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New Straits Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Dutch Lady unveils new modern distribution centre in Bandar Enstek
KUALA LUMPUR: Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (DLMI) today launched its new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Bandar Enstek, Negri Sembilan. The launch marks a significant milestone for the company as it celebrates its 62nd anniversary, and follows the inauguration of the DLMI@Enstek site just a year ago. The 13-hectare centre, completed in just under nine months, broke ground in August 2024 and was finalised by April this year. The facility is designed to support DLMI's end-to-end production and distribution capabilities, with a storage capacity of nearly 25,000 pallets. DLMI managing director Veronika Winanti Wahyu Utami said the new distribution centre will significantly improve supply chain efficiency across Malaysia. "This new distribution centre is not just a facility. It is designed to strengthen our supply chain, support sustainable practices, and better serve our customers across the country," she said in a statement. She added the construction was also made possible through construction partners WSP Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd, TechnyGroup Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd and Trip Guard Sdn Bhd. "As part of DLMI's sustainability commitment, the facility will be equipped with solar panels by the end of 2025. "This green initiative is projected to cut 20-25 per cent of DLMI's electricity needs and reduce carbon emissions by 13-16 per cent compared to 2022," she added. The facility is fully integrated with the dairy group's manufacturing plant, both physically and digitally, to streamline operations, boost storage efficiency and reduce human error. FrieslandCampina chief supply chain officer David Cutter emphasised that the project reflects a long-term commitment to Malaysia in providing better nutrition for all Malaysians. The establishment of the new centre was made possible with the support of the Federal government and state agencies. This includes the Malaysian Investment Development Authority, Invest Negri Sembilan, the State Department of Islamic Affairs of Negri Sembilan and the Seremban City Council.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Dutch Lady cautiously bullish about prospects after strongest results in recent years in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (DLMI) is cautiously optimistic about its growth prospects for 2025, despite ongoing challenges from rising input costs and evolving regulatory requirements. The company's core strategy focuses on leveraging its new manufacturing capabilities, driving innovation in nutritional and Halal dairy products and pursuing its sustainability agenda under its seven focus areas. The seven focus area are "Better Nutrition, Better Packaging, Better Climate, Better Sourcing, Better People, Better Society and Better Governance". "These efforts will continue to support DLMI's purpose of 'Nourishing Our Planet and People in Every Stage of Life' as it builds on its legacy of dairy excellence in Malaysia," it noted. DLMI registered its strongest financial performance in recent years, with a 33.5 per cent jump in net profit to RM96.6 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY24), despite challenging market conditions. The company's revenue reached RM1.45 billion, a modest 0.2 per centincrease from the previous year. Operating profit surged by 31.4 per cent to RM131.4 million compared to RM100.0 million in 2023, while gross profit margin improved significantly to 33.8 per cent in 2024 from 29.7 per cent in 2023. The company declared total dividends of RM32.0 million for FY24, representing 33.1 per cent of net profit. The year 2024 was a significant one for DLMI with the inauguration of its RM600 million investment DLMI@Enstek in May. The 13-hectare facility features advanced automation systems that enable improved operational efficiencies and enhanced sustainability performance. DLMI also marked the end of a milestone chapter in its history in 2024 with the closure of its iconic factory in Petaling Jaya. At DLMI's 62nd annual general meeting (AGM), newly-appointed managing director Veronika Winanti Wahyu Utami outlined the strategic advantages gained from DLMI@Enstek. "The completion of DLMI@Enstek marks a pivotal moment in our growth journey. "This IR4.0-enabled facility isn't merely an expansion; it's a strategic platform that allows us to revolutionise our product development and manufacturing capabilities. "We are now better positioned to introduce innovative, Halal dairy products while simultaneously penetrating new markets across the region," she said. Utami, who took the helm in April 2025, brings extensive experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, with a proven track record in driving growth and market share gains. "My immediate focus is to maximise this investment by accelerating our innovation pipeline while driving market expansion to develop nutrition-focused products tailored to Malaysian consumers' evolving needs and preferences," she noted.
