{
  "id": 17302023,
  "title": "MOHWA honours 85 wealth management professionals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/mohwa-honours-85-wealth-management-professionals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T22:58:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1567273/mohwa-honours-85-wealth-management-professionals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Outstanding Holistic Wealth Advisor (MOHWA) Awards 2026 recognized 85 professionals for their achievements in wealth management, expanding from 63 recipients in 2024 and 73 in 2025. The annual event, held at M World Hotel on October 27, also introduced a new recognition category for professionals who have maintained excellence over consecutive years. The Malaysian Will and Trust Association (MWTA), which organizes the awards, witnessed a leadership transition. Outgoing president Datuk Chua Meng Min will continue as the association's legacy adviser, with Thomas Chin taking over as president. The association aims to strengthen professional capabilities and industry cooperation while building public confidence through education. Notable recipients included Low Teck Soon, who focused on recruitment and developing committed advisers, and Varie Song Pei Lu, who emphasized the importance of continuous learning. MWTA plans to raise awareness of estate planning through workshops, community initiatives, and free sessions involving various professionals.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Outstanding Holistic Wealth Advisor (MOHWA) Awards 2026 recognised 85 professionals for their achievements in wealth management, while introducing a new recognition for sustained excellence.",
  "key_points": [
    "MOHWA Awards 2026 honors 85 wealth management professionals",
    "New category for excellence over consecutive years introduced",
    "MWTA transitions leadership to Thomas Chin as new president"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}