History
Built on Heritage. Driven to Evolve.
2000 & Beyond
- 2024 – UMW Holdings Berhad completes delisting from Bursa Malaysia and joins Sime Darby Berhad as its wholly‑owned subsidiary.
- 2023 – UMW Lubetech Sdn. Bhd. officially opened its new automated lubricants blending plant in Pulau Indah Industrial Park, Klang.
- 2023 – UMW Industrial Power Services Sdn. Bhd. appointed as authorised distributor of INNIO’s Jenbacher engines in Malaysia, marking the company’s first venture into green/renewable energy.
- 2022 – UMW registered a record-high 383,054 vehicles in 2022, with UMW Toyota Motor leading the non-national segment and Perodua achieving its highest annual sales.
2018
- Joint venture with Komatsu Ltd established, forming a strategic partnership with UMW.
2017
- Celebrated 100 years in operations.
- Delivered its first fan case produced at its new manufacturing plant in Serendah.
2015
- Selected as Rolls‑Royce Plc’s Tier‑1 partner, via a 25 + 5 year contract to manufacture fan cases.
2013
- UMW Oil & Gas Corporation Berhad listed on Bursa Malaysia, in the largest IPO in Malaysia that year.
2013
- UMW Oil & Gas Corporation Berhad listed on Bursa Malaysia, in the largest IPO in Malaysia that year.
2012
- Achieved more than RM 2 billion PBT, the first time in its listing history, marking its 12th record performance.
2008
- Unveiled its new corporate identity.
2007
- Launched a corporate rebranding exercise as part of global expansion efforts.
2001
- Rationalized diversified operations into four Strategic Business Units: Automotive; Equipment; Manufacturing & Engineering; Oil & Gas.
1980 – 1999
- 1999 – Celebrated 30 years as a public listed company.
- 1994 – Launched the Perodua Kancil; within four months it became Malaysia’s second‑best selling car.
- 1993 – Became the largest shareholder of Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd. (Perodua)
- 1990 – Toyota became the top seller in Malaysia’s non‑national car market.
- 1988 – Completed capital reconstruction with PNB becoming largest shareholder; UMW Corporation Berhad converted to private status.
- 1987 – Transitioned into UMW Holdings Berhad, listing on both KLSE and Singapore Exchange; Sejati Motor renamed UMW Toyota Motor.
- 1985 – United Motor Works (Malaysia) Holdings Berhad renamed UMW Corporation Berhad.
- 1982 – Appointed as distributor for Toyota in Malaysia & Singapore; group turnover exceeded RM 1 billion
- 1980 – Introduced new corporate logo to mark organizational integration.
1950 – 1979
- 1971 – Moved headquarters to Batu Tiga Complex, Shah Alam.
- 1970 – Incorporated as United Motor Works (Malaysia) Holdings Berhad; listed on KLSE.
- 1967 – Acquired Toyota forklift agency for Malaysia & Singapore.
- 1965 – Awarded Komatsu distributorship by Komatsu Ltd.
- 1962 – Signed first Mitsubishi Heavy Industries franchise.
- 1961 – Added industrial equipment to the Group’s operations.
- 1954 – Reorganized KL and Penang operations into main offices.
- 1950 – Eric Chia joined United Motor Works (Malaya).
1900 – 1949
- 1949 – Established United Motor Works (Penang) Sdn. Bhd.
- 1936 – Acquired Pennzoil lubricant agency from Pennzoil Products Company, USA.
- 1927 – United Motor Works Ltd founded in Singapore – predecessor of modern UMW.
- 1917 – Founder Chia Yee Soh opened automotive repair shop in Orchard Road, Singapore.
