Cape EMS Berhad (CEB) has earned the prestigious recognition of being named a Top Employer in Malaysia for 2025 by the globally renowned Top Employers Institute. This milestone makes CEB the first electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company in Malaysia to receive such an honour, setting a new standard within the industry and reinforcing its position as a leader in creating a world-class workplace culture.
Christina Tee, Managing Director and Group CEO of CEB, expressed her pride in the achievement, stating, “We are incredibly honoured to be recognised as a Top Employer for 2025. This award is a testament to our commitment to building a people-focused organisation that values the growth, well-being, and aspirations of our employees. At CEB, we firmly believe that empowering our people is the key to driving sustainable growth and achieving our global vision.”
The Top Employer certification reflects CEB’s forward-thinking approach to human resources, incorporating innovative policies and initiatives aimed at talent development, employee satisfaction, and inclusion. Noteworthy initiatives include flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance, a cutting-edge Human Resource Management System for streamlining processes, a Mentor-Mentee programme for professional growth, team-building sessions to enhance collaboration, and a monthly Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) bulletin to prioritise workplace safety and well-being.
These efforts have had a substantial impact on strengthening CEB’s workplace culture and employer brand, helping to achieve high employee retention rates and positioning the company as a sought-after employer for top talent. In addition, CEB received exceptional marks in key areas such as “Organisation & Change,” “Digital HR,” and “Work Environment,” demonstrating its commitment to operational excellence, digital transformation, and people-first initiatives.
The Top Employers Institute evaluates companies through its HR Best Practices Survey, covering six essential domains and 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing. This rigorous assessment ensures that certified organisations demonstrate excellence in shaping the future of work, while delivering measurable business results.
David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute, praised CEB’s dedication to its employees, saying, “Organisations like Cape EMS are leading the way by implementing people-first strategies that drive innovation and resilience in today’s dynamic workplace environment. By consistently prioritising employee growth and well-being, Top Employers like CEB set the bar for HR excellence, creating workplaces that empower individuals and foster business success.”
Looking forward, CEB remains committed to workplace excellence as it explores new growth opportunities, particularly in the green technology and renewable energy sectors. These strategic initiatives will be supported by continued investment in a highly skilled workforce.
“As we expand into renewable energy, a sector we believe will be pivotal to our future success, we recognise that our employees are the key to our achievements. This certification reinforces our commitment to building an even more inclusive, innovative, and dynamic workplace where our team can thrive,” Christina concluded.
With this Top Employer 2025 recognition, Cape EMS Berhad sets a new standard for workplace excellence in the EMS sector, cementing its position as an employer of choice for top talent.
