Malaysia Boleh! Besides having great food and friendly culture, Malaysia is also home for many well-known brands. Thus, we have got you covered with top 5 Malaysia brands. Many have used their products but probably do not know they are from Malaysia. Let’s discover them.
- Julie’s
Established in 1985, with more than 37 years, Julie’s has been manufacturing biscuits and distributing them to more than 80 countries. Besides producing biscuits, they also offer crackers, love letters, oat cookies, decadent snacks and other cookies. You can also discover their recipes to perfect the biscuits with other dishes. Their all-time favourite biscuit is the peanut butter sandwich biscuits that come with rich and fragrant peanut butter cream. Imagine biting on the crispy golden baked crackers and having a cup of coffee, truly satisfying! What is best is if you eat the peanut butter biscuit with marshmallow and chocolate bar, an exciting recipe for tea time! Besides, you should also try their signature butter waffles that give you an irresistible aroma and taste of creamy butter.
You can also give the biscuits as gifts for your friends and relatives. The biscuits can be consumed anytime and anywhere.
Budget: RM20- RM40
2. Legendary
Inspired by the legendary story of Mahsuri from Langkawi, Legendary has introduced the Legendary Orchid collection that offers a unique fragrance with a distinct orchid scent. The Orchid perfume series has become a highly sought after souvenir and can be found in more than 50 leading department stores throughout Malaysia. If you are thinking of grabbing a perfume for men, you can discover the legendary for man collection. The 50 ml crystal glass bottle is best to boost confidence for your men while travelling around. Want to stand out in a party? You can consider their Legendary Spirit collection which leads you into a journey of love, hope and confidence. This collection comes in 3 different bottles, suitable for all occasions. You can grab one in Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Mitsui Outlet Park, Sasa, Parkson etc.
Budget: RM 110 — RM 250
3. Bonia
Bonia has been an established international luxury leather brand since 1974. It has curated a seasonal collection of accessories, bags, watches, eyewears, footwear that are both timeless and classic. Their best-selling Monogram collection is crafted for those with a refined taste and strong sense of personal style. Besides, you can also personalise a leather wallet or cardholder for your beloved women and men. If you need help in mixing and matching your fashion, you can also check their journal where they showcase some influencers carrying their bags in their best attire. Even though Bonia is famous for their bags, you can also consider their living products such as water bottle and holder, mug, planner and tableware. They have 3 famous tableware series, Peniscular Series, Merlion series and Marini series that showcase Malaysia culture and influence.
Budget: RM 200- RM1,000
4. British India
Many do not know that British India is a Malaysia brand. It has 40 stores in 4 countries globally. Those who have bought from British India know that their clothes are high quality and affordable in pricing. Walking into the stores evoke nostalgic memories of a bygone era via its colonial decor. British India has its own lifestyle concept stores that offers one-stop shopping experience. Currently, they have 8 core collections. If you are someone who appreciates craftsmanship, then you should consider their classic series. If you want everyday tropical style and elegance, then a new classic might be a good option. You can also pamper your ladies with their exclusive women collection that compliment bold and beautiful body shapes. British India has stores in Bangsar Shopping Center, Mid Valley, One Utama, Publika and Melawati Mall.
Budget: RM 200- RM500
5. Old Town White Coffee
Known as one of the largest Halal certified kopitiam restaurant chains, Old Town White Coffee has 232 outlets in Asia. Old Town White Coffee has introduced 11 different flavours. The all-time favourite flavours are 3 in 1 classic which is rich, creamy and aromatic and has a heightened lingering mouth feel, definitely a perfect smooth blend of original whitel coffee. If you are a milk tea lover, you can also consider their white milk tea or Hong Kong Style Milk Tea series. Besides, you should also grab their Nan Yang White Coffee O Kosong which offers a distinctive and strong taste and smell, just like the good old days. Enjoy the thick and bold white coffee “o” aromatics without sugar! Old Town White Coffee also introduced their white coffee series with less sugar or no sugar series, so you can buy them for your friends and relatives who are conscious about sugar intake. If you want your friends to experience mamak style coffee, you can consider grabbing the teh tarik flavour, it gives a good balance of sweetness and creaminess that evoke mamak feeling from the very first slip.
Budget: RM 20- RM100