Ricky Wong (Malaysian businessman)
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Dato' Ricky Wong Shee Kai (born December 12, 1981 in Kuala Lumpur
) is a Malaysian businessman, entrepreneur
and philanthropist
. He is the CEO and founder
of Asia Media
, Malaysia's largest Transit-TV network operator.
in Accounting and Finance from Lancaster University Management School
. Wong practiced accounting briefly in the United Kingdom
before returning to Malaysia where he joined a manufacturing company.
in 2007. Under his leadership, Asia Media has grown into a media company that reaches over 1.24 million viewers daily. The company also owns and operates the largest Transit-TV network in Malaysia known as Asia Media
TV (AMTV).
On 11 January 2011, Dato' Ricky Wong led Asia Media Group to a strong debut on the ACE Market opening at 40 sen, up 74% from its offer price of 23 sen. Subsequently, it closed at 28.5 sen, up 24% from its offer price with 40.92 million shares done.
In January 2011, Asia Media Group, the parent company of Asia Media, a digital out-of-home Transit-TV company, saw the public portion of its initial public offering (IPO) oversubscribed by 21.46 times. The company is en route to being listed on the Ace Market of Bursa Malaysia
on January 11, 2011.
In August 2010, Dato' Ricky Wong
was also awarded Malaysia's JCI - Creative Young Entrepreneur Award for three years running, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
In July 2010, Asia Media's CEO Dato' Ricky Wong picked up Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards
(APEA) 2010 under the category of the Most Promising Entrepreneur Awards
In January 2009, Wong was one of the newest professionals selected for inclusion in International WHO’S WHO Historical Society
and will be listed in the 2008 edition of International WHO’S WHO of Professionals.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
) is a Malaysian businessman, entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
and philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
. He is the CEO and founder
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
of Asia Media
Asia Media
Asia Media is a broadcasting, advertising and digital media company in Malaysia. It operates the country's Largest Transit-TV Network. The company provides infotainment and advertising services such as program sponsorships and video advertising using digital electronic displays installed in various...
, Malaysia's largest Transit-TV network operator.
Biography
Wong attended Chong Hwa Independent High School, Kuala Lumpur. He obtained a Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Accounting and Finance from Lancaster University Management School
Lancaster University Management School
Lancaster University Management School in Lancaster, England, is the business school of Lancaster University. The School was established in 1964. A full range of subjects are taught, ranging from undergraduate degrees to postgraduate degrees including MBAs, PhDs and post-experience executive...
. Wong practiced accounting briefly in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
before returning to Malaysia where he joined a manufacturing company.
Asia Media
Wong founded Asia MediaAsia Media
Asia Media is a broadcasting, advertising and digital media company in Malaysia. It operates the country's Largest Transit-TV Network. The company provides infotainment and advertising services such as program sponsorships and video advertising using digital electronic displays installed in various...
in 2007. Under his leadership, Asia Media has grown into a media company that reaches over 1.24 million viewers daily. The company also owns and operates the largest Transit-TV network in Malaysia known as Asia Media
Asia Media
Asia Media is a broadcasting, advertising and digital media company in Malaysia. It operates the country's Largest Transit-TV Network. The company provides infotainment and advertising services such as program sponsorships and video advertising using digital electronic displays installed in various...
TV (AMTV).
2011
In February 2011, Dato' Ricky Wong, CEO and founder of Asia Media, was listed in this year's Top 10 ACE Market millionaires list by Malaysian Business magazine in its February 2011 issue. Also in the same month, Dato’ Ricky was featured as the winner in Prestige magazine’s ‘PRESTIGE 2010’s Top 40 Under 40’ award.On 11 January 2011, Dato' Ricky Wong led Asia Media Group to a strong debut on the ACE Market opening at 40 sen, up 74% from its offer price of 23 sen. Subsequently, it closed at 28.5 sen, up 24% from its offer price with 40.92 million shares done.
In January 2011, Asia Media Group, the parent company of Asia Media, a digital out-of-home Transit-TV company, saw the public portion of its initial public offering (IPO) oversubscribed by 21.46 times. The company is en route to being listed on the Ace Market of Bursa Malaysia
Bursa Malaysia
Bursa Malaysia is an exchange holding company approved under Section 15 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. It operates a fully integrated exchange, offering the complete range of exchange-related services including trading, clearing, settlement and depository services.- History :Bursa...
on January 11, 2011.
2010
In September 2010, Dato' Ricky Wong was announced as the top 3 winner in the worldwide JCI - Creative Young Entrepreneur Award 2010.In August 2010, Dato' Ricky Wong
was also awarded Malaysia's JCI - Creative Young Entrepreneur Award for three years running, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
In July 2010, Asia Media's CEO Dato' Ricky Wong picked up Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards
Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards
Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards are a series of recognition awards given by a Kuala Lumpur-based regional NGO, Enterprise Asia.Started as an initiative to identify and recognise outstanding entrepreneurship, the Awards have now evolved into a credible, highly desired award in Asia Pacific...
(APEA) 2010 under the category of the Most Promising Entrepreneur Awards
2009
In July 2009, Asia Media's CEO Dato' Ricky Wong was honored with the 8th Asia Pacific International Entrepreneur Excellence Award 2009 under the category of Leadership Excellence.In January 2009, Wong was one of the newest professionals selected for inclusion in International WHO’S WHO Historical Society
International Who's Who
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and will be listed in the 2008 edition of International WHO’S WHO of Professionals.