Published on January 13th, 2011 | by Daniel Sherman Fernandez
0DATO’HJ SM FAISAL TAN SRI SM NASIMUDDIN RECEIVES INAUGURAL AWARD
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad presents BrandLaureate TUN MAHATHIR SME Man of the Year award to NAZA Group of Companies Joint Group Executive Chairman. Dato SM Faisal received the award from former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and BrandLaureate CEO Dr. K.K. Johan. The award was given in recognition for NAZA’s development of its organisational brands under Dato SM Faisal and the company’s contribution to Malaysia’s economic growth
Dato’ Hj SM Faisal’s leadershiphas strengthened the NAZA brand and brought it to greater heights. The brand is now synonymous with the automotive industry in Malaysia, from cars to motorbikes that caters to the masses, including the high-end luxury segments.
“I would like to thank Tun Mahathir and BrandLaureate for this priceless recognition. I have been a great admirer of Tun Mahathir ever since I was a young boy and being my idol, I have always tried to emulate him in a myriad of ways,” he said. Dato’ SM Faisal added that the recognition accorded to him by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia would undoubtedly spur him to even greater heights, even more than before, knowing that he has the blessings of his all time idol. “This accolade is dedicated to my late my father Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, the management and staff of NAZA.It is a collective effort and a testament to the quality of our products and services. It also reflects the strength and growth of the organization,” Dato’SM Faisal added.