ASEAN Records marked another important milestone in its regional expansion with the establishment of ASEAN Records Indonesia, together with its office presence in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The milestone was commemorated through a private strategic partnership signing session between Ms Gillian Ooi, Managing Director of ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd, and Mr Jimmy Tham, Appointed Strategic Representative of ASEAN Records Indonesia.
The session was also attended by Mr Suresh R. Palasanthiran, Trade Commissioner of MATRADE Jakarta, together with selected record holders and invited guests, in support of this new chapter in Indonesia.
Strengthening Regional Recognition Across ASEAN
ASEAN Records is a regional record recognition platform created to recognise, verify, and celebrate factual, measurable, and meaningful achievements across Southeast Asia.
Established under ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd, the platform has obtained dual-level approval to carry the ASEAN Records name and identity, reflecting its commitment to credibility, proper representation, and responsible regional recognition.
The establishment of ASEAN Records Indonesia reflects the platform’s continued commitment to expanding recognition opportunities for individuals, companies, communities, institutions, and organisations across the ASEAN region.
Indonesia’s Strategic Importance Within ASEAN
The presence of ASEAN Records in Jakarta carries special significance as the ASEAN Secretariat is also located in Indonesia’s capital city.
For many Indonesians, ASEAN is not a distant concept, but part of the regional identity and presence within Jakarta. This makes Indonesia a meaningful place for the establishment of ASEAN Records Indonesia.
Through its Jakarta office presence, ASEAN Records aims to complement Indonesia’s recognition ecosystem while creating wider regional visibility for outstanding Indonesian achievements.
Building a Wider Platform for Indonesian Achievements
Through ASEAN Records Indonesia, the platform hopes to discover, document, verify, and celebrate more achievements from Indonesia across business, culture, tourism, innovation, community development, and industry excellence.
The expansion also aims to strengthen collaboration opportunities within Southeast Asia while bringing inspiring Indonesian success stories to a wider ASEAN audience.
This milestone reflects ASEAN Records’ ongoing vision of building a stronger ecosystem of recognised achievements that inspire excellence, innovation, and positive impact across the region.
A Milestone Moment in Jakarta
The strategic partnership signing and Jakarta office presence mark another important step in ASEAN Records’ continued regional growth.
With Indonesia being one of ASEAN’s largest and most dynamic nations, ASEAN Records looks forward to building meaningful collaborations, strengthening regional engagement, and recognising more outstanding achievements from Indonesia across Southeast Asia.
ASEAN Records marked another milestone in its regional expansion with the official launch of ASEAN Records Thailand, held at IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand.
The launch was officiated and witnessed by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Mohamad bin Alamin, Deputy Minister of Entrepreneurship and Cooperatives Development Malaysia (KUSKOP), reflecting the growing regional presence and significance of ASEAN Records as a platform that celebrates verified achievements across Southeast Asia.
The ceremony was led by Mr Eldrick Koh, Director and Co-Chief Adjudicator of ASEAN Records, together with ASEAN Records’ Thailand partners, marking an important step in strengthening the organisation’s footprint within the ASEAN region.
Strengthening Regional Recognition Across ASEAN
The launch of ASEAN RecordsThailand reflects the platform’s continued commitment to documenting, verifying, and recognising outstanding achievements across ASEAN’s diverse industries, communities, organisations, and individuals.
Through this expansion, ASEAN Records aims to provide more record holders, brands, businesses, institutions, and innovators in Thailand with a credible regional platform to showcase measurable excellence and elevate their achievements across Southeast Asia.
The initiative also reinforces ASEAN Records’ mission to inspire greater innovation, excellence, and cross-border collaboration among ASEAN nations.
Building a Stronger ASEAN Achievers Community
Beyond record certification, ASEAN Records continues to cultivate a growing regional network of achievers who inspire one another through measurable accomplishments, creativity, leadership, and impact.
With the establishment of ASEAN Records Thailand, the platform looks forward to recognising more outstanding achievements from Thailand while strengthening collaboration and engagement among record holders throughout the ASEAN region.
The expansion also reflects ASEAN Records’ long-term vision of creating a stronger and more connected ecosystem that celebrates excellence across Southeast Asia.
A Milestone for Regional Growth
The official launch in Bangkok marks another important chapter in ASEAN Records’ continued regional development and growing international presence.
As ASEAN continues to evolve as a dynamic economic, cultural, and innovation-driven region, ASEAN Records remains committed to recognising meaningful achievements that contribute towards the advancement and global visibility of Southeast Asia.
In response to recent media reports concerning our company, ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd issues the following official statement. We thank our record holders, partners, and supporters for their continued confidence.
Sebagai jawapan kepada laporan media baru-baru ini berkenaan syarikat kami, ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd mengeluarkan kenyataan rasmi berikut. Kami merakamkan setinggi penghargaan kepada para pemegang rekod, rakan kongsi, dan penyokong atas keyakinan berterusan anda.
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The company hereby reserve all their legal rights to pursue for legal remedy for the false and defamatory allegations by any parties.
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KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd menegaskan syarikat itu beroperasi secara sah di Malaysia serta mempunyai kelulusan rasmi daripada Sekretariat ASEAN dan Kerajaan Malaysia untuk menggunakan nama ‘ASEAN’ dalam operasi syarikatnya sebagai platform pensijilan rekod serantau bebas.
Dalam sidang media hari ini, syarikat itu tampil menjelaskan beberapa dakwaan awam berkaitan kedudukan undang-undang, status kelulusan serta operasi komersialnya.
Pengarah dan Ketua Adjudikator Bersama ASEAN Records, Eldrick Koh, berkata syarikat memperoleh kelulusan penggunaan nama ‘ASEAN’ daripada Sekretariat ASEAN menerusi surat rujukan CCAD/LSAD/UNA/2023/Vol.1/014 bertarikh 1 Disember 2023 yang ditandatangani Timbalan Setiausaha Agung ASEAN bagi Hal Ehwal Komuniti dan Korporat, Tran Duc Binh.
Beliau berkata, syarikat itu turut menerima Kelulusan Menteri di bawah Seksyen 27(3) Akta Syarikat 2016 bagi penggunaan perkataan yang diwartakan ‘ASEAN’ dalam nama syarikat menerusi rujukan P/S/2023/A/004396 bertarikh 14 November 2023.
“ASEAN Recordsialah entiti komersial bebas yang beroperasi dengan kelulusan menggunakan namaASEAN dan kami tidak pernah menerima sebarang notis pembatalan, penarikan balik atau pindaan terhadap kelulusan berkenaan. “Semua dakwaan yang dilemparkan terhadap syarikat adalah tidak benar dan kami mempunyai dokumen sokongan berkaitan kedudukan undang-undang serta operasi syarikat,” katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian ketika mengulas dakwaan bahawa syarikat itu tidak mempunyai hak menggunakan nama ‘ASEAN’ dan memberi gambaran menerima pengiktirafan rasmi daripada Sekretariat ASEAN.
Koh menegaskan bahawa ASEAN Records tidak pernah mendakwa pensijilan atau pengiktirafan yang dikeluarkan syarikat itu diterbitkan secara rasmi oleh Sekretariat ASEAN.
Sebaliknya, katanya, ASEAN Records berfungsi sebagai platform pensijilan serantau bebas dan bukannya organ, agensi atau wakil rasmi kepada Sekretariat ASEAN.
“Rekod yang dikeluarkan adalah pengiktirafan pencapaian cemerlang di peringkat serantau ASEAN oleh badan bebas dan bukannya dikeluarkan oleh Sekretariat ASEAN sendiri,” katanya.
Mengulas dakwaan bahawa syarikat itu mempromosikan serta menjual anugerah, beliau berkata ASEAN Records ialah syarikat komersial berdaftar di Malaysia yang mengendalikan platform pensijilan berbayar selaras dengan amalan badan pensijilan serantau dan antarabangsa lain.
“Syarikat telah menerima kelulusan sewajarnya di peringkat kebangsaan menerusi Kerajaan Malaysia serta Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) dan Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM), selain turut memperoleh kelulusan di peringkat serantau daripada Sekretariat ASEAN untuk beroperasi menggunakan nama ASEAN dalam kapasiti komersial ini.
“Kelulusan pada kedua-dua peringkat ini mencerminkan asas operasi kami yang sah dan telus,” katanya.
ASEAN Records yang dilancarkan secara rasmi pada 14 November 2024 telah mengeluarkan lebih 250 pensijilan rekod ASEAN kepada syarikat, organisasi dan individu di rantau ini.
Ia juga memaklumkan telah menganjurkan sembilan majlis ‘Gather of Achievers’ yang menghimpunkan lebih 1,500 tetamu keseluruhan, selain disertai beberapa pemimpin dan pegawai kanan kerajaan termasuk Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Menteri-Menteri Kabinet dan Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka.
Dalam perkembangan sama, Koh berkata syarikat akan mengambil tindakan undang-undang terhadap pihak yang didakwa mengeluarkan kenyataan tidak benar berhubung operasi ASEAN Records.
Katanya, dua laporan polis turut dibuat masing-masing di Balai Polis Kepong dan Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Cheras pada Ahad lalu berhubung perkara itu.
“Atas nasihat peguam, semua bukti dan dokumen berkaitan akan dikemukakan melalui proses perundangan yang sewajarnya sebaik prosiding dimulakan,” katanya.
KUALA LUMPUR – ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd. (ASEAN Records) menafikan dakwaan bahawa syarikat itu beoperasi tanpa kelulusan dan tidak berdaftar dengan pihak berkuasa adalah tidak benar.
Pengarah Urusannya, Gillian Ooi berkata, ASEAN Records beroperasi sebagai syarikat yang ditubuhkan secara sah di Malaysia dan memegang dua kelulusan bebas bagi penggunaan nama “ASEAN” sebagai platform pensijilan rekod serantau bebas.
Jelasnya, kelulusan pertama adalah daripada Sekretariat ASEAN pada peringkat serantau dan kedua daripada Kerajaan Malaysia pada peringkat kebangsaan.
“Kelulusan ini dikeluarkan di bawah Rujukan CCAD/LSAD/UNA/2023/Vol.1/014 dan bertarikh 1 Disember 2023 yang ditandatangani oleh Tuan Yang Terutama Tran Duc Binh, Timbalan Setiausaha Agung ASEAN bagi Hal Ehwal Komuniti dan Korporat.
“Kelulusan ini telah ditandatangani bersama dengan rasmi dan masih berkuat kuasa sepenuhnya.
“Syarikat juga memegang Kelulusan Menteri daripada Kerajaan Malaysia di bawah Seksyen 27(3) Akta Syarikat 2016 untuk penggunaan perkataan yang diwartakan “ASEAN” dalam nama syarikat (Rujukan P/S/2023/A/004396, bertarikh 14 November 2023),”katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian pada sidang akhbar di Pusat Khidmat Rakyat Parlimen Kepong yang turut dihadiri Pengarah Eksekutif ASEAN Records, Eldrick Koh dan Ketua DAPSY Kepong, Jefferson Chia.
Mengulas lanjut, beliau berkata, kelulusan yang diberikan oleh Sekretariat ASEAN pada Disember 2023 secara khusus membenarkan ASEAN Records menggunakan nama “ASEAN” sebagai identiti korporat dan operasinya sebagai platform pensijilan rekod serantau.
“Kami telah beroperasi secara berterusan dalam skop kelulusan ini sejak pendaftaran, dan tidak menerima sebarang notis pembatalan, penarikan balik, atau pindaan.
“Kami mengiktiraf dan menghormati bahawa Sekretariat ASEAN adalah institusi antara kerajaan serantau. ASEAN Records adalah entiti komersial bebas yang beroperasi di bawah penggunaan rasmi nama ASEAN yang diluluskan. Kami tidak pernah membuat penyataan sebaliknya,”tegasnya.
Sementara itu, Koh berkata, bagi melindungi kepentingan sah syarikat, pemegang rekod kami, dan integriti nama ASEAN diluluskan untuk gunakan, pihaknya akan memulakan tindakan undang-undang yang diperlukan.
Malah kata beliau, dua laporan polis telah dibuat di Kepong dan Cheras pada Ahad lalu berhubung dakwaan tidak berasas sebelum ini.
“Ingin saya tegaskan sekali lagi bahawa syarikat memiliki kelulusan yang diperlukan serta bukti yang menyokong kedudukan undang-undangnya dan operasinya di bawah nama ASEAN.
“Dokumen-dokumen tersebut akan dikemukakan pada masa yang sesuai apabila prosiding undang-undang dimulakan terhadap pihak yang bertanggungjawab,”katanya.
Sebelum ini, media mellaporkan komuniti permiagaan dan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS), berdepan risiko kerugian besar akibat eksploitasi penjualan sijil dan plak yang didakwa menggunakan nama ‘ASEAN Records’ dengan bayaran mencecah puluhan ribu ringgit.
Perkara itu didedahkan Persatuan Pengguna Semenanjung Malaysia (PPSM) yang memaklumkam kegiatan syarikat swasta yang didakwa mendekati dan mengelirukan PKS supaya membeli pengiktirafan yang disyaki tidak sah itu.
(Kuala Lumpur, 13th) ASEAN Record Sdn Bhd emphasized that the company is authorized by the ASEAN Secretariat and the Malaysian government to use “Asean” as its company name and to operate as an independent record certification platform.
The company’s two executive directors and chief forensic officers, Koo Chun-ming and Wong Tzu-ning, held a press conference today through Kepong DAP Youth Chief Cheah Chee-wei to clarify the allegations made against the company recently.
Huang Zining said that the company holds formal written approval from the ASEAN Secretariatto use the name “ASEAN”, document number CCAD/LSAD/UNA/2023/Vol.1/014, dated December 1, 2023, and signed by ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for Community and Home Affairs, Chen Deping. The approval letter has been formally countersigned and is still in effect.
Gu Junming second from left and Huang Zining clarified the accusations against their company Xie Zhiwei is on the left Wen Qiaohe is on the right
She pointed out that the company also obtained Ministerial Approval under Section 27(3) of the Companies Act 2016, which allows it to use the gazetted word “ASEAN” in its company name. The relevant reference document number is P/S/2023/A/004396, dated November 14, 2023.
She emphasized that the company has never made any false statements, and since it was authorized by the ASEAN Secretariat in December 2023 to use “ASEAN” as its corporate identity and operate as a record certification platform, the company has been operating within the scope of the approval and has not received any notification of revocation, termination or modification of the approval.
“We respect the status of the ASEAN Secretariat as a regional intergovernmental body, while we are a commercial entity authorized to operate under the name ‘ASEAN’ and have never made any statements beyond that scope.”
She said that in order to protect the company’s reputation, record holders, and legitimate rights and interests in using the name “ASEAN,” the company will initiate necessary legal action.
“We saw the allegations on Sunday and filed a police report two days ago.”
Also present were members of the company’s legal team, including Dato’ Chang Yu Xiang, Wong Yuen Xuan, Wan Mohd Asong, and Datin Wen Qiao He.
ASEAN RecordsLtd presents the relevant approvals obtained by the company From left Zhang Yuxiang Huang Yingxuan Wan Mohamad Yasong Xie Zhiwei Gu Junming Huang Zining Wen Qiaohe
Independent regional record certification platform
Gu Junming said that ASEAN Records Ltd. issues records as an independent regional record certification platform, not as an institution, organization or representative of the ASEAN Secretariat.
“This statement has remained consistent and unchanged in all our promotional materials, award ceremonies, and external communications since our inception.”
He pointed out that the company is an independent platform authorized to use the name “ASEAN” and has a proven track record of outstanding achievements at the ASEAN regional level.
He emphasized that the record was never claimed to have been issued directly by the ASEAN Secretariat.
“ASEAN Records is a limited company legally established in our country. It operates as a paid certification platform, which is consistent with mature certification industry practices globally and regionally. Similar to other internationally recognized certification bodies, it conducts commercial operations while maintaining credibility.”
He said the company operates under a dual-approval system, demonstrating its legal and transparent operating foundation.
He pointed out that the recent accusations against the company were untrue.
“Our company holds the necessary approvals and supporting documentation to demonstrate our legal status and operation under the name ASEAN. These documents will be presented in due course after legal proceedings are initiated against the relevant responsible parties.”
He said that since its official launch on November 14, 2024, the company has awarded more than 250 ASEAN-level record certifications, held 9 award ceremonies with a total attendance of more than 1,500 people, and had senior government officials as record witnesses, including the Deputy Prime Minister, ministers, the Governor of Malacca and other senior officials, and has received hundreds of reports from mainstream media.
(Kuala Lumpur, 13th) ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd today issued official approval documents to clarify several recent unfounded allegations questioning its legal status.
ASEAN Records Executive Director and Chief Forensic Officer Wong Tze Ning and Koo Chun Ming, along with their legal team, held a press conference accompanied by Xie Zhiwei, Deputy Chief of the DAP Youth Wing of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Chief of the DAP Youth Wing of Kepong.
Huang Zining stated that ASEAN Records received several false accusations questioning its legal status last Sunday (10th) and filed a police report the following day.
She pointed out that as a legally incorporated company in Malaysia, it holds formal written approval from the ASEAN Secretariat, which allows it to use the name “ASEAN” in its company name.
“This approval document, numbered CCAD/LSAD/UNA/2023/Vol.1/014 and dated December 1, 2023, was personally signed by His Excellency Tran Duc Binh, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Community and Corporate Affairs.”
“The approval document has been formally signed and remains fully valid.”
She said that ASEAN Records also holds a ministerial approval issued by the Malaysian government under Section 27(3) of the Companies Act 2016, allowing the use of the gazetted word “ASEAN” in the company name, document number P/S/2023/A/004396, dated November 14, 2023.
Furthermore, regarding allegations of false claims of official recognition, certification, or affiliation, Huang Zining pointed out that ASEAN Records has never made any false statements about its status.
She said that the approval granted by the ASEAN Secretariat in December 2023 explicitly allows ASEAN Records to use the name “ASEAN” as the company’s corporate identity and for the operation of the regional record certification platform.
“Our company has been operating within the scope of this approval since its inception, and has not received any notice of revocation, withdrawal or modification.”
She stated that the company respects the status of the ASEAN Secretariat as a regional intergovernmental body, and that it is an independent business entity operating under the formal approval of the name “ASEAN”.
Gu Junming left presents the official written approval granted by the ASEAN Secretariat allowing him to use the name ASEAN in his company name Huang Zining is on the right
Huang Zining made these remarks at a press conference held this morning at the Kepong Parliament Service Centre.
On the other hand, Gu Junming clarified that ASEAN Records issues records as an independent regional certification platform, and is not an institution, agency or representative of the ASEAN Secretariat.
“This stance has remained consistent and unchanged in all of our company’s promotional materials, award ceremonies, and external communications.”
“The records issued by our company are recognitions of outstanding achievements at the ASEAN regional level, certified by an independent body operating under the official approval of the name ‘ASEAN’. These records do not claim to be issued directly by the ASEAN Secretariat.”
In addition, he pointed out that ASEAN Records is a commercial entity (Sendirian Berhad) legally registered in Malaysia. It operates as a paid certification platform, and its operating model is consistent with mature certification industry practices globally and regionally. Similar to other internationally recognized certification bodies, it conducts commercial operations while maintaining the credibility of the organization.
He reiterated that the ASEAN record has been approved at both the national level (by the Minister of the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN)) and the regional level (by the ASEAN Secretariat) to operate as a business entity under the name “ASEAN”.
“The two-tier approval process reflects the company’s legal and transparent operating foundation.”
We are preparing relevant legal documents and will take action against all those involved.
Huang Zining emphasized that the recent accusations against ASEAN Records are all untrue. The company possesses the necessary approval documents, as well as relevant documentary evidence supporting its legal status and operation under the name “ASEAN”.
She said that in order to protect the company, the record holder, and their legitimate rights to use the name “ASEAN,” ASEAN Records will initiate necessary legal action, and will not comment further on the specific details of the relevant litigation proceedings at this time.
“The relevant documents and evidence will be presented at an appropriate time after legal proceedings are initiated against the responsible parties.”
Huang Zining pointed out that ASEAN Records has filed a police report regarding the incident and is currently preparing relevant legal documents and litigation procedures
Datin Wen Qiaohe, co-founder of Zhang & Wen Law Firm, pointed out that his legal team has been commissioned to provide legal advice to ASEAN Records, and the relevant legal documents are currently being prepared.
She said that because the incident involves a wide range of issues and a lot of misinformation has appeared in the media and on social media, several investigations are currently underway.
“This press conference is crucial to clarifying the facts. There is no accurate number of people involved at present, but we will take legal action against all those who have been identified as being involved.”
At the same time, Gu Junming expressed his gratitude to the ASEAN record holder, partners, and the many supporters who have trusted the company.
“It is your trust that drives us forward, and we will continue to give our all in accordance with the standards you expect.”
Other attendees included Dato’ Chang Yu Xiang, managing partner of Chang & Wen Solicitors, lawyer Wong Yuen Xuan, and lawyer Wan Mohd Assau.
ASEAN Records is an independent regional record certification platform. Since its official launch on November 14, 2024, it has awarded more than 250 ASEAN-level record certifications to outstanding companies, organizations and individuals. It has also held nine “Gather of Achievers” award ceremonies, with a total attendance of more than 1,500 people.
The ASEAN Records certification is witnessed by senior government officials, including the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, the Governor of Malacca, and other senior government officials, and has been featured in hundreds of mainstream media reports.
ASEAN Records is proud to present the 9th ASEAN Records Gather of Achievers, held on 27 April 2026 at The Top, Komtar Penang, marking the platform’s first-ever Gather of Achievers in Penang since its founding in November 2024.
The event brought together record holders, industry leaders, government representatives, and partners from across the region, including YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, together with distinguished guests YB Teh Lai Heng (ADUN Komtar), YB Wong Yuee Harng (ADUN Pengkalan Kota), and YB Joseph Ng (ADUN Air Itam)—reinforcing ASEAN Records’ commitment to recognising measurable achievements while building a connected community of achievers.
A Growing Platform for Regional Recognition
Since its establishment, ASEAN Records has evolved into a structured regional certification platform, hosting 9 Gather of Achievers events within 17 months.
From themed celebrations to large-scale public activations, each gathering is designed not only to recognise achievements but also to foster collaboration, connection, and shared inspiration among record holders.
A key milestone in this journey was the official launch of ASIA Records on 22 October 2025, expanding the platform’s reach beyond Southeast Asia. Today, both ASEAN Records and ASIA Records continue to grow their presence across the region, collectively reaching millions through digital platforms.
Expanding Tourism and Food Records to Penang
A key highlight of the 9th Gather of Achievers was the continued rollout of the ASEAN Tourism Records and ASIA Tourism Records initiative, supporting Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Through a structured framework, the initiative documents, verifies, and promotes tourism and food destinations based on measurable and verifiable criteria, strengthening their visibility at both regional and international levels.
At this edition, two of Penang’s most iconic landmarks were officially recognised:
Fort Cornwallis— Oldest Intact Star Bastion Fort Built by the British East India Company on the Malay Peninsula (Construction commenced 1786; approximately 38,800 sq. m footprint)
Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve— Oldest Colonial Hill Station within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (Discovered in 1788; UNESCO MAB Programme designation received 2021; 233 years between establishment and designation), receiving dual certification under ASEAN Records and ASIA Records
These recognitions highlight Penang’s historical and cultural significance while reinforcing its role as a key tourism destination within Malaysia.
Celebrating Visit Malaysia 2026
The event also marked the first appearance of 50 Wira and Manja mascots in Penang, in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026.
This milestone reflects the ongoing nationwide effort to promote Malaysia’s tourism industry, bringing cultural identity and destination awareness closer to the public through large-scale engagement initiatives.
Recognising Outstanding Achievements Across Industries
In addition to tourism and food certifications, the 9th Gather of Achievers also recognised a diverse range of achievements across multiple industries, including culinary arts, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, digital marketing, and food production.
Among the record holders recognised were:
Prof. Master Chef Michael Ooi Beng Hock — First Chef to Be Awarded a Royal Certificate of Appreciation by a Head of State for Designing and Preparing the Official Royal Birthday Cake
Creative Bliss — First Precision Metal Manufacturing Group to Expand from Single-Plant to Six Operational Plants within Three Years with End-to-End Engineering Capability and a Proprietary Digital Quality System (Q2DB)
Elexer Holding Bhd — First Lithium-Ion Battery Brand with Built-In USB-C Charging and 365-Day Warranty Across AA, AAA, 9V, and D Sizes
H&H Health Care Group (LE AURA) — Highest Perfume Sales across Three Variants by a Single Brand via Brand-Owned Live Commerce within 24 Hours
Kota Dine & Coffee — First Halal-Certified Contemporary Nyonya Restaurant with Consecutive Michelin Recognition Permanently Operating within a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Newpages — Most Cumulative Google First-Page Keyword Rankings by an AI-Powered SEO Provider
Sintak Kee Foods — First Manufacturer to Use Omega-3 Pork in Traditional Fuzhou Char Siew Pau with the Most Units Sold in a Single Year
Each achievement was independently verified based on measurable criteria, reinforcing ASEAN Records’ position as a credible certification platform.
Building a Community of Achievers
The Gather of Achievers platform goes beyond recognition, serving as a space where record holders can connect, exchange ideas, and explore future collaborations.
With each edition, ASEAN Records continues to strengthen a growing ecosystem of achievers across industries and countries, promoting a culture of excellence grounded in verified achievement.
About ASEAN Records
ASEAN Records (www.ASEANRecords.com) is a regional recognition platform dedicated to documenting measurable achievements and recognising excellence across industries, culture, tourism, innovation, business and community initiatives.
Through initiatives such as the Gather of Achievers, ASEAN Records continues to bring together organisations, businesses and individuals who have achieved remarkable milestones while inspiring others to pursue excellence and innovation across the ASEAN region.
ASEAN Records is proud to officially recognise RenAI for achieving a significant regional milestone as the: First and Largest Integrated Frontend-to-Backend Smart Tenancy and Property Management ERP and Marketplace Platform (3 Tenancy Management & Accounting Models, 6 User Roles, 5-Module End-to-End Maintenance Workflow, 1 Unified Front-to-Back Smart System, 2,866 Functional Nodes).
This recognition affirms RenAI’s position as a transformative force in digital property management across the ASEAN region.
Advancing Smart Property Management Through Unified Digital Architecture
With its unified smart system encompassing three tenancy and accounting models, six structured user roles, a five-module end-to-end maintenance workflow, and 2,866 functional nodes, RenAI demonstrates outstanding scale, sophistication, and system integration.
The platform consolidates tenancy operations, accounting, maintenance coordination, and marketplace functionality into a single, intelligent environment—eliminating fragmentation in traditional property workflows.
Designed around the concept of “Trusted Rental / Trusted Operator,” RenAI integrates automation, transparency, and AI-driven processes to streamline property management from front-end tenant engagement to backend operational governance.
A Milestone Moment of Recognition
The ASEAN Records certificate was officially presented on 28 February 2026 at The Osar Banquet Hall, Kuchai Lama.
The recognition was received on stage by Rachel Lim, Founder of RenAI Technology, acknowledging her leadership in building a unified smart system that redefines tenancy and property management efficiency within ASEAN.
Voices of Leadership
Reflecting on the recognition, Rachel Lim, Founder of RenAI Technology, shared:
“RenAI 3.0 brings together law enforcement agencies, skills development institutions, and industry operators to promote a new order of trustworthy leasing and trustworthy operations in Malaysia. Up to 80% of operations within the platform are automated, integrating previously scattered leasing processes into a unified system environment. Greater transparency reduces disputes and lowers operational risks.”
About RenAI
RenAI is a Malaysia-based smart tenancy and property management technology platform designed to modernise rental ecosystems through AI integration and automation.
Its features include smart home system integration, real-time property listings, e-signing and automated billing, structured maintenance workflows, tenant credit scoring records, and comprehensive reporting systems—providing a complete, intelligent property management solution.
ASEAN Records is proud to officially recognise Xmegami for achieving a landmark milestone in Malaysia’s health and beauty industry as the: Highest Accumulated Sales Value Achieved by a Malaysian-Produced, Female Founder-Led Health and Beauty Brand Using Network-Based Distribution(RM 234.35 million in accumulated sales from 2018–2025; 13 SKUs; an average of 1,500 active agents selling across 6 countries).
This recognition highlights Xmegami’s exceptional commercial performance, scalable distribution model, and sustained market traction—underscoring the growing influence of women-led enterprises in the regional beauty and wellness economy.
A Scalable Network-Based Success Built on Malaysian Innovation
Founded in 2017, Xmegami has grown into a strong example of how locally produced health and beauty products can achieve regional scale through a network-based distribution model. With a focused portfolio of 13 SKUs, Xmegami generated RM 234.35 million in cumulative sales over seven years—demonstrating depth of demand and long-term consumer trust.
Central to this achievement is Xmegami’s agent-driven ecosystem, which maintains an average of 1,500 active agents operating across six countries. This structure enables individuals—particularly women—to participate in entrepreneurship without the traditional barriers of inventory risk, logistics handling, or operational complexity.
The ASEAN Records recognition affirms Xmegami’s ability to integrate product credibility, operational systems, and human networks into a sustainable, high-performing business model.
A New Era of Women Empowerment
The name “XMEGAMI”, meaning “new generation goddess,” reflects the brand’s core philosophy—championing female independence, confidence, courage, and purposeful living.
Through its proprietary one-click dropshipping system, Xmegami centrally manages product quality control, marketing support, incentive structures, and logistics—allowing its agents to focus on customer relationships and personal growth. This seamless system directly supports the brand’s record achievement by enabling consistent sales performance across multiple markets.
A Milestone Moment of Recognition
The ASEAN Records certificate was officially presented on 20 December 2025 at the Andaman Grand Ballroom, Kuala Lumpur.
The recognition was received on stage by Cheong Sheue Xin, Founder of Xmegami, acknowledging her leadership, vision, and commitment to building a women-empowered, Malaysia-born brand with regional reach.
About Xmegami
Xmegami is a Malaysian health and beauty company founded in 2017 with a mission to empower women through entrepreneurship and innovation. Guided by the concept of the “new generation goddess,” Xmegami combines Malaysian-produced products with a seamless network-based distribution platform.
Through technology-enabled dropshipping, structured support systems, and community-driven growth, Xmegami continues to expand across regional markets while enabling women to build confidence, independence, and sustainable income.
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