KUALA LUMPUR – AFFIN Group (“AFFIN” or “the Group”) – In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Group, through its premier banking arm AFFIN INVIKTA™, has joined forces with TOP50 Media Synergy Sdn Bhd to launch the AFFIN INVIKTA™ TOP50 Women of Excellence Awards 2025, a prestigious national platform honouring Malaysia’s most inspiring women leaders.
The awards programme was officially launched today at Menara AFFIN @ TRX by, Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, President & Group Chief Executive Officer of AFFIN Group, alongside Mr. Kishvin Sirinavin, Founder and Chairman of TOP50 Media Synergy. The event was graced by key partners and members of the media.
This landmark initiative honours 50 outstanding Malaysian women from diverse sectors, ranging from finance, science, entrepreneurship, education, public service, and the arts. It is more than an awards programme, it is a national movement to celebrate impact, champion inclusion, and inspire the next generation of changemakers.
Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, President & Group Chief Executive Officer of AFFIN Group said, “This is more than just recognition, but it is a movement. At AFFIN, we honour women not only for their achievements, but for the future they are shaping. Women form the backbone of our SME and retail segments and empowering them is not only our responsibility, but also essential to driving national progress.”
He added, “This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to Responsible Banking with Impact. It is anchored in the AFFIN Axelerate 2028 (AX28) Strategic Plan and what we stand for as a purpose-driven organisation. We are not merely celebrating trailblazers, we are walking alongside them to shape a more inclusive and empowered Malaysia.”
The campaign will conclude in a Grand Awards Gala on 28 November 2025 where the nation’s most influential leaders and changemakers will gather in celebration. Leading up to the awards, a series of dynamic engagements will be rolled out until March 2026 to amplify reach and impact including the following: –
- INSPIRE Series
- Curated pocket events
- The publication of a commemorative TOP50 Magazine.
Mr. Kishvin Sirinavin, Founder and Chairman of TOP50 Media Synergy said, “This collaboration with AFFIN Group, especially in such a meaningful milestone year, is a testament to what’s possible when purpose meets platform. Together, we are championing a new era of excellence and leadership”.
TOP50 Women of Excellence Awards 2025 are now open and can be submitted through https://top50awardsmalaysia.com/. The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2025.
