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Founding Role
Founder
Negeri Sembilan State Of Promotional Association (PRONES)
INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY LIAISON · BRICS ASEAN
The Architect of Global Networks
Three decades of building bridges across media, tourism, trade and diplomacy — from Malaysia to Indonesia, Nepal, India and Türkiye. A career of firsts, founded on service.
30+
Years of Public Service
12
International Awards
8
Cross-Border Projects
15+
Leadership Positions
About Manimaran
A Life in Service of Connection.
Manimaran A/L Suppiah is a Malaysian media veteran, public servant and global network-builder whose career has moved across three arenas — broadcast journalism, public governance and transnational commerce.
Beginning in 1998 as a producer of television programs, he went on to direct flagship shows, report for the national press, serve as press secretary to the Deputy Foreign Minister of Malaysia, and sit as District Councillor for Tampin. Today he leads corporate and diplomatic mandates across ASEAN, BRICS, South Asia and Türkiye.
He is the Founder of PRONES — the Negeri Sembilan State of Promotional Association — and of ProGNet, the Promotional Association of Global Networking, in addition to serving as CEO of the ASEAN Book of Records.
- Based inNegeri Sembilan, Malaysia
- LanguagesBahasa Malaysia · English · Tamil
- DisciplineDiploma · Mass Communication
- SpecialtyCross-border networking, media & tourism
Leadership Roles
Positions of Trust.
A concurrent portfolio of founding, advisory, executive and diplomatic positions across institutions in Malaysia and the ASEAN region.
02
2024 – Present
Head of International Country Liaison
BRICS ASEAN Business Chamber Malaysia
03
2023
Head of Corporate Business Development
UCSI Hospital, Malaysia
04
2021 – Present
Advisor
Voice Asia News Channel, Malaysia
05
2020 – 2022
Tampin District Councillor
Negeri Sembilan
06
Past
Former Press Secretary
Deputy Foreign Minister, Malaysia
07
Current
Deputy President
Negeri Sembilan Media Association
08
Current
Advisor
ASEAN Excellent Awards
09
Current
CEO
ASEAN Book of Records
10
Founding Role
Founder
Promotional Association of Global Networking (ProGNet)
Professional Journey
Three Decades, One Thread.
From the studio floor to boardrooms across Asia — each chapter sharpened the next.
1998 — 2008
Producer, TV Programs
A decade producing broadcast content shaping Malaysian public discourse.
2009 — 2012
Director, TV Programs
Directed flagship television programs, sharpening storytelling and cross-cultural reach.
2013 — 2020
Reporter, Local Newspaper
On-the-ground reporting across civic, cultural and diplomatic beats.
2020 — 2022
District Councillor, Tampin
Public policy, district development and community representation.
2021 — Present
Advisor, Voice Asia News Channel
Shaping editorial direction of a regional Asian news platform.
2023
Head of Corporate Business Development, UCSI Hospital
Leading corporate partnerships and international patient growth strategy.
2024
PRONES Resources (Tourism & Business Trading)
Private venture channeling tourism, trading and cross-border commerce.
2024 — Present
Head, International Country Liaison — BRICS ASEAN Business Chamber Malaysia
Senior diplomatic-commercial role connecting BRICS and ASEAN economies.
Education
Diploma in Mass Communication
Foundation for a lifetime in journalism, broadcast production and public communication.
Global Work
Projects that Crossed Borders.
Signature consulting, facilitation and chairmanship mandates from Malaysia to Indonesia, Nepal, India and Türkiye.
2000
Project Manager — Rentak Asia Multiracial Gala Show
Flagship multicultural production celebrating Malaysia’s plural identity.
2015
Chairperson — Brunei DS × Negeri Sembilan Culture Exchange
Bilateral cultural diplomacy between Brunei Darussalam and Negeri Sembilan.
2015
Lead, Duel City Program Survey
Scoped sister-city framework between Malang District, Indonesia and Gemas, Tampin — opening entrepreneurship corridors.
2017
Initiator — NS State Education Program × NGOhub.Asia
State-level education partnership bridging Negeri Sembilan and pan-Asian NGOs.
2022
Joint Organizing Chairman — ASEAN Business Networking Dialogue, Nepal
Multinational commercial dialogue hosted in Kathmandu.
2023
Marketing & Trading Consultant (Oil Palm) — IKHASAS Sdn. Bhd.
Commodity strategy for Malaysian oil palm exports.
2024
Facilitator — Kuala Namu International Airport Expansion
Brainstorm lead for marketing and funding of the Medan, Indonesia expansion project.
2024
Facilitator — BACC Malaysia × Nepal Hydro Project
Cross-border funding and marketing facilitation for Nepal hydropower.
2024
Facilitator — VIRAL Berhad × Muktinath Cable Car, Nepal
Structured partnership between a listed Malaysian company and Nepal infrastructure.
2024
Marketing & Trading Consultant — Avalon Global Dis. Ticaret Ltd., Türkiye
Turkish trade-house engagement linking Anatolian supply with ASEAN demand.
2024
Board of Directors — National KIRA Co-Operative
Co-operative governance at national level.
Current
Member of Board — District Excise Panel
Statutory panel role.
Government Recognition
Honours of the State.
Malaysia
Pingat Khidmat Cemerlang (PMC)
Negeri Sembilan State Government
Award of Excellent Service conferred by the State Government.
Indonesia
Darjah Mulia Seri Mahkota (D.M.S.M.)
International Recognition — Indonesia
An international order of merit recognising cross-border service.
Hall of Fame
Awards & Recognitions.
A chronological ledger of international, regional and national honours from 2009 to today.
- 2024 Artistic Excellent Icon Award International International
- 2023 Pride of Asia Award New Delhi, India — Tourism & Business Networking International
- 2022 ASEAN Excellence Award — Tourism Nepal Regional
- 2019 ASEAN Excellence Award — Networking New Delhi, India Regional
- 2018 Inspirational Artiste Award State Cultural Department National
- 2018 Certificate of Contribution National Information Department National
- 2018 Certificate of Excellence Malaysian Royal Police Department National
- 2018 ASEAN Achievement Award — Promotional ASEAN Regional
- 2017 DESAM International Award International International
- 2009 Malaysian Indian Achievement Award Tamil Nadu, India International
How I Serve
Where Networks Become Value.
Cross-Border Advisory
Guiding entry strategies across ASEAN, South Asia and MENA corridors.
Business Networking
Curated introductions between investors, governments and operators.
Keynote & Panels
Speaking on media, diplomacy, tourism and plural-society leadership.
Public Affairs
Bridging private sector and state actors with clarity and tact.
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Quick Facts.
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What is Manimaran Suppiah best known for?
Three decades of service spanning Malaysian broadcast media, district governance, ASEAN commerce and global networking diplomacy.
What is his current senior role?
Head of International Country Liaison at BRICS ASEAN Business Chamber Malaysia, alongside advisory roles at UCSI Hospital and Voice Asia News Channel.
Which countries has his work reached?
Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Nepal, Türkiye and Brunei Darussalam — across culture, tourism, trade and infrastructure.
How can organisations engage him?
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Get in Touch
Let's Collaborate.
Keynote invitations, cross-border partnerships, advisory mandates and media enquiries are all welcome.