Events Calendar

Shaping Communities that Grow Together

From panel discussions by industry experts to networking events featuring some of Malaysia’s noteworthy corporate figures, SOBA organises multiple events every year to encourage and inspire local businesses to reach greater heights.

SOBA Events

Jun 05

SOBA Biz Club

Open for SOBA Alumni

12:00 am

SOBA Biz Club is a business group exclusively for Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) current partners, past participants and winners from 2010 - 2024. Beyond being an awards programme, Star […]

Jan 16

SOBA Prestige

16 Jan 2026

All day

Attendees can expect an insightful fireside chat delving into critical topics focusing on ensuring business continuity and effective scaling. Esteemed industry leaders and experts will convene to share insights, strategies, […]

Jun 04

Submission

4 June - 15 October 2026

12:00 am

Submission is open from 4 June 2026 - 15 October 2026. Download the submission kit for eligibility requirements and guidelines.

Jun 16

SOBA Clinic

SOBA Submission Clinics

16 June, 2 July, 5 Aug, 2 Sept, 7 Oct 2026

10:00 am

Submitting your company for SOBA? Join our SOBA Submission Clinics and get step-by-step guidance on the entire submission process to ensure a smooth, hassle-free experience. Through these virtual clinics, participants […]

Jun 23

SOBA Council Roundtable

23 June 2026

Menara Star

All day

Jul 28

SOBA Connect PJ

28 July 2026

Menara Star

All day

At SOBA Connect, attendees will have the opportunity to receive valuable insights from sponsors and strategic partners, along with on-ground networking opportunities with accomplished business leaders.

Aug 11

SOBA Elevate

11 Aug 2026

All day

SOBA Elevate is an exclusive forum for Malaysian business leaders to elevate their companies beyond current limits — optimising operations, overcoming challenges, and scaling regionally and globally. Through insights from […]

Aug 20

SOBA Next-Wave 1 – The Finance Advantage

20 Aug 2026

All day

SOBA Next-Wave is an exclusive half-day masterclass designed to help startups and growing SMEs build the skills needed to accelerate their business growth and become award-ready. Led by SOBA judges […]

Sep 08

SOBA Next-Wave 2 – The Technology Advantage

8 Sep 2026

All day

Sep 29

SOBA Connect Penang

29 Sep 2026

All day

Oct 01

SOBA Next-Wave 3 – The Business Advantage

1 Oct 2026

All day

Nov

Judging Round 1 (Virtual)

16 - 22 Nov 2026

12:00 am

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 […]

Dec

Judging Round 2 (Virtual)

2-3 Dec 2026

12:00 am

Shortlisted finalists will be invited to present virtually before the panel of judges in English.

Dec

Best in Customer Service Public Voting

14 - 21 Dec 2026

12:00 am

For the “Best in Customer Service” awards, the panel of judges will shortlist the top 5 companies for public voting purposes. The public can vote for their preferred customer services […]

Jan

Judging Round 3 (Physical)

12 Jan 2027

All day

Shortlisted participants will be invited to Menara Star to present physically before the panel of judges in English. Shortlisted participants will be re-assessed by the panel of selected judges during […]

Mar 31