A decade of excellence: HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia celebrates 10th anniversary with recognition of 78 outstanding workplaces

The year 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia programme.

With participation from over 20,000 companies and surveying more than 1,500,000 employees, the past decade has been extraordinary, recognising the top workplaces across Asia.

Commemorating this significant milestone, HR Asia, a leading publication in the human resources industry, has unveiled the winners of the esteemed HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Malaysia 2023 awards.

This year’s programme acknowledges 78 exceptional companies that have excelled in creating exemplary work environments for their employees.

In a significant move towards recognising workplaces that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, HR Asia has chosen the theme “Celebrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” for this year’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia Malaysia 2023 awards.

Placing these values at the forefront reflects HR Asia’s commitment to acknowledging organisations prioritising inclusive and equitable work environments.

This year’s nominations saw a notable surge, with 320 companies vying for the prestigious title.

Additionally, a record 21,800 survey participants contributed their insights and experiences, highlighting extensive regional participation and engagement in identifying the top companies to work for in Asia.

“We are thrilled to witness overwhelming enthusiasm and support for the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Malaysia 2023 awards,” said William Ng, group publisher and editor-in-chief of HR Asia.

“The increased number of nominations and survey participants demonstrates the commitment of organisations in Malaysia to prioritise employee satisfaction and well-being,” he added.

In line with the commitment to recognising excellence and innovation in the human resources domain, three additional categories were introduced. The HR Asia Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award recognise organisations making significant strides in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.

The HR Asia Most Caring Company Award honours organisations showing exceptional care for their employees, particularly during challenging times.

Finally, the HR Asia Digital Transformation Award acknowledge organisations successfully using technology to transform their human resource practices.

A highlight of this year’s event was the recognition of 10 ‘Gold Harmonia’ winners, who have won the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia, for five years or more consecutively.

They are Arvato Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd, BAT Digital Business Solutions Kuala Lumpur, Coach Malaysia Sdn Bhd, CUCKOO International (MAL) Sdn Bhd, Evonik Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia), Johnson & Johnson Sdn Bhd, Malayan Flour Mills Berhad, Manulife Insurance Berhad, and Telekom Malaysia.

The award covers fifteen markets across the region, including mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, making it the largest recognition programme and survey in the region for employee engagement.

For more information about the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Malaysia 2023 awards and a complete list of winners, please visit https://hr.asia/awards/

LIST OF WINNERS OF HR ASIA BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA 2023 (MALAYSIA EDITION) in alphabetical order:

1. Abbvie Sdn Bhd
2. Accenture
3. Aerospace Composites Malaysia
4. AIA Digital+ Malaysia
5. airasia Move
6. Analog Devices Malaysia
7. Arvato Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd
8. Association Of International Certified Professional Accountants (The Association)
9. BAT Digital Business Solutions Kuala Lumpur
10. Baxter Healthcare Malaysia Sdn Bhd
11. BE International Marketing Sdn Bhd
12. Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company Sdn Bhd
13. Cargill
14. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad
15. CIBA VISION Johor Sdn. Bhd.
16. CIMB
17. City Facilities Management Sdn Bhd
18. Coach Malaysia Sdn Bhd
19. Colgate-Palmolive Malaysia
20. CUCKOO International (MAL) Sdn Bhd
21. Dell Technologies
22. E-Way Alliance Sdn Bhd
23. Edwards Lifesciences
24. Evonik Malaysia Sdn Bhd
25. Federal Express Services (M) Sdn Bhd
26. Fonterra Brands Malaysia
27. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd
28. FrogAsia Sdn Bhd (A YTL Company)
29. FWD Takaful
30. Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia)
31. Heraeus Materials Malaysia Sdn Bhd
32. Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
33. IDS Medical Systems (M) Sdn. Bhd.
34.  IGT Services and Technologies KL Sdn Bhd
35. Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur
36. IOI Properties Group
37. Jacobs Douwe Egberts
38. Johnson & Johnson Sdn Bhd
39. Kerry Malaysia
40. Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
41. Kimberly-Clark Malaysia
42. KONE Elevator (M) Sdn Bhd
43. Koperasi Sahabat Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (Koop Sahabat) Berhad
44. Lazada Malaysia
45. Lembaga Pembiayaan Perumahan Sektor Awam
46. Malayan Flour Mills Berhad
47. Malaysian Communications And Multimedia Commission
48. Mamee-Double Decker Group
49. Manulife Insurance Berhad
50. Mattel Continental Asia Sdn Bhd
51. Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd
52. myTukar
53. NXP Malaysia
54. Orsted Malaysia
55. Owen Mumford Sdn Bhd
56. Pepsico (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
57. Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
58. Puratos Malaysia Sdn Bhd
59. QI Group
60. Reckitt Malaysia
61. Sandoz Malaysia
62. Sarawak Energy Berhad
63. SCP Property Services Sdn Bhd
64. Sime Darby Property
65. Sri Pengkalan Binaan Sdn Bhd
66. Startek Malaysia
67. Sutherland Global Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
68. Swift Support Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
69. Tanah Makmur Berhad Group
70. TDCX Malaysia
71. Telekom Malaysia
72. Tokio Marine Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad
73. UDA Holdings Berhad
74. Universal Robina Munchy’s
75. Wei Dat Steel Wire Sdn Bhd
76. Wistron Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
77. Yinson Holdings Berhad
78. YTL Construction

WINNERS OF HR ASIA DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARD 2023

1. BAT Digital Business Solutions Kuala Lumpur
2. CIMB
3. Coach Malaysia Sdn Bhd
4. Edwards Lifesciences
5. Federal Express Services (M) Sdn Bhd
6. IGT Services and Technologies KL Sdn Bhd
7. Kimberly-Clark Malaysia
8. Malayan Flour Mills Berhad
9. Orsted Malaysia
10. Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
11. Reckitt Malaysia
12. Startek Malaysia
13. TDCX Malaysia

WINNERS OF HR ASIA DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AWARD 2023

1. Accenture
2. AIA Digital+ Malaysia
3. Arvato Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd
4. Dell Technologies
5. Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
6. Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
7. Mamee-Double Decker Group
8. NXP Malaysia
9. QI Group
10. Sarawak Energy Berhad
11. UDA Holdings Berhad
12. Wistron Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
13. Yinson Holdings Berhad

WINNERS OF HR ASIA MOST CARING COMPANY AWARD 2023

1. Aerospace Composites Malaysia
2. City Facilities Management Sdn Bhd
3. CUCKOO International (MAL) Sdn Bhd
4. FrogAsia Sdn Bhd (A YTL Company)
5. IOI Properties Group
6. Johnson & Johnson Sdn Bhd
7. KONE Elevator (M) Sdn Bhd
8. Malayan Flour Mills Berhad
9. Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd
10. Owen Mumford Sdn Bhd
11. Swift Support Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
12. Tanah Makmur Berhad Group
13. YTL Construction