British American Tobacco Malaysia - BAT Malaysia receives Top Employer award for 8th consecutive year

Kuala Lumpur, 13 February 2025 – Kuala Lumpur, 13 February 2025 – British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (BAT Malaysia) has once again received the Top Employer award in Malaysia for the eighth consecutive year.

In addition to this recognition, BAT Malaysia was named one of the six finalists in the 2025 Case-Based Recognition category for Social Impact & Community Engagement—further highlighting its dedication to making a meaningful difference beyond the workplace.

This prestigious award from the Top Employers Institute highlights BAT Malaysia's excellence in human resources practices and its dedication to creating a dynamic, globally competitive workplace. It further reinforces BAT Malaysia’s commitment to building A Better Tomorrow™ by cultivating an outstanding work environment that empowers its people.

This achievement is part of a broader milestone, with BAT Malaysia being recognised as a Top Employer in the Asia Pacific and one of the 16 companies globally to receive the esteemed Global Top Employer certification.

Adrita Datta, Human Resource Director of BAT Malaysia, highlighted the company’s commitment to its people-first culture: "At BAT Malaysia, our greatest asset is our people. And we believe in creating the best environment for our people where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to be their authentic selves. This is important as it will enable our people to grow, collaborate and achieve success in as part of our journey to build A Better Tomorrow™.”

“This recognition is a huge testament of our efforts to provide the best environment for our people. A huge congratulations to all our colleagues for continuing to make BAT Malaysia an inclusive and diverse place to work.”

The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.

David Plink, Chief Executive Officer of Top Employers Institute said “Consistency in a not-so-consistent world? Amidst constant change—through technological advances, economic shifts, and evolving social landscapes—it is inspiring to see people and organizations rise to the challenge. This year, the Top Employers Certification Program highlights the dedication of our Top Employers as they continue to set the standard, consistently delivering world-class HR strategies and practices. These Top Employers strive to foster growth and wellbeing, all while enriching the world of work. We are proud to celebrate these people-first leaders and teams as the Top Employers for 2025!”