KUALA LUMPUR: The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM), through the nomination of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), recognized Forest Interactive with the Rising Digital Leader Award at the Unicorn Tech Awards Night 2021 on March 10, 2022, for its commitment and contribution in globalizing Malaysia’s digital ecosystem.
This award nomination placed Forest Interactive on the winning stage alongside Merchantrade Asia, Sophic Automation, Tranglo, and SEA Gamer Mall.
“We are delighted to have won the Rising Digital Leader Award at PIKOM Unicorn Tech Awards 2021. Through MDEC’s support and kind recommendation, we’ve been able to expand our reach to markets all over the world, and it is our honor to not only be recognized for our role in shaping Malaysia’s digital ecosystem, but also for our work in other regions,” said Johary Mustapha, Founder and CEO of Forest Interactive.
Dr Sean Seah, the newly appointed PIKOM chairman, said:
“I truly appreciate everyone for making time to be here tonight as we honor the industry’s finest, celebrating our perseverance and survival amid the pandemic challenges, but at the same time, putting in the extra effort to pivot our focus towards digital tech.”
Attending as guest of honor was Ma. Sivanesan Marimuthu, Telecommunications Infrastructure and Digital Economy’s deputy secretary, who represented the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia.
“We have close relations with the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia and its government agencies for many years. We look forward to continuing working together towards progressive and agile developments for the digital economy,” commented Sivanesan.
“Congratulations to all winners, you are the changemakers of the future and we will carry the torch in working together with you and the government to spearhead the digital and tech industry,” continued Seah.
Apart from being recognized as one of the top changemakers in the industry, this award also marks another milestone for the telco-driven platform and solutions provider since 2006, consequently increasing potential partners’ trust.
Forest Interactive was recently recognized by Frost & Sullivan as 2021 Entrepreneurial Company of the Year in the Global Mobile Content Solutions and Services Industry.
The comprehensive list of the Unicorn Tech Awards 2021 winners are:
Technology Organization Excellence Award
- SP Setia Berhad
Member Excellence Award
- Microsoft Malaysia
Technopreneur Excellence Award
- Ts. Tharmaindran K. Gannasin, Bnetworks Sdn. Bhd.
CIO Excellence Award
- Nilesh Timbadia, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Sdn. Bhd.
- Kevin Khoo, Sunway Berhad
- Roslind Kaur Kirpal Singh, Axiata Group Berhad
Rising Digital Leader Award
- Forest Interactive Sdn. Bhd.
- Merchantrade Asia Sdn. Bhd.
- Sophic Automation Sdn. Bhd.
- Tranglo Sdn. Bhd.
- SEA Gamer Mall Sdn. Bhd.
Special Recognition Award
- Huawei Malaysia
GBS Excellence Award
- Dell Global Business Center Sdn. Bhd.
About Forest Interactive
Founded in 2006, Forest Interactive develops scalable mobile platforms to connect mobile operators, content providers, and game publishers with their subscribers. With over 15 years of industry experience, Forest Interactive has expanded to include a diverse workforce of 20+ nationalities in 16 regional offices.
Delivering content subscription services, digital voucher and e-commerce platforms, and mobile apps for all ages, Forest Interactive operates in more than 30 countries, servicing 90+ mobile operators and 100+ content partners with the capacity to reach over one billion subscribers worldwide. To learn more, visit forest-interactive.com.
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