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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SOBA 2025
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20230713T111259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T064208Z
UID:5988-1806451200-1806537599@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:Gala Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/gala-night-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270113
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20240526T085859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T065420Z
UID:6340-1799712000-1799798399@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:Judging Round 3 (Physical)
DESCRIPTION: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 the final presentation to determine the winner of the Malaysian Business of the Year Award.  \nThe Elite Entrepreneur of the Year and Malaysian Business of the Year Awards will be separately reviewed by a final panel of judges. The final panel of judges will include one representative from each of the initial panels of judges. The Elite Entrepreneur of The Year will be chosen out of the six (6) par excellence EOTY – Young \, Male & Female winners in both tiers i.e. Below RM25 million and RM25 million & above categories. \nThe winner of the Malaysian Business of the Year Award in the respective tiers will be selected from three (3) shortlisted participants by a final panel of judges. Shortlisted participants will be identified based on the combined top three (3) TOTC scores. For avoidance of doubt\, should a participant participate in all eleven (11) TOTC\, only the best three (3) TOTC combined scores will be taken into consideration to qualify as a shortlisted participant for final judging as the Malaysian Business of the Year.  \n 
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/judging-round-3-physical/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261222
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20241211T160108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T064041Z
UID:5985-1796342400-1797897599@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:Best in Customer Service Public Voting
DESCRIPTION: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 provider via www.soba.com.my.
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/voting-best-in-customer-service-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20240526T085625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T073248Z
UID:6337-1796169600-1796342399@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:Judging Round 2 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Shortlisted finalists will be invited to present virtually before the panel of judges in English.
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/judging-round-2-virtual/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20230713T110639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T073643Z
UID:5979-1794787200-1795391999@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:Judging Round 1 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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).
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/soba-judging-round1-nov2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20230713T105834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T072216Z
UID:5969-1790640000-1790726399@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:SOBA Connect Penang
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/soba-connect-penang/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20230713T110204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T072244Z
UID:5973-1786406400-1786492799@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:SOBA Elevate
DESCRIPTION: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 industry experts and peers\, as well as the exchange of ideas and best practices\, participants gain the tools and connections needed to elevate growth and transform into globally competitive businesses.
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/soba-elevate-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20230713T105129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T072027Z
UID:5960-1785196800-1785283199@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:SOBA Connect
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/soba-connect-pj/
LOCATION:Menara Star\, Petaling Jaya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20240526T083630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T065817Z
UID:6328-1782172800-1782259199@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:SOBA Council Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/soba-council/
LOCATION:Menara Star\, Petaling Jaya
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20240612T012804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T063839Z
UID:6655-1781604000-1791370800@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:SOBA Submission Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Submitting your company for SOBA 2025?\nJoin our SOBA 2025 Submission Clinics and get step-by-step guidance on the entire submission process to ensure a smooth\, hassle-free experience. \nThrough these virtual clinics\, participants will gain a clear understanding of the criteria\, requirements\, and best practices—maximizing their chances of recognition and success in SOBA 2025. \nRegister here for:\n\n16 June 2026\nSOBA Submission Clinic 1 \n2 July 2026\nSOBA Submission Clinic 2 \n5 August 2026\nSOBA Submission Clinic 3 \n2 September 2026\nSOBA Submission Clinic 4 \n7 October 2026\nSOBA Submission Clinic 5 \n 
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/soba-submission-clinics/
CATEGORIES:SOBA Clinic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20230713T103729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T072628Z
UID:5942-1780531200-1792108799@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:Submission
DESCRIPTION:Submission is open from 4 June 2026 – 15 October 2026. Download the submission kit for eligibility requirements and guidelines.
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/submission-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20230713T110839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T034222Z
UID:5982-1768521600-1768607999@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:SOBA Prestige
DESCRIPTION: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\, and best practices for SMEs navigating this crucial phase of growth.
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/soba-prestige-2024/
CATEGORIES:SOBA Prestige
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTSTAMP:20260520T185911
CREATED:20230712T112330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T034055Z
UID:5880-1749081600-1775692799@soba.com.my
SUMMARY:Open for SOBA Alumni
DESCRIPTION:SOBA Biz Club is a business group exclusively for Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) current partners\, past participants and winners from 2010 – 2024.\n\n\nBeyond being an awards programme\, Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) has always been about fostering a community consisting of high calibre leaders willing to share their expertise to uplift one another.
URL:https://soba.com.my/event/soba-biz-club-2024/
CATEGORIES:SOBA Biz Club
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