Corporate Snapshots

Inside Malaysia’s companies

Clear, readable profiles of the companies, brands and founders driving Malaysian business, from listed groups to fast-growing startups.

Corporate Snapshots

Profiles of the Malaysian companies, brands and founders shaping business today.

Alifah

TNB: Leading Malaysia’s Transition to Renewable Energy

The Legacy of TNB Established in 1949, TNB has been the backbone of Malaysia’s energy sector, providing reliable electricity to millions of homes and businesses. Over the decades, the company has evol...

Industry, Energy & Logistics

Mar 10, 2025

Alifah

Sunway Group: Building Sustainable Communities and Empowering Education

The Legacy of Sunway Group Founded by Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah in 1974, Sunway Group began as a modest tin-mining company. Over the decades, it has evolved into a diversified conglomerate with a stro...

Property & Construction

Mar 10, 2025

Alifah

Lim Wee Chai’s Blueprint for Building a Manufacturing Empire

The Journey of Lim Wee Chai Lim Wee Chai’s story is one of determination and foresight. In 1989, he founded Top Glove with just one production line and a handful of employees. Recognizing the growing ...

Industry, Energy & Logistics

Mar 10, 2025

Alifah

IOI Corporation Berhad: A Global Leader in Sustainable Palm Oil and Urban Development

A Brief History of IOI Corporation Berhad IOI Corporation Berhad was founded by Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed the company from a modest plantation business int...

Industry, Energy & Logistics

Mar 10, 2025

Alifah

Heavy Rains Disrupt Malaysia’s Palm Oil Industry: Challenges and Solutions

Production Challenges Amid Heavy Rains Persistent rainfall, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak, has caused flooding, hindering plantation access and fruit transportation. Key impacts include: Output De...

Industry, Energy & Logistics

Mar 7, 2025

Alifah

CU Malaysia: A Korean-Inspired Convenience Revolution

Bringing Korea to Malaysia CU Malaysia is a treasure trove of authentic Korean products. From beloved snacks like banana milk and tteokbokki to popular beauty items and K-pop merchandise, the store is...

Consumer & Services

Mar 3, 2025

Alifah

7-Eleven: Malaysia’s Champion of Non-Stop Convenience

A Groundbreaking Beginning The 7-Eleven story started in 1984 with its pioneer store lighting up Jalan Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur. This wasn’t merely a new shop—it was a bold leap into uncharted te...

Consumer & Services

Mar 3, 2025

Alifah

Tupperware Malaysia: A Timeless Brand Adapting to a Changing World

A Turning Point on the Global Stage In September 2024 , Tupperware Brands Corporation faced financial difficulties, prompting the company to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. With ...

Consumer & Services

Mar 3, 2025

Alifah

The Rise of Mynews: A Malaysian Retail Success Story

The Beginning: A Simple Newsstand with Big Ambitions The Mynews story started in 1996 when founder Dang Tai Luk opened a small newsstand in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Initially, the kiosk sold newspaper...

Consumer & Services

Mar 3, 2025

Alifah

FamilyMart: Redefining Malaysia’s Convenience Store Scene

Since its launch in Malaysia in 2016, FamilyMart has done more than open its doors—it has reshaped the convenience store experience. Combining quality food, innovative retail concepts, and a deep unde...

Consumer & Services

Feb 27, 2025

Siti Nur Azizah

Building an Inclusive Future: Uniqlo's Malaysia Initiative

UNIQLO, a global leader in the apparel industry, is championing workplace inclusivity in Malaysia through its partnership with Early Autism Project (EAP) Malaysia. This collaboration aims to provide i...

Consumer & Services

Jan 16, 2025

Alifah

Lee Thiam Wah: The Mastermind Behind 99 Speed Mart’s Phenomenal Growth

Early Life: Triumph Over Adversity Lee Thiam Wah was born in 1956 in Klang, Selangor, into a financially struggling family. At just eight months old, he was diagnosed with polio, leaving him wheelchai...

Consumer & Services

Jan 2, 2025