CARSOME’S iCar Asia Receives Dual Honors at Malaysia Best Employer Brand Awards 2024
Kuala Lumpur, 23 May 2024 – CARSOME’s ecosystem company, iCar Asia (iCar), ASEAN’s No 1 network of automotive portals in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, received two prestigious awards at the 19th Employer Branding Awards, hosted by the World HRD Congress.
The award ceremony, recognizing Malaysia's Best Employer Brand in 2024, was held recently at the Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel and Residences. iCar was awarded the Best Employer Brand Award and the HR Leadership Award, marking notable achievements in workplace excellence and human resources management.
The Malaysia Best Employer Brand Awards, which is also endorsed by CHRO Asia and the World Federation of Human Resources Professionals, celebrate organizations that excel in building and sustaining their brand as employers of choice. The awards serve as a benchmark of excellence in employer branding and workplace practices, recognizing organizations for their efforts to create positive workplace culture and foster employee engagement and development.
Gan Kian Yeh, the Managing Director - Malaysia, iCar Asia, received the Best Employer Brand Award under the Organizational Award Category on behalf of iCar while Doris Lee, iCar Asia’s People and Culture Business Partner, received the HR Leadership Award under the Individual Award Category.
"We are incredibly proud to receive these prestigious awards," said Digbijoy Shukla, the CEO of iCar Asia. "These accolades mark a significant milestone in our growth, but most importantly, they serve as a springboard for our future. At iCar, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and these awards further motivate us to continue creating an environment where our employees can thrive and excel,” he said.
Digbijoy, who is also CARSOME’s Head of Mergers and Acquisitions and Ecosystem Strategy, added that receiving the Best Employer Brand Award reaffirms CARSOME and its ecosystem companies’ dedication to nurturing a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
Gan added, “We are incredibly thankful for our team's unwavering dedication and passion in their work, and we are deeply honored to be awarded the 2024 Employer of the Year. Meanwhile, Lee’s HR Leadership Award underscores iCar's commitment to creating a supportive and positive working environment that fosters excellence, innovation, and growth.”
“This milestone is a testament to the collective efforts of the iCar Asia, WapCar-Autofun, and CARSOME teams. It serves as a powerful reminder for us to continue prioritizing the well-being of our employees and building an environment that allows our teams to flourish both professionally and personally,” added Gan.
With these dual honors, iCar reaffirms its position as a leading employer in Malaysia, dedicated to empowering its employees and driving organizational success through people-centric strategies.
For more information about the Malaysia Best Employer Brand Awards 2024 and the full list of winners, please visit their website.