Inauguration of Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad's
RM540 million manufacturing facility in Bandar
Enstek
Modern and substantially larger Halal plant in Negeri Sembilan to continue
rich legacy of nourishing Malaysians
BANDAR ENSTEK, 30 May 2024: Leading dairy manufacturer, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI) today inaugurated its new Halal manufacturing facility, DLMI@Enstek, in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan. The manufacturing facility is integrated with Industry 4.0 technology to meet Malaysian and regional demand for the long-term.
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan officially inaugurated DLMI@Enstek in the presence of Negeri Sembilan Senior Executive Councillor, Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Haji Jalaluddin bin Haji Alias (representing Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan YAB Dato' Seri Haji Aminuddin Bin Harun), and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Malaysia, His Excellency Jacques Werner.
FrieslandCampina, the main shareholder in DLMI, was represented by Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jan Derck van Karnebeek together with DLMI Managing Director, Ramjeet Kaur Virik.
DLMI's new RM540 million investment in this manufacturing hub with export capacity, will introduce new skills relevant to the new generation of Malaysians to spur new opportunities for growth in terms of innovation, improved efficiencies, and overall sustainability.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad 196301000165 (5063-V) is part of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
"I am delighted to announce that we will be operational by this year, after several years of hard work together with relevant stakeholders to bring this project to fruition," DLMI Managing Director Ramjeet Kaur Virik said, adding that the collaboration with the Federal and State government including agencies such as the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Invest Negeri Sembilan and Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan (JHEAINS) has delivered this important milestone in the company's history.
The significant investment in Negeri Sembilan is a strong commitment towards building long-termpublic-private partnerships to help improve Malaysia's dairy sector particularly in raw milk production as well as combat the triple burden of malnutrition in different segments of society.
Ramjeet added that as part of FrieslandCampina in the Netherlands, DLMI@Enstek will be a critical hub in FrieslandCampina's global supply chain network and at the same time, demonstrate the company's confidence in Malaysia's present and future economic opportunities.
"DLMI@Enstek is our strong commitment to nation-building and at the same time, rapidly embracing the latest food technologies on par with global best practices," she added.
The new DLMI manufacturing plant will also increase Negeri Sembilan's competitiveness as a magnet for new investments and further help create new spin-off economic benefits to the local economy. The company's strong Dutch dairy expertise link further cements its leadership role in the country.
FrieslandCampina CEO, Jan Derck Van Karnebeek said the group is very proud of its investments in Malaysia as this manufacturing facility will enable DLMI to continue producing high-quality dairy products for Malaysians and the region.
He added that FrieslandCampina has consistently aided and supported Malaysian dairy farmers with the latest techniques and technology in cooperation with the Government of Malaysia.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad 196301000165 (5063-V) is part of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
"Our dairy heritage and know-how continues to support Malaysian dairy farmers in learning new methods to help improve the quality and quantity of local raw milk production and contribute to the food security of Malaysia."
The inauguration of DLMI@Enstek was held in conjunction with World Milk Day which falls on June 1, with this year's focus being on celebrating the goodness of dairy in providing better nutrition such as protein and calcium for the world.
About Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad
Incorporated in 1963, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI) is a leading dairy company in Malaysia. It is owned by one of the largest dairy cooperative companies in the world, FrieslandCampina , a Dutch multinational dairy company. We were the first milk company to be listed on Bursa Malaysia in 1968, and the first to introduce Formulated Milk Powder for Children in Malaysia in 1988.
Staying true to our purpose of Nourishing Our Planet and People in Every Stage of Life, DLMI manufactures and sells a wide range of quality dairy products for the home and export market. Through a unique collaboration between FrieslandCampina and four international research teams/universities, we initiated the South East Asian Nutrition Surveys (SEANUTS) study in 2009, involving four countries - Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. SEANUTS is the largest and most extensive nutrition and health study ever done in South-East Asia, wherein 16,744 children up to 12 years old were surveyed over a four-year period. The follow-up SEANUTS II was conducted between 2019 - 2021 involving 14,000 children in the four countries. More information can be found at www.dutchlady.com.my
About FrieslandCampina
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. FrieslandCampina is a large international dairy company with a cooperative history dating back more than 150 years. The company processes milk into nutritious dairy products, such as milk, yoghurt, condensed milk, dairy-based beverages, cheese, butter, quark and cream. The dairy company supplies specific nutrition for specific consumer groups, such as children, the elderly and sportspeople. Professional customers, such as bakers, pastry chefs, chocolate confectioners, chefs and caterers can rely on FrieslandCampina for a broad range of products, including creams, butters, desserts and fillings. The company also supplies high-quality ingredients to food producers and pharmaceutical companies. Dutch, Belgian and German dairy farmers jointly own the company through Zuivelcoöperatie FrieslandCampina U.A. For additional information: www.frieslandcampina.com
Issued by Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad
Ezmir Hazizi Azhar
Corporate Affairs Director
Tel: 012-6484419 Email:ezmirhazizi.azhar@frieslandcampina.com
Meera Selvaratnam
Communications Manager
Tel: 012-9110733 Email: meera.selvaratnam@frieslandcampina.com
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad 196301000165 (5063-V) is part of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.