Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad awards building contract worth over RM100 million

Malaysia’s leading dairy manufacturer, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI) has appointed Negeri Sembilan based,  Seremban Engineering Berhad (SEB) as the main contractor to build its new  manufacturing plant in Techpark at Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan. 

The contract valued at over RM100 million will include all civil, structural  and architectural works to be overseen by SEB in this project spanning  approximately 13 hectares. This contract is worth 25% of our total RM400  million investment. The new halal dairy manufacturing hub will commence  operations in 2024. 

The announcement was made during a private ceremony earlier today  attended by officials from both, DLMI and SEB at the DLMI corporate office  in Petaling Jaya and witnessed by YBhg. Dato’ Haji Najmuddin Sharif bin  Sarimon, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Negeri Sembilan and Madam  Zetty Hamimi Zakaria, Director at Malaysian Investment Development  Authority (MIDA) Negeri Sembilan. 

SEB has a track record of 42 years and is a public-listed company on Bursa  Malaysia specialising in equipment and steel fabrication, engineering  services, plant installation. In 2019, SEB was acquired by MIE Industrial  Sdn Bhd, an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning  company (EPCC) in the oil and gas industry.

DLMI Managing Director Ramjeet Kaur Virik said DLMI is excited about this  milestone in the company’s 59-year presence in Malaysia as it is a  testament of the country’s importance as a halal dairy hub.  

“Construction has commenced on our halal dairy manufacturing hub, which  will allow us to eventually be more efficient, hence double our production  capacity. DLMI welcomes the partnership with SEB as this creates the  opportunity for collaborative efforts with other partners to build Malaysia’s  future halal dairy manufacturing hub that will continue nourishing  Malaysians for generations to come,” Ramjeet said.  

Negeri Sembilan became DLMI’s preferred investment destination due to  the state’s business-friendly policies and close proximity to the Klang  Valley. DLMI’s new facility in Techpark at Bandar Enstek is strategically  located and is connected by excellent infrastructure and road linkages to  all urban centres and ports. The growing halal industry hub in Techpark @  Enstek which also hosts other F&B brands was also decisive in influencing  the decision to build the new facility in Negeri Sembilan.  

“We are grateful to the state government for the ongoing support being  rendered to DLMI in ensuring the success of our relocation to Enstek. We  hope this new facility will help raise Negeri Sembilan and Malaysia’s  investor profile as an attractive high-tech hub for local and foreign  manufacturers,” Ramjeet added. 

Chief Executive Officer of SEB, Wong Wai Hung said, “We are honoured to  be awarded this contract by DLMI to build this world class halal dairy hub.  It is an incredible opportunity for us to demonstrate our construction  expertise and provide infrastructure solutions for this revolutionary facility to achieve DLMI’s purpose of nourishing Malaysians.”

“Our new manufacturing hub will be future-proofed with Industry 4.0  standards, incorporating world-class green technology and automation in  all minute aspects of the plant, to ensure we operate a low-carbon footprint  high efficiency facility,” Ramjeet added.  

DLMI has over the years, built a loyal customer base and rolled out many  exciting halal product innovations to benefit Malaysians, creating a brand  known and loved by generations, guided by a clear purpose – Nourishing  Our Nation. 

Ramjeet added that DLMI has consistently supported the Government’s  national health agenda, viewing with concern the rise in non-communicable  diseases such as child stunting and obesity. 

“The presence of the COVID-19 pandemic also highlights the great  importance nutrition and strong immunity plays in an endemic environment  for years to come. As such DLMI constantly finds new ways, based on  scientific and consumer research, to continually provide a wider range of  dairy products to Malaysians.” 

The new world-class facility will better drive the company’s long-term  commitment to Nourish Malaysians, boost domestic milk consumption as  well as play an important role to help the Government build a self-sufficient  local dairy industry, as part of Malaysia’s aim to strengthen the nation’s  Food Security. 

DLMI, that has been present in the country and been a local icon since  1963, continues to live by the ethos of nourishing Malaysians and creating  awareness amongst the public regarding the dangers of non-communicable  diseases such as obesity, malnutrition and stunted growth as reported by  the Malaysia’s National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 from the Ministry  of Health.

DLMI is 51 percent owned by Dutch parent company Royal  FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s largest dairy companies with a 150- year history of Dutch dairy heritage and expertise.

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