Personal

Malaysia Independence Award 1957 in
"Strategist Category"
by Selangor Petaling Business & Industry Association

Distinguished World Citizen of Peace & Humanity Award
by H.E. Abdelaziz Abughoush, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the State of Palestine, Kuala Lumpur

Pioneering Leadership in Entrepreneurship Award
ASEAN - BAC & ARFF

One of Asia's 48 Heroes of Philanthropy
by Forbes Asia Magazine

Honorary Doctorate for Leadership in Global Education
by Seo Kyeong University, South Korea

Lifetime Achievement Award in Human
Resource Development
by The Asia HRD Congress 2009

"World Business Leader"
by The World Confederation of Businesses, Dubai

Creative Leadership in Global Education, Country Branding Award 2008-2009
by The Brand Laureate

Innovative Leadership in Globalised Education
by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)

Malaysian Advertising Hall of Fame Award
by Association of Accredited Advertising Agents
Malaysia (4As)


“Mentor Entrepreneur of the Year Award”
by SMI and SME Worldwide Network, Malaysia

“Honorary Professorship - 2007 ”
by Moscow Academy of the State and Municipal Management, Russia

“Honorary Professorship - 2007 ”
by Thames Valley University

“Brand Personality Award (The Grammy Award for Branding) 2007 ”
by The Brand Laureate

“Honorary Certified Doctor of Business Administration 2006”
by Oxford Association of Management, Oxford, UK

“Honorary Doctor of Education 2006”
by University of East London, London, UK

“CEO of the Year Award , 2006”
by Malaysia Canada Business Council

“Professor Emeritus for Innovation Management, 2006” & “Doctor of Civil Law, Honoris Causa, 2006”
by The Board of Trustees, European University, Barcelona, Spain

“Lifetime Achievement Award for Humanitarian Efforts Inspiring Creativity and Innovation, 2006 ”
by Technology Business Review

“Asia’s Most Creative Thinker and Personality, 2006”
by The London Graduate School of Management,
London, UK

“World Entrepreneur of the Year Academy, 2006”
by Ernst & Young, Monte Carlo, Monaco

“Malaysian Entrepreneur of the Year, 2005 and Master Entreprenuer of the Year, 2005”
by Ernst & Young of Malaysia

“Advertising Personality of the Year, 2003”
by Malaysian Advertisers Association

“Distinguished Fellowship Award, 2002”
by Paris Graduate School of Management

“Lifetime Achievement Award 2002 for Commitment to Education Excellence”
by ADOI Magazine

“Doctor of Design (Honoris Causa) 2002”
by RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

“CEO of the Year, 2000”
by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia

“Honorary Doctorate of Letters, 1995”
by Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia

“Honorary Doctorate of Laws, 1994”
by University of Hertfordshire, UK

“Honorary Associate Fellowship, 1993 ”
by Auckland Institute of Technology, New Zealand

“Honorary Fellow Award, 1992”
by Malaysian Institute of Directors

“Man of the Year Award, 1990”
by Women At Work Magazine

Education

∙ Malaysia Independence Award 1957 in
   "Grand Company Category"
   by Selangor Petaling Business & Industry Association

∙ Master in Marketing Management, Master in Quality
   Management, Master in Business Leadership & Master in
   Business Management
   by The Bizz Awards 2008, Dubai

∙ Best Brands in Education (Creative Technology)
   Award 2008-2009
   by The Brand Laureate

∙ Diamond Summit Award for Leadership in Quality, Paris

∙ Special Achievement Award
   by Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA)

∙ Recognition Award for Supporting Business Creativity
   and Innovation by Malaysia Venture Capital and Private
   Equity Association


∙ Technology Business Review ASEAN Award 2008 for
   Excellence in the ASEAN Education Management Sector

∙ Winner of “Best in Media & Entertainment”
   by MSC Malaysia APICTA 2008

∙ Superior Company of the Year Award by SMI and SME    Worldwide Network, Malaysia

∙ Quality Summit Award for Visionary Leadership in    Innovative Education, New York

∙ Accredited Limkokwing United Kingdom as "Premier Status"    by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)

∙ Brand Excellence Award & Export Excellence Award    (services) by Ministry of International Trade and Industry,    Malaysia

∙ International Arch of Europe Award for Quality,    Leadership, Technology and Innovation, Frankfurt

∙ “Special Award for Globalising Malaysian Education, 2007 ”
   by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia

∙ “International Quality Crown Award London, 2007 ”
   by Business Initiative Directions, London

∙ “Century International Quality Era Award
   in Platinum category”
   by the Madrid-based Business Initiative Directions
   in Geneva, Switzerland


∙ “The Brand Laureate's Best Brand - Global University
   Award, 2007 ”
   by The Brand Laureate

∙ “International Gold Star Award for World Quality
   Commitment, 2006”
   by Business Initiative Directions, Paris, France

∙ “Excellence in Information Technology (Multimedia    Education) Award, 2006”
   by Technology Business Review

∙ “Industry Excellence for Education, 2006”
   by Malaysia Canada Business Council

∙ “Business Excellence for Branding, 2006”
   by Malaysia Canada Business Council

∙ “National Creativity & Innovation Award, 2004”
   by Malaysia Design Innovation Centre

∙ “Excellence in Private Education Award, 2003”
   by National Association of Private Education Institutions

∙ “Highest Enrolment of Foreign Students Award, 2003”
   by Ministry of Education, Malaysia

∙ “Export Excellence Award, 2002”
   by Ministry of International Trade & Industry, Malaysia

Campaigns


∙ “Sun Yat-Sen Peace Award, 2005”

∙ “Krystal Awards 2004”
   for role in Kuala Lumpur World Peace Conference
   by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia

∙ “Civic/Social Education Category, 1991 ”
   for 30-seconds video clip, Unity is Everyone
   by the 34th International Advertising Festival of New York
∙ “Challenge Trophy Award, 1990”
   for Global Humanitarian Appeal for Bosnia-Herzegovina
   by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia

∙ “Award for one-minute film, Ceasefire'89, 1989 ”
   by International Physicians for the Prevention of
   Nuclear War, USA


∙ “Award-winning anti-drug filmlet, The Trap, 1987”
   by an International Conference in Vienna

Public-sector Awards

∙ Panglima Setia Mahkota (Tan Sri),
  Order of Chivalry Second Class, 1995
  Knighthood from the King, Malaysia

∙ Johan Mangku Negara,
  Order of Chivalry Third Class, 1991
  by the King, Malaysia

∙ Johan Setia Mahkota,
  Order of Chivalry Third Class, 1989
  by the King, Malaysia

∙ Darjah Dato' Paduka Mahkota Selangor, 1985
  Knighthood from Sultan, Malaysia

∙ Ahli Mangku Negara,
  Order of Chivalry Fifth Class, 1982
  by the King, Malaysia