Kota Kinabalu: Malaysians aged between 18 and 40 who are making significant contributions in their industries, professions and communities are encouraged to submit their nomination for the JCI Malaysia Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians (TOYM) Award.
TOYM is a national platform that recognises youth excellence, leadership and service, said JCI Malaysia president Vincent Leng during a press conference hosted by JCI Kota Kinabalu at GA Space.
“It aims to inspire the wider community by showcasing the value of young people who are already making significant contributions in their industries, professions and communities,” he said.
The award, launched in 1985, will be hosted by JCI South Key in Johor on September 19, 2026. The nomination period is open from February 1 to May 31, 2026.
JCI Malaysia also hopes to strengthen engagement with the media, community leaders, youth advocates, professionals, entrepreneurs, educators and the public in Sabah to participate in the award, he said.
Meanwhile, Jinv Wong Vui Wei from Sandakan, who received the 2024 TOYM Award for Cultural Achievement, shared how the recognition has uplifted his career in the music industry.
He is the first Malaysian certified by the China Musicians Association as a pop music educator.
He is also an honorary fellow of Alzette University, a recipient of the Asia Outstanding Music Educator Award, and is widely recognised as a leading figure in Malaysia’s pop music education.
As a vocal coach, he has guided numerous Malaysian artists and singers, contributing to the development of vocal performance and music education in the country.
“My accomplishments were further recognised when I was named one of Malaysia’s Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians under Cultural Achievement, reflecting my contribution to the arts and cultural landscape,” he said.
Academically, he holds a Master’s in Music Teaching from the University of Chichester, United Kingdom, a Master’s in Musicology from Colorado State University, United States, and a PhD in Voice Research and Teaching from the University of Wales, United Kingdom.
He also serves as academic advisor in the Department of Music and Performing Arts at New Era University College.
Beyond academia, he is also a recording artist and released his first personal album in 2018. Also present were organising chairperson Aldric Colin Thien and JCI Kota Kinabalu President Snowy Chang.
