Judging Round 1 (Virtual)

First round of judging will be from 16 – 22 November 2026. The Top of the Class Awards (“TOTC”) and Outstanding Achievement Awards (except the SOBA Mikro Recognition Award) for each tier will be reviewed by several panels of judges concurrently. TOTC finalists will be invited to present virtually before the panel of judges in English. SOBA Mikro Recognition Award will be judged by the nomination committee comprising elected sponsors’ representatives from Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad, PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd, RHB Bank Berhad and official trade promotion partner Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).