

Innovative Leader of the Year
2024/2025
Edmund Tham
Teddy21 Lifestyle Studio & Xposure Production Sdn Bhd

Digital transformation moves at lightning speed, blurring borders, breaking barriers, and reshaping the way we live, work, and connect. With progress marching at breakneck speed, only a few are not just riding the digital wave. RediPay Berhad is one such force, and at its core is a man whose vision burns brighter than the screens we hold in our palms: Datuk Adam Dahlan, the CEO, Director, and digital architect of a new financial era.
Backed by over two decades of illustrious experience across systems integration, mobility solutions, cybersecurity, fintech, and Shariah-compliant technologies, Datuk Adam is a man who wears many hats—strategist, innovator, mentor, and visionary. His visionary leadership at Micropay Gateway revolutionised payment automation in Malaysia’s transportation sector, demonstrating his knack for building ecosystems that unlock growth through strategic alliances. “Technology is just a tool,” Datuk Adam affirms, “but when guided by vision and purpose, it becomes a catalyst for nation-building.”
RediPay, founded in 2021, is the crown jewel of his entrepreneurial pursuits. What started as a solo mission has evolved into a 30-strong innovation tribe, united by a shared purpose: to empower businesses, uplift communities, and streamline how we pay, give, and grow. With year-on-year growth soaring beyond 40%, RediPay empowers thousands of merchants with secure, seamless, and smart payment solutions. From Redi2Infaq, a digital platform transforming Islamic charitable giving, to Redi2Stay for smart homestay rentals and RediCar, an e-hailing solution poised to redefine urban mobility. RediPay is catapulting Malaysia’s financial frontier into the era of intelligent innovation.
A man of many hats, Datuk Adam also founded Ai Ahad Sdn Bhd, a Bumiputra-owned business consultancy helping SMEs thrive, and We Smoke Sdn Bhd, the force behind the celebrated Holysmoke Café. These ventures, while varied, are united by a common thread: a commitment to empowerment, excellence, and entrepreneurial daring.
RediPay Berhad was founded not as a startup but as a statement that Malaysia is ready to take charge of financial innovation. It has evolved into a multi-dimensional powerhouse, It’s more than fintech. It’s fintech with soul—rooted in impact, driven by inclusion. With MSC status and government recognition, RediPay is building Malaysia’s digital backbone and instruments of change.