MR Academy Recognised by ASEAN Records for Record-Breaking Impact in Mandarin-Based SME Retail Transformation Education

MR Academy Recognised by ASEAN Records for Record-Breaking Impact in Mandarin-Based SME Retail Transformation Education

MR Academy International has officially been recognised by ASEAN Records for achieving the Highest Number of Paid Enrollments by SME Business Owners in Mandarin-Based Retail Business Transformation Courses Over a Three-Year Period. Between 2022 and 2025, the academy recorded an impressive 4,002 enrollments across 60 programmes, setting a new regional benchmark in SME-focused education and retail training.

The certificate presentation took place on the main stage of Franchise Expo Malaysia 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, in front of distinguished business leaders, expo delegates, and industry stakeholders.


Supporting SME Growth Through Retail Transformation

Since its inception, MR Academy has specialised in retail-focused education, empowering entrepreneurs with practical business knowledge and hands-on strategies drawn from real-life case studies. Its programmes provide a step-by-step approach to implementing retail transformation, ensuring participants are equipped with actionable tools that can be immediately applied to their businesses.

Beyond technical strategies, MR Academy places strong emphasis on mindset and purpose-driven leadership—helping SME owners and their teams discover motivation, resilience, and long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive market.

“Our journey is not only about teaching retail skills but about inspiring SME owners to believe in transformation, embrace change, and achieve results that ripple across the entire ecosystem,” said Mr Marcus Chew, MR Academy International .

Regional Impact and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

This recognition reflects MR Academy’s pivotal role in strengthening the ASEAN entrepreneurial ecosystem. By providing affordable, high-quality, and Mandarin-based retail transformation education, the academy has empowered thousands of SME business owners to evolve from traditional models into innovative and competitive enterprises.

The academy’s impact extends across diverse retail sectors, fostering a new generation of SME leaders equipped to scale locally and expand regionally.


Entry into ASEAN Records Hall of Recognition

With this milestone, MR Academy is now officially inducted into the ASEAN Records Hall of Recognition, joining an esteemed list of organisations across Southeast Asia that have redefined standards of excellence in their fields.

This achievement not only affirms MR Academy’s leadership in retail education but also underscores its long-term mission to nurture SME resilience, elevate retail standards, and create sustainable entrepreneurial success stories across the region.

For more information about MR Academy and its programmes, visit www.mracademy.com.my