
Berjaya Founder Vincent Tan and the DiGi Exit That Still Resonates
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 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

Timeline Description 1980s QL Resources expanded from trading into fishmeal and surimi processing, forming the foundation of its integrated agrofood model. 2010 The group acquired

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

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