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The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Strong sales momentum underpins Nestle Malaysia's higher bottomline in 2Q
Juan Aranols, CEO of Nestlé Malaysia —ONG SOON HIN /The Star Reporter Kiren KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd has made good on its earlier guidance that it would return to healthy growth by the first half of 2025. In the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2QFY25), the food and beverage firm posted a net profit of RM112.11mil, up from RM93.6mil in the same quarter in 2024. Earnings per share rose to 47.81 sen from 39.91 sen in the comparative quarter. The group reported revenue of RM1.67bil, improved from RM1.52bil in 2QFY24, with strong sales momentum across brands and further sales progress following the festive campaigns in the preceding quarter. Nestle Malaysia CEO Juan Aranols attributed the positive performance to the company's ability to manage margins amid sustained volatility in commodity prices through the systematic application of the 'Nestlé Virtuous Circle' framework. He explained the approach as a relentless focus on efficiency and cost optimisation to fund brand investments that drive growth and market share gains. "Amidst market volatility and intense competition, we continued to drive strong brand plans with effective execution across all sales channels," he said. "We remain committed to continue honouring the trust Malaysians place in our brands and products, always Halal-certified and proudly made in Malaysia, by Malaysians and for Malaysians." Moving forward, Aranols said the group remains confident in the second half of 2025 as it drives solid momentum and profit recovery through the coming quarters. "We are mindful and vigilant of the geopolitical uncertainties that may impact the business environment in Malaysia," he added. During the six months period to June 30, 2025, Nestle's net profit slipped to RM273.45mil from RM289.11mil in 1HFY24, while revenue was higher at RM3.44bil from RM3.31bil in the same period in 2024. The board of directors declared an interim dividend of 70 sen with an entitlement date of Sept 3, 2025, and payment date on Oct 2, 2025.
New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Nestlé teams up for marine conservation
KUALA LUMPUR: Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd has teamed up with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) and the fishing community of Pantai Tok Jembal to implement marine conservation and community support initiatives. Carried out under the Nestlé Sayang Komuniti Employee Volunteer Programme, the initiative focuses on rehabilitating the coastal environment and raising public awareness of the effects of ocean pollution. The company said the effort supports fishing communities whose livelihoods rely on healthy oceans and abundant marine ecosystems, through collaboration and active community involvement. "Alongside Pantai Tok Jembal, Nestlé volunteers and UMT's Ocean Heroes team also conducted an underwater clean-up at the nearby Pulau Bidong to remove ghost nets from the ocean floor. "These discarded fishing nets cause boats to damage coral reefs and marine ecosystems. UMT researchers also carried out waste audits to collect data that will support long-term marine protection." Nestlé Malaysia said more than 350 volunteers, including its employees, students from UMT and representatives from LKIM, worked together with support from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency to carry out various conservation and community activities. These included removing ghost nets from the seabed, cleaning the shoreline, clearing barnacles from fishing boats, repairing fishing huts, and distributing essential supplies to the local fishing community. Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols said the company's goal of achieving plastic neutrality drives its commitment to collaborate with local stakeholders in removing plastic waste from the environment and integrating sustainable practices throughout its value chain. "This collaboration in Terengganu with our partners and the community of Pantai Tok Jembal reflects our deep commitment to protecting natural ecosystems while supporting those whose livelihoods depend on them. "With microplastics increasingly threatening our food systems, initiatives like this are not only vital for environmental health but also for strengthening Malaysia's food security, food safety and the long-term resilience of our coastal communities."
New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Nestle Malaysia, LKIM and other partners bring marine conservation efforts to life
KUALA LUMPUR: Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd has teamed up with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) and the local fishing community of Pantai Tok Jembal to bring marine conservation and community support efforts to life. Carried out under the Nestlé Sayang Komuniti Employee Volunteer Programme, the initiative focuses on rehabilitating the coastal environment and raising public awareness about the effects of ocean pollution. The company said the effort supports fishing communities whose livelihoods rely on healthy oceans and abundant marine ecosystems, through collaboration and active community involvement. "Alongside Pantai Tok Jembal, Nestlé volunteers and UMT's Ocean Heroes team also conducted an underwater clean-up at the nearby Pulau Bidong to remove ghost nets from the ocean floor. "These discarded fishing nets cause boats to damage coral reefs and marine ecosystems. UMT researchers also carried out waste audits to collect data that will support long-term marine protection," it added. Nestlé Malaysia said more than 350 volunteers including its employees, students from UMT, and representatives from LKIM worked together with support from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency to carry out various conservation and community activities. These included removing ghost nets from the seabed, cleaning the shoreline, clearing barnacles from fishing boats, repairing fishing huts, and distributing essential supplies to the local fishing community. Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols said the company's goal of achieving plastic neutrality drives its commitment to collaborate with local stakeholders in removing plastic waste from the environment and integrating sustainable practices throughout its value chain. "This collaboration in Terengganu with our partners and the community of Pantai Tok Jembal, reflects our deep commitment to protecting natural ecosystems while supporting those whose livelihoods depend on them. "With microplastics increasingly threatening our food systems, initiatives like this are not only vital for environmental health but also for strengthening Malaysia's food security, food safety, and the long-term resilience of our coastal communities," he said.
Sinar Daily
29-06-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
KitKat unveils Borneo Single-Origin Chocolate at MICF 2025, celebrating local cocoa heritage
The premium, single-origin dark chocolate reflects the lush richness of Malaysian-grown cocoa. By DANIAL HAKIM 05 Jun 2025 01:05pm Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols showcasing the newly launched KitKat Dark Borneo Ice Cream at the 2025 Malaysian International Cocoa Fair in Kota Kinabalu. Photo courtesy of Nestlé Malaysia. KITKAT officially unveiled its dedication to Malaysia's cocoa heritage with the spotlight on KitKat Dark Borneo—a single-origin chocolate crafted exclusively with cocoa from Sabah and Sarawak at the 2025 Malaysian International Cocoa Fair in Kota Malaysia, the company behind the iconic KitKat brand, took centre stage as the Platinum Sponsor at the Malaysian International Cocoa Fair (MICF) 2025, hosted at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) company used the prestigious platform to showcase its KitKat Dark Borneo—a premium, single-origin dark chocolate that reflects the lush richness of Malaysian-grown using 100 per cent responsibly sourced cocoa beans from the volcanic soil and humid tropics of Sabah and Sarawak, KitKat Dark Borneo delivers a distinctive flavour described as "not too bitter, not too sweet," thanks to meticulous fermentation and sun-drying the heart of Nestlé's presence at MICF was a reaffirmation of its long-term commitment to revitalising Malaysia's cocoa the Nestlé Borneo Cocoa Initiative (NBCI), launched in 2023, the company aims to source 10,000 metric tonnes of cocoa from local farms by expands Nestlé's Farmer Connect programme to East Malaysia, promoting regenerative agriculture with practices such as agroforestry, intercropping, and soil health efforts not only enhance yields and farm resilience but also protect the natural ecosystem.'Nestlé Malaysia is fully committed to working alongside local stakeholders to expand cocoa farming while upholding the highest standards of sustainability, traceability and human rights compliance.'We are excited to transform the dedication of North Borneo's farmers into innovative products that bring joy to Malaysians and our consumers worldwide, just as we have with KitKat Dark Borneo now introduced in a special ice cream edition that celebrates Malaysia's cocoa heritage and promising future,' Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols is not just stopping at chocolate bars. In an exciting development, the KitKat Dark Borneo experience has been extended to ice cream. Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols showcasing the newly launched KitKat Dark Borneo Ice Cream at the 2025 Malaysian International Cocoa Fair in Kota Kinabalu. Photo courtesy of Nestlé Malaysia. The newly launched KitKat Dark Borneo Ice Cream combines Nestlé's signature wafer ice cream with dark chocolate made from Borneo cocoa, topped with crushed KitKat wafer bits.'KitKat has always been about indulgence and joy and with KitKat Dark Borneo, we set out to create something that truly honours our roots.'Made with 52 per cent cocoa, it is carefully crafted to achieve a harmonious blend of bold richness and smooth texture—offering a distinctive taste that celebrates the essence of Malaysian cocoa and the dedication of farmers in Sabah and Sarawak,' Nestlé Confectionery business executive officer Carlota Casellas KitKat Dark variants are manufactured at Nestlé's Halal-certified Chembong Industrial Complex in Negeri facility, one of the largest Nestlé confectionery and ice cream plants in Asia, also serves as a key export hub to ASEAN and global part of its sustainability journey, the factory operates a biomass boiler powered by renewable materials like palm kernel shells and empty fruit bunches, cutting its reliance on fossil fuels and supporting Nestlé's carbon-neutral manufacturing 2024, KitKat Dark Borneo received the NielsenIQ (NIQ) BASES Breakthrough Innovation Award, a testament to its unique value as a premium local product and the growing appreciation among consumers for single-origin cocoa processing industry has seen robust growth, with exports reaching RM15 billion in 2024. However, much of this is still dependent on imported beans. By promoting products like KitKat Dark Borneo, Nestlé hopes to unlock the untapped potential of local cocoa cultivation, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak—regions well-suited for growing high-quality cocoa.
New Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Nestle Malaysia rolls out maiden state-level Halal@School initiative in Melaka
KUALA LUMPUR: Nestlé (M) Bhd has launched the first state-level rollout of its Halal@School programme in Melaka to promote greater understanding of halal values and healthy eating among young Malaysians. Held at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kerubong, the event gathered over 500 students from six participating schools for a series of engaging, hands-on activities focused on halal principles, food safety and balanced nutrition. Designed to make learning fun and accessible, the programme featured sharing sessions, quizzes and a specially curated Halal Explore Race, all aimed at helping students understand halal as a way of life rooted in integrity, well-being and respect for others. Launched in 2018 in partnership with the Institute of Fatwa and Halal (iFFAH) at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Halal @ School is part of Nestlé Malaysia's broader commitment to uplifting local communities and spreading nutritional knowledge. Nestlé Malaysia head of halal affairs Nasrul Hadi Mohamed Nor said the programme engaged students in a practical, inclusive and meaningful way, fostering greater awareness of halal values while encouraging healthier lifestyle choices among the younger generation. "As Nestlé's global Halal Centre of Excellence, we see it as our responsibility to contribute not only through the high-quality products we produce, but also through meaningful engagement with the communities we serve," he said in a statement. The programme has steadily expanded, reaching more than 5,400 students across 166 schools nationwide since its inception. In 2024 alone, three Halal @ School series were held across 23 schools in Putrajaya, Johor and Kedah, engaging over 1,100 students. The expansion into Melaka represents the next chapter for the programme, as it scales beyond individual districts to a wider, state-level audience. Additional state-wide rollouts are planned for the East coast and Northern regions later in 2025. A hallmark of Halal@School this year is its inclusive approach, welcoming participation from both Muslim and non-Muslim students. By encouraging shared learning in a multicultural setting, the programme helps nurture understanding and empathy, while reinforcing core values of ethical consumption. SK Kerubong headmistress Rahayu Mohd Thith said the programme was met with great enthusiasm from the moment it was introduced, with many students eager to participate and parents expressing hopes for all their children to be involved. "Educating our students about halal practices and healthy eating goes far beyond religious understanding, it is about nurturing a way of life that supports physical well-being, mental clarity and moral values. "We believe that through this initiative, we are nurturing a generation of students who are not only smart and modern, but also responsible and mindful of what they consume," she said.
