KUALA LUMPUR: Honesty and integrity should be the cornerstone of all business dealings so a country including Malaysia, would not have any issue with corruption and other business malpractices, said Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.
Therefore, he was pleased to see efforts made by organisations like The Asia Pacific International Honesty Book of Records which is giving awards to honest business leaders which he said is the start of a journey towards a just society for all.
“I am confident that this prestigious event organised by the organisation since 2002 will continue to offer, to commend and acknowledge those entrepreneurs from the Asia Pacific Region who have achieved outstanding performance with honesty as the key benchmark parameter and I sincerely hope that more enterprises will take part in an event like this to expand the influence of honesty and help instil the belief that honesty is still the best policy,” he said when officiating The 20th Asia Pacific International Honesty – Book of Records 2023 in conjunction with The Asia Pacific Book of Top Recognition Award at Berjaya Times Square Hotel here today.
Congratulating all the winners, Dr Joachim hopes they will continue to uphold the values that got them the award in the first place i.e. honesty and integrity.
“It has come to my attention that The Asia Pacific International Honesty – Book of Records has earned the distinctive recognition as “The International Business Oscar Awards” by China Central Television (CCTV). Honesty is one of the key indicators of getting this particular award tonight, I applaud the efforts of all entrepreneurs who value Honesty and Integrity as the Key Performance Indicators for the corporate world.
“I have been to several awards presentations which recognise profitability, high sales performance, and or corporate achievements as the standard/benchmark for success which of course is important to be a successful entrepreneur. But the Awards today is very unique as the organisers acknowledge and celebrate companies and enterprises that exemplify Honesty and Integrity in their business operations. Congratulations to the Chairman and the organisers for their significant efforts and thoughtful insight in giving this award.
“As business leaders, you are automatically and directly responsible for increasing and improving the economy of your respective countries. Good business means more friends, the more friends we have the more peaceful the world, more peaceful means better business and so we can prosper together. You and I can also act as ‘peace’ ambassadors for our respective countries too,” he said.
Apart from celebrating the success of honest business organisations, he said the event is also an excellent occasion and opportunity for the business community to talk business and have a new collaboration or partnership and expand their respective business.
Also present were Honorary Chairman of APC
(Former Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia), Datuk Wira Dr. Abu Bakar Bin Mohamad Diah; Honorary Chairwoman of APC (Former Woman, Family and Community Development Malaysia), Datuk Heng Seai Kie; Honorary Vice Chairman of APC (Royal Member),
YM Dato’ Paduka Seri Hasnizal Hj Hassan; Honorary Vice Chairman of APC (Royal Member), YM Dr Raja Putra Shah and Organising Chairman, Dato’ Prof. Dr. Albert Tan.
