List of top companies in Malaysia

The number of official companies and local company in Malaysia that is doing business in Malaysia goes into the thousands if not more. And it is impossible to know each and every company that is currently actively conducting business in Malaysia without going through a business directory.

A business directory is a website that will contain all the list of companies according to various categories. Businesses can be categorized based on location, by business, activity and even size.

The list of companies in Malaysia can usually best be found of official government websites, such as the Companies Commission of Malaysia (locally known as the SSM).


List of top companies in Malaysia


Why is a List of Companies in Malaysia Useful?

If you are a business owner or potential investor yourself, you would want to find out about the other business on the market, especially the ones which could prove to be a competitor towards your business. And that is where having a list of companies in Malaysia would be beneficial.

Going through a business directory to peruse the list of companies in Malaysia, you would be able to determine the names of the businesses, addresses, telephone numbers, location, the types of services they offer and the regions that they service as well as other useful information which will help you get a better understanding of your local competitor. You could even run a quick search on websites such as Bursa Malaysia for example, to get a quick look at the lists of companies which are currently operational in Malaysia.

Searching for a List of Companies in Malaysia

When searching for a list of companies in Malaysia, it is always better to go with the trusted sources. The trusted sources in this instant would be official government-related websites so you know The information you are getting is the most recent and accurate information.

The best way to search for a company that you are looking for is to either know the exact name and spelling of the business you are searching for, or to search for those companies based on the category of the business they are involved in. Some category examples could include agriculture, motor vehicle, construction, electronics, entertainment, healthcare, insurance, oil and gas, retail and technology to name just a few. Your best bet would still be to know the name and accurate spelling of the business you are searching for.

Knowledge about the list of companies that are already operational in Malaysia serves another purpose for the future business person or investor – it will help when the time comes for you to choose a name for the business.

Remember, company names that are already in use will not be permitted for registration. And that is where the list of companies in Malaysia will become your most useful tool.

In anticipation of its fourth annual Employer Brand Awards, Randstad Malaysia today announced the market’s top largest commercial companies that are in the running for the title of the most attractive employer in Malaysia, based on the global 2020 Randstad Employer Brand Research.

The annual Randstad Employer Brand Research is an independent study commissioned by Randstad and conducted by Kantar TNS. This year, more than 2,504 employees and job seekers were surveyed in Malaysia. The research seeks to understand what job seekers look for in an ideal employer and measures their perception of the largest commercial employers (based on the local workforce size). 

The study measures brand awareness and brand the attractiveness of each commercial company, and respondents are required to rate the employers on 10 employee value proposition drivers such as ‘work-life balance’, ‘financial health’ and ‘career progression opportunities.

As the most representative and inclusive employer brand research in the world, the Randstad Employer Brand Research has become a leading voice in employer branding conversations, providing tailored employment intelligence to companies across leading sectors in Malaysia and globally.

List of top attractive commercial companies in Malaysia

  • Public Bank Berhad
  • HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
  • Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam)
  • Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
  • Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia (Bank Rakyat)
  • Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia
  • AMBANK (AMMB Holdings Berhad)
  • AEON Co. (M) Bhd.
  • CIMB Bank Berhad
  • Citibank Berhad
  • AirAsia Berhad
  • OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
  • Astro Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
  • B.Braun Medical Industries Sdn. Bhd.
  • Berjaya Corporation Berhad
  • Boustead Holdings
  • Carsem (M) Sdn Bhd
  • Celcom Axiata Berhad
  • Continental Tyre Malaysia *NEW*
  • Dell Malaysia *NEW*
  • DRB-Hicom Berhad
  • Deloitte SEA Services Sdn. Bhd.
  • Flextronics *NEW*
  • Gamuda Berhad
  • General Electric Malaysia *NEW*
  • GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
  • Genting Malaysia Berhad
  • Hartalega Holdings Berhad *NEW*
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services Sdn Bhd
  • Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad
  • Hong Leong Bank Berhad
  • IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  • IJM Corporation Berhad
  • Huawei Technologies Malaysia *NEW*
  • IOI Corporation Berhad
  • Infineon Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
  • Intel Malaysia *NEW*
  • KFC Holding
  • Jabil *NEW*
  • Johor Corporation Berhad
  • Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank)
  • Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad
  • Malaysia Airlines Berhad
  • Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad
  • Media Prima Berhad
  • McDonald’s
  • MMC Corporation Berhad
  • Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd (MYDIN)
  • Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
  • Nestle (Malaysia) Berhad
  • Oriental Holding Berhad
  • Osram Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
  • Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sendirian Berhad (PERODUA)
  • Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
  • RHB Capital Bhd.
  • Safeguards G4s Sdn. Bhd
  • Plexus Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
  • Samsung *NEW*
  • Sapura Energy Berhad
  • Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
  • Shell Malaysia
  • Sime Darby Berhad
  • Sunway Group
  • Telekom Malaysia Berhad
  • Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  • Tenaga Nasional Berhad
  • Ta Ann Holdings Berhad
  • Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad
  • YTL Corporation Berhad
  • Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
  • Top Glove Corporation Berhad
  • UMW Holdings Berhad
  • UOB Malaysia *NEW*
  • United Plantations Bhd
  • V.S. Industry Berhad


The top three commercial employers in Malaysia last year are:
  • Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
  • Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
  • Shell Malaysia


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