It cost 0.54 billion to build the parent brand and open a new factory in Senzhou

Zimu Brand's new halal factory in Enstek Town, Negeri Sembilan was officially opened, and His Highness Muheliz Yan Duanduan from Senzhou was invited to attend the ribbon cutting.

In addition to Yan Duan, guests attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony also included Dato' Sri Gallaruddin, senior executive member of Sen State, and Jacques Werner, the Dutch ambassador to Malaysia.

The majority shareholder of the parent brand, FrieslandCampina (FrieslandCampina), was represented by CEO Jan Derck van Karnebeek (Jan Derck van Karnebeek), and the parent brand's managing director Ranji Kalvellik also attended the ceremony.

Zimu Brand said in a statement that the company has invested a total of RM540 million to build the new factory integrating Industry 4.0 technology mentioned above.

Ranji stated in the statement that after several years of work, the new plant will be put into operation within this year.

“We have collaborated with central and state governments, including the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Invest Negeri Sembilan (Invest Negeri Sembilan), and the Senshu Islamic Affairs Authority (JHEAINS), to finally reach this historic milestone for the company.”

She added that the company's significant investment in Senzhou shows its determination to create a long-term public-private partnership model to help improve the Malaysian dairy industry, particularly fresh milk production.

Ranji also said that the new plant in Senzhou will also become a key part of Royal Dutch Fischland's global supply chain.

“This also shows Fishland's confidence in Malaysia's current and future economy and business opportunities.”