SEBA is an annual recognition initiative that recognizes and celebrates exceptional small and medium-sized enterprises, businesses, and entrepreneurs across the ASEAN region
SEBA is an annual initiative organized by Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia and curated by Xhale Asia (M) Sdn Bhd. It serves as an impartial, independent, and objective benchmark for businesses but SEBA is not just a recognition platform. Our aim is to create tailored growth strategies, enhanced by the arrangement of unique retreats, workshops and mentorship. Furthermore, our recipients will have the opportunity to participate in special bespoke “by invitation-only” events through our SEBA Elite Club (SEC). SEBA signifies a dedication to nurturing and attaining excellence.
We invite all businesses and entrepreneurs to submit their nominations and engage in this program. A SEBA winner will stand as a paragon of leadership and establish a benchmark within their industry.
The primary objective of SEBA is to offer entrepreneurs a robust platform for recognition, networking, and ongoing development. The recognition identifies outstanding companies that demonstrate excellence in their respective sectors, particularly in business strategies, growth metrics and best practices.
The acknowledgement operates under the guidance of an Advisory Board, which comprises distinguished individuals known for their business expertise and authority in various fields. Notable past recipients include Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza (Celebrity Entrepreneur of The Year 2017/2018), Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew (Lifetime Achievement Recognition 2018), and Datuk Ramli Ibrahim (Performing Art Entrepreneur of The Year 2018), along with Datuk Gary Gan Kah Siong of Radium Development Berhad (Most Enterprising Property Developer 2023), Venon Tian & Ian Chua of Zus Coffee (Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023), Tan Sri Datuk Liew Yun Fah of Desa Group (Lifetime Achievement Recognition In Agriculture 2023), Rudy Andrew Jeyaraj of Perlindungan Dan Indemniti Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Entrepreneur Of The Year Marine Insurance 2023), Dato’ Kamarul A Mohamed of Aerodyne (Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020), and Leslie Gomez of The Olive Tree Group (F&B Business Mogul Of The Year 2020).
The fastest-growing businesses and reputable entrepreneurs from Singapore, China, and Malaysia are recognized through a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative scoring system. The evaluation criteria include audited financial reports, promotional materials, interview performance, financial sustainability, market share, and more. The judging process is supported by the SEBA research team, the advisory board, and the official auditing partner, Cheng & Co. This thorough evaluation phase guarantees that only the most exceptional candidates are chosen, establishing SEBA as a premier and prestigious regional recognition.
