Cape EMS Berhad (CEB) has been named a Top Employer in Malaysia for 2025 by the globally acclaimed Top Employers Institute, marking a significant milestone as the first electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company in the country to achieve this prestigious certification. This achievement solidifies CEB’s reputation as a leader in the EMS sector and underscores its commitment to developing a world-class workplace culture.
Christina Tee, Managing Director and Group CEO of CEB, expressed her pride in receiving the recognition, stating, “Being named a Top Employer for 2025 is a tremendous honour for us. This award reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a people-centric organisation where the growth, wellbeing, and aspirations of our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Empowering our people is fundamental to driving sustainable growth as we expand our presence on the global stage.”
The Top Employer certification highlights CEB’s innovative human resources strategy, which focuses on nurturing talent, improving employee satisfaction, and creating an inclusive work environment. Notable initiatives include flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, the implementation of a state-of-the-art Human Resource Management System to streamline operations, and a comprehensive Mentor-Mentee programme that helps employees grow professionally. The company also promotes health and safety with regular bulletins on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) best practices.
These initiatives have played a key role in strengthening CEB’s workplace culture, resulting in high employee retention and positioning the company as an attractive employer for top talent. Furthermore, CEB scored highly in critical areas such as “Organisation & Change,” “Digital HR,” and “Work Environment,” reinforcing its focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, and employee-centric practices.
The Top Employers Institute evaluates companies through a rigorous HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six essential areas and 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing. The certification process ensures that only organisations that demonstrate exceptional people practices and deliver measurable business outcomes are recognised.
David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute, praised CEB for its forward-thinking approach to human resources, stating, “Organisations like Cape EMS are leading the way in adopting people-first strategies that drive innovation and resilience in today’s evolving workplace. By consistently prioritising employee growth and wellbeing, Top Employers like CEB set the benchmark for HR excellence and create environments where individuals and businesses alike can thrive.”
As CEB continues its journey towards global expansion, it remains dedicated to fostering a workplace of excellence. The company is focused on seizing new growth opportunities, particularly in the green technology and renewable energy sectors, which will be supported by ongoing investment in its highly skilled workforce.
Christina Tee concluded, “As we diversify into renewable energy, we understand that our people are the driving force behind our success. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to building an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic workplace that will continue to empower our team and enable us to achieve even greater milestones in the future.”
