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 1924 Sungei Way Dredging Limited was established in Selangor, focusing on tin mining through dredging operations. The business generated stable cash flow but
Timeline Description 1983 Malayan United Industries, led by Tan Sri Khoo Kay Peng, brought Pan Malaysia Holdings into its corporate structure. The company became a
Timeline Description 1989 The collapse of Koperasi Serbaguna Malaysia triggered a market crisis, releasing a 28.9% stake in Multi Purpose Holdings Berhad into the market.
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 1960 Malayan United Industries(MUI) was founded as a toothbrush and plastics manufacturer with limited market presence. It remained a low margin, single segment
Timeline Description 1972 Lion Group expanded into steel manufacturing in Indonesia while building a regional trading network, positioning itself to benefit from industrial policy shifts.
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 2026 The board of IJM Corporation Berhad rejected a RM11 billion takeover offer from Sunway Berhad at RM3.15 per share, structured as 90%