The awards circuit in Asia has a new benchmark for recognizing cross-industry excellence. The 8th edition of The International Prime Awards Asia 2026, held in Malaysia, brought together an eclectic mix of trailblazers—from cardiologists and cybersecurity chiefs to luxury tour operators and AI architects—all celebrated for pushing boundaries in their respective fields.
Organized by Prime Events and Awards, a firm established in 2022 by Ms. Sujany Rodrigues and Mr. Daniel Salter, the ceremony spotlighted achievements spanning healthcare, technology, finance, hospitality, and sustainable development. The full roster of honorees includes:
• Mr. Abdulrahman Alonaizan, Chief Business Continuity Officer, Arab National Bank (Saudi Arabia) – Lifetime Achievement in Business Continuity & Resilience
• Mr. Bhrein R. Salazar, Deputy Chief Customer Success Officer, CamGSM Plc (Cambodia) – Telecommunications and Customer Transformation Executive of the Year
• Ms. Chong Gan Leng, Founder & Principal, GL Chong & Co and CGL Tax Services Sdn. Bhd (Malaysia) – Distinguished Corporate Governance & SME Leadership Award
• Cybertronium Group (Malaysia) – Enterprise Security Outcomes Partner of the Year Award
• Dr. Ayu Widianingrum, Founder & Doctor, Widya EstheticClinic (Indonesia) – Outstanding Aesthetic Doctor & Social Impact Leader Award
• Dr. B V A Ranga Reddy, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Apollo Hospitals (India) – Pioneer in Advanced Interventional Cardiology & Structural Heart Disease
• Dr. Clement Arul, CEO, Cybertronium Group (Malaysia) – Distinguished Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Award
• Dr. Hajra Nazir, International Liaison Partner & Head of Corporate Advisory, VASS International (UAE) – Leadership Excellence in Business Advisory & Compliance Award
• Dr. Kengkran Louvirojanakul, CEO, B2G Solution (Thailand) – Distinguished Leadership in Public Affairs and Regulatory Strategy Award
• Dr. Krishna Bhargav Reddy Vem, Consultant Orthopaedics & Spine Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals (India) – Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Precision Orthopaedics
• Dr. Muralidhara Belur, Operations Manager, Allied Contracting LLC (UAE) – Distinguished Leader in Project Delivery & Construction Governance Award
• Dr. Najood Adnan Issa Al-Shareeda, Senior Medical Coordinator (Arabic Section), Bumrungrad International Hospital (Thailand) – Medical Coordinator of the Year
• Dr. Subhashini Rama Linggam, VP of HR & Administrations, OSHRS (Malaysia) – Asia-Pacific HR Executive & Empowerment Leader of the Year Award
• Embiggen X – International Enterprise & AI Transformation Partner of the Year Award
• Mr. George Lim, Founder & CEO, YQueue (Singapore) – Lifetime Achievement Award for Entrepreneurial Vision & Cross-Industry Innovation
• Lets Go Maldives Pvt. Ltd. (Maldives) – The Vanguard for Private Island Portfolios & Luxury Tour Excellence
• Ms. Lim Hyang Mi Stegers, Founder, Spice up your QI (Netherlands) – Transformational Leadership Through Ancient Wisdom Award
• Ms. Maryam Ahmed Haroon, Director of Engineering Affairs & Planning, Fujairah Municipality (UAE) – Sustainable Urban Planning & Infrastructure Leadership Award
• Chef Mohamed Tharik, Shangri-La Dubai (UAE) – Outstanding Chef of the Year in Luxury Hospitality
• Ms. Neenu Maria Thankachan, Advanced Threat Operations Consultant, Cybertronium Group (Malaysia) – Strategic Cyber Security & AI Advisory Champion Award
• Nutricircle Limited (India) – Global Pioneer in Millet & Indigenous Plant-Protein Isolation
• Ms. Pallavi Desai, Business Development SRM, EXANTE / Associate Director, Banyan Tree Asset Management (UAE) – Distinguished Wealth Management Leader & Portfolio Expert of the Year Award
• Pn. Hjh. Mastura Abd Manap, CEO, Scubatex Holding Berhad (Malaysia) – Visionary Leader in Sustainable Marine Tourism & ESG Excellence
• Mr. Rashed Mohammed Alabdullatif, Founder & Owner, TITTO RICCI (Saudi Arabia) – Legacy Laureate for Lifetime Achievement in Luxury & Cultural Heritage
• Mr. Rolan Marco Garcia, Founder, CEO & Managing Partner, Embiggen X – The Enterprise AI Systems Architect of the Year
• Sriman Japadas, Founding Director, Qi Group (UAE) – International Pioneer in Conscious Leadership & Wealth Strategy Award
• Sure Growth Management Services FZE (UAE) – Most Trusted Commercial & Project Management Consultancy of the Year
• VASS International (UAE) – Excellence in Global Audit, Tax & Advisory Services Award
• Zad International United LLC (Oman) – Excellence in F&B Brand Incubation & Portfolio Management
• Mr. Ajaya Kumar R, VP, Roots of Happiness Foundation (India) – The Legacy Builder Award for Industrial Leadership & Social Service
• Dr. Ketan Sheth, Chairman & MD, Pooja Infracon Pvt. Ltd (India) – Titan of Infrastructure & Community Building
• Bengkel Kereta Berakas Sdn Bhd (BKB) (Brunei) – Excellence in National Automotive Logistics & Heavy Recovery Award
• Ms. Salam Abou Hanna (UAE) – Global Legal Strategist & Corporate Governance Visionary Award
• Mr. Sachin Jain, Director, Maikripa Pooja Realty LLP (India) – Visionary Leader in International Trade, Mining, and Global Enterprise
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Held against Malaysia’s vibrant cultural and economic landscape, the event served as more than just a trophy handover. It created a platform where Asia’s most forward-thinking professionals could network, share insights, and strengthen the collaborative ties that drive progress across the region.
Ms. Sujany Rodrigues, speaking on behalf of Prime Awards and Events, underscored the organization’s commitment to recognizing excellence that often goes unsung in the mainstream business press.
Why it matters: As Asian economies continue to diversify and digitize at a rapid pace, recognition platforms like these spotlight the individuals and companies building critical infrastructure—from healthcare innovation to cybersecurity and sustainable tourism. The breadth of this year’s winners signals a regional shift toward acknowledging not just commercial success, but also social impact and resilience as core metrics of leadership.
