GOPIO International Business Excellence Awards 2023 and GOPIO Malaysia 25th Anniversary Banquet

The GOPIO International Business Excellence Awards 2023 and GOPIO Malaysia 25th Anniversary Banquet were landmark events that showcased Malaysia’s stature as a global business and cultural hub. The festivities commenced with the GOPIO Malaysia 25th Anniversary Banquet, graced by distinguished VVIPs including YB Tuan V. Sivakumar, Minister of Human Resources, Malaysia, H.E. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, India, YB Senator Saraswathy Kandasamy, Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development, Malaysia and H.E. B.N. Reddy, High Commissioner of India to Malaysia. These luminaries underscored the event’s international significance and its role in fostering relationships among global leaders and entrepreneurs.

A key highlight of the evening was the GOPIO International Business Excellence Awards ceremony, which aimed to recognize and honor outstanding achievements across various sectors. The awards celebrated 23 exemplary individuals from countries such as Malaysia, India, Singapore, Canada, Japan, and Sri Lanka, acknowledging their contributions in fields ranging from integrated facility management and telecommunications to healthcare, engineering, and beyond. These awardees are not just leaders in their respective fields but also role models and champions, demonstrating exemplary leadership and dedication to their industries.

The awardees:

• YH Dato’ Sri Dasnamurthy Kandiah – Bhora Holdings, Integrated Facility Management Services, Malaysia
• Ganesan Sinniah Ambalam – Binadam Sdn Bhd, Telecommunication, Malaysia
• Dato’ Manukandamurthy Velayoudam – SkyBlue Media, Digital Multimedia Advertising, Malaysia
• Dato’ M.S.Murthi – Murthi & Partners, Legal Practice, Malaysia
• Nagarajan Thambiah – Kumpulan Naga, Accounting and Audit, Malaysia
• Raja Ratnam Arumugam – Tech Terrain College, TVET Education, Malaysia
• Ramasanderan Appanan – KC Group of Companies, Logistics and Forwarding, Malaysia
• I.Selladurai – Selladurai Textile, Textile, Malaysia
• Dato Dr N.K.Sundaram – SASA Group of Companies, Security and Education, Malaysia
• Dato’ Kumarasamy Veerappan – Emperor Shipping and Forwarding Sdn Bhd, Shipping and Forwarding, Malaysia
• Datuk Sahadevan Baliah – National Land Finance Cooperative Society, Lifetime Achievement Award, Malaysia
• Dr Andal Bhaskar – Gynaecologist, Medical Practice and Health Care, India
• Dr Chackochen Mathai – Naturals Salon and SPA, Health and Beauty Care, India
• Chokkalingam Muruganandam – FG Engineering and Construction, Engineering and Construction, Singapore
• Ganesan Arunasalam – Wildeden Organic Farms, Natural Farming, Canada
• Harikrishnan Muthusamy – International Business Management Consultants, Consultancy Services, Singapore
• Karunanidhi Kasinathan – K-KCCS India, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence, India
• R – Mantec, Automotive and Machinery, India
• Masaaki Koiwai – Japan BioFarm, Smart Farming, Japan
• Samuel John – Hodu Constructions, Construction, India
• Thirunal Karasu – Singcorp International, Business Consultancy Services, Singapore
• Dr C.K.Ashok Kumar – First World Community, Innovation and Thought Leadership, India
• Rajendren – Gnanam Imports, Imports and Trading, Sri Lanka

The Awards selection Committee was headed by Datuk Bhupat Rai Premji. These awards were meant to recognize excellence in innovation, market expansion, sustainable practices, and corporate social responsibility. Each recipient exemplified leadership and contributed significantly to their respective industries and communities, reflecting the awards’ objective to highlight and honor outstanding achievements in the global PIO community.

Cultural diversity was also prominently featured through performances representing Malaysia’s rich heritage. The event showcased performances by renowned artist groups including Laasya Arts Academy – Featuring choreography by Guruvayur Usha, Dhol Alliance, Sahana Fine Arts and Malaysia Punjabi Bhangra. These performances added a vibrant touch to the event, showcasing Malaysia’s multicultural fabric and enriching the cultural experience for attendees.

The GOPIO International Business Excellence Awards 2023 and GOPIO Malaysia 25th Anniversary Banquet were not only celebrations of achievement and cultural diversity but also pivotal events that strengthened international partnerships and highlighted Malaysia’s economic potential. They exemplified Malaysian PIOs’ capability to host world-class gatherings that promote innovation, collaboration, and mutual prosperity among global stakeholders.