ASEAN Records is proud to officially recognise MALAYSIA SME Sportrepreneur Congress, organised by MALAYSIA SME MEDIA GROUP, for achieving a significant regional milestone as the:
First and Highest-Altitude Business Congress Convened at a Mountain Summit
(Low’s Peak, 4,095 m, Mount Kinabalu; 18 delegates and 4 speakers ascending on foot; 1 session chaired at the peak; 17 June 2026).
This achievement reflects exceptional determination, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership, setting a new benchmark for experiential business engagement and resilience-driven entrepreneurship across the ASEAN region.
Redefining Business Leadership Beyond the Boardroom
The MALAYSIA SME Sportrepreneur Congress transformed the conventional business conference by bringing entrepreneurship to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia’s highest peak.
Following ten months of preparation, 18 entrepreneurs and delegates, together with four business speakers, ascended on foot to Low’s Peak (4,095 metres), where they successfully convened a formal business congress session. The initiative combined leadership, teamwork, endurance, and personal resilience in an environment far removed from traditional conference venues.
By integrating entrepreneurship with outdoor challenges, the congress demonstrated that business growth and personal wellbeing can progress hand in hand.
Inspiring a New Generation of Sportrepreneurs
Held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year and Visit Sabah Year, the congress also showcased Sabah as a destination for business events, adventure tourism, and leadership development.
Participants shared insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, collaboration, and perseverance while drawing meaningful parallels between climbing a mountain and building successful businesses. The event also witnessed the launch of SUMMIT, a commemorative publication documenting the expedition through personal reflections from all 18 participants, preserving the lessons learned throughout the journey.
A Milestone Moment of Acknowledgement
The ASEAN Records certificate was officially presented on 7 July 2026 at Soul Voice, Puchong, marking the formal recognition of the MALAYSIA SME Sportrepreneur Congress achievement.
The recognition was received on stage by Wayne Lim, Organising Chairman of the MALAYSIA SME Sportrepreneur Congress 2026 and President & Chief Editor of MALAYSIA SME MEDIA GROUP, representing the organising team and all expedition members whose collective commitment made this historic achievement possible.
Voices of Leadership
Reflecting on the recognition, Wayne Lim, Organising Chairman of the MALAYSIA SME Sportrepreneur Congress 2026 and President & Chief Editor of MALAYSIA SME MEDIA GROUP, shared:
“This achievement belongs to every expedition member who believed in the vision and committed themselves throughout ten months of preparation. Together, we proved that entrepreneurs can challenge themselves beyond business.
Sportrepreneur was created to remind business owners that success is not measured by business achievements alone—it also means taking care of our health, building resilience, and pushing beyond our comfort zones.
We hope this initiative will inspire more entrepreneurs to embrace leadership, wellbeing, and lifelong growth while showcasing Malaysia as a destination for innovative business experiences.”
About MALAYSIA SME MEDIA GROUP
MALAYSIA SME MEDIA GROUP is a leading business media and entrepreneurial ecosystem platform dedicated to empowering small, medium, and micro enterprises through publications, conferences, awards, networking, and business development initiatives.
Through flagship programmes such as the MALAYSIA SME Sportrepreneur Congress, the organisation brings together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers while championing innovation, collaboration, leadership, and sustainable business growth throughout Malaysia and the ASEAN region.
For more information, visit:
https://www.malaysiasme.com.my/
