Malaysian Smes Turn Market Turbulence Into Opportunity With SME100 Awards Leading The Movement

(MENAFN- Media OutReach Newswire) KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 December 2025 - 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

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

AA AVIATION SDN BHD

AGENSI PEKERJAAN KAWA GLOBAL SDN BHD

AL HIJRA HEALTHCARE SDN BHD

AMD SOLUTIONS SDN BHD

ARVIA SOLUTIONS

AUTHENTIC TIMBER RESOURCES SDN BHD

BIMAGE CONSULTING (M) SDN BHD

BINA SKK SDN BHD

BLACK GOLD SECURITY SDN BHD

BUMI SENDAYAN SDN BHD

CASA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP SDN BHD

CEE INDUSTRIES SDN BHD

CRILIGHT MARKETING (M) SDN BHD

CRT INSIGHTS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD

CTRM TESTING LABORATORY SDN BHD

DAYASAKTI TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD

DREAMAZE SDN BHD

EDCA ENERGY SDN BHD

EF STORE SDN BHD

EG TECH SYSTEM SDN BHD

ELITE MARKETING GROUP SDN BHD

EVOPOINT SDN BHD

FLEX SEAL & PUMP ENGINEERING SDN BHD

FLEXI FLEX HYDRAULICS SDN BHD

GREEN EXCEL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTANCY SDN BHD

HAI SUAR HUAT PILING SDN BHD

HEAP WAH BARAKAH SDN BHD

IDMS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD

IDPM ENGINEERING SDN BHD

INDAH CLEANING SERVICES & MAINTENANCE (M) SDN BHD

INDS CAPITAL SDN BHD

IX REALTY SDN BHD

J20 ADVANCE SDN BHD

JIN SAN CONCRETE SDN BHD

JNDESIGN MARKETING SDN BHD

KIMAL AWNING & IRON WORKS SDN BHD

KMS MANUFACTORY SDN BHD

KPRJ E&C SDN BHD

LES' COPAQUE PRODUCTION SDN BHD

LOGIX EXPRESS SDN BHD

MABUCO SDN BHD

MALGAZ INDUSTRIES SDN BHD

MARCH INTERIOR STUDIO SDN BHD

MATTECH MANUFACTURING SDN BHD

MEOFCO SDN BHD

MK HARAMAIN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD

MK PORRIDGE SDN BHD

MTC CAFE AND RESTAURANT

NEW KC TRADING SDN BHD

NURSERY HONG SOON SDN BHD

OG MARKETING GROUP SDN BHD

QUANTUM COMPUTING SDN BHD

RADDISH TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD

RAY TECH (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

RFY ACES (M) SDN BHD

SAI COND SALES & ENGINEERING SDN BHD

SALAM MEDICAL CENTRE SDN BHD

SARAMOLY (M) SDN BHD

SATRIA TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD

SAUDAGAAR ASIA SDN BHD

SIN THYE & COMPANY (PRO SAFETY)

SIS INTEGRATED SDN BHD

SK GLOBE BUSINESS CAPITAL SDN BHD

SKA TRANSPORT (M) SDN BHD

SKINVILLE SOLUTION SDN BHD

SKY POWER SDN BHD

SOFTWELL SDN BHD

SOLAR VOLTECH SDN BHD

SOLARLINK ENERGY SDN BHD

SOON LEE STEEL SDN BHD

SPEEDBRICK SDN BHD

SSEMEDX SERVICES SDN BHD

SUPER EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE SDN BHD

SUSTEN SDN BHD

TERAS IMPIANA SDN BHD

THONG WORLD SDN BHD

TONG SHENG ENGINEERING SDN BHD

TRUZ HOME SDN BHD

UBINGO VACATIONS SDN BHD

V CRITICAL ENGINEERING SDN BHD

VIRTUAL ECONOMY TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD

YPS TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD

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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