Chairman of the 100MIYE Organizing Committee, Dato’ KK Chua giving a speech during the event.
The 10th anniversary of The 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs 2025 (100MIYE) awards underscored the growing influence of Malaysia’s next-generation business leaders, as more than 1,300 nominations were received nationwide, with only 100 exceptional young entrepreneurs selected for this year’s recognition.
Held at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, the milestone edition of the awards reflects a decade-long commitment to celebrating entrepreneurial excellence, resilience, and leadership among emerging founders and executives shaping Malaysia’s business landscape.
Organized by Entrepreneur Insight magazine and published by Armani Media Group Berhad, the 2025 awards carry the theme “Reimagine”, signaling a call for young entrepreneurs to remain confident, challenge outdated mindsets, and embrace new ways of thinking amid rapid market shifts and global uncertainty.
Chairman of the 100MIYE Organizing Committee, Datuk KK Chua, emphasized that today’s entrepreneurial environment demands discipline, perseverance, and a willingness to confront challenges head-on.
Award presented to the Entrepreneur of the Year, Dato’ Vincent Lee.
“Entrepreneurs must go through various processes that ultimately help them develop greater maturity in management and decision-making. The theme ‘Reimagine’ itself encourages individuals to view life and business from a fresher, more relevant, and bolder perspective. It is not merely about improving what already exists, but about preparing oneself to cultivate stronger ideas, continuously seeking and creating new opportunities until one is able to advance onto the global stage,” he said.
Datuk KK Chua further highlighted that business volatility should be embraced as a learning process and that entrepreneurs must remain courageous in experimenting with new ideas.
Award presented to the Women Entrepreneur of the Year, Ellen Lum.
“Business success also stems from strong leadership, where organizational leaders work closely with their teams by pooling collective energy and ideas. We are proud of these 100 selected award recipients who have pioneered success through a long entrepreneurial journey, demonstrated strong determination, and truly deserve to have their achievements celebrated through an award of this calibre. May the entrepreneurial spirit continue to burn brightly and inspire many more extraordinary successes,” he added.
In tandem with the 2025 awards ceremony, the organizers also announced that nominations for The 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs 2026 (100MIYE) are now officially open, reinforcing the platform’s role in nurturing and spotlighting Malaysia’s future business leaders.
For more details, visit www.entrepreneurinsight.com.my.
