Renowned entrepreneur Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary was Tokoh Melayu Terbilang UMNO at the scene of the 63rd anniversary last night for his contributions to the economy and Malaysian society.

He received the award from party president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Syed Mokhtar show his Melayu Boleh ability by currently archieve the richest BUMIPUTRA business figure in Malaysia, involved in the transport and logistics, port operations, plantations, property development, defense and weapons as well as engineering and electricity.

He is the head of Yayasan Albukhary responsible for the founding of the hospital and Albukhary Dialysis Center and the elderly Albukhary Orphanage Care Center.

As part of this Melayu Boleh men foundation, he also spearheaded Universiti Antarabangsa Albukhary with the first promotion in 2010.

Syed Mokhtar built and launched the National Museum of Islamic Arts, the largest in Southeast Asia.

Syed Mokhtar, 58, is also involved in major Malaysian companies such as Malaysia Mining Corporation Bhd and DRB-Hicom.