MYAirline, the Fragility of New Entrants in Malaysia Aviation Industry
Timeline Description 2021 MYAirline was established, positioning itself as an ultra low cost carrier. 2022 MYAirline commenced operations, expanding rapidly with Airbus A320 aircraft and domestic routes. 2023 MYAirline announced plans for regional expansion and a potential public listing by 2026. 2023 MYAirline abruptly suspended operations in October, affecting approximately 120000 passengers. 2023 Financial disclosures […]
Berjaya Corp, Its Peak Across Malaysia Corporate Landscape
Timeline Description 1984 to 1988 Vincent Tan Chee Yioun acquired Berjaya Kawat Berhad and restructured Inter-Pacific Industrial Group Berhad, forming the group’s listed foundation. 1992 to 1993 Lottery assets were injected and reorganised into Berjaya Sports Toto Berhad, establishing a strong recurring cash flow base. 1990 to 2003 Property platforms Berjaya Land Berhad and Berjaya […]
Capital A, the Strategy to Build 5 Listed Companies
Timeline Description 2001 Tony Fernandes acquired AirAsia, establishing a regional low cost aviation platform. 2022 Capital A was formed, signalling a transition from airline operator to diversified group. 2023 The group restructured into multiple business verticals including logistics, MRO and digital platforms. 2025 Capital A reported strong earnings supported by restructuring gains and segment level […]
AirAsia X and Capital A
Timeline Description 2013 AirAsia X was listed as a long haul low cost carrier with a distinct cost structure from AirAsia. 2021 AirAsia X entered PN17 following severe financial distress caused by the pandemic. 2022 The airline completed a major debt restructuring, recognising approximately RM33 billion in accounting gains. 2022 Capital A was formed from […]
Sunway Healthcare, 27 Years to Becoming a Leading Regional Healthcare Group
Timeline Description 1999 Sunway Medical Centre commenced development within Sunway City. It was initially positioned as a supporting component to enhance township value. 2000 to 2016 The hospital focused on deepening capabilities within a single flagship location. Continuous capital investment expanded capacity, specialist depth, and clinical credibility. 2014 Sunway Medical Centre became the first hospital […]
Sunway Group, The Quiet Capital Behind a Resilient Empire
Timeline Description 1984 Sungei Way Corporation was listed on Bursa Malaysia during the peak of the global tin industry. The company’s core exposure remained tied to tin related activities. 1985 The global tin market collapsed, triggering widespread mine closures across Malaysia. Sungei Way was forced into asset disposals to preserve liquidity and sustain operations. 1992 […]
30 years ago, our imagination of malls was wilder than it is today
Timeline Description 1997 Sunway Pyramid opened with a retail and entertainment model anchored by an indoor ice rink and direct integration with Sunway Lagoon. The project positioned leisure as equal to commerce. 1997 The Mines introduced Malaysia first water based shopping concept with a 420 metre indoor canal. It transformed a former tin mining site […]
See Hoy Chan , A Decentralised Family Empire
Timeline Description 1897 to 1965 Teo Hang Sam founded See Hoy Chan, building a trading empire across Malaya and Southeast Asia. The business expanded from commodities into plantations, property, and insurance. 1960 to 1980 The second generation decentralised ownership instead of consolidating assets. Different business lines were separated into distinct entities across Malaysia and Singapore. […]
See Hoy Chan, The Private Group Behind 1 Utama
Timeline Description 1938 See Hoy Chan was established by Teo Hang Sam. It began as a traditional trading business and later evolved into a property-focused group. 1995 1 Utama Shopping Centre opened and grew into one of Malaysia’s largest malls. It became a flagship asset within the group’s privately held portfolio. 2000 to 2010 The […]