Local entertainment industry icons Datuk Yusof Haslam, Datuk Syafinaz Selamat and Dato’ Jamal Abdillah topped the list of winners of the ‘Made For The World Excellence Awards 2024’ organised by NiagaTimes media held in Kuala Lumpur, today.
They were nominated for various categories such as ‘Most Admired Legendary Actor & Film Producer’, ‘Most Admired Legendary Singer’ and ‘Most Admired Legendary Music Personality’ following their contributions in the local art industry for decades as well as producing high-quality works that stand out in the eyes of the world.
Iconic personalities who also made their names as award recipients are Kevin Zahri (fitness trainer and influencer); Dr. Soo Wincci (actress, singer and former Miss World Malaysia); Cheah Liek Hou (World Para Badminton Champion); Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli (National Sprint Queen); Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (Asian Superbike Champion) and Mohd Redha Rozlan (National Extreme Sports Champion).
Awards were presented by royal guest; YAM Tunku Hajah Mariamz Zaharah binti Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar (younger sister of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia).
NiagaTimes advisor, Emir Abdul Jalal in his keynote speech highlighted that the organisation of the award reached its 5th edition, is expected to further boost the performance of local industry players globally.
The categories of awards presented included export, e-commerce, manufacturing, health & beauty to name a few.
Other recipients of the award were Dato’ Emmy Suraya binti Hussein (President of PENIAGAWATI); Inter Serve Sdn Bhd; Dr. Hidayatul Hanis binti Hanapi; Happy Plantations (Kota Marudu) Sdn Bhd; Polyclinic I Care; Thai Garden Village Seafood & BBQ; Icon Hygiene Sdn Bhd; NZS Medic Sdn Bhd; Eclipse International Sdn Bhd and Matmemorex Group Sdn Bhd.
In addition, Myhealth Group Sdn Bhd; Dr. Hiew Boon Thong; Castiel Diamond Sdn Bhd; BeLive Ventures Sdn Bhd; Sri Budinar (M) Sdn Bhd; Dr. Sharwin Saravanan; Layersoft Solution (M) Sdn Bhd; Baju Maju Sdn Bhd; Dr. Nurzuriatul Syakilla binti Mohd Razak; Urban Acasa and Saudagar Group Holdings Sdn Bhd were also recognised.