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Malaysian SMEs turn market turbulence into opportunity with SME100 Awards leading the movement
Published:  Dec 10, 2025 11:51 AM
Updated: 3:51 AM

The SME100 Awards has become one of the most trusted and influential platforms for high growth Malaysian enterprises, recognised for its rigorous evaluation standards and its role in identifying the country’s most promising businesses. Over the years, the programme has evolved into more than an award. It has become a springboard for SMEs seeking credibility, visibility and a supportive ecosystem in an increasingly volatile business landscape.

That landscape has grown more challenging than ever. Malaysian SMEs are operating in a climate defined by rising costs, talent shortages, complex regulatory requirements and tightening cash flow. Inflation continues to push operational expenses upward, while difficulties in hiring and retaining skilled talent have slowed growth for many. These pressures have created a harsh reality. Companies that lack adaptability risk losing market share, while those that act decisively are discovering opportunities in places previously overlooked.

Despite these obstacles, the SME sector has demonstrated a remarkable ability to rebound. Recent data shows that SME GDP grew by 11.6 percent, surpassing the national average and signalling that transformation, not stability, is driving growth. Many businesses have embraced digital tools, streamlined operations and explored new revenue pathways. The divide between surviving and thriving is becoming clearer, and it is defined by mindset, capability and speed.

In this environment, the SME100 Awards serves as a crucial platform for SMEs to strengthen their position. The programme provides a structured pathway for benchmarking performance, accessing regional networks and gaining recognition that matters to customers, partners and investors. By combining quantitative financial indicators with qualitative assessments and a full interview process, SME100 identifies companies that are not only resilient, but ready for the next phase of growth. For winners, the programme offers visibility, connection to a strong ASEAN SME community and access to continuous learning and collaboration opportunities.

Datuk William Ng, National President of SAMENTA, underscored the importance of this support. He said, "Malaysian SMEs are confronting some of the toughest market realities in decades. Yet the most progressive among them are proving that adversity can be a turning point. The SME100 Awards highlight these companies not simply for their achievements, but for the mindset they represent. They show the entire SME sector what is possible when we combine innovation, discipline and the willingness to change."

The SME100 programme is further strengthened by the involvement of key industry partners. CTOS serves as the official credit reporting partner, Baker Tilly Malaysia as the official auditor and CGC Digital as the gold sponsor. Together, they enhance the transparency, credibility and relevance of the awards while reinforcing the broader ecosystem that supports SME growth.

For more information about the SME100 Awards 2025 Malaysia and the complete list of winners, please visit www.sme100.asia

LIST OF WINNERS OF THE MALAYSIA SME100 AWARDS 2025
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER):

  1. AA AVIATION SDN BHD

  2. AGENSI PEKERJAAN KAWA GLOBAL SDN BHD

  3. AL HIJRA HEALTHCARE SDN BHD

  4. AMD SOLUTIONS SDN BHD

  5. ARVIA SOLUTIONS

  6. AUTHENTIC TIMBER RESOURCES SDN BHD

  7. BIMAGE CONSULTING (M) SDN BHD

  8. BINA SKK SDN BHD

  9. BLACK GOLD SECURITY SDN BHD

  10. BUMI SENDAYAN SDN BHD

  11. CASA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP SDN BHD

  12. CEE INDUSTRIES SDN BHD

  13. CRILIGHT MARKETING (M) SDN BHD

  14. CRT INSIGHTS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD

  15. CTRM TESTING LABORATORY SDN BHD

  16. DAYASAKTI TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD

  17. DREAMAZE SDN BHD

  18. EDCA ENERGY SDN BHD

  19. EF STORE SDN BHD

  20. EG TECH SYSTEM SDN BHD

  21. ELITE MARKETING GROUP SDN BHD

  22. EVOPOINT SDN BHD

  23. FLEX SEAL & PUMP ENGINEERING SDN BHD

  24. FLEXI FLEX HYDRAULICS SDN BHD

  25. GREEN EXCEL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTANCY SDN BHD

  26. HAI SUAR HUAT PILING SDN BHD

  27. HEAP WAH BARAKAH SDN BHD

  28. IDMS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD

  29. IDPM ENGINEERING SDN BHD

  30. INDAH CLEANING SERVICES & MAINTENANCE (M) SDN BHD

  31. INDS CAPITAL SDN BHD

  32. IX REALTY SDN BHD

  33. J20 ADVANCE SDN BHD

  34. JIN SAN CONCRETE SDN BHD

  35. JNDESIGN MARKETING SDN BHD

  36. KIMAL AWNING & IRON WORKS SDN BHD

  37. KMS MANUFACTORY SDN BHD

  38. KPRJ E&C SDN BHD

  39. LES’ COPAQUE PRODUCTION SDN BHD

  40. LOGIX EXPRESS SDN BHD

  41. MABUCO SDN BHD

  42. MALGAZ INDUSTRIES SDN BHD

  43. MARCH INTERIOR STUDIO SDN BHD

  44. MATTECH MANUFACTURING SDN BHD

  45. MEOFCO SDN BHD

  46. MK HARAMAIN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD

  47. MK PORRIDGE SDN BHD

  48. MTC CAFE AND RESTAURANT

  49. NEW KC TRADING SDN BHD

  50. NURSERY HONG SOON SDN BHD

  51. OG MARKETING GROUP SDN BHD

  52. QUANTUM COMPUTING SDN BHD

  53. RADDISH TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD

  54. RAY TECH (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

  55. RFY ACES (M) SDN BHD

  56. SAI COND SALES & ENGINEERING SDN BHD

  57. SALAM MEDICAL CENTRE SDN BHD

  58. SARAMOLY (M) SDN BHD

  59. SATRIA TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD

  60. SAUDAGAAR ASIA SDN BHD

  61. SIN THYE & COMPANY (PRO SAFETY)

  62. SIS INTEGRATED SDN BHD

  63. SK GLOBE BUSINESS CAPITAL SDN BHD

  64. SKA TRANSPORT (M) SDN BHD

  65. SKINVILLE SOLUTION SDN BHD

  66. SKY POWER SDN BHD

  67. SOFTWELL SDN BHD

  68. SOLAR VOLTECH SDN BHD

  69. SOLARLINK ENERGY SDN BHD

  70. SOON LEE STEEL SDN BHD

  71. SPEEDBRICK SDN BHD

  72. SSEMEDX SERVICES SDN BHD

  73. SUPER EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE SDN BHD

  74. SUSTEN SDN BHD

  75. TERAS IMPIANA SDN BHD

  76. THONG WORLD SDN BHD

  77. TONG SHENG ENGINEERING SDN BHD

  78. TRUZ HOME SDN BHD

  79. UBINGO VACATIONS SDN BHD

  80. V CRITICAL ENGINEERING SDN BHD

  81. VIRTUAL ECONOMY TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD

  82. YPS TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD

  83. ZABSI INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION SDN BHD

SME100 OUTSTANDING INSPIRATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2025

  • MR. DONAHUE CHONG - BIMAGE CONSULTING (M) SDN BHD

  • MR. EDWARD CHYE WEI YANG - EDCA ENERGY SDN BHD

  • MR. KALVIN CHUA - EVOPOINT SDN BHD

  • YBHG. DATO’ RAVINTHRAN S/O BALAH - INDAH CLEANING SERVICES & MAINTENANCE (M) SDN BHD

  • MR. BENJAMIN GUNG SIE KAI - JIN SAN CONCRETE SDN BHD

  • MR. CHIN KAH SHING - NURSERY HONG SOON SDN BHD

  • MR. YEE HONG HO - RFY ACES (M) SDN BHD 

  • MR. DESMOND GOH - SKY POWER SDN BHD

  • MR. SIEW YOUNG MING - SSEMEDX SERVICES SDN BHD

  • IR. BAVANANTHAN A/L SELVAMANY - TERAS IMPIANA SDN BHD

SME100 SUSTAINABLE BRAND AWARDS 2025

  • EDCA ENERGY - EDCA ENERGY SDN BHD

  • JardinPèau - SKINVILLE SOLUTION SDN BHD

  • SAI COND - SAI COND SALES & ENGINEERING SDN BHD

  • IDMS TECHNOLOGIES - IDMS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD

  • UbinGO VACATIONS - UBINGO VACATIONS SDN BHD

SME100 WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2025

  • MS. YUNLU LEE - AUTHENTIC TIMBER RESOURCES SDN BHD

  • MS. NURUL AIN BINTI MOHAMAD KHDRI - ARVIA SOLUTIONS

  • MS. FLORENCE GOH SIEW BOEY - CRT INSIGHTS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD

  • MS. DOREEN DING - INDS CAPITAL SDN BHD

  • MRS. SURIA HANI BINTI AFFANDI CHEW - MERAQUE SERVICES SDN BHD

  • MS. ELLEN LIM - SKA TRANSPORT (M) SDN BHD

  • TS. KOK SHIN LIN - SUSTEN SDN BHD

  • MS. MICHELLE YEONG - THONG WORLD SDN BHD

SME100 CTOS CREDIT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025

  • BUMI SENDAYAN SDN BHD

  • IDPM ENGINEERING SDN BHD

  • JNDESIGN MARKETING SDN BHD

  • KMS MANUFACTORY SDN BHD 

  • NURSERY HONG SOON SDN BHD


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