
U Mobile, A Second Attempt at Building a Telecom Challenger
Timeline Description 1995 to 1997 Mutiara Telecommunications received investment from Vincent Tan, with Swisscom as a strategic partner. The business focused on prepaid services but

Timeline Description 1995 to 1997 Mutiara Telecommunications received investment from Vincent Tan, with Swisscom as a strategic partner. The business focused on prepaid services but

Timeline Description 2005 Borders opened a flagship store at Berjaya Times Square, spanning about 60,000 square feet. It became one of the largest Borders outlets

Timeline Description 1985 Prudential Assurance Malaysia was established as a joint venture between Prudential plc and Berjaya Corporation Berhad. 1990 to 1999 Expanded rapidly alongside

Timeline Description Early 1990s Malaysia opened its mobile telecommunications sector, shifting from analog to GSM networks. Vincent Tan Chee Yioun entered the industry early using

Timeline Description 1994 Kenny Rogers Roasters entered Malaysia via a franchise secured by Berjaya Corporation. Operations were managed under Berjaya Roasters, focusing on mall-based expansion.

Timeline Description 1969 Sports Toto was established by the Malaysian government as a national lottery operator. It later became the foundation of Berjaya’s early cash

Timeline Description 1986 7-Eleven Malaysia entered via licensing between Antah Holdings and Jardine Matheson. 2001 to 2004 Acquired by Vincent Tan and injected into listed

Timeline Description 1979 Al Chuah founded Cosway in Kuala Lumpur, introducing a scalable direct selling model. 1994 Berjaya Corporation Berhad acquired an 80% stake and

Timeline Description 1969 The Malaysian government established STM Lottery to operate Toto betting under the Pool Betting Act 1967. The objective was to fund sports

Timeline Description 1985 Berjaya Group acquired a 48% stake in Singer Malaysia, becoming a key shareholder. This marked its formal entry into electrical retail. 1989