The BrandLaureate BestBrands Awards 2026 Celebrates Innovation, Leadership & Healthcare Excellence

30 July 2026 | Kuala Lumpur - The World Brands Foundation (TWBF) proudly hosted the BrandLaureate Lifestyle BestBrands Awards 2026 and the BrandLaureate Medical & Healthcare Advancement BestBrands Awards 2026, celebrating exceptional brands, leaders, and organisations whose innovation, leadership, and impact continue to elevate industries and enrich lives.

The awards highlighted achievements across both lifestyle and healthcare, recognising individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to creating meaningful impact.

Recognising Global Leaders and Visionaries

The BrandLaureate Brand Icon Leadership Award 2026 recognises global leaders, visionaries, and changemakers whose contributions have elevated their respective industries through innovation and leadership excellence.

This year’s recipients include:

• Salikhov Validjan Kuchkarovich (Uzbekistan), Chairman of ERMak Group

• Dr. Kwaak Young Hoon (South Korea), Architect of Peace, Urban Planner and Global Citizen Leader

• Dr. David Kwang-Ho Kim (USA), President of Stanton University, USA

• James Ryan (Australia), internationally acclaimed Saxophonist, Composer and Flutist

• Lim Kim Hai (Malaysia), renowned Contemporary Artist, celebrated as the “Apple King”

Advancing Healthcare Through Innovation and Compassion

The BrandLaureate Medical & Healthcare Advancement BestBrands Awards 2026 was held in collaboration with Brandstorm Asia, with DocTok Asia serving as the Official Healthcare Media Partner.

Led by Brandstorm Asia Co-founders Mr. Pradeep Balaram and Mr. Aiman Manan, the initiative celebrates healthcare organisations and leaders who continue to advance patient care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. The awards recognise contributions that help raise the benchmark in clinical excellence, patient-centred care, and medical innovation while supporting the vision of a healthier future.

The BrandLaureate Medical Icon Leadership Award 2026

The BrandLaureate Medical Icon Leadership Award 2026 celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field through innovation, leadership, and service. This year’s recipient, YBhg Prof Dato’ Dr. Aljafri Abdul Majid, Chairman of Yayasan Jantung Negara – The Heart Foundation of Malaysia, was recognised for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the healthcare sector. Meanwhile, the BrandLaureate Healthcare Leadership Award 2026 recognises healthcare leaders who have contributed to raising healthcare standards and improving patients’ quality of life. This year, the award was presented to Dr. Ho-Suk Song (South Korea), Director and Colorectal Surgeon of Seoul Jangmoon Colorectal Surgery Clinic, in recognition of his leadership and contributions to advancing healthcare.

Celebrating Healthcare Professionals

The BrandLaureate Healthcare Lifestyle Award 2026 recognises medical professionals whose expertise, dedication, and patient-centred approach have made a meaningful impact within the healthcare community. This year, Dr. Navin Datesh Daneshwar of Uroheal was recognised for his contribution to Innovation and Advancement in Patient-Centred Urological Care, while YBhg Datuk Dr. Shankar Gunarasa of Shanks Surgery was honoured for Excellence in Advanced Colorectal Surgery and Patient-Centred Surgical Care. Dr. Prisila A/P Thanabalan, Founder of Fresh Smile Dental Clinic, was recognised for Innovation and Leadership in Airway-Focused Dentistry, while YBhg Dato’ Dr. Prakash Rao, Founder and Principal General Practitioner of Ampang Medical Practice, was honoured for his Community Healthcare Leadership and Humanitarian Service to Public Health. The award also recognised Dr. Narjit Singh, Founder & CEO of Kumpulan Perubatan SMP Sdn Bhd & My Life Centre Sdn Bhd, for his contribution to Innovation in Preventive, Integrative and Cellular Health Medicine, and Dr. Malwinder Singh, also known as The Bald Oncologist, for his work in Advancing Excellence in Oncology.

The award recognised healthcare professionals across multiple specialties, including urological care, colorectal surgery, airway-focused dentistry, community healthcare, preventive medicine, and oncology, highlighting their contributions to patient-centred excellence.

Recognising Leading Healthcare Organisations

The BrandLaureate Medical & Healthcare Advancement BestBrands Award 2026 also recognised leading healthcare organisations that continue to advance patient care, specialised services, and medical innovation.

The recipients include:

• Aurelius Hospitals Sdn Bhd (Aurelius Hospital Negeri Sembilan)

• Cengild Sdn Bhd (Cengild G.I. Medical Centre)

• European Wellness Group

• Hospital Cyberjaya

• Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad (Great Eastern)

• IBS Medical Equipments Sdn Bhd (IBS Medic)

• PMG Healthcare Sdn Bhd (PMG)

• Puriton

• Putra Medical Centre (PMCK)

• Rafflesia Medical Centre (RMC)

• Yayasan Jantung Negara – The Heart Foundation of Malaysia

  
  

Each organisation was recognised for exemplifying excellence in specialised and patient-centred care.

Recognising the Advisory Panel

The BrandLaureate also acknowledged its esteemed Advisory Panel, whose expertise contributes to the Foundation’s mission of recognising impactful leaders and organisations across industries.

The Advisory Panel includes:

• Dr. Mahesh Appannan, Director of Digital Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia

• Dr. Malwinder Singh, also known as The Bald Oncologist

Their knowledge and experience further strengthen the Foundation’s efforts to highlight innovation, leadership, and meaningful contributions across the healthcare sector.

A Shared Commitment to Healthcare and Lifestyle Excellence

As proud partners of this year’s awards, DocTok Asia and Brandstorm Asia are honoured to support a platform that celebrates the brands, professionals, and healthcare leaders shaping how people live, connect, and experience healthcare.

Both organisations remain committed to championing innovation, excellence, and meaningful contributions across the healthcare and lifestyle industries.

The BrandLaureate Lifestyle BestBrands Awards 2026 and BrandLaureate Medical & Healthcare Advancement BestBrands Awards 2026 serve as a reminder that progress is driven by individuals and organisations willing to lead with purpose, innovate with responsibility, and place people at the heart of what they do.

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