Likok was invited to speak at the 2011 BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in Singapore. The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) is the only global recycling industry association representing more than 850 companies and 40 affiliated federations from 70 different countries. Its members are world leaders in the supply of raw materials and a key pillar for sustainable economic development.

The Straits Times Special: The Entrepreneur Of The Year Award 2010 - Mr Tan Hook Beng of paper recycler Likok Paper Trading believes that essential resources should not go to waste when these can be recycled. The Entrepreneur of the Year - A Rotary-ASME Award is the oldest Award in Singapore that honours local entrepreneurs who have established and sustained a successful and profitable business.

Lianhe Zaobao : The Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010 Edition - Despite having no experiences in managing a company, Mr Tan Hook Beng set up a recycling company in order to save former colleagues from unemployment. It was the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis...

The Business Times SME INC: Turning Waste Into Useful Products. Ever wondered where the wastepaper that you disposed of ended up? A good bet would be recycling companies such as Likok Paper Trading Pte Ltd. What was initially termed 'waste' can be turned into value-added products.