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.
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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 successfully hosted its 7th Gather of Achievers at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, which also marked the 1st ASIA Records Gather of Achievers, commemorating a significant milestone as the platform celebrated its 1st Anniversary and its expansion from a regional to a continental recognition framework.
The event brought together record holders, partners, industry leaders, and members of the public in a vibrant, open setting — reinforcing ASEAN Records’ belief that achievements should not only be documented, but also shared, celebrated, and experienced by the wider community.
Held with the support of ASEAN Malaysia 2025 and Visit Malaysia 2026, the Gather of Achievers highlighted how record achievements can play a meaningful role in Malaysia’s cultural, tourism, and national storytelling efforts.
Building an Achievers Community Beyond Recognition
Since its inception, ASEAN Records has positioned itself as more than a certification platform. Each Gather of Achievers is designed as a recurring community touchpoint where record holders are encouraged to:
Within its first year alone, ASEAN Records convened sevenGather of Achievers, reflecting strong regional demand for a trusted platform that balances credibility, measurability, and community-building.
The 7th Gather of Achievers symbolised a year of momentum, growth, and increasing public engagement, while also marking the transition toward broader continental recognition through ASIA Records.
Presentation of ASEAN Records Achievements
During the Gather of Achievers, the following organisations and individuals were officially listed in ASEAN Records and presented on stage:
Damoo Highest Number of Positive Customer Feedback Entries for a Fully In-House Catering & Event-Setup Provider Offering a Self-Cooked and Self-Made Multinational Menu (518 total feedback entries over two years; 96% positive; 318 SKUs across six Asian cuisines and one Western cuisine; 99% handmade production)Eduhero Sdn Bhd Most Paid Students Tutored in Online Sejarah Tuition by a Chinese Educator in a Month (2,537 students, November 2025)Gather Building Management Sdn Bhd Most Digitised Tracking, Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Operations System Utilisation by a Strata & Property Management Firm (Implemented since January 2023; 17 strata schemes; 35,647 total digitised issues; 87% closure rate)Herbal Farmer 药材农夫 (BHH Products Sdn Bhd) Most Sold Avocado Multigrain Functional Wellness Beverage by a Modern TCM Retail Brand (249,354 units sold from 2019–2025; equivalent to 4,155,900 sachet servings)Leaves Food Industries Sdn Bhd First Creator of Teh C Special Syrup (3-Layer Milk Tea Syrup) Produced Under a Registered Trademark (Launched in 2004)PakaiNow.AI First Home-Grown Generative AI-Powered Virtual Try-On FashionTech Platform (Launched on 11 November 2025)Terang Film First Action Film in Asia Produced End-to-End by a Single Filmmaker Performing the Highest Number of Professional Roles During Production (Multi-country filming across three countries; equivalent to over 100 professional production roles)
Public Engagement and Visit Malaysia Tourism Collaboration
A key highlight of the Gather of Achievers was its public engagement element, enabled by its setting at Pavilion Bukit Jalil — allowing families, youth, and visitors to interact directly with record-breaking achievements.
Held with the support of ASEAN Malaysia 2025 and Visit Malaysia 2026, the event reinforced how achievements can be integrated into tourism narratives and cultural storytelling.
One of the evening’s highlights was the public appearance of Wira and Manja, the official Visit Malaysia 2026 mascots, symbolising Malaysia’s tourism identity and creative spirit.
Closing 2025 with Purpose and Progress
The 7th Gather of Achievers marked the close of a milestone year for ASEAN Records — celebrating its first anniversary, strengthening its Achievers Community, and ushering in the next chapter through ASIA Records.
With the platform now extending beyond ASEAN, ASEAN Records and ASIA Records continue to uphold the same principles of integrity, credibility, and measurable recognition, while fostering a connected ecosystem of achievers across the region and beyond.
The ASEAN Records Gala Night 2025, held at the Andaman Ballroom, Kuala Lumpur, was graced by the esteemed presence of Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam, Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka, who attended the celebration as the Guest of Honour, in recognition of regional unity and verified excellence.
During the evening, Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam was officially recognised by ASEAN Records for: First and Only Sitting State Governor in ASEAN to Receive a National Sports Leadership Award (Anugerah Tokoh Sukan Negara, presented by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 13 May 2024)
This recognition highlights his contributions to public service, youth and sports development, and his unique role in championing national unity through sports.
Asia Records Officially Launched — Officiated by Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam
In addition to receiving his ASEAN Records recognition, Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam officiated the official launch of Asia Records, a new continental-scale platform dedicated to recognising Asia’s most outstanding achievements in innovation, enterprise, culture, and global impact.
While Asia Records and ASEAN Records operate as independent entities, they share a common purpose — to document measurable, verifiable, and inspiring accomplishments that define the spirit of regional and continental excellence.
Tun Ali Rustam’s presence signified a strong endorsement of continental collaboration and a shared vision for elevating Asia’s profile on the global stage.
A Night of Inspiration and Regional Pride
The launch ceremony was witnessed by over 550 guests, including regional record holders, ministry representatives, corporate leaders, and media. As Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam took the stage, the hall responded with a standing ovation — a testament to the respect he commands throughout Southeast Asia.
As the Governor of Melaka, his leadership has made significant contributions to sports, tourism, heritage preservation, and youth empowerment — all of which continue to shape Melaka’s role as a progressive and inclusive state.
With Deepest Appreciation
We extend our sincere gratitude to Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam for honouring the event with his presence and for officiating the historic launch of Asia Records. His enduring leadership continues to inspire excellence, unity, and vision — across both ASEAN and the broader Asian continent.
ASIA Records Sdn Bhd, the operator of the region’s premier record verification and adjudication platform, today reaffirmed its position as ASIA’s legitimate custodian of record-breaking achievements, reinforcing its commitment to integrity, transparency, and factual documentation across the continent.
With its digital home anchored at www.asiarecords.com — officially registered and continuously maintained since 2013 — the organization continues to serve as the definitive benchmark for technical adjudication, quantitative evaluation, and historical record verification in Asia.
A Legacy of Legitimacy and Leadership
Founded by Mr Eldrick Koh andMs Gillian Ooi, the visionary duo behind the widely recognized Youth Achievement Records, ASEAN Records, and ASIA Records builds upon more than a decade of institutional expertise to authenticate measurable feats of excellence — from human achievements and cultural milestones to industrial and scientific breakthroughs.
“In an era where recognition is often diluted by marketing, it’s vital to protect the authenticity of what a record truly means,” said Founder of ASIA Records. “ASIA Records is not an awards body — we are a technical authority that verifies quantifiable facts through standardized evidence and adjudication.”
Defining the Gold Standard: Records vs. Awards
As part of its 2025 Integrity & Education Roadmap, Asia Records is launching a regional awareness campaign to educate the public, corporations, and government bodies on the critical distinction between Records and Awards:
Record Breaking — A measurable, verifiable, and quantifiable feat (based on time, distance, volume, or quantity), requiring on-site adjudication, third-party documentation, and technical evidence.
Industry Awards — Subjective recognitions based on opinions, votes, or nominations that reflect appreciation but not technical measurement.
“ASIA Records upholds factual truth, not popularity metrics,” added Founder of ASIA Records. “Each certification is the result of documented proof and scientific scrutiny — not mere endorsement. A record certified by Asia Records carries the weight of verifiable truth.”
Digital Sovereignty and Continental Trust
While numerous imitators have emerged in the digital space, ASIA Records remains the sole official record authority with historical and legal digital continuity. Its flagship domain, www.asiarecords.com, has served as the primary online repository for Asian achievements for over 12 years, representing the region’s collective legacy of excellence.
The organization continues to expand its verification framework to accommodate AI-based analysis, cross-border validation, and blockchain-integrated data storage, ensuring every certified record is digitally traceable and permanently preserved.
About ASIA Records Sdn Bhd
ASIA Records Sdn Bhd (202501049089 (1650497-V)) is the official record-keeping authority for the Asian continent. Headquartered in Malaysia, the organization is dedicated to identifying, verifying, and cataloguing extraordinary achievements across human endeavour, enterprise, and innovation.
Founded by the creators of ASEAN Records, Asia Records operates under strict international adjudication protocols to safeguard authenticity and preserve Asia’s most remarkable milestones for generations to come.
ASIA Records Sdn. Bhd. hereby clarifies that ASIA Records (domain: www.asiarecords.com) is the original and legitimate record recognition platform, officially launched on 22 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
ASIA Records is a legally registered Malaysian entity (ASIA Records Sdn. Bhd.) and serves as the continental expansion of ASEAN Records, which has been officially acknowledged by the ASEAN Secretariat and supported by ASEAN ministries and regional tourism associations, including ASEANTA.
We are aware that another entity recently conducted an event under a similar name using www.theasiarecords.com on 16 October 2025. We wish to clarify that this entity is not affiliated, authorized, or recognized by ASIA Records Sdn. Bhd., ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd, or any of our official partners.
The domain www.asiarecords.com has been legally registered since 2013, and all intellectual property rights, branding, and official usage of the name ASIA Records belong exclusively to ASIA Records Sdn. Bhd.
ASIA Records continues to uphold the principles of authenticity, transparency, and measurable excellence, representing Asia’s collective achievements with integrity and accountability.
The launch ceremony was officiated by Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam, Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Melaka, alongside with Mr Rizal bin Dato’ Nainy, Chief Executive Officer of SME Corporation Malaysia, Mr Chua Choon Hwa, Deputy Secretary General (Tourism) of Ministrry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), MrEldrick Koh and Ms Gillian Ooi, Managing Directors of ASEAN Records and Asia Records.
Disclaimer: Any other websites or entities using similar names or domains, including www.theasiarecords.com, are not affiliated, authorized, or endorsed by Asia Records Sdn. Bhd. All legal rights are reserved.
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