The year 2022 is probably the most memorable year for the employees and friends of Carlsberg Malaysia as it marks the 50th anniversary of the first Carlsberg Danish Pilsner manufactured in the Shah Alam brewery, and the Group’s 175th anniversary in business.
Carlsberg is celebrating its 175th birthday globally.
To commemorate the double milestones, Carlsberg Group chief executive officer Cees ‘t Hart visited the Malaysia operations which have also innovated its brew and drinking experience with two quality brews, namely Carlsberg Smooth Draught and Carlsberg Special Brew.
Carlsberg Malaysia is the first brewery built outside of Copenhagen, Denmark.
“Malaysia is one of the key growth drivers in Asia for the group. I’m very proud that Carlsberg Malaysia is agile, resilient and safely navigated the storm and emerged stronger than ever, throughout the pandemic,” said Hart, making his first visit in Asia after the travel restrictions are lifted in Malaysia.
He said the second half of the year posed three main challenges – the uncertainties of Covid-19, impact from the war in Ukraine and the growing global inflation.
“I have full confidence that, together with our customers, partners and employees, Carlsberg Malaysia will continue to brew for a better today and tomorrow,” added Hart.
The Carlsberg group said it was confident over the growth opportunities in Malaysia and committed to investing for the long-term in the country.
It has set aside a capital expenditure (CapEx) of RM110 million to upgrade its Shah Alam brewery in Selangor, the largest investment the local brewer has made in 30 years.
The investment will modernise its production facilities to deliver higher efficiency and enable greater flexibility in packaging options as well as sustainability performance in energy, water and waste management.
The Malaysia operations were suspended for 122 days in 2020 and 2021due to the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Carlsberg Malaysia has evolved from its sustainability programme to implement a more inclusive environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities.
Carlsberg Malaysia remains as a counter of note within FTSE Russell’s FTSE4GOOD Bursa Malaysia (F4GBM) Index and achieved a Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG ratings of “AA”.
