RunCloud CEO Honoured with Top Entrepreneur Award at UTM Alumni Homecoming

19 December 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Muhammad Arif Tukiman, the visionary co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of RunCloud, was honoured with the Top Entrepreneur Award during the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Alumni Homecoming 2025. The accolade recognises his exceptional contributions to Malaysia’s prominence in cloud technology and digital entrepreneurship, marking a significant milestone in his journey as one of the country’s most influential young technology leaders.

As a proud alumnus of UTM, Arif earned both a Bachelor of Computer Science in Graphics and Multimedia Software in 2014 and a Master of Science in Information Technology Entrepreneurship in 2016. His academic background in computing and entrepreneurship laid a solid foundation for a career that seamlessly combines technical expertise with visionary business leadership. His consistent pursuit of excellence has established him as a regional leader and innovator.

Arif’s achievements include recognition in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia for Enterprise Technology in 2020, the Alibaba eFounder Fellowship in Hangzhou in 2019, and being a Top 28 Finalist at the Startup World Cup Regional in Silicon Valley in 2018. His accolades also encompass the APICTA Award in 2018 for Best Startup and Best ICT Business Solution, the ASEAN Rice Bowl Award in 2019 as Malaysia’s Startup of the Year, the 2024 Best Exporter Award in the SME category from MATRADE and PKNS, and the UTM Alumni Muda Harapan Award in 2024. These honours highlight his strategic leadership, entrepreneurial foresight, and significant contribution to Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem, aligning with UTM’s mission to nurture innovators capable of translating scientific knowledge into real-world impact.

From his early days at Cool Code Sdn. Bhd., developing digital products with over three million downloads, to the global rise of RunCloud, Arif’s journey is a testament to resilience and purpose. Founded in 2017, RunCloud is a Software-as-a-Service platform that simplifies cloud server management for developers, agencies, and businesses alike. The platform enables users to deploy, configure, and monitor web applications easily, eliminating the need for advanced Linux expertise and saving valuable time and resources.

Today, RunCloud powers over 210,000 websites and supports more than 5,000 organisations worldwide, including startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large corporations. Its active user base spans more than 100 countries, with key markets in the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India. Recognised internationally, RunCloud has received awards such as 'Web Panel of the Year 2021' and has been featured in prominent publications like TechCrunch and Vulcan Post. Its success underscores Arif’s vision of making cloud technology accessible and user-friendly for all.

Beyond business achievements, Arif’s entrepreneurial mission extends to nation-building through technology education. Through RunCloud Education, he has established a comprehensive ecosystem for developing future digital talents. His collaborations with universities, government agencies, and the private sector have engaged over 65 universities and 90 schools, training more than 10,000 students and certifying 6,000 cloud practitioners under the Malaysia Board of Technology framework. His efforts aim to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the digital economy by cultivating a skilled workforce in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure, thereby addressing global skills shortages and fostering national competitiveness.