Nova, Explore and Care serve different purposes, but they share the same foundation: Nova develops. Explore connects. Care contributes. Together, they create a more complete executive community.<\/p>\n
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 August 2026<\/b> \u2014 In a world where
\nbusiness leaders can connect instantly through digital platforms, Asia CEO
\nCommunity Malaysia believes that the most valuable relationships still require
\nsomething technology cannot create overnight: TRUST<\/b><\/p>\n
While business networking remains an important part of
\nexecutive life, the Malaysia Chapter President, Dato\u2019 Vimmy Yap believes that
\nmeaningful relationships are also built through shared experiences, friendship,
\npersonal development and giving back. This philosophy has led to the launch of
\nthree distinctive initiatives in 2026 \u2014 Nova Circle, Explore Circle and Care
\nCircle<\/b>.<\/p>\n
NOVA CIRCLE<\/b> focuses on young and emerging leaders,
\ncreating opportunities for the next generation to connect, develop and build
\nrelationships across industries. Its inaugural activity was a pickleball
\nsession, bringing members and families together in a relaxed environment. The
\nyoungest participant was just 1.5 years old<\/b>, an unexpected but fitting
\nreminder that a genuine community can extend beyond the boardroom and bring
\npeople together across generations.<\/p>\n
Kewic Ng, \u00a0the
\nCommittee of Nova Circle Malaysia<\/b> said:
\n
\u201cNova Circle brings together young and energetic corporate members,
\nentrepreneurs and leaders through sports, creating opportunities to connect
\nbeyond business. We believe some of the strongest relationships are built
\nthrough genuine conversations and shared experiences, outside the traditional
\nboardroom. Our goal is to build a community where meaningful connections can
\ngrow naturally, both on and off the court.\u201d<\/p>\n
EXPLORE CIRCLE<\/b> was launched with a uniquely Malaysian
\nexperience \u2014 a durian session<\/b> that encouraged members to connect
\nsocially and enjoy one another’s company without the formality of a traditional
\nbusiness event. This initiative showcased the uniquely Malaysian spirit of
\nnetworking – personal, warm and relationship driven.<\/b><\/p>\n
Peter Ho, Vice Chairman of Asia CEO Community <\/b>said:
\n
\u201cThe Malaysia team has created a strong foundation by bringing leaders together
\nthrough meaningful experiences, relationships and activities beyond the usual
\nbusiness networking environment. Explore Circle is an important part of this
\njourney because it gives members the opportunity to connect, build genuine
\nfriendships and enjoy shared experiences. I believe these relationships will
\ncontinue to strengthen the community and create even more opportunities for
\ncollaboration in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
CARE CIRCLE\u00a0<\/b>reflects another dimension of the Asia
\nCEO Community philosophy: leadership should extend beyond commercial success. The
\nCircle provides opportunities for members to participate in initiatives that
\nsupport people in need, animals and environmental preservation, allowing
\nexecutives to contribute their time, resources, networks and capabilities to
\ncauses that matter.<\/p>\n
The Circle reinforces the belief that successful leadership is not measured only by financial performance, but also by the positive impact leaders create around them.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Woon Kean Sim, the
\nCommittee of Care Circle Malaysia<\/b> said:<\/p>\n
“Care Circle gives our members an opportunity to
\ncontribute beyond their businesses. When leaders come together to support
\npeople, animals and the environment, the impact can be much greater than what
\nany individual can achieve alone. It is about using our connections and
\nresources to create something meaningful for the wider community.”<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
A Different Kind of Executive Community<\/b><\/p>\n
A pickleball session can build familiarity. A shared durian
\nexperience can create friendship. Planting a tree together can create a sense
\nof shared purpose. These experiences may appear unrelated to business, but they
\ncan create the human connection that makes future business relationships
\nstronger.<\/p>\n
The philosophy is simple: the relationship comes first;
\nthe opportunity can follow.<\/b><\/p>\n
This press release has also been published on VRITIMES<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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