List of companies of Malaysia
Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy located in Southeast Asia. It consists of thirteen states and three federal territories and has a total landmass of 330,803 square kilometres (127,720 sq mi) separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo). The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government. With a population of over 30 million, Malaysia is the 44th most populous country.
Malaysia is a relatively open state-oriented and newly industrialised market economy.[1][2] The state plays a significant but declining role in guiding economic activity through macroeconomic plans. Malaysia has had one of the best economic records in Asia, with GDP growing an average 6.5 per cent annually from 1957 to 2005.[3] Malaysia's economy in 2014–2015 was one of the most competitive in Asia, ranking 6th in Asia and 20th in the world, higher than countries like Australia, France and South Korea.[4] In 2014, Malaysia's economy grew 6%, the second highest growth in ASEAN behind Philippines' growth of 6.1%.[5] The economy of Malaysia (GDP PPP) in 2014 was $746.821 billion, the third largest in ASEAN behind more populous Indonesia and Thailand and the 28th largest in the world.[6]
For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in Malaysia".
Largest firms
This list shows firms in the Fortune Global 500, which ranks firms by total revenue for 2016.[7] Only the top five firms (if available) are included as a sample.
Rank | Image | Name | 2016 Revenues (USD $M) | Employees | Notes |
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125 | Petronas | $63,466 | 53,149 | State-owned oil and gas company vested with the entire oil and gas resources of Malaysia. The firm has spent 20 years on the list, ranking as high as 68th globally in 2015. Significant changes in the global oil market impacted rankings in 2016. | |
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Active firms
State-owned firms
Defunct firms
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
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Adventa | Health care | Medical Supplies | Petaling Jaya[8] | 2004 | |
AirAsia | Consumer Services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 1993 | Low cost airline |
AmBank | Financials | Financial services | Kuala Lumpur | 1975 | Retail/wholesale banking |
Astro Malaysia Holdings | Consumer services | Media | Kuala Lumpur | 1996 | Entertainment holding company |
Astro Radio | Consumer services | Media | Bukit Jalil[9] | 1997 | Radio network |
Axiata | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Kuala Lumpur | 1992 | |
Berjaya Group | Consumer Services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 1984 | Resorts, gambling |
Bonia | Consumer Services | Apparel Retailers | Kuala Lumpur | 1974 | |
Boustead Holdings | Conglomerate | Kuala Lumpur | 1828 | Plantations, heavy industries, property, finance, trading | |
BSA Manufacturing | Consumer Goods | Automobiles & parts | Rawang, Selangor[10] | 1995 | Automotive, tires |
Bufori | Consumer Goods | Automobiles & parts | Kuala Lumpur | 1986 | Hand-made automotive |
Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings | Financials | Financial services | Kuala Lumpur | 1987 | |
Bursa Malaysia | Financials | Financial services | Kuala Lumpur | 1964 | Exchange, previously Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, KLSE |
Capital Dynamics | Financials | Financial services | Kuala Lumpur[11] | 1989 | Investment firm |
Celcom | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Kuala Lumpur | 1988 | |
CIMB | Financials | Financial services | Kuala Lumpur | 1924 | |
Digi Telecommunications | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Shah Alam | 1995 | |
DRB-HICOM | Consumer Goods | Automobiles & parts | Shah Alam | 1996 | |
Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) | Consumer Goods | Automobiles & parts | Shah Alam | 1984 | Distributes Proton cars |
Friendster | Technology | Internet | Kuala Lumpur | 2002 | social gaming website |
Gamuda Berhad | Industrials | Construction & materials | Petaling Jaya[12] | 1976 | |
Genting Group | Consumer Services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 1965 | Tourism, resorts, gaming |
Golden Hope | Consumer Goods | Food Producers | Kuala Lumpur | 1905 | Plantations |
Golden Screen Cinemas | Consumer Services | Travel & leisure | Petaling Jaya[13] | 1987 | Cinema chain |
Guthrie | Consumer Goods | Food Producers | Kuala Lumpur | 1821 | Plantations, defunct 2007 |
HELP International Corporation | Industrials | Support services | Kuala Lumpur[14] | 2005 | Training |
iMoney.my | Financials | Financial services | Kuala Lumpur | 2012 | Financial comparisons |
IOI Group | Conglomerate | Kuala Lumpur | 1969 | Agriculture, chemicals, consumer marketing, property development, investment, resorts | |
Iskandar Investment Berhad | Financials | Real estate | Johor Bahru[15] | 2006 | |
The Italian Baker | Consumer Goods | Food Producers | Sungai Buloh | 2011 | Bread bakery |
Jaring | Technology | Internet | Bukit Jalil | 1992 | Internet service provider, defunct 2015 |
JobStreet.com | Industrials | Support services | Kuala Lumpur | 1997 | |
Johor Corporation | Financials | Real estate | Johor Bahru | 1968 | State-owned, economic development |
Johor Land Berhad | Financials | Real estate | Johor Bahru | 1972 | Part of the Johor Corporation |
Khazanah Nasional | Financials | Financial services | Kuala Lumpur | 1993 | Government holding company |
Khind Holdings Berhad | Consumer goods | Personal & household goods | Sekinchan | 1961 | Electrical appliances company |
KLCC Properties | Financials | Real estate | Kuala Lumpur | 2004 | Subsidiary of Petronas |
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) | Industrials | Industrial transportation | Kuala Lumpur | 1885 | Railways, state-owned |
Konsortium Transnasional (KTB) | Consumer Services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 2007 | Public transportation |
Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad | Consumer Goods | Food Producers | Johor Bahru | 1933 | |
Lam Eng Rubber | Basic materials | Chemicals | Sungai Petani | 1940 | Rubber |
Lion Group | Conglomerate | Kuala Lumpur[16] | 1930 | Trading, automotive, steel | |
Magnum Corporation | Consumer Services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 1968 | Gaming |
Maybank | Financials | Banks | Kuala Lumpur | 1960 | |
Malaysia Airlines | Consumer Services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 1937 | National air carrier |
Malaysia Airports | Consumer Services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 1991 | State-owned, manages most airports |
Marrybrown | Consumer Services | Travel & leisure | Johor Bahru | 1981 | Restaurant chain |
Maxis Communications | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Kuala Lumpur | 1993 | |
MBO Cinemas | Consumer Services | Travel & leisure | Klang[17] | 2003 | Cinema chain |
Media Prima Berhad | Consumer Services | Media | Kuala Lumpur | 2003 | |
MIMOS | Technology | Technology hardware | Kuala Lumpur | 1984 | Research and development |
MISC Berhad | Industrials | Industrial Transportation | Kuala Lumpur | 1968 | Shipping company |
Modenas | Consumer goods | Automobiles & parts | Gurun, Kedah | 1995 | national motorcycle manufacturer |
MUI Group | Conglomerate | Kuala Lumpur | 1960 | Retail, financial services, hotels, food | |
Mydin | Consumer services | Retail | Subang Jaya | 1940 | Hypermarket |
NAZA Group | Consumer goods | Automobiles & parts | Kuala Lumpur | 1975 | |
New Straits Times Press | Consumer services | Media | Kuala Lumpur | 1845 | Newspapers |
OYL Industries | Consumer goods | Personal & household goods | Kuala Lumpur | 1974 | Air-conditioning, defunct 2006 |
Parkson | Consumer services | Retail | Kuala Lumpur | 1987 | Department stores |
Pensonic | Consumer goods | Personal & household goods | George Town, Penang[18] | 1965 | Electrical appliances |
Permodalan Nasional Berhad | Financials | Financial services | Kuala Lumpur | 1978 | Fund management |
Perodua | Consumer goods | Automobiles & parts | Serendah | 1993 | |
Perwaja Steel | Basic materials | Basic resources | Kuala Lumpur | 1982 | Steel, iron |
Petronas | Oil & gas | Oil & gas producers | Kuala Lumpur | 1974 | State oil and gas |
PLUS | Industrials | Construction & materials | Petaling Jaya | 1986 | Expressways |
Pos Malaysia | Industrials | Delivery Services | Kuala Lumpur | 1800 | Government-linked company |
Prasarana Malaysia | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 1998 | Public transportation, state controlled |
Proton Holdings | Consumer goods | Automobiles & parts | Shah Alam | 1983 | |
Public Bank Berhad | Financials | Bank | Kuala Lumpur | 1966 | |
Ramly Group | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 1984 | Frozen and fast food |
Ranhill Holdings Berhad | Utilities | Electricity | Kuala Lumpur | 1981 | |
Resort World | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 1980 | Entertainment |
RHB Bank | Financials | Banks | Kuala Lumpur | 1997 | |
Royal Selangor | Consumer Goods | Personal & household goods | Kuala Lumpur | 1885 | Pewter goods |
Scientex Incorporated Berhad | Basic materials | Chemicals | Shah Alam[19] | 1968 | |
Scomi | Oil & gas | Oil equipment, services & distribution | Kuala Lumpur | 1990 | |
Sime Darby | Conglomerate | Kuala Lumpur | 2007 | Plantations, property, industrial, motors and energy & utilities. | |
SIRIM | Industrials | Support services | Shah Alam | 1996 | Government industrial research |
Sunway Group | Financials | Real estate | Bandar Sunway | 1974 | Real estate development and holding |
Supermax | Consumer goods | Personal goods | Kuala Lumpur[20] | 1987 | Glove manufacturer |
Tan Chong Motor | Consumer goods | Automobiles & parts | Kuala Lumpur | 1972 | |
Tanjong | Financials | Financial services | Kuala Lumpur | 1926 | Investment |
Tasek Corporation Berhad | Industrials | Construction & materials | Ipoh | 1962 | Cement manufacturer |
Tenaga Nasional | Utilities | Electricity | Kuala Lumpur | 1990 | Electric supplier |
Telekom Malaysia (TM) | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Kuala Lumpur | 1984 | |
TGV Cinemas | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Kuala Lumpur | 1995 | Cinema chain |
Top Glove | Consumer goods | Personal goods | Setia Alam | 1991 | Rubber gloves |
U Mobile | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Kuala Lumpur | 1998 | |
UEM Group | Industrials | Construction & materials | Kuala Lumpur | 1966 | |
UMW Holdings | Conglomerate | Shah Alam[21] | 1917 | Auto, oil & gas, manufacturing & engineering, equipment | |
VADS | Technology | Technology hardware & equipment | Kuala Lumpur | 1991 | IT company |
Vitrox Technologies | Industrials | Electronic & electrical equipment | Bayan Lepas | 2000 | |
Wasco Energy | Oil & gas | Oil equipment, services & distribution | Kuala Lumpur | 1990 | |
YTL Corporation | Industrials | Construction & materials | Kuala Lumpur | 1955 | |
- The Petronas Towers.
- Menara Maybank, in Kuala Lumpur
- KOMTAR Tower which houses the Johor Corporation.
- Port Klang in Selangor, the biggest and busiest port in Malaysia.
See also
References
- ↑ Boulton, WilliaM; Pecht, Michael; Tucker, William; Wennberg, Sam (May 1997). "Electronics Manufacturing in the Pacific Rim, World Technology Evaluation Center, Chapter 4: Malaysia". The World Technology Evaluation Center, Inc. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
- ↑ "Malaysia, A Statist Economy". Infernalramblings. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
- ↑ "Malaysia". United States State Department. 14 July 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
- ↑ "WEF". Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ↑ "Malaysia's GDP grows 6 percent in 2014". Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ↑ "Report for Selected Countries and Subjects (Malaysia)". International Monetary Fund. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ DeCarlo, Scott (22 July 2016). "The Fortune 2016 Global 500". Fortune.
- ↑ ADVENTA BHD (ADV:Bursa Malaysia): Stock Quote & Company Profile - Businessweek
- ↑ ASTRO:Bursa Malays Stock Quote - Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd - Bloomberg Markets
- ↑ BSA Manufacturing Sdn Bhd/Malaysia: Company Profile - Bloomberg
- ↑ Capital Dynamics Asset Management Sdn Bhd: Private Company Information - Businessweek
- ↑ GAM:Bursa Malays Stock Quote - Gamuda Bhd - Bloomberg Markets
- ↑ Golden Screen Cinemas :: Contact Us
- ↑ Help International Corporation Bhd: Private Company Information - Businessweek
- ↑ Iskandar Investment Berhad: Private Company Information - Businessweek
- ↑ The Lion Group
- ↑ MCAT Box Office Sdn Bhd: Private Company Information - Businessweek
- ↑ PSN:Bursa Malays Stock Quote - Pensonic Holdings BHD - Bloomberg Markets
- ↑ SCI:Bursa Malays Stock Quote - Scientex BHD - Bloomberg Markets
- ↑ SUCB:Bursa Malays Stock Quote - Supermax Corp Bhd - Bloomberg Markets
- ↑ UMWH:Bursa Malays Stock Quote - UMW Holdings Bhd - Bloomberg Markets