KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): Mah Sing Group Bhd has bagged the titles the Best Investor Relations Company (Malaysia) and Best Corporate Social Responsibility at the 5th Asian Excellence Award 2015, while its group managing director and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum has been named Best CEO (Investor Relations).

The 5th Asian Excellence Award 2015, which recognises excellence in communications, business ethics, CSR, environmental practices and financial performance, was held on April 10 at JW Marriot, Hong Kong.

"This marks the third consecutive win for Mah Sing in the Best CEO (Investor Relations) and Best Investor Relations Company (Malaysia) categories while it is an inaugural win for Mah Sing in the Best CSR category," said the group in a statement.

Mah Sing (fundamental: 2; valuation: 2.4) also noted that its CSR initiatives were recognised by the Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards 2014 for Investment in People and the Asia HRD Awards for Contribution to the Society.

The Asian Excellence Award is organised annually by Corporate Governance Asia, a journal that provides news and analysis on corporate governance issues in Hong Kong and Asia.

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