Smart Rental Honoured with "Honesty Brand Award" at the 22nd Asia Pacific International Honesty Book of Records

Award presented at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel in the presence of HE Dr. Ly Thuch, Senior Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and other distinguished regional dignitaries, marking a milestone 22nd edition of one of the region's most established recognition platforms

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia – 26 April 2026 — Smart Rental has been officially recognised with the "Honesty Brand Award" at the 22nd Asia Pacific International Honesty Book of Records ("APC") ceremony, held in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Top Recognition Award presentation at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia.

A Landmark Edition of a Well-Established Regional Institution

Now in its 22nd year, the Asia Pacific International Honesty Book of Records brought together distinguished guests and delegations from the United States, China, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cyprus, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, gathering to celebrate the achievements of outstanding brands and companies across the Asia Pacific region. The event has, over more than two decades, established itself as one of the region's more prominent platforms for recognising businesses that demonstrate sustained commitment to transparency, ethical conduct, and trust-based operations — qualities that are increasingly scrutinised by consumers, regulators, and investors alike across Asia's fast-growing economies.

The opening and awards ceremony was jointly officiated by HE Dr. Ly Thuch, Senior Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia and President of the National Committee for the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific; Yang Mulia Prof. Tengku Dr. Jaril Tengku Sulaiman Yam Tuan Antah, Royal Patron of APC and President of the Royal Family of Negeri Sembilan; and Senator Chhit Kim Yeat, Honorary Chairman of APC and Vice Chairman of the Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Media and Information. The presence of senior government, royal, and diplomatic figures from multiple countries underscored the weight and cross-border credibility that the ceremony has come to command within Asia Pacific business circles.

A Growing Platform for Regional Business Excellence

Since its establishment 26 years ago, APC has continued to grow and thrive, and this year welcomed the support and participation of a wide range of outstanding business leaders and exceptional entrepreneurs from across the region. As part of the proceedings, the event also featured a grand appointment ceremony, during which HE Dr. Ly Thuch was appointed Honorary Chairman of the Asia Pacific TOP Excellence Brand Committee (APC), with Darren Teng, Vice President of the Cambodia National Federation of Trade and Investment Promotion Association (CamTIPA), appointed Honorary Vice Chairman of the same committee.

These appointments, made alongside the presentation of this year's honours, reflect APC's ongoing efforts to deepen its institutional standing and expand its network of government, business, and diplomatic stakeholders across the Asia Pacific — a trajectory that lends additional significance to the brands and companies recognised at this year's ceremony.

What the Recognition Represents

The Honesty Brand Award is presented to companies that the APC committee determines have demonstrated a sustained and verifiable commitment to transparency and integrity in their business dealings — a distinction that sits apart from purely commercial or performance-based accolades. For a subscription-based business model built on long-term client trust, recognition of this nature carries particular relevance: it signals third-party affirmation, from an internationally convened panel and government-level dignitaries, of the standards underpinning day-to-day client relationships.

The award places the recipient among a cohort of companies from across the represented delegations — spanning the United States, China, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cyprus, Taiwan, and Hong Kong — that were similarly recognised at this year's ceremony, positioning the honour within a genuinely cross-border context rather than a purely domestic one.

A Moment of Reflection and Gratitude

The recognition is regarded as a shared achievement — one that reflects the sustained effort of the broader team and the continued confidence of a loyal client base built up over time. Sincere appreciation is extended to HE Dr. Ly Thuch and the APC organising committee for convening this year's ceremony and for the distinction conferred.

Looking ahead, the recognition serves as both an affirmation of past conduct and a benchmark for the future — a reminder of the standard of transparency and trust that will continue to guide operations as the business grows its presence within Malaysia's technology subscription landscape and beyond.