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Thomas Ng, Founder and CEO of Genashtim, was invited to serve as one of the esteemed judges for the Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA) Awards 2026, in recognition of his experience in sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation. For Thomas, the invitation was an opportunity to contribute his perspective to an initiative that recognizes retailers creating both commercial value and positive impact.
Genashtim and B Market Builder Southeast Asia (BMB SEA) successfully hosted the B Corp Asia Summit 2026, marking their first large-scale international event. Held at The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur in partnership with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the two-day Summit on 22 and 23 June welcomed more than 500 delegates from 51 countries. The event brought together B Corps, aspiring B Corps, business leaders, sustainability practitioners, investors, and representatives from the public, private, and non-profit sectors. For Thomas, the Summit represented an important opportunity to bring together a global community committed to using business as a force for good.
Genashtim’s remarkable journey from the vibrant e-learning sector to achieving the prestigious B Corp certification in Southeast Asia has strengthened its reputation as a leading social enterprise. Thomas takes pride in how the company has generated robust profits through diverse business ventures while continuing to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet.
Genashtim was featured in The Edge Malaysia for its efforts in advancing disability inclusion in the workplace. The feature placed the spotlight on four remarkable individuals at Genashtim – Tan Ee Beng, Amalina Hares, Mazrina Mahat, and Rajkumar Selvaraj – who continue to challenge conventional perceptions of ability in the workforce. Thomas and Grace Gan, manager of the Enabling Academy (EA), were also featured for their roles in advancing disability inclusion, including neurodiversity, within corporate environments.
Genashtim has been awarded the Champion of Good recognition, the highest distinction under Singapore’s National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)’s Company of Good Recognition System. Thomas is honored to see Genashtim receive this recognition, which celebrates organizations that embed purpose at the heart of their business to create meaningful, lasting impact across their stakeholders and communities.
Under the leadership of founder Thomas Ng, Genashtim has once again earned a place among the Top 150 companies worldwide in the Real Leaders Impact Awards 2026. Thomas is honored to see Genashtim recognized on the global stage once more, reaffirming the company’s commitment to driving meaningful social and environmental change through purposeful business practices.
Genashtim has once again been recognized for its commitment to disability-inclusive employment, receiving the Gold Enabling Mark 2023 under SG Enable’s national accreditation framework for organizations that demonstrate inclusive hiring practices.
Genashtim has been awarded “Best Employment Support Enterprise 2024” by APAC Insider as part of the Singapore Business Awards. For Thomas, this accolade adds to Genashtim’s previous recognition in 2021 as the Leading Pioneer in Online Learning by APAC Insider, reflecting the company’s continued growth and the impact of its employment and business practices within Singapore’s dynamic business ecosystem.
