4th MCBC Business Excellence Awards 2006

Entrepreneur of the Year

Gold award

Dr Richard Ong CEO Smart Reader Worldwide Sdn Bhd

Dr Richard Ong received his ICSA from the UK and is an accountant by profession. However, having a passion for child education, Dr Ong received his Doctorate in Educational Management from the UK and in 1988, started ‘Strawberry Hill School’ in Damansara Heights. Both Dr Richard Ong and his partner, Dr. K. H. Wang share a passion for child education. They co-founded Smart Reader Worldwide Sdn Bhd, which established the chain of Smart Reader Kids enrichment centres throughout the nation. The Smart Reader Worldwide Group offers a wide range of educational and academic programmes for children, youths and adults. Its proven comprehensive teachers’ training, together with the innovative and learning programmes, have gained wide acceptance internationally. Their hard work and commitment as a husband and wife team has helped to build up their Smart Reader franchise business. Led by the vision and passion of Dr. Ong, Smart Reader now has 154 franchised outlets locally and 144 abroad. Today whenever you see “kids and strawberries” you know its ‘Smart Reader’. Dr Ong is CEO of Smart Reader Worldwide Sdn Bhd.

Silver award

Mr C. K. Sun Founder & CEO Cyber Business Solutions Sdn Bhd

Mr Sun, founded Cyber Business Solutions Sdn Bhd in 1996 with the primary focus in providing specialized Enterprise Solutions Development Projects. Mr. Sun, with a Degree in Computer Science from the USA, began his career with IBM Malaysia in 1987. Acquiring a wealth of experience, he founded Cyber Business Solutions Sdn Bhd in 1996. With a keen eye on market opportunities, Sun has since steered CBS Technology towards more lucrative sectors that involves higher, more cutting-edge technology in e-security systems and RFID solutions. His creative ideas for business technologies and innovation have put CBS Technology in the forefront of the industry, resulting in the successful listing of the company on the MESDAQ in 2004. A master strategist and key driver of the business, Mr. Sun is the Managing Director and CEO of CBS Technology.

Bronze award

Datin Dr Clara L. Chee Founder & CEO Clara International Beauty Group Sdn

The Founder and Chairman of Clara International Beauty Group Sdn, Datin is a distinguished Skin Care Formulation Scientist and Aesthetician in the international arena. Since 1977, Dr. Clara has established Clara International as a leader in the beauty industry. Housing R&D facilities, manufacturing plants, beauty centres, and equipment distributorship, Clara International is one of the largest beauty chains in Malaysia, with over 50 beauty centres nationwide, and associates in Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, Mauritius, India and Myanmar. As a Scientist, Aesthetician and leader in her field, she has presented several papers on the treatment of unique skin problems at numerous international congresses.