Kuala Lumpur, 1 October 2026 – London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Malaysia is proud to announce that it has been honored with the SME Excellence Award 2025 – Growth and Business Resilience at the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) Business Excellence Awards.
The prestigious award was presented at the BMCC Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner on 1 October 2026 at Sunway Resort Hotel, attended by more than 500 senior business leaders, government representatives and key stakeholders from the UK–Malaysia business community.
The award recognises LSBF Malaysia’s rapid growth, business resilience and contribution to Malaysia’s ambition to become a leading regional education hub. It represents a significant milestone in the institution’s journey and reflects its commitment to academic excellence, innovation and sustainable institutional development.
The prestigious award was presented at the BMCC Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner on 1 October 2026 at Sunway Resort Hotel. Bringing together more than 500 business leaders, government representatives, diplomats and members of the UK–Malaysia business community, the event celebrated excellence across investment, partnerships, talent, sustainability, technology, education and entrepreneurship.
The distinguished guests included:
- H.H. Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, Tunku Besar Seri Menanti of Negeri Sembilan.
- Y.B. Tuan Steven Sim Chee Keong, Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development, Malaysia.
- His Excellency Ajay Sharma CMG, British High Commissioner to Malaysia.
- YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO, BMCC Co-Patron and Founder and Chairman of Sunway Group.
- Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chair of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce.
- Farhan Zamri, Executive Director of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce.
- Luke Joseph, Head of Country, bp Malaysia.
The award recognises LSBF Malaysia’s rapid growth, business resilience and contribution to Malaysia’s ambition to become a leading regional education hub. It represents a significant milestone in the institution’s journey and reflects its commitment to academic excellence, innovation and sustainable institutional development.
A Remarkable Journey of Growth and Resilience
Building on LSBF’s global heritage, which began in the United Kingdom in 2003 and expanded to Singapore in 2011, LSBF Malaysia has established itself as a growing institution within Malaysia’s higher education landscape.
Despite being a relatively young campus, LSBF Malaysia has made significant progress in expanding its academic portfolio, strengthening international university collaborations, developing strategic industry partnerships and enhancing the overall student experience.
Receiving this recognition within such a short period is a testament to the institution’s resilience, strategic direction and commitment to delivering high-quality, internationally relevant education.
The award also reflects LSBF Malaysia’s continued investment in its people, academic infrastructure and institutional capabilities, laying a strong foundation for long-term growth.
A Proud Moment for the LSBF Malaysia Family
Reflecting on this remarkable achievement, Dr Sajilal Divakaran, Director – LSBF College, shared:
“This award is more than a recognition of our growth and resilience. It is the realisation of a dream that began with a vision, a great deal of determination and the belief that we could build something truly meaningful in Malaysia.
When we started this journey, we knew there would be challenges, but we never lost sight of what we wanted to achieve. To receive such prestigious recognition in such a short period is an incredibly proud and emotional moment for all of us.
What makes this achievement truly special is the people behind it. Every member of the LSBF Malaysia family has contributed to this success through their hard work, sacrifices, dedication and unwavering commitment. We have faced challenges together, celebrated milestones together and continued to believe in our shared vision.
I am deeply grateful to our LSBF Global leadership for their trust and confidence, to our team for their extraordinary commitment, and to our students, university and industry partners for believing in us.
This award belongs to every individual who has been part of our journey. It is a reminder of how far we have come and an inspiration to achieve even greater things together.
We have built more than an institution. We have built a family, a shared purpose and a legacy that is only just beginning.” Dr. Sajilal Divakaran – Director LSBF Malaysia Campus.
Building a Future-Ready Institution
As LSBF Malaysia enters its next phase of development, its strategic direction remains centred on four key pillars:
- Industry-Relevant Programmes: Aligning academic offerings with evolving industry requirements and workforce demands, ensuring students acquire practical knowledge and skills that meet industry expectations.
- AI-Integrated Education: Embedding artificial intelligence, automation and emerging technologies into the learning experience to prepare students for an increasingly technology-driven world.
- Student Mobility: Expanding international learning opportunities and global exposure through university partnerships and cross-border academic experiences.
- Employability: Equipping students with practical knowledge, professional competencies and future-ready skills to succeed in a competitive global workforce.
Through these strategic priorities, LSBF Malaysia aims to strengthen the connection between academic learning and industry expectations while preparing graduates to adapt to the changing demands of the global economy.
A Significant Milestone, with More to Come
The SME Excellence Award 2025 – Growth and Business Resilience is more than a recognition of LSBF Malaysia’s achievements to date. It reinforces the institution’s commitment to sustainable growth, international collaboration, educational innovation and student success.
As LSBF Malaysia continues to expand its academic offerings, strengthen its global partnerships and advance its strategic priorities, the institution remains focused on its mission to develop industry-ready, globally connected and highly employable graduates.
This recognition marks another important chapter in LSBF Malaysia’s journey towards becoming a future-ready institution and contributing to Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for international education.
