- CEO
- Wei Ru Ewe
- Sector
- Consumer non-durables
- Industry
- Household/Personal care
- Address
- Bayan Lepas Malaysia
- IPO Date
- Jun 28, 2002
- Business
- Eng Kah Corporation Berhad is an investment holding company that operates as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and original design manufacturer (ODM) specializing in the research, development, formulation, and contract manufacturing of personal care, household, fragrance, and cosmetic products. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, the company provides turnkey manufacturing solutions to multinational brand owners, direct-selling corporations, retail pharmacy chains, hypermarkets, and private-label brand principals across Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Australia, and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
The company operates primarily across three core business divisions: Personal Care, Household, and Cosmetics. Its product and service offerings comprise personal care formulations, including shampoos, hair conditioners, shower creams, body washes, facial cleansers, skin moisturizers, body lotions, roll-on deodorants, hair styling gels, sunscreen lotions, and baby care toiletries; household cleaning and maintenance products, including liquid laundry detergents, fabric softeners, dishwashing liquids, floor cleaners, multi-surface disinfectants, toilet bowl cleaners, and indoor air fresheners; fragrance and perfume products, including eau de parfum, eau de toilette, colognes, body mists, and aerosol spray fragrances; and colour cosmetics, including lipsticks, lip glosses, liquid foundations, compact powders, mascaras, and eyeliners. In addition to manufacturing, the company delivers integrated contract services comprising customized formulation research and development, raw material sourcing, packaging conceptualization and procurement, microbial and stability testing, quality assurance, regulatory compliance advisory, bulk chemical blending, automated filling, and secondary packaging, operating principally through key subsidiaries including Eng Kah Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. and Eng Kah Enterprise (KL) Sdn. Bhd.
In recent developments, Eng Kah Corporation Berhad has expanded its Halal-certified personal care and cosmetics manufacturing capabilities to capitalize on growing regional demand across Southeast Asia. The company has implemented operational modernizations across its primary manufacturing facilities in Penang and Selangor, deploying automated filling and high-speed packaging lines to enhance production throughput, optimize labor productivity, and support higher volume contract runs. To align with shifting consumer preferences, the group has broadened its research and development pipeline to introduce eco-conscious, natural, and clean-label formulations, such as sulfate-free hair cleansers, vegan skincare ranges, and biodegradable household cleaning solutions. Furthermore, Eng Kah Corporation Berhad has expanded its contract manufacturing services to onboard rapidly scaling e-commerce brands and regional direct-to-consumer beauty labels, while reinforcing its supply chain management strategies to mitigate global raw material price volatility.