Tan Sri Limkokwing's ideas are unconventional. He has built bridges around the world, bringing students from more than 145 countries together at his University's campus in Cyberjaya. He has established similar campuses around the world and changed the world, in his oen way. He is transforming the lives of young people all across the world by giving them the opportunity to bring about change. Imagine each person he's inspired going on to change the lives of 1,000 more people.

"This award is not just about being a leader, it's about making a difference in the world, and this organisation has made a difference in people across the world.

People who just don't have anything, take Africa for example, the scholarships are awarded give people a completely new potential for making a change in their entire countries.

This is leadership that transforms nations.This is not just somebody that can grow a company and inspire people in the company. This is philanthropy, and it is the reason that we are honouring Tan Sri Limkokwing. It's because he is making a global impact, he is affecting the world in a better way. He is making a difference in people's lives, and elevating them to higher levels"