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The Launch of Penang Power 100 – Rise To The Challenge

The much-anticipated Penang Power 100 coffee table book was launched by YB Yeoh Soon Hin, Penang state executive councillor for tourism and creative economy (PETACE), who represented YAB Chow Kon Yeow, chief minister of Penang at a luncheon today.

Held at The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel, Penang, the event saw a turnout of about 100 invited guests, comprising influential leaders, business-owners and dynamic entrepreneurs from the various industries.


A project initiated by founder and president of CHTNetwork, Mr Chng Huck Theng, this exclusive coffee table book features brand stories of organisations from the industries which drive and support Penang's economy, eg; industrial and manufacturing, tourism, medical, education, food and beverage, real estate, creative arts and more. The industry book also honours and celebrates the Penang people, their achievements and contribution, and in rising to the challenge, continue to bring progress to Penang as one community, amidst the Covid-19 crisis. 


                                     Founder and President of CHTNetwork, Mr Chng Huck Theng

In his welcome address, Mr Chng noted, "Penang has not been spared the wrath of Covid-19 and as we are all trying to pick up and live life with as much normalcy as possible in this pandemic, it is time for Penang to rise again; to show the world that we have survived the tough times, to remind the world that now is the time to visit Penang, be it for a holiday, to stay, study or invest in – akin to the rebirth of the magnificent phoenix emerging from its ashes, stronger and even more majestic than its previous form."  


In his speech, read by YB Yeoh, chief minister of Penang YAB Chow Kon Yeow, extended his congratulations for the timely production of this 159-page hardcover to recognise the resilience of the personalities and organisations featured, and to commemorate Penang's 50 years of industrialisation."  "I have every confidence that our existing electrical and electronics industry, supported by the services sector will ensure that Penang continues to move ahead in becoming a greater economic powerhouse whilst remaining steadfast in achieving our Penang 2030 vision of a family-focused green and smart state that inspires the nation," he added.


Representatives of the featured establishments were also invited to receive their certificates of acknowledgement and appreciation from YB Yeoh Soon Hin, and YB Dato' Haji Abdul Halim bin Haji Hussain, Penang state executive councillor for trade, industry & entrepreneurial development. 

Present at the event were Dato' Lee Teong Li (director of Amphenol TCS (M) Sdn Bhd, who is also the chairman, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Penang Branch (FMM Penang), Dato' Seri Jong East Full (principal/director, East Design Architect Sdn Bhd), Dato' Seri Goh Eng Hoe (founder, IRM Industries Sdn Bhd), En Roslan Omar (head of Setia SPICE Convention Centre), Ms Chris Ooi, (chief executive officer, Everbest Soya Bean Products Sdn Bhd), Dato' Goh Teng Whoo (chief operating officer, Ideal Property Group), Mr K L Bock (senior vice president, Western Digital), Mr Tony Goh (general manager, The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel, Penang), Dato' Seri Lim Cheah Chooi (chief executive officer, Unimech Group Bhd) and Mr Wong Kee Wei (managing director, Safetywear Group), amongst others.


The Penang Power 100 is a unique industry showcase by CHTNetwork, endorsed by the Penang State Government and supported by influential leaders of industries, personalities and organisations. It also celebrates the Penang people and industry captains from established companies and trusted brands, emerging set-ups and passionate entrepreneurs who have introduced innovative ideas in a changing world and continue to bring progress to the people and state of Penang in a concerted effort.


The Penang Power 100 is not only available as a hard-cover coffee table book publication, but also in various digital and social media platforms where its presence will remain entrenched for many years to come.  This showcase publication will immortalise, not only the beauty of Penang, but also the powers that had propelled the state to become what it is today.


It is available at RM150 per copy, via direct order. (gsloke@chtnetwork.com)


About CHTNetwork:  Established in 2008, CHTNetwork is a professional network created for businesses to grow, ideas to be generated and people in the know to be connected. With three main entities under its umbrella, namely CHT International Awards, MarketSource and One East Museum & Art, this dynamic platform provides total branding, business consultancy, strategic networking and global collaboration for organisations and personalities alike.  

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