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MR D.I.Y.: How a Home Improvement Retailer Built Nationwide Brand Recognition
MR D.I.Y. states that its first store opened in 2005 on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA): Role, Structure and Manufacturing Investment Mandate
Learn about MIDA's role in Malaysian industrial development. Explore its structure, manufacturing investment mandate, and global office network.
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Padini: The Evolution of a Malaysian Fashion Retail Brand
Padini's corporate story traces its roots to 1971 in ladies' garment manufacturing and wholesale. The Padini brand was…
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S P Setia: The Story Behind a Malaysian Property Brand
S P Setia's corporate history traces to 1974, when the business was incorporated as a construction company. The…
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EcoWorld Malaysia: Building a Property Brand Around Communities and Development
EcoWorld Malaysia is a public-listed property developer with projects across several Malaysian regions. Its current business is organised…
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Gamuda: From Engineering Projects to a Diversified Infrastructure Business
Gamuda operates as a Malaysian-headquartered engineering, infrastructure and property group. Its public profile includes major infrastructure delivery as…
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KPJ Healthcare: How a Malaysian Private Healthcare Network Grew
KPJ's hospital history traces to Johor, where an early specialist hospital project began in the late 1970s and…
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Sunway Healthcare: The Growth of an Integrated Malaysian Healthcare Business
Sunway Medical Centre was established in 1999 as the flagship hospital of Sunway's healthcare business. The healthcare group…
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IHH Healthcare: The Story Behind a Malaysia-Based Regional Healthcare Group
IHH Healthcare is a Malaysia-based healthcare group with hospital operations across multiple markets. Its Malaysian hospital heritage includes…
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BIG Pharmacy: How a Community Pharmacy Business Expanded in Malaysia
BIG Pharmacy states that it was established in 2006 by pharmacists Lee Meng Chuan and Lim Sin Yin.…
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Duopharma Biotech: The Story Behind a Malaysian Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Duopharma's pharmaceutical roots include Duopharma (M) activities dating to 1978. Duopharma Biotech was incorporated in 2000.
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Marrybrown: How a Malaysian Fast-Food Brand Built Its Business
Marrybrown opened its first restaurant in Johor Bahru in 1981. The Malaysian-founded brand grew through franchising and expansion…
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Secret Recipe: The Business Story Behind a Malaysian Cafe Brand
Secret Recipe states that it was founded in 1997. The business combined cakes and desserts with a cafe…