Tuesday, February 10, 2015

THE BRAND LAUREATE AWARDS 2014-2015 AT MAJESTIC HOTEL WAS THE FIRST MAJOR EVENT OF 2015 ON 10 FEBRUARY 2015. AWARDS WERE BRANDLAUREATE LEADERSHIP AWARD OF THE YEAR, BILLION DOLLAR BRAND, ICONIC BRAND, PRESIDENT'S AWARD, PLATINUM AWARD, SIGNATURE AWARD,, CORPORATE BRANDING, PRODUCT BRANDING AND COUNTRY BRANDING. RECIPIENTS DECLARED IT WAS A MAJOR MILESTONE IN THEIR CAREER AND COMPANY HISTORY AS BRANDLAUREATE IS MALAYSIA'S MOST COVETED AND PRESTIGIOUS AWARD AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED. BRANDLAUREATE IS FOUNDED BY ITS [RESIDENT DR KK JOHAN AND CEO CHEW BEE PENG

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS OF BRANDLAUREATE AWARDS 2014/15!

 The BrandLaureate BestBrands Award 2014-2015: Winner's listings 
The BrandLaureate Brand Leadership Award of the Year 
1. Chairman of the Year: YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Khoo Kay Peng, Chairman & Chief 
Executive Officer of Malayan United Industries Berhad

2. Branding Man of the Year: YBhg Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr. 
Lim Kok Wing, Founder & President of Limkokwing University of Creative 
Technology

3. Philanthropist of the Year: YBhg Tan Sri Dato' Sri Leong Hoy Kum, Group 
Managing Director & Group Chief Executive of Mah Sing Group Berhad

4. Nutraceutical Man of the Year: Mr. Marcus C. Blackmore, Chairman of the Board 
of Blackmores Limited

5. Utility Man of the Year: YBhg Tan Sri Rozali Ismail, Executive  Chairman of 
Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad

6. FMCG Man of the Year: Mr. Kuek Bak Heng, Senior Executive Director of Lam 
Soon Edible Oils Sdn Berhad 

7. Corporate Leader of the Year: YBhg Tan Sri Ismail Adam, Group Chairman of 
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad

8. Entrepreneur of the Year: YBhg Dato’ Lim Kuang Sia, Managing Director & Chief 
Executive Officer of Kossan Rubber Industries Berhad 

9. CEO of the Year: YBhg Dato' Koh Yaw Hui, Director and Chief Executive Officer of 
Great Eastern Life Assurance Bhd

The BrandLaureate Billion Dollar Brand Award 
1. Great Eastern Life Assurance Berhad 2. Johor Corporation Berhad 3. Kossan Rubber Industries Berhad 4. Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Berhad 5. Mah Sing Group Berhad 6. Permodalan Nasional Berhad 7. Public Bank Berhad 8. The Sunway Group Berhad The BrandLaureate Iconic Brand Award 

1. AIA: Best Brands in Financial Planning

2. Davidoff: Best Brands in Lifestyle – Time Beautifully Filled - Cigar 

3. Jaeger-LeCoultre: Best Brands in Lifestyle – Premium Timepiece 

4. Maserati (Naza Italia): Best Brands in Automotive – Luxury Premium Marque 

5. The Majestic Hotel: Best Brands in Hospitality - Hotel 

The BrandLaureate President’s Award 
1. Brunsfield: Best Brands in Real Estate – Property, Engineering & Construction

2. Huawei: Best Brands in Networking and Telecommunications Solutions 

3. Hyundai: Best Brands in Automotive – Sedan

4. Limkokwing University of Creative Technology: Best Brands in Education – 
Creative Technology, Innovation & Transformational University 

5. MK Land: Best Brands in Real Estate - Property 

6. Pelangi: Best Brands in Publishing – Educational Products 

7. SOTHYS Paris: Best Brands in Consumer – Professional Skincare

8. TANGS: Best Brands in Lifestyle – Fashion Retailer

The BrandLaureate Platinum Award 
1. Jones Lang Wootton: Best Brands in Real Estate – Integrated Advisory & 
Professional Services 

2. Knife: BestBrands in Consumer – Cooking Oil

3. Public Mutual: Best Brands in Financial Services – Unit Trust Funds 

4. SKB: Best Brands in Manufacturing – Door & Roller Shutters Solution 

5. SKF: Best Brands in Manufacturing – Bearings & Units 

6. White Horse: Best Brands in Consumer – Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiles

The BrandLaureate Signature Award 
1. AEON: Best Brands in Retail – General Merchandise Stores

2. Antabax: BestBrands in Anti-Bacteria Cleansing Solutions 

3. Blackmores: Best Brands in Wellness – Natural Health Solutions 

4. Chow Tai Fook: Best Brands in Retail – Jewellery 

5. I & P Group: Best Brands in Real Estate – Property 

6. Jasmine: BestBrands in Consumer – Rice 

7. Lonpac: Best Brands in Insurance - General 

8. Malayan United Industries: Best Brands in Lifestyle 

9. Nivea: Best Brands in Consumer – Skincare Solutions 

10. Yokohama: Best Brands in Automotive – Batteries  
   
The BrandLaureate Corporate Branding 
1. Axis REIT: Best Brands in Financial Services – REIT 

2. BP Healthcare: BestBrands in Wellness – Primary Healthcare 

3. COURTS: Best Brands Retail – Home Furnishing & Electrical Appliances

4. Delima Oil: Best Brands in Consumer – FMCG

5. Glenmarie: BestBrands in Lifestyle – Golf 

6. Master-Pack: Best Brands in Packaging – Corrugated Carton Boxes

7. PKT Logistics: Best Brands in Green Logistics Service Provider 

8. Shaklee: Best Brands in MLM – Nutritional Supplements 

9. Tokio Marine Life: Best Brands in Insurance – Life 

10. Worldwide: BestBrands in Real Estate – Property 

The BrandLaureate Product Branding 
1. Colavita: Best Brands in Consumer – Olive Oil 

2. Cronier: BestBrands in F&B – Wine 

3. Gurney Plaza: Best Brands in Retail – Shopping Mall 

4. Morganfields: Best Brands in F&B – Mid American Casual Dining 

5. Signature Kitchen: BestBrands in Kitchen & Wardrobe Systems 

The BrandLaureate Country Branding Award 
1. Gunung Mulu National Park 

2. Legoland Malaysia 

3. Ms. Ning Baizura  


MR MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL 2013 JAMES NG YIN TENG WITH THE NEW 2015 TROPHY FROM BRANDLAUREATE, MALAYSIA'S FIRST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARD
DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND JAMES NG YIN TENG
2 SUREFIRE WINNERS
DATO KEE HUA CHEE PRACTISES WHAT TO DO WHEN HE WINS
JAMES NG YIN TENG
THUMBS UP; JAMES NG YIN TENG'S DREAM IS TO WIN AN AWARD FROM BRANDLAUREATE AND BE BESTOWED A DATOSHIP!
DATO KEE HUA CHEE WINS
LOBBY OF MAJESTIC HOTEL 
GRAND
THE TROPHIES THROUGH THE YEARS
   
ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE BRANDLAUREATE BESTBRANDS AWARD 2014-2015 AT THE BRANDLAUREATE BESTBRANDS AWARDS GALA DINNER, FEBRUARY 10th, 2015, THE MAJESTIC HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR

The winners of The BrandLaureate BestBrands Award 2014-2015 were announced by the  Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF) at its gala dinner, held at The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Over 1,000 guests comprising corporate leaders, brand owners and leading personalities attended the dinner. 

The theme of this year’s award is “Brand Driven & Driven by Brand”, which encourages brands to drive their businesses because brands are the key drivers of growth. The night celebrates the gathering of great brands in their own rights and companies that have accomplished remarkable success all by being brand driven and driven by brand! 

Strong and successful brands are those that are brand driven and they have a strong culture and legacy of strong branding. Branding is the key driver for brand success and without branding, these brands would not have achieved their leadership position and stamped their mark in the industry. 

The recipients of the Awards  were chosen based on their branding performance as market leaders. They are companies that capitalized on their brands by getting into the soul of the brand, speak from there and deliver brand messages that appeal to the consumers and draw them in. 

The world is filled with brands but those that are brand driven are the only ones that have triumphed against all odds to be the champion of all brands.
  
In his welcome speech, Dr KK Johan, the President of The BrandLaureate mentioned that Brand driven brands are those that have a strong foundation and are able to weather the test of times. During global economic downturns or financial turmoil, these brands are able to hold their leadership position. 

“Brand driven brands are highly respected by their peers. They inspire and aspire. Their competitors aspire to be like them and consumers wish to own and be associated with them,  and that can only be achieved with good branding and having a brand driven culture. 

Dr Johan also expressed the need for branding, 
"The more you brand, the better and sharper will your brand become.  Consumers love brands that are slick and sharp, stylish and sexy. 

"When complacency sets in, you are bound to become slothful and sluggish and very soon, you will no longer be the darling of the crowd. Branding will get you the attention that you desire and branding will bring you the fame and glory that your brand deserves." 

Dr Johan ended his speech by reminding everyone that, “In the world of branding,  there are no compromises and the brand must be the business’ top priority all the time. The world is filled with brands but those that are brand driven are the only ones that have triumphed against all odds to be THE CHAMPION of all brand." 

During the night, over 60 companies and individuals received The BrandLaureate Awards which were divided into the following categories; 

1) The BrandLaureate Brand Leadership Award of the Year 
2) The BrandLaureate Billion Dollar Brand Award 
3) The BrandLaureate Iconic Brand Award 
4) The BrandLaureate President’s Award 
5) The BrandLaureate Platinum Award 
6) The BrandLaureate Signature Award 
7) The BrandLaureate Corporate Branding 
8) The BrandLaureate Product Branding 
9) The BrandLaureate Country Branding Award 
 (see attached winners’ listing) 

The BrandLaureate Brand Leadership Award is awarded to outstanding leaders who have played key and pivotal roles in building their brands to be market leaders. They are known for their strong and dynamic leadership, entrepreneurial acumen, wisdom and foresight. 

In building their brands, they have played an equally important role in helping their countries develop economically, through the areas of investment, business opportunities and employment.  

Recipients of The BrandLaureate Brand Leadership Award are respected industry and community leaders and they are mentors and role models for future generations of leaders. 

In The BrandLaureate Brand Leadership Award category, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Khoo Kay Peng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Malayan United Industries Berhad  was conferred Chairman of the Year, while Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr. Lim Kok Wing, Founder and President of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology was conferred the Branding Man of the Year and Chairman of the Board of Blackmores Limited, Mr. Marcus C. Blackmore was  the Nutraceutical Man of the Year. 

Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Lim Kuang Sia was the Manufacturer of the Year. 

Other recipients include, Executive  Chairman of Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad, Tan Sri Rozali Ismail, Senior Executive Director of Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd, Mr. Kuek Bak Heng, Tan Sri Dato' Sri Leong Hoy Kum from Mah Sing Group, Tan Sri Ismail Adam, Group Chairman of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad and Dato' Koh Yaw Hui, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Great Eastern Life Assurance Bhd. 

Two new categories, The BrandLaureate Billion Dollar Brands Awards and The BrandLaureate ICONIC Brands Awards were initiated.   
The BrandLaureate Billion Dollar Brands Awards honour brands that have revenue or annual turnover of over RM billion. 

These businesses span the globe, playing a significant role in the economic development of their respective countries and contributing to their GDP. These brands have a great impact on business communities and lives of consumers. Recipients include Public Bank, Johor Corporation, Kossan amongst others. 

The BrandLaureate ICONIC Brand Awards honours brands that have earned their calling through their strong commitment to brand building and they are market leaders. They transcend time and have established a strong legacy that is revered by all. 

Most of all, they embody leadership, innovation and grace which come about through years of passion in branding. Recipients include The Majestic Hotel, Davidoff, Maserati to name a few. 

Meanwhile, The BrandLaureate Platinum Brands Awards is a special and selective category for brands that have a long lasting history but have evolved over the years to remain relevant in today’s world. 

These brands have excellent brand attributes that are well received by the consumers. Winners were White Horse Ceramic, Knife, Public Mutual and others. 

The night ended with The BrandLaureate Country Branding Award which honor personalities, institutions, events or icons that have helped to promote and enhance Brand Malaysia. Winners of this award were Borsarmulu Park Management, Malaysia's singing sensation, Ning Baizura and Legoland Malaysia. 
JENNY AND KENNY LOH OF LORD'S TAILOR, THE BEST MENSWEAR COUTURE TAILOR IN MALAYSIA
JENNY AND KENNY LOH THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF LORD'S TAILOR, THE BEST MENSWEAR COUTURE TAILOR IN MALAYSIA. TUN DR MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD HAS BEEN A CLIENT FOR OVER 30 YEARS!
THE 3-D EFFECT OF BRANDLAUREATE 2014/15 IS WORLD CLASS DAZZLING!
MUST HAVE COST AN ARM AND LEG!
GRAND STAGE AS BEFITS MALAYSIA'S MOST COVETED AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED AWARD
GLAMSLAM SET; SEATED FROM LEFT ARE JENNIFER ONG, DATO JULIE LIM, STEVE WEE, HUEY HEW, DATIN WINNIE LOO, DATIN JONESER CHOI, DUNNO WHO, TUNG MEI CHIN AND DUNNO WHO
GLAMSLAM GROUP
DATO KEE HUA CHEE JOINS THE GROUP TO ELEVATE EVERYONE INTO THE STRATOSPHERE
BUT EVERYONE FELT DATO KEE HUA CHEE SHOULD BE SEATED SINCE HE IS A HIGHCLASS DATO WHEREAS STEVE WEE IS ONLY AN ENCIK, YAMKUNG
THIS IS BETTER! DATO KEE HUA CHEE IS NOW SEATED TO FELLOW DATO JULIE LIM OF LAMPE BERGER MALAYSIA AND TATIANA BOUTIQUE ON JALAN MAAROF, BANGSAR WHICH IS ONE OF THE BEST BOUTIQUES IN KL, OFFERING GLITZY DRESSES AND GOWNS AT INCREDIBLY AFFORDABLE PRICES FROM A FEW HUNDRED RINGGIT UP! YET YOU FEEL AND LOOK A MILLION!
DATO KEE HUA CHEE SHOWS OFF HIS RINGS AND RUBY, EMERALD, SAPPHIRE AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE PENDANT MADE BY RICHARD LATSCH FROM AMEE PHILIPS JEWELS LOCATED IN THE GRAND LOBBY OF MANDARIN ORIENTAL KL 
JAMES NG YIN TENG ENJOYING A TASTE OF BRANDLAUREATE AWARDS WHICH HE HOPES TO RECEIVE IN NEAR FUTURE BEFORE OR AFTER HIS DATOSHIP
GRAND
MADE FOR EACH OTHER
STUNNING VARIETY OF BRANDLAUREATE TROPHIES THROUGH THE YEARS AS EACH YEAR'S TROPHY IS DIFFERENT
JAMES NG YIN TENG IS MALAYSIA'S TOP MALE MODEL AND MR MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL 2013 
BRANDLAUREATE'S HALL OF FAME
HALL OF FAME WITH FAMOUS JAMES NG YIN TENG
STUNNINNG AND ARTISTIC
MAGNIFICENT SET-UP
BRAZIL'S AUTOGRAPHED T-SHIRT MUST BE WORTH HEAPS!
JAMES NG YIN TENG IS IMPRESSED
NICE
AWARDS TIME!
THE FIRST WAS BRANDLAUREATE LEADERSHIP AWARD OF THE YEAR
THE WINNER IS TAN SRI KHOO KAY PENG WHOSE WIFE IS ASKING FOR RM 2.8 BILLION AS DIVORCE SETTLEMENT
BRANDING MAN OF THE YEAR IS TAN SRI LIM KOK WING THE FOUNDER AND OWNER OF LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY OF CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN CYBERJAYA, THE WORLD'S BEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL UNIVERSITY OF ITS KIND
DATO TIFFANEE LIM, BRAINY AND BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER OF TAN SRI LIM KOK WING, ACCEPTS THE AWARD ON BEHALF OF DADDY-O
DATO TIFFANEE LIM IS THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL, BRAINY AND BUSTY VICE-PRESIDENT OF AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED UNIVERSITY
TAN SRI LEONG HOY KUM




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MALAYSIA'S DIVA NING BAIZURA SINGS! WHAT AN UNEXPECTED TREAT!










WATCHING NING BAIZURA PERFORM IS A TREAT
JAMES NG YIN TENG IS ALWAYS A TREAT
YUMMY, BOTH OF THEM!
YUMMY, BOTH OF THEM ALSO!
JAMES NG YIN TENG AND HIS TWIN DATO KEE HUA CHEE
FEMALE POWER! DATO JULIE LIM, DATIN WINNIE LOO, DUNNO WHO, JENNIFER ONG, CARRIE LEE, DATIN JONESER CHOI AND TUNG MEI CHIN
TUNG MEI CHIN AND CARRIE LEE ARE BOTH MISS MALAYSIAS AND TOWER OVER THE REST. DATIN JONESER CHOI IS MRS ASIA PACIFIC AND SHE IS ALSO RATHER TALL BUT SHORTER THAN THE MISS MALAYSIAS BUT SHE IS MUCH RICHER  WITH HER BENTLEY LIMOUSINE AND BODYGUARD TO GUARD HER BEJEWELLED BODY SINCE SHE NOW RUNS EMPEROR'S FINE JEWELS AT STARHILL GALLERY
GLAMOROUS
AARAON SOO AND PRESUMABLY HIS LOVER
AARON SOO AND SOME SWEET YOUNG THING
PUTRA KHAIREAN AND ROSMAN ABDULLAH
PUTRA AND ROSMAN
JENNY LOH, DATO KEE HUA CHEE, JAMES NG YIN TENG, DATO MICHAEL WONG, ROSMAN ABDULLAH, AARON SOO AND HIS LOVER
ICONIC BRAND AWARDS


PRESIDENT'S AWARDS


JENNY LOH AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
VERY DE NICE
PLATINUM BRAND AWARDS


MAJESTIC BALLROOM
VERY STATELY
DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND CHEW BEE PENG THE CEO OF BRANDLAUREATE
DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND CHEW BEE PENG
CHEW BEE PENG AND FUTURE BRANDLAUREATE AWARDEE JAMES NG YIN TENG
CHEW BEE PENG AND JAMES NG YIN TENG
PRESIDENT OF BRANDLAUREATE DR K.K JOHAN AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
DATO KEE HUA CHEE IS THE FUTURE BRANDLAUREATE AWARDEE!
JAMES NG YIN TENG AND DR K.K JOHAN
HANDSOME
JAMES NG YIN TENG AND DATO JULIE LIM WHOSE MAGNIFICENT ASSETS ARE FOR THE WORLD TO ADMIRE
JAMES NG YIN TENG AND DATO JULIE LIM OF LAMPE BERGER MALAYSIA AND TATIANA, KL'S FINEST BOUTIQUE OFFERING GLITTERING DRESSES AT DIMMED-DOWN PRICES!
DATO JULIE LIM AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE ARE THE MOST GLAMOROUS DATOS IN MALAYSIA
STUNNING DATOS
JAMES NG YIN TENG ALWAYS SMILES AND DATIN JONESER CHOI NEVER SMILES! SOME ASK IF SHE HAS NO TEETH BUT SHE HAS VERY LOVELY TEETH WHICH I CAN VOUCH FOR THOUGH NO ONE HAS EVER SEEN HER TEETH IN PHOTOS
JAMES NG YIN TENG AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE SHOW OFF THEIR TRILLION DOLLAR SMILES WHILE DATIN JONESER CHOI FIRMLY KEEPS HER MOUTH SHUT
DATO KEE HUA CHEE PINCHES DATIN JONESER CHOI'S ASS TO MAKE HER SMILE OR SQUEAL BUT SHE EVEN MANAGED TO RESIST PAIN AND DURESS
DATO KEE HUA CHEE, DATO TIFFANEE MARIE LIM AND DATO RICHARD TEO
DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND DATO TIFFANEE LIM PLAN TO WEAR SIMILAR PENDANTS THOUGH HERS IS BIGGER
GILLIAN HUNG AND ADMIRERS
JAMES NG YIN TENG REHEARSING 
JESUS CHRIST, VIRGIN MARY, BUDDHA AND KUANYIN WILL GRANT HIM A DATOSHIP AND BRANDLAUREATE AWARD IN NEAR FUTURE AS THEY HAVE DONE SO FOR ME





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