Enterprise Asia, a leading NGO promoting entrepreneurship across the region, is delighted to announce Dato’ Ir Jimmy Lim Lai Ho, the esteemed Group CEO and Founder of Tokai Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd (Tokai), as a recipient of the highly prestigious Master Entrepreneur Award at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2023. The APEA celebrates outstanding entrepreneurs who exemplify resilience, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to excellence, and the Master Entrepreneur recognition further establishes Dato’ Ir Jimmy Lim as a visionary trailblazer in Malaysia.
Tokai is the first lightning protection brand that is truly Malaysian and its products and engineering services are used in many national landmarks, namely the KL Telecom Tower, the KLCC Petronas Twin Towers, the KL 118, the KLIA International Airport, MRT Lines 1 & 2, and LRT Lines 2 & 3. Tokai is the first to introduce high-security, anti-terrorist products in Malaysia. As such, the government entrusted the company to protect notable buildings of importance. These include the Prime Minister’s residence in Putrajaya, the Prime Minister’s office in Putrajaya, the Minister’s Office Parcel C, the King’s Palace, the Singapore High Commission, and the Australia High Commission.
Dato’ Ir Jimmy Lim envisions taking Tokai to the next level. At Tokai, service is not simply a tagline, it emanates from how it serves each other and its communities, and it is how the company develops and maintains customer loyalty. The company’s commitment to outstanding performance on these competitive dimensions sets Tokai apart from its competitors.
Since adopting ISO 9001 in 2000, Tokai has embarked on an ongoing pursuit of continuous improvement in its day-to-day operations under Dato’ Ir Jimmy Lim’s leadership. It applies value engineering to its products, streamlining processes and improving efficiencies. This element allows Tokai to sustain profitability while aggressively investing in growth, making the company the preferred solutions specialist for Lightning & Earthing, Solar & Renewable Energy, and Security Engineering in Malaysia.
About Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia, and in ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for the future generation. Please visit www.enterpriseasia.org for more information.
About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards
Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region’s most prestigious award for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation, and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices, and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/ regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www.apea.asia.
