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NewsAurecon makes historic awards debut in Malaysia with dual wins at MABC Awards 2023

6 November 2023 | 2 min

International design, engineering, and advisory company Aurecon clinched top honours at the Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) 2023 Awards in two categories – Excellence in Digital Transformation and Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, marking an exceptional inaugural milestone in the company's commitment to driving innovation and fostering inclusivity within its operations in Malaysia.

The MABC Awards in Excellence serve as a benchmark of recognition for outstanding contributions to the business landscape in Malaysia, celebrating organisations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to growth.

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L-R: Narendran Naidu (Practice Leader M&E, Malaysia), Vivien Gnananantham (Brand, Marketing & Communications Advisor, Southeast Asia), Feisal Noor (Managing Director, Aurecon Malaysia), Dr G Balamurugan (Market Director, Environment & Sustainability – Asia) and Chin Foong Ling (Director of Sustainability, Malaysia & Southeast Asia)
L-R: Feisal Noor (Managing Director, Aurecon Malaysia) receiving the award from Aaron Anak Dagang (Minister of National Unity, Malaysia) and Dato’ Peter Tan, Chairman of MABC.
L-R: Dr G Balamurugan (Market Director, Environment & Sustainability – Asia) receiving the award from Aaron Anak Dagang (Minister of National Unity, Malaysia) and Dato’ Peter Tan, Chairman of MABC.
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L-R: Narendran Naidu (Practice Leader M&E, Malaysia), Vivien Gnananantham (Brand, Marketing & Communications Advisor, Southeast Asia), Feisal Noor (Managing Director, Aurecon Malaysia), Dr G Balamurugan (Market Director, Environment & Sustainability – Asia) and Chin Foong Ling (Director of Sustainability, Malaysia & Southeast Asia)
L-R: Narendran Naidu (Practice Leader M&E, Malaysia), Vivien Gnananantham (Brand, Marketing & Communications Advisor, Southeast Asia), Feisal Noor (Managing Director, Aurecon Malaysia), Dr G Balamurugan (Market Director, Environment & Sustainability – Asia) and Chin Foong Ling (Director of Sustainability, Malaysia & Southeast Asia)
L-R: Narendran Naidu (Practice Leader M&E, Malaysia), Vivien Gnananantham (Brand, Marketing & Communications Advisor, Southeast Asia), Feisal Noor (Managing Director, Aurecon Malaysia), Dr G Balamurugan (Market Director, Environment & Sustainability – Asia) and Chin Foong Ling (Director of Sustainability, Malaysia & Southeast Asia)

"We are honoured to receive these two awards from the Malaysia Australia Business Council. These accolades hold special significance for us, as they mark our inaugural wins since the Aurecon’s brand establishment in Malaysia just over two years ago," said Feisal Noor, Managing Director of Malaysia.

"This achievement underscores the remarkable strides we have made in our commitment to innovation, the celebration of diversity, and the fostering of inclusivity within our organisation. Furthermore, we remain resolute in our pursuit of digital excellence, continuously enhancing our digital capabilities to empower our teams, deliver exceptional value to our clients, and make a positive impact in the communities in which we operate."

Stephane Asselin, Chief Executive of Asia, emphasised the significance of this recognition within the broader context of Aurecon's presence in the region, stating:

"Asia is a vibrant tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions, which is mirrored within the very fabric of Aurecon. We recognise and celebrate this diversity as an invaluable asset, drawing strength from the rich spectrum of perspectives and experiences that our team members bring to the table. This recognition also serves as a testament to our ongoing efforts to innovate and leverage the latest digital technologies. Our dedication to fostering diversity and leveraging digital tools is at the heart of our mission to bring transformative ideas to life."

Aurecon's digital transformation journey focuses on driving innovative projects and embracing cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence. By harnessing various technologies and digital innovation to redefine engineering and infrastructure projects plus craft sustainable solutions, it can optimise value delivery throughout its operations. Aurecon’s approach places a strong emphasis on collaboration, agility, and human-centred design to address intricate challenges.

Being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Aurecon fosters an inclusive and high-performing culture where everyone can be their full authentic selves with initiatives and policies in place to ensure a fair working environment. It values diversity as a strength and actively works towards creating meaningful relationships and inclusive workplaces where people from diverse backgrounds feel valued and can thrive in their careers.

Aurecon expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the Malaysia Australia Business Council for this recognition and looks forward to continuing its efforts in delivering excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in Malaysia and beyond.

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