Chef Edward Lee
Chef Edward Lee is a Korean-American who grew up in Brooklyn, trained in NYC kitchens, and has spent the better part of a decade honing his vision to become a progressive chef, award-winning author, and owner of restaurants around the country. Chef Lee is the chef/owner of 610 Magnolia...
Yusuf Hashim
Yusuf Hashim’s story is one of reinvention, courage, and an unapologetic commitment to living life fully. After a highly successful 30-year corporate career with Shell, Yusuf made the bold decision to step away from the C-suite and reimagine what the next chapter of his life could look like. What...
VJ Anand
With 24 years in the industry, VJ Anand has repeatedly proven that world-class creativity can be built at lightning speed and unicorn scale. He took Gojek’s in-house creative department from 10 people to a 120-strong powerhouse, owned the full rebrand that turned the super-app into a cultural icon, and...
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
Nik Nazmi is a dynamic Malaysian leader, environmental advocate, and seasoned politician with over 15 years of public service experience. As the former Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (2023–2025), he spearheaded Malaysia’s ambitious push towards net-zero emissions, biodiversity conservation, energy transition and water transformation, navigating the intersection...
Syed Saddiq
Syed Saddiq is a visionary Malaysian leader, disruptor, and endurance athlete whose remarkable journey exemplifies the power of resilience, innovation, and youth-driven transformation. At the age of 25, he made history as Malaysia’s youngest-ever federal minister when he was appointed Minister of Youth and Sports in 2018—making him not...
Nazrudin Rahman
TV personality, emcee and content creator Nazrudin Rahman has reinvented himself numerous times over his 25-year career. Starting out as “Abang Naz” when he first ventured into television as a 20 year old with TV3’s “Kelab Disney Malaysia”, Naz’s versatile character has allowed him to branch out into financial...
Daphne Iking
Daphne initially wanted to take up medicine. Thanks to her mother’s hunch, she changed her degree choice to Broadcasting for TV, Film and Radio and has not looked back. Her father was less than happy with her degree change, so she had to fund her studies by working part-time....
Haji Burhanuddin Md Radzi
Haji Burhanuddin Md Radzi, born on 4 September 1956, is the founder and Managing Director of Les’ Copaque Production, the studio behind the global hit Upin & Ipin. A graduate in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), he began his career at Petronas Carigali in...
Quah Ting Wen
Quah Ting Wen is one of Singapore’s most accomplished athletes and a defining figure in the nation’s sporting history. A three-time Olympian, Asian Games medallist, and multi-time Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) gold medallist, she has represented Singapore on the international stage since the age of 12. Today, she stands as the...
Dr. Helmy Haja Mydin
Dr. Helmy Haja Mydin is a respiratory physician and public health advocate. As Chairman and co-founder of the Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI), a Malaysian think tank focused on evidence-based solutions for socio-economic challenges, he brings depth in navigating complex policy landscapes – particularly in the areas of...
