This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) Awards 2026 brought together Corporate Malaysia’s leaders and top-performing companies on Sept 23 for an evening of celebration and recognition.
Held at the grand ballroom of The St Regis Kuala Lumpur, the black-tie affair saw guests arrive in sharp tuxedos, bespoke suits and elegant evening gowns. Ahead of the awards ceremony, business associates, industry peers and long-time friends reconnected over pre-dinner drinks and hors d’oeuvres in the foyer.
The event was graced by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, alongside the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim. His Royal Highness presented the trophies to the award recipients, adding a special significance to the occasion. A total of 59 awards were presented to 34 companies, including for corporate responsibility.
Sunway Bhd deputy president and Sunway Construction Group Bhd non-independent non-executive director Evan Cheah — son of Sunway group founder and chairman Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah — accepted the Company of the Year award on behalf of Sunway Construction.
Meanwhile, PETRONAS president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik received a special award recognising the oil major’s outstanding contribution to nation building.
Joining them on stage to present the awards were The Edge Media Group chairman Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong, The Edge Media Group publisher and group CEO Datuk Ho Kay Tat, OCBC Bank Malaysia Bhd CEO Tan Chor Sen as well as Martin Schulz, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia and head of region for Mercedes-Benz Cars Southeast Asia.
OCBC Bank Malaysia was the awards’ key partner, and Mercedes-Benz Malaysia was the official car. The Bohemia Crystal trophy by Artelia is crafted from Bohemia crystal glass, renowned worldwide for its brilliance, clarity and timeless elegance.
As the evening unfolded, winners and guests enjoyed a specially curated dinner while celebrating the achievements of the companies and people driving innovation, growth and progress across Malaysia.
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