Eligibility

Who can apply?

To enter the awards program, companies must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• In operation for at least 5 years
• Annual revenue of at least USD 25 million (in the most recent accounting year)
  
• Majority stake (>50%) owned by residents of Malaysia

Can be:
– a privately-owned company
– a portfolio of companies controlled by a venture capital or private-equity firm
– family offices

• HQ or major decision-making centre in Malaysia
• Fully compliant with the prevailing legal, tax and ethical frameworks within the operating countries

The following organisations are ineligible:

• Public companies where the majority stake (>50%) is not privately-held by residents or entities within Malaysia
• Foreign multinationals and their subsidiaries
• Credit institutions / insurance companies / banks / co-ops
• Government-owned entities / public sector agencies
• Charities and not-for-profit enterprise
• Partnerships / JVs
• Large private equity funds (>USD 250m fund size)