Langkawi:AJS Niaga's team, represented by Mohamad Azim Syahmi and Sharul Nizam Mohamed, claimed victory in the gross category of the 2026 Asia Business Golf Championship (ABGC) Grand Final, recording a total of 70 strokes in the two-ball best-ball format competition.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the tournament was organized by Elora Global under the patronage of the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Held at The Els Club Teluk Datai, the event featured 90 participants in both the Gross and Nett categories.
The victorious AJS Niaga team received trophies and merchandise sponsored by Panasonic Malaysia. The runner-up in the gross category was the team from Insight Alliance Capital Sdn. Bhd., represented by Dato' Shamsul Azman Mahadi and Mohamad Hisham Sarjeet Abdullah, with a score of 71. Third place went to Megat Shariffudin Shaharuddin and Md. Khairul Sarbany@Sulaiman from Infrasel, also scoring 71 strokes but losing on countback.
In the nett category, Nur Misuari Abd. Rahman and Abi Sufyan Zainudin from Dsevenfour Ventures emerged as champions with a score of 66 strokes. They narrowly defeated the team from Elizon Construction Sdn. Bhd., consisting of Dato' Danion Lewis and Gipson Lewis, who scored 67 strokes. Winners received prizes sponsored by Bridgestone and Panasonic Malaysia.
Dato' Hj Mohd. Salim Mohamed Sain, ABGC Chairman, expressed appreciation for the positive response from participants throughout the tournament, which included seven qualifying rounds before culminating in the Grand Final in Langkawi. He highlighted the participation of international players from China, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia, who also explored business investment opportunities and networking during the event.
The strong cooperation among participants from both local and foreign entities at the 2026 ABGC Grand Final presents an opportunity for Elora Global Sdn. Bhd. to continue organizing the tournament next year, with plans for an international edition, following discussions with representatives from Vietnam.
The Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) co-sponsored the event, hosting the Welcoming Dinner at Ramada by Wyndham Langkawi Marina. The ABGC tournament continues to serve as a significant platform for business networking through golf, supported by various corporate sponsors.