Long after the applause faded and the ballroom cleared on the night of the gala dinner for The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2026, an analogy shared by our guest of honour — Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan — stayed with me.

Editor’s note — Rooted to reach higher

It was a vibrant gathering of Corporate Malaysia’s top mid-market performers, as industry leaders from across the country converged for The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2026 gala dinner at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur on Aug 4

Celebrating Corporate Malaysia’s top performers & trailblazers under RM1 bil

Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong, chairman of The Edge Media Group; Yang Berbahagia Datuk Ho Kay Tat, publisher & group CEO of the The Edge Media Group; Yang Berbahagia Datuk Fad’l Mohamed, CEO of Bursa Malaysia; winners of the awards; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen.

Above and beyond: Minister calls on Centurion companies to aim higher

Over the three financial years ended Dec 31, 2025, Teo Seng Capital Bhd (KL:TEOSENG) generated an aggregate net profit of RM481.27 million, while delivering average annual shareholder returns of 15.24%, as the group’s share price nearly tripled over the three-year period to an adjusted 89 sen as at March 2026, from 33.8 sen.

Cracking the code to sustainable growth

The Centurion Club’s unfolding story

The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club Corporate Awards programme recognises the country’s best-performing companies listed on Bursa Malaysia with a market capitalisation of under RM1 billion. To be a member of the Centurion Club, the company must:

METHODOLOGY

Remarkable achievements deserve to be commemorated with equally meaningful creations. This is the core conviction that drives the design philosophy behind each trophy crafted by ARTELIA for the winners of The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2026.

Timeless creations for Malaysia’s corporate trailblazers

Having listed only in January 2023, Vestland Bhd (KL:VLB) has quickly established itself as a standout small-cap construction player, supported by resilient earnings and strong returns on equity.

Outstanding returns built on disciplined execution

Mitrajaya Holdings Bhd (KL:MITRA) has emerged as a standout performer in the construction sector, earning two accolades at once at The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2026, following a sharp acceleration in earnings that capped off a successful turnaround and bolstered its share price.

Data centre push powers profit surge, shareholder returns

For Bermaz Auto Bhd (KL:BAUTO), as well as most of Malaysia’s established automotive distributors, 2025 was a testing year.

Weathering industry headwinds with capital discipline

Pekat Group

Pekat Group Bhd’s (KL:PEKAT) multi-pronged strategy across ...

Riding the energy upcycle to stellar returns

Capitalising on a sustained upward trend in gold prices, Pappajack Bhd (KL:PPJACK), operator of one of the largest independent pawnbroking networks in Peninsular Malaysia, has seen its net profit nearly triple over the last three years.

Striking gold with sector-leading returns

Manulife Holdings Bhd (KL:MANULFE) has continued to see strong and steady earnings growth over the past few years, despite an increasingly demanding operating environment, demonstrating a remarkable resilience.

Strong and steady despite mounting pressures

Optimax Holdings Bhd’s (KL:OPTIMAX) upward earnings growth trajectory has continued. The optical healthcare specialist broke revenue records during the three-year review period between 2023 and 2025.

Setting sights on strong regional expansion

The US benchmark yield climbed to the highest since 2002 with persistent inflation, massive government borrowing and strong economic growth keeping interest-rate expectations elevated.

US benchmark yield hits highest since 2002 as bonds sell off

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has left it to the government to decide on any further action against him over a viral video showing him reprimanding an individual at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1.

Viral KLIA reprimand video: Border control director general leaves it to govt to decide action against him

SINGAPORE (Oct 1): Three Liberian-flagged oil tankers were struck by unknown projectiles when transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, shipping intelligence service Marisks said.

Three oil tankers hit by projectiles in Hormuz strait on Tuesday, Marisks says

The European Central Bank asked the region’s leaders to start choosing a successor to Isabel Schnabel, initiating a likely package deal over jobs including that of Christine Lagarde.

ECB seeks Schnabel successor in first move to post-Lagarde era

Emerging Asian currencies made a subdued start to October as rising global bond yields continued to erode the region's rate advantage, while Indonesian assets held onto losses after inflation accelerated as expected.

Emerging Asian currencies start October weaker as US yield pressure persists

BENGALURU (Oct 1): Indian automakers posted higher sales in September as dealers stocked up ahead of the festive season.

Indian automakers log stronger September sales ahead of festive season

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Klanggroup Development Sdn Bhd (Klanggroup) has delivered vacant possession (VP) in September 2026 for two industrial developments in Kapar and Jenjarom, Selangor with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM1.74 billion.

Klanggroup reaches vacant possession for RM1.74 bil industrial projects in Selangor

BENGALURU (Oct 1): California and six other states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday, accusing it of withholding federal funds approved by Congress, including about US$810 million the White House moved to cancel before the fiscal year ended.

California, six other states sue Trump administration over federal funds

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has called for every innovation developed by ministry personnel to translate into tangible benefits for the people by saving time and costs, optimising resources, and improving the speed and effectiveness of service delivery.

Nga calls for ministry innovations to be scaled up for greater benefits

Building climate resilience is no longer just about recovering from the next massive flood or enduring another scorching heat wave. It requires fundamentally rethinking how our cities grow, fund and protect their most vulnerable populations, according to experts from government planning agencies,...

Planning cities that last

A former chief executive officer of UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd (UHSB) has been charged with criminal breach of trust (CBT) for misappropriating RM37.4 million earmarked for solar power development.

Former UiTM Holdings CEO charged with CBT of misappropriating RM37 mil

THIS commentary attempts to answer this question.

Opinion: Can the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan revoke the appointments of the members of the State Executive Council?

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): The three co-founders and executive directors of Main Market-listed MN Holdings Bhd (KL:MNHLDG) have made a combined net gain of nearly RM45 million after converting company warrants into shares at just 20 sen apiece and offloading a chunk of those shares to institutional investors at RM3.91 per share.

MN Holdings founders make windfall from selling 20 sen warrant-converted shares at RM3.91

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus Group to acquire its wholly owned subsidiary, Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), at an undisclosed value.

Malaysia Aviation Group to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering by 2027

The EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Malaysia awards has shortlisted 12 top nominees across four entrepreneur categories — Emerging, Technology, Woman and Master.

EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Malaysia names its 12 top nominees

PETRONAS said on Thursday the Songkhla export pipeline has been shut down temporarily after finding an issue during a routine inspection.

PETRONAS shuts down Songkhla pipeline temporarily

PT AirAsia Indonesia is considering restructuring some liabilities and selling shares as the low-cost carrier seeks to repair a balance sheet that has kept its shares suspended since July.

AirAsia Indonesia mulls share sales, liability restructuring

Moody’s Ratings has assigned a first-time A3 issuer rating to PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd (PICL), with a stable outlook, citing its strategic importance to parent Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS).

PETRONAS’ international arm gets first 'A3' rating from Moody’s

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): GB Bond Holdings Bhd (KL:GBBOND) was barely higher in its ACE Market debut on Thursday before the industrial adhesive maker slipped below the listing price.

GB Bond opens barely higher, slips immediately in ACE Market debut

Advertising expenditure pressures at Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:ASTRO) show no sign of easing after the pay-TV operator reported a weaker-than-expected quarter, TA Securities said in its final report on the company before ceasing coverage.

TA Securities says adex pressures at Astro show no sign of easing, keeps ‘sell’ call as it ceases coverage

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday visited the grave of his wife, Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali, at Pusara Negara, three days after her death.

Mahathir visits Hasmah's grave

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) said Bursa Malaysia Securities has approved the listing of its proposed RM7.58 billion IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust (IOIPG REIT) on the Main Market.

IOI Properties gets Bursa Securities approval for RM7.58b REIT listing

SINGAPORE (Oct 1): Asian stocks were subdued on Thursday and global bonds remained under pressure after a brutal September as investors weighed a slower-than-expected rise in US inflation in August that lessens the probability of a rate hike later this month.

Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September 

WASHINGTON (Sept 30): US President Donald Trump unveiled plans on Wednesday for South Korea to invest some US$200 billion in US projects, but Seoul quickly suggested one key element, a US$54 billion pipeline for an LNG project in Alaska, was not yet set in stone.

Trump unveils US$200 bil South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed a RM5.2 billion syndicated Islamic term financing exercise, which it said will strengthen its financial position and support its next phase of growth.

DNB completes RM5.2 bil syndicated Islamic financing ahead of ownership transition

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Malaysia’s manufacturing sector ended the third quarter broadly stable, with softer new orders and output offset by rising employment and easing inflation.

Malaysian manufacturing ends 3Q broadly stable as orders soften, hiring rises, inflation eases — PMI data

A Federal Court judge has ruled that the decision on whether a preliminary issue raised by the Sarawak government should be heard first&nbsp;can only be made by a full Federal Court bench, and not just one judge.

PETRONAS to submit first over its petition on oil and gas rights in Sarawak, but...

Oil prices fell 1% on Thursday as recovering crude exports from the Gulf and a surprise rise in US inventories eased supply concerns, while investors weighed renewed US-Iran diplomatic efforts to end their conflict in the Middle East.

Oil dips as recovering Gulf exports ease supply fears, US-Iran diplomacy in focus

German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG sees the potential to eventually start making semiconductors in Thailand, following an investment of 48 billion baht (US$1.44 billion or RM5.84 billion) to expand its assembly and packaging footprint in the country.

Infineon eyes Thailand as potential semiconductor production hub

Newly listed GB Bond Holdings Bhd (KL:GBBOND) plans to increase its annual industrial adhesive production capacity by about 35% to 31,971.3 tonnes as it sets up a new factory near its headquarters in Bukit Panchor, Penang.

The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2026

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