PENANG (Sin Chew Daily) — Sin Chew Business Excellence Awards working committee chairman Lenny Chiah urged the businesses in northern Malaysia to actively take part in the third edition of Sin Chew Business Excellence Awards 2015 and through which to enhance their corporate planning and expand their business scopes, in particular SMEs.

Speaking at the Penang stop of the 2015 Sin Chew Business Excellence Awards nationwide roadshow at Wawasan Open University here yesterday, Cheah said the awards would be divided into eight different categories, adding that award winners would receive widespread recognition in the country for exceptional corporate performance, and this would in turn help their future business developments.

She pointed out that the awards could offer an excellent platform for local businesses, in particular SMEs, to attain higher honors and further boost their branding besides learning the latest tips on corporate organization and management.

Other than Cheah, senior manager from Grant Thornton Malaysia, the event's official auditor, also spoke at the briefing on the selection criteria, while representatives from CIMB Bank and Silver Mouse shared about digital banking services and electronic commerce, respectively.

Nomination for 2015 Sin Chew Business Excellence Awards will begin on April 1 and end on June 15. Further information please visit the dedicated site for Sin Chew Business Excellence Awards at http://www.sinchew.com.my/sinchewbusinessawards2015.