MCMTC, a Strategic Partner of SOBA 2025, (acronym for the “Star Outstanding Business Awards”) by the Star Media Group, attended the SOBA LAB PJ 2025, held on the 17thJuly 2025 at Menara Star. The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) celebrates businesses that lead with vision, driving sustainable growth, embracing innovation, and building long-term resilience.
The SOBA Lab PJ 2025, is a half-day business forum focused on practical insights, bold strategies and real-world solutions to help businesses stay resilient and competitive.
Our members Datuk Adrian Ng, Group CEO from Mega Fortris Berhad, was a panellist in the first Panel session, alongside Dr Jason Cheah, COO of PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd, Ms Noor Hayati Binti Abu Noh, Director of Strategic Planning Division of MATRADE. This session discussed on The Tariff Aftermath: What’s Next for Malaysian Businesses.
Moderated by Dato Dr Teh Tai Yong from PUMM, the session featured valuable sharing from the three panellists, who highlighted that businesses should not focus solely on tariffs but instead build resilience, know their business well, and diversify into other markets.
In the second panel session, our members Datuk Anna Teo, Founder and Group CEO of Hernan Corporation was a panellist together with Mr Allen Lee, Founder of PEOPLElogy Berhad, Mr Sean Tan, Chief Business Officer of CGC Malaysia and Mr Sim Ee Chiew from RHB Bank Berhad. This session focused on Raising Funds and Accessing Capital for Business Growth. Moderated by Datuk Koong Lin Loong from ACCCIM, this session was engaging and insightful, with the four panellists sharing strategies on how SMEs can grow to become mid-tier companies. They emphasised that Malaysia offers many resources and avenues to secure funding and capital. Businesses should remain flexible, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Kudos to the Star Media Group for organising such a great event!
