Before you apply :
1. Why Rising Star?
Be a Rising Star member of the Branding Association Malaysia, and gain acknowledgment from the established members of your potential to shine brighter within the next five year to become one of their peers.
Recognition by the reputable members of the Branding Association of Malaysia will elevate your status within your industry as an upcoming super star member of the Branding Association Malaysia.
Membership to the Branding Association of Malaysia, including Rising Star status is exclusively by invitation thus maintaining the exclusivity of joining the association.
2. Requirements to be a Rising Star
You need to be a truly home-grown Malaysian registered company/business with a local brand, sharing the vision of the Branding Association in promoting Malaysian brands and products. Less than five-year track record, one of the industry leaders and have a good reputation in the Malaysian market.
3. Any Interviews?
An interview will be organised with some of our committee members and eminent members to enable us to get to know each other and that you are clear of the objectives of the association.
We are sure that as an owner of a rapidly rising brand to be awarded Rising Star status, you will not face any issues with the interview.
4. Fees
As a Rising Star member, you need to pay an annual subscription of RM1,800 per year. A rather affordable amount considering the exclusive events and networking opportunities that present themselves as a member of the Branding Association of Malaysia.
5. How do we eventually graduate to a Lifetime Member of the Branding Association of Malaysia?
Your membership will be reviewed annually for five years and within the five years depending on the performance of your organisation and brand, you will be invited to be elevated to become a full member of the Branding Association with the payment of the appropriate fee to upgrade to Lifetime Member.
6. Termination of Rising Star membership
Renewal of Rising Star membership and promotion to Lifetime membership will be at the sole discretion of the committee of the Branding Association of Malaysia.
Generally, the Branding Association of Malaysia expects Rising Star members to reach eligibility to be promoted to Lifetime member within five years, after which their membership will be Lifetime unless you breach the terms of your membership.
Key criteria for renewal of Rising Star will depend on the performance of the brand and participation in the activities of the association. Any breach of the rules and regulations and involvement in illegal and criminal activities will result in immediate termination of membership.
7. Rights as Rising Star
Rising Star members are eligible to participate in all activities of the association except to stand for election to be appointed in the Branding Association committee. Rising Star members are also not eligible to vote the main committee elections.
8. Obligations of Rising Star
Rising Star members are expected to comply with the rules and regulations of the association and participate in the activities of the association.
9. Benefits
Rising Stars enjoy the full benefits of the association as accorded to Lifetime members except that they are not allowed to stand or vote for election of the main committee.
The association presents to its members for networking with other Malaysian brand owners, other business associations, access to government department and ministries involved in business, manufacturing, human resources etc.
10. Application Guide :
- Only completed application form with supporting documents will be processed.
- Kindly attached the Application form together with copies of SSM Business Registration, company profile and company logo in both jpeg and AI format (if available) or send it to secretariat@brandingmalaysia.com
- Applications will be processed within 7 working days.
- All applicants that are approved as Rising star members to the Association by the Membership Committee will be entitled to membership privileges and benefits.