Limkokwing University is recognised as the World’s First Global University Founded by a Lim.
2018
Limkokwing University is recognised as the World’s First Global University Founded by a Lim.
2017
Became the first and only Malaysian to be awarded South Africa’s highest national order, the Order of the Companions of O.R. Tambo. Limkokwing University is recognised as the University of Global Peace, University of Societal Innovation, University of Edu-Tourism and the Global University of Malaysia.
2016
Became the first and only Malaysian to be awarded South Africa’s highest national order, the Order of the Companions of O.R. Tambo. Limkokwing University is recognised as the University of Global Peace, University of Societal Innovation, University of Edu-Tourism and the Global University of Malaysia.
2013
2000s
Named one of Forbes Asia’s 48 Heroes of Philanthropy. Recognised as the Father of Innovation in Creative Education.
2008
Official opening of Limkokwing Lesotho.
2008
Limkokwing became certified as a full-fledged university. Official opening of Limkokwing Botswana. Official opening of Limkokwing London.
2007
Produced audio-visual work and creative content for the World Halal Forum.
2008
Awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Malaysia.
2005
Initiated a peace conference in Malaysia, The Kuala Lumpur World Peace Conference.
2003
His industry-driven educational institute became the first ever University College in Malaysia.
2002
1990s
Developed the mascot, logo and three promotional songs for the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games.
1998
Played an instrumental part in bringing forward new legislation to improve and broaden tertiary education in Malaysia.
1996
Played an instrumental part in bringing forward new legislation to improve and broaden tertiary education in Malaysia.
1996
Billings of BBDO/Wings reached RM40 million. He ended his partnership with BBDO to set up Limkokwing Integrated.
1994
Billings of BBDO/Wings reached RM40 million. He ended his partnership with BBDO to set up Limkokwing Integrated.
1992
1980s
Billings of BBDO/Wings reached RM26 million.
1989
Helped found Cancerlink. BBDO, one of the world’s largest multinational advertising agencies approached Wings to forge an alliance.
1988
Established the Society for the Severely Mentally Handicapped, providing care for those who were denied treatment by other charities
1984
Started the comic strip Guli-Guli
1981
1970s
Wings became one of the top 10 leading agencies in Malaysia.
1978
Set up his first business – Wings Creativity Consultants.
1975
Organising the Pesta Pembangunan (Development Fest) at Stadium Negara.
