ASEAN Records proudly celebrated a new chapter of regional excellence during the 10th Gather of Achievers – ASEAN Records & ASIA Records Gala Night 2026, held on 20 October 2026 at Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown.
The prestigious evening brought together more than 400 distinguished guests, including government leaders, ambassadors, diplomatic representatives, senior police officers, business leaders, media partners and record holders, in a celebration of measurable achievements across Southeast Asia and the wider Asian region.
Across both recognition platforms, the Gala Night celebrated 205 records, comprising 62 newly presented records and 143 records achieved by 83 current record holders over the past year.
The occasion highlighted the determination, innovation and commitment of businesses, organisations and individuals whose verified accomplishments continue to contribute to regional development.
A Prestigious Celebration of Regional Excellence
The Gala Night was graced by Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam, Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka, as the Guest of Honour.
In a memorable opening, HONOR humanoid robots led Tuan Yang Terutama’s Grand March-In into the ballroom, accompanied by dancers in traditional cultural costumes, symbolising the connection between technological innovation and cultural heritage.
Also in attendance was YB Datuk Mohamad bin Alamin, Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development, who delivered an address and joined Tuan Yang Terutama in witnessing the presentation of the 2026 record certificates.
In his address, YB Datuk Mohamad bin Alamin highlighted the determination and perseverance required to transform ideas into meaningful achievements:
“Every business begins with an idea, and with someone who believes that something better is possible. Turning that idea into a successful enterprise takes much more than ambition. It takes determination, resilience, innovation and years of hard work.”
The gathering reflected ASEAN Records’ commitment to celebrating achievements supported by measurable evidence, documented results and structured verification.
New Milestones of Regional Excellence
The Gala Night featured 62 new records across ASEAN Records and ASIA Records, including achievements recognised exclusively at the regional level and those meeting both regional and continental benchmarks.
Among these were three ASEAN Records achievements, reflecting notable accomplishments in hospitality, architectural signage and integrated health, wellness and beauty manufacturing.
Each achievement represented a documented milestone assessed against its respective record criteria, highlighting the diverse capabilities of businesses operating across Southeast Asia.
Featured below are the new ASEAN Records holders officially recognised at the Gala, presented in accordance with their verified record titles and achievements:
1. HeyStay Management
Most Kids-Themed and Play-Equipped Short-Stay Units Operated by a Single Short-Term Rental Management Company
(83 units fitted with slides, ball pits, arcade machines, pool tables or mini-playgrounds, within a 353-unit managed portfolio across Melaka, Kuala Lumpur and Genting Highlands, as of September 2026)
2. Newsigns Solutions Sdn Bhd
First Signage Contractor to Design, Fabricate and Install Self-Supporting Geometric Contour LED Building Façades Fully In-House (3 projects totalling 1,501 sqm completed from 2023 to 2024; first installation completed on 29 July 2023; largest single project 715 sqm)
3. ORIZI Group of Companies
Largest Integrated Health, Wellness and Beauty OEM Manufacturing Group by Number of Manufacturing Certifications, Regulatory Approvals and Audited Standards Held (24 credentials across 11 distinct schemes; 5 licensed production facilities across cosmetics and personal care, perfume, functional food and nutrition, and medical devices; 354 JAKIM Halal-certified products; 10 product categories; 52 sub-ranges; 5,000+ ready formulations; as at October 2026)
Achievements Recognised at Both ASEAN and ASIA Levels
The Gala Night also celebrated 18 achievements that received recognition from both ASEAN Records and ASIA Records, representing a total of 36 records across the two platforms.
These achievements covered a wide range of sectors, including technological innovation, manufacturing, tourism, education, healthcare, cultural heritage, retail and community development.
Receiving recognition at both levels reflects the ability of an achievement to satisfy the respective verification criteria established for regional and continental recognition.
The dual-recognition category demonstrated the breadth of accomplishments emerging from Southeast Asia and their significance within the wider Asian context.
Featured below are the record holders whose achievements were officially recognised at both ASEAN and ASIA levels:
1. Zoo Negara Malaysia (Malaysian Zoological Society)
Highest Number of Participants in Group Events Hosted by a Zoo’s Founding Zoological Society (30,390 participants across 331 group events; 1 January 2023 to 30 September 2026)
2. 70mai
Most Dashcam Units Sold Across Three E-Commerce Platforms in Two Countries in 20 Months (425,810 units on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop in Malaysia and Thailand from January 2025 to August 2026)
3. Broadlink Marketing Sdn Bhd (reTOUCH)
First BS 1363 13A Double-Pole Socket Verified Beyond Standard in Fire Resistance, Electrical Strength and Plug Endurance (SIRIM-verified: glow-wire 960°C vs 850°C standard; 4kV a.c. dielectric strength (1 min) vs 2kV standard; 69,400 plug cycles vs 15,000 standard)
4. Bucket List Travel and Vacations Sdn Bhd
Most Travel Photographs Delivered in a Single Year by a Travel Agency with Photographer-Accompanied Tours and Worldwide Expeditions, and Its Own Creative Learning Classes (234,161 photographs delivered to tour members; 86 departures to 22 countries and territories across Asia, Europe, Africa, South America and the polar regions; January to December 2025)
5. DG Maritime Sdn Bhd
Highest Volume in Physical Surveying of All Nine IMDG Class Export Containerized Hazardous Cargoes With Issuance of Port-Authorized Container Packing Certification (10,069 export containers over 30 months, Apr 2024–Sep 2026; 2 loading ports; established 2021)
6. Enest Group Berhad
First Publicly Listed Raw Clean Edible Bird’s Nest Producer (listed on Bursa Malaysia LEAP Market since 7 August 2019; transferred to the ACE Market on 15 July 2026)
7. Fairy Park Heritage City
First and Largest Independently Developed Multi-Surname Ancestral Hall Street in a Cultural Heritage-City Memorial Park (48 clan and cultural halls, 166-acre site, developed from January 2022, completed in November 2025)
8. Hippo Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd
Most Inbound Motorcycle Grand Prix Tour Package Customers Served by an Independently-Founded Destination Management Company Through Cross-Border Partner Agents in One Race Weekend (449 Customers, 6 Partner Agents, RM487,792 Package Sales, 10–12 November 2023, Sepang International Circuit)
9. JIUMOXI (Techno Wellness Sdn Bhd)
First and Most Integrated Overseas AI Moxibustion Wellness Chain Combining AI Pulse Diagnosis, AI Moxibustion Chamber and AI Moxibustion Robot (18 Treatments, 20 Branches, 24 In-Store Partner Counters, 2 Countries)
10. MAE Global (B-CODE⁺)
First 4-Code Natural GLP-1 Support Functional Food Synergy System Formulated with 12 Clinically Studied Branded Ingredients (four codes — B-SynN Cleanse, B-ActV Activate, B-VtrA Flow, B-OriG Balance; multi-source branded ingredients; launched November 2025)
11. Midyson Sdn Bhd
First Herbal Hair and Scalp Wellness Franchise with Halal-Certified Products, 100% Vegan Hair-Darkening Treatment and Its Own Therapist Academy (18 outlets across 7 states and federal territories, 1,349 customers served since 2010, as of September 2026)
12. PNI Neuron (M) Sdn Bhd
First Hand-Stitched Giant-Format Visual Mind Map Study-Book Collection Aligned to a Secondary-School Syllabus (each page A2, 420 × 594 mm; A1 open spread, 594 × 841 mm; hand thread-stitched binding; up to 68 pages per title; 157 gsm glossy art paper; 5 subjects; 11 titles; Form 1–5; Bahasa Malaysia; DSKP/KSSM-aligned; published 2024)
13. RAAJI Silk Palace Sdn Bhd
First and Largest Indian Ethnic Fashion, Bridal Wear, Fashion Jewellery, and Tailoring Retail Chain Across Multiple Little India Heritage District Locations (20 outlets across Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Melaka, Perak, Johor, and Kuala Lumpur since 1997)
14. Si Yuan Funeral Services
First Funeral Service Provider with a Proprietary Mascot Pair Accompanying the Coffin Throughout the Wake and Presented to the Family as a Memorial Keepsake (launched in October 2026)
15. Snek Ku (New Star Food Industries)
First and Largest Joy-Sharing Interactive Snack Truck Tour (50,580 surprise packages comprising snacks, merchandise and e-wallet rewards distributed to verified recipients across 36 locations over 98 stops in 9 states within 50 touring days; 7 August – 4 October 2026)
16. Susan Lee and Co
Most Trilingual Legal Consultations by a Law Firm Founder in One Year (Founder: Katherine Susan Lee; 889 one-to-one consultations in Mandarin, English and Malay; 6 practice areas; online and physical; January to December 2025)
17. Tea Association of Malaysia (MyTA)
First National Tea Trade Association Founded by Tea Merchant Companies from Multiple States, with the Most Retained Under Their Original Trading Names Since Inception (60 founding firms from 5 states enrolled 1955–1956; 16 remain in membership for 70 years as of October 2026)
18. Zenth Beauty Sdn Bhd (Zenth Pore Specialist)
Highest Cumulative Pore, Acne & Scar Treatments Performed by a Specialty Pore-Refining Beauty Chain (24,291 sessions performed across 8 outlets over the 24-month period 2024–2025; 57 pore, acne & scar treatments across a 119-item master menu; pore-specialist positioning since 2019; parent business Zenth Beauty Sdn Bhd founded 2000)
Live Record Attempts Showcase Verification in Action
One of the evening’s highlights was the opportunity for guests to witness two live record attempts, with performances assessed and verified directly before the audience.
The UNITREE 宇树 G1 Humanoid Robot Team, featuring the G1 humanoid robot developed by Chinese robotics company Unitree, attempted the following ASIA Records title:
Most Punches by a Humanoid Robot in Two Rounds of Pad Work (90 punches, 40 seconds per round, 20 October 2026, Kuala Lumpur)
Operating autonomously, the humanoid robot demonstrated its punching capabilities across two timed rounds of pad work. The attempt was witnessed by Mr Cruise Tan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of FEBA Fight, who served as Official Technical Witness. The recognition certificate was received by Mr Lim Jie Yi of D’Concept.
Meanwhile, Liew Mun Fung (Kimmy Liew) of Galaxy Event combined the traditional performing art of face-changing with magic in a live performance assessed for both ASEAN Records and ASIA Records, achieving the following title:
Fastest Synchronised Multi-Face Changes Alternated with Magic by a Single Performer (7 rounds, each a different magic trick followed by 6 masks changing together, completed in 107 seconds)
The performance involved seven rounds, each featuring a different magic trick followed by six synchronised mask changes, demonstrating the coordination, speed and precision required for the attempt.
Both performances offered guests a firsthand view of how record attempts are measured and documented against defined criteria, reinforcing the importance of evidence-based verification.
Special Artist Recognition Celebrates Musical Excellence
The evening also featured special artist recognition for Malaysian singer-songwriter Wee Meng Chee (Namewee), celebrating his achievements in original songwriting, multilingual music composition and creative expression.
Namewee received ASEAN Records recognition for achieving:
Most Languages in Original Songs Released by a Singer-Songwriter (17 languages across 243 original songs; as of 18 October 2026)
The achievement recognised his extensive catalogue of 243 original songs spanning 17 languages, reflecting his dedication to multilingual music creation and his ability to connect with audiences across different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Together, the live record attempts and special artist recognition highlighted the diversity of verified achievements celebrated at the Gala Night, encompassing robotics, technological innovation, traditional performing arts and multilingual musical creativity.
Strengthening Credibility Through ISO 9001:2015 Certification
During the Founders’ Address, Gillian Ooi and Eldrick Koh announced that ASEAN Records and ASIA Records had achieved ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification by SGS.
The certification carries accreditation from UKAS and Standards Malaysia (DSM) and covers the organisations’ processes for researching, verifying and adjudicating record applications.
The certifications are valid from 30 September 2026 to 30 September 2029, under Certificate Nos. MY26/00000647 (UKAS) and MY26/00000648 (DSM).
The independent audit reported no nonconformities, marking an important milestone in strengthening the organisations’ internal quality management systems.
Gillian Ooi emphasised the fundamental principle behind every certified achievement:
“A record is not something you buy. It is something you prove.”
Eldrick Koh also highlighted the importance of independent auditing in providing assurance to record holders, partners and the public:
“Our record holders, our partners and the public deserve that assurance. When you hold an ASEAN Records or ASIA Records certificate, you can stand behind it.”
The certification reinforces ASEAN Records’ commitment to maintaining structured verification processes and consistent standards as its regional recognition platform continues to grow.
Expanding Opportunities for Regional Record Holders
The Founders also highlighted the continued development of specialised recognition initiatives, including Tourism Records, officiated by YB Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in support of Visit Malaysia 2026.
Food Records was introduced with YB Datuk Chan Foong Hin, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, while Youth Achievement Records received support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The initiatives aim to provide dedicated recognition opportunities for achievements across tourism, culinary development, youth participation and other specialised fields.
The Founders also introduced an expanded network of official digital platforms to increase the visibility of certified achievements.
ASEAN Records holders will be featured through:
- ASEAN Records: https://aseanrecords.com/
- Southeast Asia Records: https://southeastasiarecords.com/
- Southeast Asia Book of Records: https://southeastasiabookofrecords.com/
Achievements that also meet the Asian benchmark will receive additional exposure through ASIA Records and ASIA Book Records.
Certified achievements will also be shared across the organisations’ official Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn and WhatsApp Channel accounts.
Recognising the Contributions of Media Partners
ASEAN Records and ASIA Records expressed their appreciation to the media organisations that have supported the coverage and public communication of verified achievements.
The evening also recognised the contributions of its strategic media partners, including Media Chinese International Limited (Sin Chew Daily and Nanyang Siang Pau), FG Media (Malaysiakini), Sun Media Corporation (theSun), Sinar Karangkraf (Sinar Harian and Sinar Daily), and Media Mulia (Utusan Malaysia and KOSMO!), for their continued support in promoting regional excellence and showcasing remarkable achievements across ASEAN and Asia.
Their ongoing commitment to sharing record-holder stories has helped amplify the visibility of certified achievements, highlighting the innovation, dedication and perseverance behind each milestone.
Distinguished Guests and a Moment of Remembrance
Among the distinguished guests were H.E. Thepthavone Sengmany, Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Malaysia, and H.E. Ardasher Qodiri, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Malaysia.
Also present were Tan Sri Prof. Datuk Wira Dr. Abdul Latiff Abu Bakar, Chairman of Yayasan Generasi Malaysia; Tan Sri Datuk Danny Ooi, Chairman of the Advisory Board of ASEAN Records; and YDH DIG Dato’ Sri Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Majid, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Royal Malaysia Police.
Representatives from government agencies and diplomatic missions across Southeast Asia and beyond also attended.
The evening included a moment of silence in tribute to the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah binti Mohamad Ali (1926–2026), a distinguished record holder recognised by both ASEAN Records and ASIA Records.
Continuing the Commitment to Verified Excellence
As ASEAN Records continues expanding its regional recognition platform, the Founders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the credibility of every certified achievement.
In a joint statement, Eldrick Koh and Gillian Ooi shared:
“Behind every record is someone who refused to give up. Our job is to make sure that when the public looks at that achievement, they can trust it completely. At every Gather of Achievers to come, we will hold to the same standard: evidence first, always.”
The 10th Gather of Achievers – ASEAN Records & ASIA Records Gala Night 2026 marked another significant milestone in celebrating measurable excellence, bringing together record holders whose achievements continue to inspire innovation, perseverance and progress across Southeast Asia.
About ASEAN Records
ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd (202301047179) is a Malaysian record-verification company founded and led by Eldrick Koh and Gillian Ooi.
Certified to ISO 9001:2015 by SGS, ASEAN Records researches, verifies, documents and certifies measurable achievements by businesses, organisations and individuals across Southeast Asia.
Through structured verification processes and dedicated recognition platforms, ASEAN Records aims to strengthen the credibility, visibility and lasting significance of verified regional achievements.
Official Website: https://aseanrecords.com/
