Forum & Innovation Awards
Partnership Proposal
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Event Organiser:
Top In Tech Forum
CXO Series
Part 1
5 Years of Unparalleled Insights!
Since 2020
Garnered more than
70,000 Business Database
Powerhouse lineup of 100+ industry leaders & corporates
Dynamic & Thought Leadership panel conversations on everything from 5G to Green Tech
Top in Tech forum series is co-created by Malaysiakini, Digital News Asia and organised by KiniEvents
Invited speakers from Corporates, Government agencies, associations, industry key-players
Ecosystem Partners
Partners, Sponsors & Speakers
Moderator Profile
Karamjit Singh is the CEO of DNA (Digital News Asia), a prominent online publication focused on technology and business news in Southeast Asia. Under his leadership, DNA has become known for its in-depth coverage of the tech industry, startups, and innovation trends in the region.
Karamjit has a strong background in journalism and media, with extensive experience in reporting and editing. He is an advocate for digital transformation and has played a key role in promoting entrepreneurship and technology in Southeast Asia. His insights and expertise have contributed to shaping the media landscape in the region, making DNA a trusted source for technology-related news and analysis.
Premesh Chandran is a leading Malaysian journalist and entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of Malaysiakini, an independent online news portal launched in 1999. Under his leadership, it has become a vital platform for news and commentary, emphasizing press freedom and investigative journalism.
In addition to his work at Malaysiakini, Chandran promotes media literacy and supports independent journalism across Southeast Asia, earning recognition for his contributions to media freedom and the role of technology in journalism.
He also mentors startups and advocates for media entrepreneurship, sharing insights on navigating challenges like censorship and financial sustainability, underscoring how entrepreneurship can drive social change in Malaysia.
Target Audiences
Partnership Entitlements
TOP IN TECH Hybrid Forum
Format: OnGround + Zoom Webinar + Livestream (> 4 SocMed pages)
Duration: 2 Hours
Language: English
Venue: by Sponsor / Worq (Co-Working space)
Target Result Per Ep: ~100 Zoom Attendees, ~50 OnGround Attendees, >20,000 Views (SocMed Livestream)
Target KPI Per Ep: ~80 Potential Leads (Business Contact Database)
Publicity A&P Inventories (Pre-During & Post Forum)
Pre-Publicity (3-4 weeks before forum)
*Insert CTA for Sponsor
A&P Inventory:
i) Online Banners on Mkini and Digital News Asia (500,000 impressions)
ii) EDM
Biz Database ~50,000 emails
(4 Email Blast)
iii) Social Media Postings on Mkini and Digital News Asia (10 Posts)
iv) Cross promotion on Ecosystem Partners platform (EDM/Socmed Post)
During-Event (2 hours)
Hybrid Forum
On-Ground + Zoom + SocMed Livestream
*Entitlements for Sponsor
Mkini FB + LI
DNA FB + LI
Sponsor’s FB + LI (tbc)
Post-Publicity (1 week after forum)
Sent to Sponsor within 4 weeks
A&P Inventory:
i) Post EDM
Blast to Registered Participants / Biz Database (watch replay)
(1 Email Blast)
ii) Online Banner on Mkini
(1 Week)
iii) Post Press Release on Mkini and Digital News Asia (1 Week)
Forum Partnership Package:
Forum Partnership Summary: (Refer next slides: Proposed Topic, Content Scopes, Speakers & Itinerary)
Format : 1 Hybrid Events (OnGround + Zoom + Livestream)
Duration : 2 Hours (Language: English)
Livestream : Malaysiakini (FB & LI), Digital News Asia (FB & LI), Topic Sponsor’s (FB & LI) (TBC)
Moderator : Karamjit Singh, DNA CEO / Premesh Chandran, Mkini Co-Founder
Main Speaker : Representative from Topic Sponsor
Pairing Speakers : CXO’s from Corporates, industry thought leader, government agencies, associations etc
Venue : Sponsor’s place / WORQ (KL Sentral / Bangsar South)
Target Participants: Business & Tech Audiences
~ 50 OnGround-Attendees (OnGround)
~ 20,000 Views (SocMed Livestream)
~ 5,000 Reads (Post-Forum Press Release)
Notes:
1 Hybrid Forum (Partnership Package) |
RM50,000 (Total Worth RM150,000) (ROI 3.0x) Target KPI: ~50 Potential Leads (Business Profile Database) |
Proposed Topics | Discussion Angles | Speakers |
Driving Malaysia’s AI Revolution |
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The Quantum Leap: Will Malaysia Lead or Follow in the New Digital Economy? |
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Insurtech: Making Insurance Affordable and Accessible |
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What are Digital Banks doing now? - How far have it went? |
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Smart Factories: The Next Phase of Malaysian Manufacturing |
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Proposed Topics
Hybrid Event in 2025 (22 May)
Top In Tech Ep43:
IBM’s Tech Innovation Summit Malaysia |Catalysing Malaysia’s AI-powered future
Keynote Address: YB Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital
Key Program: C-Suit Luncheon Forum & Fireside Chat with Minister
Total RSVP: > 200 Biz Participants
Hybrid Event in 2025 (Feb)
Top In Tech Ep42:
Siemens Data Center Conference | Shaping the Future of Data Centers in Malaysia.
Keynote Address: YB Gobind Singh Deo,
Minister of Digital
Speakers: MDEC, TNB, Basis Bay,
Equinix, Siemens, STT GDC
Total RSVP: ~150 Biz Participants
Livestream (Top In Tech Ep42: Siemens Data Center Conference: Shaping the Future of Data Centers in Malaysia)
Total Views: 133,520 views (as at 13th February 2025)
Hybrid Events in 2024
Top In Tech Ep40:
The Silicon Straits: How Malaysia Can Unlock ASEAN's Digital Boom
In-Collaboration with Microsoft
Speakers: Ministry of Digital, Bursa, PayNet, Microsoft
Total RSVP: 200 Biz Participants
Top In Tech Ep41:
IBM's CXO Dialogue | Future Forward: AI & Tech Trends to Watch in 2025
In-Collaboration with IBM
Speakers: MyDIGITAL, Times, Bursa, MIGHT
Total RSVP: >250 Biz Participants
National Data Sharing Policy Series 2023
In-Collaboration with MDEC
Forum, Survey, Quiz:
Total: >15,000 Contact Database (40% Business Audience, 60% Mass
Top In Tech Innovation Awards
Part 2
The Top In Tech Innovation Awards, established in 2021 by Malaysiakini and Digital News Asia, is a prestigious platform celebrating outstanding achievements in technology and innovation. This annual event recognizes trailblazers across diverse sectors, including individuals, young innovators, SMEs, startups, corporates, government agencies, and academia, who are driving impactful change through the adoption and advancement of technology.
With over 1000 submissions received over the years, the Awards showcase Malaysia's vibrant tech ecosystem and its contribution to addressing real-world challenges, fostering economic growth, and building a sustainable future.
Visit the Websites:
2.1 About the Awards
Endorsed by
MOSTI (since 2021)
Ministry of Digital (2025)
Since the commencement of the award in 2021, we’ve incorporated the theme “ Your Innovation Story Matters” to encourage all types of companies & entrepreneurs & students to join Top in Tech Innovation.
Participants entries consist of:
~how they’ve identified gaps in the market
~executed strategies on improving their products/services
~how they've used creative thinking to reimagine traditional approaches to problem-solving
-ESG integration
Essence of the Award:
~does not only highlight the achievement of an individual or an organisation, but also inspire others to pursue their own innovation journeys
~building a culture of innovation and collaboration, where individuals and organisations are encouraged to share their ideas and learn from each other where innovation eventually becomes embedded in Malaysia’s psyche.
2.2 Theme
2.3 Past Awards Sponsors
2.4 Lead Judges & Panel Judges (TBC)
Facilitating Judges
Lead Judges
Panel Judges
Raja Teh Maimunah
CEO, AEON Digital Bank
*Invited by lead judges and subjected to changes
2.5 The Awards Categories
8 Categories | Criteria |
Innovator of the Year | Recognises individuals for breakthrough innovations, career-long creativity, or inspiring an innovative mindset. |
Young Innovator of the Year | Honors teens (up to 19 years old in 2025) for exceptional creativity and innovation in developing or improving solutions. |
Best Brick & Mortar Adoption | Awards Brick & Mortar companies (revenue ≥ RM200M) for resilience and innovation, including learning from failure. |
Most Value Creation | Highlights companies creating significant investor value through profitability, free cash flow, and valuation growth. |
Most Impactful Public Sector Agency Driving Digital Adoption | Recognizes Federal and State-level government agencies for adopting digital solutions to improve service delivery or launching impactful digital skills/adoption programs. |
Most Promising (Startup & Growth Company) | Honors startups & growth companies that demonstrate resilience, productivity, and strong scalability potential. |
Best Pivot (Startup & Growth Company) | Acknowledges startups & growth companies with bold pivot strategies leading to market success. |
Most Impactful Academic-Industry (R&D & Collaboration) | Recognizes universities or polytechnics collaborating with industry (since Jan 2024) to strengthen curricula and ensure graduates are industry-ready. |
*Startup: Company with annual revenue of up to RM1 million.
*Growth Company: Company with annual revenue of RM1 million – RM20 million.
2.6 Timeline & Publicity A&Ps
Publicity
(Mid April -Oct 2025)
Teaser Publicity to begin on promotion of the submission drive
Publicity will be through:
Submission Drive
(May - Aug 2025)
Entries are submitted through the award website
No fees are incurred for participating.
Format:
Submission of information for the respective category via Google Form.
Registrations to watch the ceremony online opens & RSVPs to attend the event on-ground
Shortlisting
Final Judging
(Sept-Oct 2025)
Facilitated by DNA & MK and collaborating with respective category Lead Judges to shortlist 3-4 finalists per category.
Final presentation by the shortlisted finalists to the panel judges.
1 Winner and Merit recipients will be determined.
Award Ceremony & Networking Dinner
(Nov/Dec 2025)
Category Winners and Merit recipients will be announced at the ceremony.
Appreciation Dinner
(Nov 2025 - tbc)
(Pre-event) TITIA Publicity A&P Plan (3 months: April 2025 - October 2025) |
Award Website https://topintech.my/awards/ Top In Tech Facebook Page & Malaysiakini (Desktop + Mobile) Homepage Event Section�*Sponsor’s title & logo placement with hyperlink |
Promo Video & Category Video by Lead Judges > 100,000 Views Publicity Videos Circulation: Organisers & Ecosystem Partners: FB, X, LI, IG, YT Malaysiakini, Digital News Asia, KiniTV: Desktop & Mobile sites *Sponsor’s title & logo placement |
Submission Clinic: Livestream >20,000 Views Malaysiakini, Digital News Asia & KiniTV: FB LI, YT (7 Pages) Partners & Sponsors’ FB (TBC) |
Press Release Publication (2 Articles) > 20,000 Pageviews Press Release Article (EN & BM) Circulation: Organisers & Ecosystem Partners: FB, X, LI, IG, YT Malaysiakini, Digital News Asia, KiniTV: Desktop & Mobile sites *Sponsor’s brand mention & logo placement |
Online Banner (10 mil Impressions) (Target audience segment: Biz & Tech) Malaysiakini, Digital News Asia, KiniTV: Billboard, STO & MRec, MFV *Sponsor’s title & logo placement |
Social Media Posting (80-100 posts) > 2 mil Reach Circulation: Organisers & Ecosystem Partners: FB, X, LI, IG, TG *Sponsor’s #hashtag, tag & CTA URL insertion in SocMed postings (*Collect Potential Leads) |
Email Blasting (EN) Total:10 EDMs (30,000 - 50,000 emails per blast) KiniEvents SME Biz Database (40k emails) Top In Tech Forum RSVP Database (~7,000 emails) |
(During-event) TITIA Publicity A&P Plan (1 Day: Nov/Dec 2025) |
Brand Engagement Space at venue |
Bunting Placement at venue |
Logo placement on Digital Backdrop & Photo Wall |
Logo engraved on the Sponsored Category Trophy/ Custom Category |
Corporate Video Ad during Commercial-Break |
Brand-Mention by Emcee & Organisers in speeches |
10 Invitation as VIP Guest to the event |
Welcome Note by Maxis Representative before presentation of Trophy (5 min) |
Presenting of Sponsored-Award |
Media Interview during event & circulate across Malaysiakini, Digital News Asia & KiniTV: FB, LI, YT (1 week after event) (Exclusive) |
Live-Stream: Malaysiakini, Digital News Asia & KiniTV: FB LI, YT (7 Pages) Partners & Sponsors’ FB (TBC) |
Live-Posting: Malaysiakini, Digital News Asia: FB, LI, X, IG Posting Content: Welcome Note, Launching Speech, Winners Announcements, Closing Remark. *Sponsor #hashtag, tag & CTA URL insertion in SocMed postings |
(Post-event) TITIA Publicity A&P Plan (1 month: December 2025) |
Post Press Releases Publications (2 Articles) (EN & BM) > 20,000 Pageviews Circulation: Organisers & Ecosystem Partners: FB, X, LI, IG, YT Malaysiakini, Digital News Asia, KiniTV: Desktop & Mobile sites *Sponsor’s title brand mention & logo placement |
Email Blastings (EN) Total:2 EDMs (30,000 - 50,000 emails per blast) KiniEvents SME Biz Database (30k-40k emails) Top In Tech Forum RSVP Database (~4,000 emails) *Sponsor’s title & logo placement, and CTA placement in EDMs (*Collect Potential Leads) |
Event Coverage Videos (Post-Circulation: 2-3 Weeks after event) Organisers & Ecosystem Partners: FB, X, LI, IG, YT Malaysiakini, Digital News Asia, KiniTV: Desktop & Mobile sites Ceremony Full Recorded Live-Video (2-3 hours) > 5,000 Views Highlight Video (20 min)> 10,000 Views Winners’ Announcement Video (10 min) > 50,000 Views *Sponsor’s title & logo placement |
Photo Gallery & Video Gallery Award Website https://topintech.my/awards/ Top In Tech Facebook Page Malaysiakini (Desktop + Mobile) Homepage Event Section Ecosystem Partners: FB, X, LI, IG *Sponsor #hashtag, tag & CTA URL insertion in SocMed postings (*Collect Potential Leads) |
**Appreciation Networking Dinner by MK & DNA Invited Guests: MOSTI, Partners, Sponsors, Judges, 4th Edition Winners (Top Venue) *Exclusive Networking Cocktail with 4th Edition winners, sponsors, partners, judges |
1st, 2nd & 3rd Edition
Top In Tech Innovation Awards
ATTACHMENTS & SCREENCAPS
(LiveStream, Photos, Video Gallery, Press Release)
Lead Judges Interview Videos
Winners Interview Videos
Top In Tech Innovation Awards (Archives)
1st Edition (2021)
2nd Edition (2022)
3rd Edition
Past Participants & Winners
The Trophy
The Top In Tech Innovation Award trophy was custom designed by Biji-Biji Initiative.
It is made from waste metal and waste wood, the design of a hand holding a gear, symbolises the continuous efforts in innovation.
Lee Yee Sun
Business Development Manager
yeesun@malaysiakini.com | 012-611 3593
Kate Ting
Event Business Lead, KiniEvents
kate@malaysiakini.com | 012-228 4860