contributions and other sponsorships collected, will go to help the underprivilegded.
Opening performance.
Award recipients were recognised in three different categores; McM Rising Stars, which is awarded to thriving young talents, offering them a platform to excel in their careers, McM Masters which honours established business entrepreneurs and glonbal leaders, and McM Icons which is awarded to outstanding personalities both globally and locally, the creme de la creme of the year. The recipients were selected by a panel of adjudicators made of up of consultants from 6 countries.
Awards Recipients
McM Rising Stars Awards
Vocalist Extraordinaire of the Year
Dewi Liana Seriestha (Singer & Model/Miss World Malaysia 2016) Malaysia
Most Promising Visionary Leaderof the Year
Louis Loo (CEO - Property Management) Malaysia
Most Promising Entrepreneur of the Year
Brian Pua (Chairman - O'Briens Irish Sandwich Café) Ireland
Most Promising Corporate Leader of the Year
Heng Aik Joon (CEO - Max Clean Services Sdn Bhd < Dr LeatherSpa >) Malaysia
Most Promising Magician of the Year
Cody Tan (Emcee cum Comedian) Malaysia
Most Promising Hotelier of the Year
Joel Loh (Hotel F&B - Shangri-La Hotel) Malaysia
The first recipient for the night was talented singer, recording artiste & Miss World Malaysia 2014 Dewi Liana Seriestha, who cut a stunning figure at the awards ceremony in an elegant black and gold embroidered gown. She was presented with the McM Rising Stars' Vocalist Extraordinaire of the Year Award for her incredible vocal ability which also saw her clinching the Miss Talent subsidiary title at the Miss World 2014 international finals, four years ago. She later showcased her amazing talent with two songs at the gala night, to a thunderous reception by all attendees.
Vocalist Extraordinaire of the Year recipient Dewi Liana Seriestha.
Most Promising Visionary Leaderof the Year recipient Louis Loo.
Most Promising Entrepreneur of the Year - Brian Pua.
Heng Aik Joon - Most Promising Corporate Leader of the Year
Cody Tan - Most Promising Magician of the Year
McM Masters Awards
Lux Evergreen Developer Excellence
Mark Sun & Sean Xing < Cecilia Xie > (Managing Director - Sunlong Group [{Sunlong Constructions Pty Ltd]) Australia
Hi-Tech Electronics Supply Excellence
Peter You Jae Ho (Managing Director - YH Precision Sdn Bhd) South Korea
Innovative Food-Tech Excellence
William Arul (Managing Director - Flavor Inn Corporation Sdn Bhd) Malaysia
Corporate Lux Lifestyle Excellence
Yong Yook Seng (Managing Director (Managing Director - Bristol Group of Companies) Malaysia
Innovative Hi-Tech Engineering Excellence
Dato' Eric Ch'ng Chong Tuck (Managing Director - Tenzin Heavy Machinery (M) Sdn Bhd) Malaysia
Automotive Engineering Excellence
Andreas D Psaltis (CEO - Andreas Psaltis & Sons Ltd) Cyprus
Innovative Construction & Engineering Excellence
Ng Chor Huat (CEO - Eiscon Construction Sdn Bhd) Malaysia
Japanese Fine Dining Excellence
Victor Lim Yee Hing & Thong Teik Hoo (Managing Director - Ishin Japanese Fine Dining) Malaysia
Innovative Modelling Academy Excellence 创新造型学院
Amber Chia Lee Peng (Managing Director - Amber Chia Academy Sdn Bhd) Malaysia
Holistic Wellbeing Excellence
Annie Low < Ms Annie Low Siew Nee > (Managing Director - BaliAyu Spa Group) Malaysia
Music & Content Production Excellence
Mr. Dennis Lau (Violinist - Mosaic Entertainment Group) Malaysia
Digital Publication Excellence
Ms Juliet Hong (Alvin Chang) (Managing Director- ACG Media) Malaysia
Performance Art & Production Excellence
JC Au Yong (Managing Director - J&C Artists Production) Malaysia
Innovative IT Solutions Excellence
Natalie Sit (Managing Director - Acestar Group) Malaaysia
Leasing & Finance Excellence
SM Shamsul Arefin (CEO - Uttara Finance & Investment Ltd) Bangladesh
Nursing & Health Care Training Excellence
Bijo Kunnumpurath (CEO - Health Careers International Pty Ltd) Australia
McM Icons Awards
Outstanding Stage Performance of the Year
Winnie Kok <Winnie K> (Singer, Actrees & Commercial Model) Malaysia
Lifetime Achievement Global CSR Visionary Leader
Ms Georgina Hope Rinehart (CEO - Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd) Australia
Asia Pacific Excellent Female Actress of the Year 亚太地区年度优秀女演员
Elena Kong Mei-yee 江美仪 (Hong Kong Actress, Radio DJ) Hong Kong
Dynamic Visionary Person of the Year
Dato Sri Albert Wong Yong Pek (Chairman - Tsurumi Pump) Malaysia
Dynamic Business Couple of the Year 卓越夫妇
Dato' Vincent Choo & Datin Cynthia Cheong (CEO- Subway) Malaysia
Inspirational Orator of the Year 年度启发人心演说家奖
Dato' Calvin Khiu Fu Siang (Founder / Group MD - International College [MK Curtains Berhad]) Malaysia
Dynamic Serial Entrepreneur of the Year
Chu Sau Ben (Chairman / MD - Libra Group of Companies) Singapore
International Visionary Leader of the Year
Selvaraj K (CEO - S.S. Industries) Sri Lanka
Trailblazer Professional of the Year
Neel Sathasivam (Chairman - eNoah iSolutions Inc) India
Celebrity Impersonator of the Year
Faiket Luari (CEO - 5 Five Cat Productions) Albania
Visionary Leader of the Year
Alex Tan Soon Kiat (CEO - Respontrade Group) Malaysia
Master Illusionist of the Year
Dr. Mahdi Moudini (Magician - Mahdi Entertainment (M) Sdn Bhd) Iran
Lifetime Achievement Pioneer in Stemcell & IVF
Emeritus Professor Alan Trounson (Professor [Pioneer in IVF] - Monash University) Australia
Lifetime Achievement in Tech-Bio Technology
Zhang Lingyu (Professor - Professor of Tech-Bio Technology) China
Lifetime Achievement in Oncology
Professor Xu Kecheng (Professor - Expert in the field of Oncology) China
Among the winners, was recording artiste Winnie Kok Mui Kuan, better known as Winnie K, bagged the McM Icons' Outstanding Stage Performance of the Year Award at the recent McMillan Wood Global Awards 2018, who recently staged her spectacular debut major concert at The Arena of Stars in Genting. The classy Malaysian singer, actress and commercial model from Raub, Pahang, who has three solo Mandarin language albums and a solo Malay language album to her name, first rose to fame after winning the 1992 Asia Bagus singing competition in Singapore, and placing third at its Grand Championships in Tokyo. Winnie who also has a decent following in Indonesia, after spending sometime recording and performing there, trained in South Korea with superstar Rain's choreographers, for her much lauded Malaysian dance pop concert, which was held on 18th May, 2018. The multiple winner of Malaysia Top Ten Artistes, was also the winner of Malaysia’s Most Highly Supported Best Artiste Award at the Global Chinese Golden Arts Awards in 2005.
McMILLAN WOODS HONOURS 37 INDUSTRY LEADERS FROM 12 COUNTRIES AT ITS 7TH GLOBAL AWARDS
Story & Photos: Dragon & Anastasia
Seen here together with Dato' Seri Raymond Liew, Elena Kong and Y.M. Tunku Datuk Mu'tamir are the various winners in the the McM Icons Awards category.
The prestigious McMillan Woods Global Awards 2018, now in its 7th edition, was held in an exclusive, glamorous and spectacular gala dinner show, at the ShangRi-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. last Wednesday, 23rd May, 2018. The "Great Gatsby" inspired event saw 37 recipients from 12 countries walking away with honours from the international awards body that not only aims to recognise their achievements and successes but also to further encourage their determination to stay competitive and to overcome various global challenges.
Gracing the awards ceremony as its VVIP guest were its Guest of Honour Y.M. Tunku Datuk Mu'tamir Tunku Tan Sri Mohamed, awards founder and organising chairman Dato' Seri Raymond Liew, Hong Kong actress and award recipient Elena Kong, Malaysian supermodel and award recipient Amber Chia, and Miss Tourism International 2003 / Miss Chinese Cosmos S.E.A. 2004, Carrie Lee. The capacity event which was hosted by award recipient Cody Lim, was also attended by celebrity guests that included award recipients Winnie K, Dennis Lau, Dewi Liana Seriestha, Dr. Mahdi Moudini and Faiket Luari, and various industry leaders.
McMillan Woods Golden Awards Founding President & Organising Chairman Dato' Seri Raymond Liew
In his welcoming speech, Dato' Seri Raymond Liew, explained that the McMillan Woods Global Awards was created to recognise the creme de la creme of successful global business leaders. "It's the people's choice award based on public profiling, where the award recipients are vigilantly chosen globally for their success, achievements and leadership qualities." He further added, "the award is a statement of solidarity and a foundation needed to achieve the visions and missions of successful global leaders". According to Liew, the awards are synonymous to the mark of excellence and distinction in the business community, and McMillan Woods recognises only the best people and organisations globally every year. What sets their award recipients from the others, is their ability to think out of the box and constantly think ahead today for solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
Liew also spoke about McMillan Woods corporate social responsibility initiatives under their signature McM Cares Programme, where together with their award recipients' generous contributions and other sponsorships collected, will go to help the underprivilegded.
Opening performance.
Award recipients were recognised in three different categores; McM Rising Stars, which is awarded to thriving young talents, offering them a platform to excel in their careers, McM Masters which honours established business entrepreneurs and glonbal leaders, and McM Icons which is awarded to outstanding personalities both globally and locally, the creme de la creme of the year. The recipients were selected by a panel of adjudicators made of up of consultants from 6 countries.
Awards Recipients
McM Rising Stars Awards
Vocalist Extraordinaire of the Year
Dewi Liana Seriestha (Singer & Model/Miss World Malaysia 2016) Malaysia
Most Promising Visionary Leaderof the Year
Louis Loo (CEO - Property Management) Malaysia
Most Promising Entrepreneur of the Year
Brian Pua (Chairman - O'Briens Irish Sandwich Café) Ireland
Most Promising Corporate Leader of the Year
Heng Aik Joon (CEO - Max Clean Services Sdn Bhd < Dr LeatherSpa >) Malaysia
Most Promising Magician of the Year
Cody Tan (Emcee cum Comedian) Malaysia
Most Promising Hotelier of the Year
Joel Loh (Hotel F&B - Shangri-La Hotel) Malaysia
The first recipient for the night was talented singer, recording artiste & Miss World Malaysia 2014 Dewi Liana Seriestha, who cut a stunning figure at the awards ceremony in an elegant black and gold embroidered gown. She was presented with the McM Rising Stars' Vocalist Extraordinaire of the Year Award for her incredible vocal ability which also saw her clinching the Miss Talent subsidiary title at the Miss World 2014 international finals, four years ago. She later showcased her amazing talent with two songs at the gala night, to a thunderous reception by all attendees.
Vocalist Extraordinaire of the Year recipient Dewi Liana Seriestha.
Most Promising Visionary Leaderof the Year recipient Louis Loo.
Most Promising Entrepreneur of the Year - Brian Pua.
Heng Aik Joon - Most Promising Corporate Leader of the Year
Cody Tan - Most Promising Magician of the Year
McM Masters Awards
Lux Evergreen Developer Excellence
Mark Sun & Sean Xing < Cecilia Xie > (Managing Director - Sunlong Group [{Sunlong Constructions Pty Ltd]) Australia
Hi-Tech Electronics Supply Excellence
Peter You Jae Ho (Managing Director - YH Precision Sdn Bhd) South Korea
Innovative Food-Tech Excellence
William Arul (Managing Director - Flavor Inn Corporation Sdn Bhd) Malaysia
Corporate Lux Lifestyle Excellence
Yong Yook Seng (Managing Director (Managing Director - Bristol Group of Companies) Malaysia
Innovative Hi-Tech Engineering Excellence
Dato' Eric Ch'ng Chong Tuck (Managing Director - Tenzin Heavy Machinery (M) Sdn Bhd) Malaysia
Automotive Engineering Excellence
Andreas D Psaltis (CEO - Andreas Psaltis & Sons Ltd) Cyprus
Innovative Construction & Engineering Excellence
Ng Chor Huat (CEO - Eiscon Construction Sdn Bhd) Malaysia
Japanese Fine Dining Excellence
Victor Lim Yee Hing & Thong Teik Hoo (Managing Director - Ishin Japanese Fine Dining) Malaysia
Innovative Modelling Academy Excellence 创新造型学院
Amber Chia Lee Peng (Managing Director - Amber Chia Academy Sdn Bhd) Malaysia
Holistic Wellbeing Excellence
Annie Low < Ms Annie Low Siew Nee > (Managing Director - BaliAyu Spa Group) Malaysia
Music & Content Production Excellence
Mr. Dennis Lau (Violinist - Mosaic Entertainment Group) Malaysia
Digital Publication Excellence
Ms Juliet Hong (Alvin Chang) (Managing Director- ACG Media) Malaysia
Performance Art & Production Excellence
JC Au Yong (Managing Director - J&C Artists Production) Malaysia
Innovative IT Solutions Excellence
Natalie Sit (Managing Director - Acestar Group) Malaaysia
Leasing & Finance Excellence
SM Shamsul Arefin (CEO - Uttara Finance & Investment Ltd) Bangladesh
Nursing & Health Care Training Excellence
Bijo Kunnumpurath (CEO - Health Careers International Pty Ltd) Australia
McM Icons Awards
Outstanding Stage Performance of the Year
Winnie Kok <Winnie K> (Singer, Actrees & Commercial Model) Malaysia
Lifetime Achievement Global CSR Visionary Leader
Ms Georgina Hope Rinehart (CEO - Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd) Australia
Asia Pacific Excellent Female Actress of the Year 亚太地区年度优秀女演员
Elena Kong Mei-yee 江美仪 (Hong Kong Actress, Radio DJ) Hong Kong
Dynamic Visionary Person of the Year
Dato Sri Albert Wong Yong Pek (Chairman - Tsurumi Pump) Malaysia
Dynamic Business Couple of the Year 卓越夫妇
Dato' Vincent Choo & Datin Cynthia Cheong (CEO- Subway) Malaysia
Inspirational Orator of the Year 年度启发人心演说家奖
Dato' Calvin Khiu Fu Siang (Founder / Group MD - International College [MK Curtains Berhad]) Malaysia
Dynamic Serial Entrepreneur of the Year
Chu Sau Ben (Chairman / MD - Libra Group of Companies) Singapore
International Visionary Leader of the Year
Selvaraj K (CEO - S.S. Industries) Sri Lanka
Trailblazer Professional of the Year
Neel Sathasivam (Chairman - eNoah iSolutions Inc) India
Celebrity Impersonator of the Year
Faiket Luari (CEO - 5 Five Cat Productions) Albania
Visionary Leader of the Year
Alex Tan Soon Kiat (CEO - Respontrade Group) Malaysia
Master Illusionist of the Year
Dr. Mahdi Moudini (Magician - Mahdi Entertainment (M) Sdn Bhd) Iran
Lifetime Achievement Pioneer in Stemcell & IVF
Emeritus Professor Alan Trounson (Professor [Pioneer in IVF] - Monash University) Australia
Lifetime Achievement in Tech-Bio Technology
Zhang Lingyu (Professor - Professor of Tech-Bio Technology) China
Lifetime Achievement in Oncology
Professor Xu Kecheng (Professor - Expert in the field of Oncology) China
Among the winners, was recording artiste Winnie Kok Mui Kuan, better known as Winnie K, bagged the McM Icons' Outstanding Stage Performance of the Year Award at the recent McMillan Wood Global Awards 2018, who recently staged her spectacular debut major concert at The Arena of Stars in Genting. The classy Malaysian singer, actress and commercial model from Raub, Pahang, who has three solo Mandarin language albums and a solo Malay language album to her name, first rose to fame after winning the 1992 Asia Bagus singing competition in Singapore, and placing third at its Grand Championships in Tokyo. Winnie who also has a decent following in Indonesia, after spending sometime recording and performing there, trained in South Korea with superstar Rain's choreographers, for her much lauded Malaysian dance pop concert, which was held on 18th May, 2018. The multiple winner of Malaysia Top Ten Artistes, was also the winner of Malaysia’s Most Highly Supported Best Artiste Award at the Global Chinese Golden Arts Awards in 2005.
