MALAYSIAN BRANDS

1. Secret Recipe

Do you know that Secret Recipe is a Malaysia brand? It began in Kuala Lumpur in 1997. Secret recipe is very famous for its Carrot cake, Cheese cake, Chocolate Banana cake, Red velvet cake, etc.  

2. Giant

It's a hypermarket started in 1944 in Kuala Lumpur. Giant currently has more than 8 outlets in Singapore alone. At Giant you can buy your complete daily groceries and your needy things with the fair price.

3. Munchy ‘s

Delicious biscuits for those loved to eat oats. Now these biscuits we can get in many different flavours. This brand was founded in Malaysia during 1991. It's a very old brand of Malaysia.

4. Bonia (Sembonia dan Carlo Rino)

yes, it is a Malaysian Brand which BONIA Corporation Berhad was founded in 1974 by Group Executive Chairman S.S. Chiang. During 1977 he pays a visit to the Leather trade show in Bologna, Italy where he was inspired by the sixteenth-century sculptor Giambologna. Additionally, BONIA also incorporates a license to distribute other brands - town Polo & Racquet Club, Austin Reed, Valentino Rudy, Jeep, The Savile Row Company, Braun Buffel, Pierre Cardin, Bruno Magli, Enrico Coveri, Renoma Cafe Gallery and Renoma.

5. Shangri La Hotels & Resorts

Shangri-La Hotels and Resort is the product of the local people. Actually, in 1971 the hotel founded by Robert Kuok. The company's first hotel commenced operating in Singapore in 1971. The name Shangri-La was taken in conjunction with a mystical place through a novel called Lost Horizon (by British author James Hilton). Today the company has a network of luxury hotels around Asia, the Middle East, Canada, and Europe.

6. The Manhattan Fish Market

The restaurant is inspired by a 180-year-old Fulton Fish Market restaurant in Brooklyn. It was founded by George Ang and Dr Jeffrey Goh, good friends who are very proud of their Malaysian identity. First launched in Singapore in 2008, they received a lot of criticism from locals early in its operations. In the short run, this seafood chain has grown in Asia and the East with a total of 67 restaurants.

7. Ogawa

Who doesn't know about OGAWA massage machines? The name of this brand is in Japanese and no one thinks it is a Malaysian brand.OGAWA is a health brand established in 1996 by Wong Lee Keong and Lim Poh Kian. Since then, OGAWA has grown into a leading player in the design, development and marketing of individual health and health machines in Malaysia.

8. Golden Screen Cinemas

The company was founded in 1998 through a combination of 2 cinema companies, Golden Communication Circit and Cathay Cinemas. The cinema is now led by Koh Mei Lee as Chief Executive Officer.GSC is the largest cinema network company in Malaysia.

9. British India

The British India brand is one of the top luxury brands in Malaysia, which many of our Malaysian people consider being an outdoor brand. British India was founded in 1994 by Pat Liew, a veteran of the industry with over 35 years of experience. He is currently the CEO of the company and has been the creative leader and chief mover of the company. Since its inception 23 years ago, she has been passionate about building a fashion empire with dedicated staff, who have been with her since the beginning. Today, British India is an exclusive brand with over 40 outlets in several countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines.

10. Padini

Padini began operating as the Hwayo Garments Manufacturers Company in 1971, which specializes in the manufacture of clothing and wholesale. There are several other brands under Padini such as VINCCI, MIKI, SEED, and many more. In addition to Malaysia, Padini also exports its products to overseas markets such as Thailand and the Middle East. Padini Holdings is now worth RM2.2 billion, making it the largest fashion company in Malaysia.

Author: Punitha Narayanasamy