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Wondering which are the biggest companies in Malaysia? In this installment, we are ranking the top local businesses ranked by annual revenue generated.
While conglomerates usually operate in multiple industries, many of them are from the banking, power generation, plantation, telecommunication, and oil & gas sectors.
Established in 1960, Maybank is the largest company in Malaysia with RM46 billion revenue generated in 2020, followed by TNB (RM45 billion), and Sime Darby (RM38 billion).
After Maybank, CIMB is the second-largest Malaysian bank on the list, ahead of Public Bank (#7), RHB Bank (#17), Hong Leong Bank (#24), and Ambank (#25).
Founded in 1828, Boustead Holdings Bhd is the oldest company here. On another hand, Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd with its IPO in 2015 is the newest entity on the list.
Here are the top 50 companies in Malaysia ranked based on the revenue generated in 2020:
- Malayan Banking Bhd
- Tenaga Nasional Bhd
- Sime Darby Bhd
- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd
- Axiata Group Bhd
- YTL Corp Bhd
- Public Bank Bhd
- Petronas Dagangan Bhd
- Batu Kawan Bhd
- Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd
- PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd
- FGV Holdings Bhd
- IHH Healthcare Bhd
- DRB-Hicom Bhd
- Sime Darby Plantation Bhd
- Genting Bhd
- RHB Bank Bhd
- Telekom Malaysia Bhd
- YTL Power International Bhd
- UMW Holdings Bhd
- MISC Bhd
- Maxis Bhd
- Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd
- Hong Leong Bank Bhd
- AMMB Holdings Bhd
- Boustead Holdings Bhd
- IOI Corp. Bhd
- Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd
- Top Glove Corp. Bhd
- Hengyuan Refining Co. Bhd
- Berjaya Corp. Bhd
- Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd
- Gas Malaysia Bhd
- IJM Corp. Bhd
- Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd
- Sapura Energy Bhd
- DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd
- Malakoff Corp. Bhd
- DiGi.com Bhd
- Leong Hup International Bhd
- Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd
- Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd
- Allianz Malaysia Bhd
- Petronas Gas Bhd
- Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd
- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd
- Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd
- Genting Malaysia Bhd
- MMC Corp. Bhd
- PPB Group Bhd
1. Malayan Banking Bhd
- Founded: 1960
- Industry: Commercial Banking
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.maybank.com
- Revenue (2020): RM46.45 billion
2. Tenaga Nasional Bhd
- Founded: 1949
- Industry: Hydroelectric Power Generation
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.tnb.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM45.49 billion
3. Sime Darby Bhd
- Founded: 1910
- Industry: Oilseed Farming
- Headquarters: Petaling Jaya
- Website: http://www.simedarby.com
- Revenue (2020): RM38.21 billion
4. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd
- Founded: 1924
- Industry: Commercial Banking
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.cimb.com
- Revenue (2020): RM26.39 billion
5. Axiata Group Bhd
- Founded: 1992
- Industry: Telecommunications Carriers
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.axiata.com
- Revenue (2020): RM25.04 billion
6. YTL Corp Bhd
- Founded: 1955
- Industry: Electric Power Generation
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.ytl.com
- Revenue (2020): RM19.84 billion
7. Public Bank Bhd
- Founded: 1965
- Industry: Commercial Banking
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.publicbankgroup.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 19.74 billion
8. Petronas Dagangan Bhd
- Founded: 1981
- Industry: Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.mymesra.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 19.36 billion
9. Batu Kawan Bhd
- Founded: 1965
- Industry: Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- Headquarters: Ipoh
- Website: http://www.bkawan.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 16.63 billion
10. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd
- Founded: 1973
- Industry: Oilseed Farming
- Headquarters: Ipoh
- Website: http://www.klk.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 16.13 billion
11. PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd
- Founded: 1998
- Industry: Petrochemical Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.petronaschemicals.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 14.86 billion
12. FGV Holdings Bhd
- Founded: 2007
- Industry: Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.fgvholdings.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 14.56 billion
13. IHH Healthcare Bhd
- Founded: 2010
- Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.ihhhealthcare.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 13.87 billion
14. DRB-Hicom Bhd
- Founded: 1990
- Industry: Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Shah Alam
- Website: http://www.drb-hicom.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 13.61 billion
15. Sime Darby Plantation Bhd
- Founded: 2007
- Industry: Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
- Headquarters: Ara Damansara
- Website: http://www.simedarbyplantation.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 13.53 billion
16. Genting Bhd
- Founded: 1965
- Industry: Hotels and Motels
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: https://www.genting.com/
- Revenue (2020): RM 11.95 billion
17. RHB Bank Bhd
- Founded: 1977
- Industry: Commercial Banking
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.rhbgroup.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 11.59 billion
18. Telekom Malaysia Bhd
- Founded: 1946
- Industry: Telecommunications Carriers
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.tm.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 11.21 billion
19. YTL Power International Bhd
- Founded: 1996
- Industry: Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.ytlpowerinternational.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 11.00 billion
20. UMW Holdings Bhd
- Founded: 1917
- Industry: Automobile Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.umw.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 9.89 billion
21. MISC Bhd
- Founded: 1968
- Industry: Support Activities for Water Transportation
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.misc.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 9.73 billion
22. Maxis Bhd
- Founded: 2009
- Industry: Telecommunications Carriers
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.maxis.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 9.28 billion
23. Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd
- Founded: 1968
- Industry: Commercial Banking
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.hlfg.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 9.18 billion
24. Hong Leong Bank Bhd
- Founded: 1905
- Industry: Commercial Banking
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.hlb.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 8.60 billion
25. AMMB Holdings Bhd
- Founded: 1975
- Industry: Commercial Banking
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.ambankgroup.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 8.52 billion
26. Boustead Holdings Bhd
- Founded: 1828
- Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.boustead.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 8.13 billion
27. IOI Corp. Bhd
- Founded: 1969
- Industry: Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
- Headquarters: Putrajaya
- Website: http://www.ioigroup.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 8.07 billion
28. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd
- Founded: 1986
- Industry: Industrial Mold Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Shah Alam
- Website: http://www.pressmetal.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 7.80 billion
29. Top Glove Corp. Bhd
- Founded: 1991
- Industry: Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Shah Alam
- Website: http://www.topglove.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 7.49 billion
30. Hengyuan Refining Co. Bhd
- Founded: 1960
- Industry: Petroleum Refineries
- Headquarters: Port Dickson
- Website: http://www.hrc.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 7.42 billion
31. Berjaya Corp. Bhd
- Founded: 1984
- Industry: Gambling Industries
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.berjaya.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 7.23 billion
32. Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd
- Founded: 1991
- Industry: Petrochemical Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.lottechem.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 7.14 billion
33. Gas Malaysia Bhd
- Founded: 1992
- Industry: Natural Gas Distribution
- Headquarters: Shah Alam
- Website: http://www.gasmalaysia.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 6.92 billion
34. IJM Corp. Bhd
- Founded: 1983
- Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Headquarters: Petaling Jaya
- Website: http://www.ijm.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 6.83 billion
35. Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd
- Founded: 1893
- Industry: Petroleum Refineries
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.petron.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 6.68 billion
36. Sapura Energy Bhd
- Founded: 2011
- Industry: Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.sapuraenergy.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 6.67 billion
37. DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd
- Founded: 1991
- Industry: Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers
- Headquarters: Petaling Jaya
- Website: http://www.dksh.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 6.57 billion
38. Malakoff Corp. Bhd
- Founded: 1975
- Industry: Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.malakoff.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 6.49 billion
39. DiGi.com Bhd
- Founded: 1995
- Industry: Telecommunications Carriers
- Headquarters: Subang Jaya
- Website: http://www.digi.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 6.36 billion
40. Leong Hup International Bhd
- Founded: 1960
- Industry: Animal Food Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.leonghupinternational.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 6.25 billion
41. Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd
- Founded: 2015
- Industry: Engineering Services
- Headquarters: Selangor
- Website: http://www.e-serbadk.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 6.22 billion
42. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd
- Founded: 1975
- Industry: Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.hapseng.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 6.05 billion
43. Allianz Malaysia Bhd
- Founded: 1972
- Industry: Offices of Other Holding Companies
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.allianz.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 5.94 billion
44. Petronas Gas Bhd
- Founded: 1983
- Industry: Natural Gas Distribution
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.petronasgas.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 5.78 billion
45. Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd
- Founded: 1912
- Industry: Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Petaling Jaya
- Website: http://www.nestle.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 5.60 billion
46. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd
- Founded: 2012
- Industry: Media Buying Agencies
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://corporate.astro.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 5.08 billion
47. Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd
- Founded: 1969
- Industry: Gambling Industries
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.berjaya.com/berjaya-sports-toto/
- Revenue (2020): RM 4.80 billion
48. Genting Malaysia Bhd
- Founded: 1980
- Industry: Hotels and Motels
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.gentingmalaysia.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 4.68 billion
49. MMC Corp. Bhd
- Founded: 1911
- Industry: Natural Gas Distribution
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.mmc.com.my
- Revenue (2020): RM 4.65 billion
50. PPB Group Bhd
- Founded: 1968
- Industry: Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
- Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur
- Website: http://www.ppbgroup.com
- Revenue (2020): RM 4.36 billion
* Revenue in 2020 calculated from 1 USD = 4.4 MYR