Kuala Lumpur
Weber Shandwick’s Malaysia office is one of the largest public relations consultancies in the country. The team provides services across the Consumer Marketing, Corporate Reputation, Financial Communications, Healthcare and Technology practices.
The office’s professional communications and media training services have received tremendous positive feedback due to their customized content and precise execution. In addition, the team offers expertise in crisis and issues management for clients in a broad variety of business sectors. It is also well recognized for its strategic creativity and research-based campaigns, which reveal critical stakeholder/consumer insights that play a key role in charting clients’ strategic direction.
The Malaysia office’s expertise in healthcare, corporate and marketing communications has been honored by key industry groups and organizations. In 2005, the office won an Asia Pacific Public Relations Award in the Healthcare/Over-the-Counter Consumer category for its work with Pfizer Nicorette. In addition, the team’s work for SapuraCrest was recognized for excellence in investor relations by the International Public Relations Association 2004 Golden World Awards.
Malaysia team members are also committed to giving back to the community. One example is their efforts to assist SOS RHINO – a non-profit, international foundation dedicated to preserving the rhinoceros species in its natural habitat. Preservation programs include research, education, marketing and advocacy, all working collectively to achieve sustainable results. The assignment included strategic advice to the organization on how to build interest and awareness toward this initiative in Malaysia. The team also developed and implemented a publicity campaign that created awareness for the Terry Fox Run in Malaysia, an annual event that raises money for cancer research.