Since its launch in 2002, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Malaysia has recognised more than 350 entrepreneurs. The programme operates globally across more than 60 countries and jurisdictions, recognising entrepreneurial achievements through an independent judging process based on four pillars: entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact. Winners of the 2026 awards will be announced at a gala dinner on 1 December 2026.
Kok founded Media OutReach Newswire in 2009 to address a gap in the communications industry by building a global newswire originating in Asia. She became the first woman to found a global newswire and has continued to introduce industry-first innovations, adapting the business from the digital era to the age of artificial intelligence.
Her entrepreneurial approach has centred on helping Asian brands build authentic reputations in international markets. Since establishing the company, she has pursued a social enterprise mindset aimed at creating opportunities for clients, the public relations community and her team. Giving back has remained an important part of this approach, with Kok providing pro bono press release distribution to help non-governmental organisations and community initiatives amplify their impact. She also supports children, marginalised communities and animal welfare.
Media OutReach Newswire has expanded its international reach to connect brands with more than 200,000 journalists and editors and over 70,000 media titles across more than 190 countries and territories. Its services include targeted distribution across more than 500 trade categories, supported by over 1,500 media partnerships and offices in eight Asian markets, including Malaysia.
The company's latest developments focus on redefining public relations for the artificial intelligence era. Trusted by thousands of agencies, corporations, governments and small and medium-sized enterprises, Media OutReach Newswire became a fully AI-enabled newswire in 2026. Its platform connects clients' news with journalists and enables news content to be cited by AI systems, helping brands build trust, improve AI visibility and maximise public relations impact.
The company's next phase of growth is anchored in three pillars: AI innovation, people and social impact. It uses AI to improve services and workflows for clients and employees, invests in its team and funds community projects supporting children and animals.
“Seventeen years ago, I set out to build Asia Pacific's first global newswire so that Asian brands could tell their stories to the world,” said Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire.
“To be named a Top Nominee in the award's 25th year in Malaysia is an honour I share with our team, media partners and clients. Entrepreneurship, to me, has never been just about business. It is about creating opportunities, empowering the PR industry, investing in people and using what you build to help others succeed. Our vision is to help Asian brands to achieve global communications success,” Kok said.
The announcement also featured Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Steven Sim Chee Keong alongside the Top Nominees for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Malaysia awards.
Founded in 2009 by Jennifer Kok, Media OutReach Newswire describes itself as Asia Pacific's first global newswire and a trusted partner to media organisations, corporations, agencies and governments. As an AI-enabled global newswire, it connects brands with more than 200,000 journalists and editors and over 70,000 media titles across more than 190 countries and territories.
Through targeted press release distribution, direct journalist access and guaranteed posting on credible news websites with domain authority, the company helps brands secure media coverage and build visibility and citations in AI search. Each distribution includes multi-format reports with data insights, while its PR Campaign Intelligence service measures communications impact over time.
Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, Media OutReach Newswire has offices in the Chinese Mainland, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan. Its distribution network extends across Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, the UK and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Further information is available at www.media-outreach.com.
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