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Asa Fan Wei Neng | |
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| Born | 31 August 1981 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Other names | Dato Asa Fan, Dato Abdul Mateen Fan |
| Occupation(s) | Group CEO, Investor, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist |
Early Life and Education
[edit]Asa Fan Wei Neng was born on 31 August 1981 in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. He is of Chinese-Hakka descent. He completed his early education in Malaysia before pursuing higher education.
Professional Career
[edit]Asa Fan Wei Neng has established a prominent career in both business and philanthropy:
Founder & CEO, Blackrod Industries Public Limited Company (2024 – Present)
[edit]In 2024, Asa Fan founded Blackrod Industries in Cambodia. As CEO, he is driving the company's expansion into new markets and overseeing its growth strategy.
Group Chief Executive Officer, Fansons Berhad (2022 – Present)
[edit]As the Group CEO of Fansons Berhad, Asa Fan manages operations across Malaysia and Thailand.[1]
Chairman, Society of the Blind (2020 – 2021)
[edit]During his tenure as Chairman of the Society of the Blind, Asa Fan focused on improving the lives of visually impaired individuals and enhancing advocacy efforts.
Chief Executive of the Group, Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) (2017 – 2018)
[edit]At the AAM, Asa Fan played a key role in steering the organization towards strategic goals and improving its impact within the automotive industry.
Founder & CEO, SGC Group (2016 – Present)
[edit]As the youngest CEO in Malaysian corporate history, Asa Fan founded SGC Group, which has become a leading supplier of defense equipment in Asia. The company's growth has set a benchmark in the industry.
Expansion into Thai and Cambodian Markets (2019)
[edit]In 2019, Asa Fan led SGC Group's successful expansion into Thailand and Cambodia, earning the SME 100 Award for Fast Moving Company.
Achievements and Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Description | Source |
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| 2017 | Top 10 Malaysia Award | Honored with Malaysia’s Inspiring Personality Award | [2] |
| 2016 | SME 100 Award | Awarded for Fast Moving Company | [3] |
Honours
[edit]| Year | Honours | Awarding Body |
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| 2015 | Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (D.I.M.P) | Sultan Pahang Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah |
Political Career
[edit]- *2023 – Present:* Member of Parliament for Bukit Bintang with Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM). Asa Fan also serves as Deputy Treasurer General, Deputy President of Federal Territory State of PCM, and Bukit Bintang Division Chairman (P120).
Philanthropy
[edit]- *Persatuan Orang Buta Selangor (POBS):* Asa Fan is dedicated to philanthropy, particularly in supporting and advocating for the visually impaired through POBS.
Public Appearances and Media
[edit]- *Interviews and Media Appearances:* Asa Fan has appeared in various interviews and media events, including.
Personal Life
[edit]- *Marital Status:* Divorcee
- *Residences:* Malaysia
Gallery
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SME 100 Achievement 2016 -
Top 10 Award -
Lantikan Dato' Asa Fan Wei Neng -
Sijil - Dato' Asa Fan
References
[edit]- ^ [Fansons Berhad. "Dato' Asa Fan Appointed as New Chief Executive Officer." Fansons Official Website, 10 March 2022. https://fansons.com.my/dato-asa-fan-has-been-appointed-as-a-new-chief-executive-officer/]
- ^ [Top 10 Malaysia Awards. "Top 10 Malaysia Awards 2017." Wikia, 10 December 2017. https://w.wiki/ArKp]
- ^ [SME 100 Awards. "SME 100 Awards 2016." Wikia, 5 June 2016. https://w.wiki/ArKp]