# Chemical companies headquartered in Malaysia

Tamtam tracks 29 chemical companies headquartered in Malaysia. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by PETRONAS, FGV Holdings Berhad and PETRONAS Lubricants International. Their median headcount is 456. Half of them were founded in 1989 or later. The most common headquarters are Kuala Lumpur (7).

These Malaysian chemical companies are primarily large groups, many of which are involved in oil and gas, agriculture, and diversified manufacturing. Key players include PETRONAS, a global energy company; FGV Holdings Berhad, a leading agri-business in palm oil and oleo-chemicals; Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, with core businesses in plantations and oleochemical production; and BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture producing various chemical monomers and ingredients.

A notable pattern among these companies is the strong presence of headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, indicating its role as a central hub for major industrial operations in Malaysia. Several companies also show a focus on integrated operations, from raw material sourcing in agriculture to the production of refined chemical products.

🇲🇾 Malaysia · 29 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PETRONAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/petronas) (petronas.com)<br>Leading global energy company, committed to powering society’s progress responsibly. Explores, develops, produces hydrocarbons and cleaner energy solutions, focusing on sustainability and net zero. | Oil and Gas | 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur | 40,244 | 1974 |
| 2 | [FGV Holdings Berhad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fgv-holdings-berhad) (fgvholdings.com)<br>A leading Malaysian agri-business specializing in palm oil, sugar manufacturing, oils & fats, and oleo-chemicals with global operations and sustainable practices | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur | 2,682 | 2012 |
| 3 | [PETRONAS Lubricants International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/petronas-lubricants-international) (pli-petronas.com)<br>Manufacturing and marketing high-quality automotive and industrial lubricants globally, providing custom solutions and supporting motorsport partnerships. | Oil and Gas | 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur | 2,607 | 2008 |
| 4 | [Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kuala-lumpur-kepong-berhad) (klk.com.my)<br>A diversified company with core businesses in oil palm and rubber plantations, resource-based manufacturing, oleochemical production, and property development in multiple countries | Farming | 🇲🇾 Ipoh | 1,973 | 1906 |
| 5 | [PRefChem](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/prefchem) (prefchem.com)<br>A joint venture between Malaysian and Saudi Arabian national oil companies operating a refinery and petrochemical complex in Malaysia | Oil and Gas | 🇲🇾 Pengerang | 1,623 | 2018 |
| 6 | [CTRM Aero Composites](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ctrm-aero-composites) (ctrm.com.my)<br>Specializing in composite-based business, we produce high-quality parts for leading aviation companies such as Airbus, Boeing, and Spirit | Airlines and Aviation | 🇲🇾 Batu Berendam | 1,054 |  |
| 7 | [IOI Corporation Berhad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ioi-corporation-berhad) (linktr.ee)<br>A global integrated palm oil player with plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia, refined product manufacturing, and a focus on sustainability and efficiency | Farming | 🇲🇾 Putrajaya | 1,046 | 1969 |
| 8 | [UMW](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/umw) (simeumw.com)<br>A global industrial enterprise pushing boundaries in Automotive, Equipment, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Aerospace industries across various countries | Investment Management | 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur | 1,031 | 1917 |
| 9 | [BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn. Bhd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/basf-petronas-chemicals-sdn-bhd) (basf-petronas.com.my)<br>Joint venture producing acrylic monomers, oxo products, butanediol, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, highly reactive polyisobutene and aroma ingredients at an integrated manufacturing site in Malaysia. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇲🇾 Kuantan | 1,016 | 1997 |
| 10 | [PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/petronas-chemicals-group-berhad-pcg) (petronas.com)<br>A leading integrated chemicals producer in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, specializing in manufacturing and selling a range of chemical products worldwide | Oil and Gas | 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur | 982 |  |
| 11 | [Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn. Bhd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lotte-chemical-titan-m-sdn-bhd) (lottechem.my)<br>Malaysia's leading producer of olefins and polyolefins Operates twelve manufacturing plants in Johor, specializing in ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, and polypropylene | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇲🇾 Bandar Utama | 964 | 1989 |
| 12 | [YTL Corporation Bhd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ytl-corporation-bhd) (ytl.com)<br>Integrated infrastructure developer with operations in multiple countries, focusing on utilities, construction, cement, property development, hotel management, e-commerce, and internet-based education solutions | Construction | 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur | 847 | 1955 |
| 13 | [OCI TerraSus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oci-terrasus) (ociterrasus.com)<br>A facility in Sarawak produces 35,000 metric tonnes of polysilicon annually, generating 117GW of solar power for a brighter tomorrow | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇲🇾 Kuching | 631 |  |
| 14 | [Cahya Mata](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cahya-mata) (cahyamata.com)<br>A diversified multinational corporation with 48 years of experience in building communities and transforming landscapes, now expanding globally | Construction | 🇲🇾 Kuching | 562 | 1974 |
| 15 | [Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chemical-company-of-malaysia-berhad) (ccmberhad.com)<br>A leading Malaysian manufacturer supplying chlor-alkali, polymers, and sulphur-derivative chemicals, with a focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇲🇾 | 456 | 1930 |
| 16 | [Kaneka Malaysia Sdn Bhd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kaneka-malaysia-sdn-bhd) (kaneka.com.my)<br>A global manufacturing company producing a wide range of products including polymers, resins, chemicals, and synthetic fibers with a focus on environmental sustainability | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇲🇾 Kuantan | 398 | 1995 |
| 17 | [Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad (CIMA)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cement-industries-of-malaysia-berhad-cima) (cima.com.my)<br>A construction material supplier with proven track record, providing cement and ready-mix concrete for iconic projects in Malaysia and regional markets | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇲🇾 Persada PLUS | 386 |  |
| 18 | [YTL Cement Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ytl-cement-group) (ytlcement.com)<br>A leading cement company with 70 years of experience, providing quality products and solutions for construction projects in South-East Asia | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur | 359 |  |
| 19 | [Nippon Paint Malaysia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nippon-paint-malaysia) (professional.nipponpaint.com.my)<br>Innovative company offering one-stop coating and construction products for high quality finishing and protection from floor to roof | Construction | 🇲🇾 Shah Alam | 334 |  |
| 20 | [Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kuala-lumpur-kepong-berhad-4803684) (klk.com.my)<br>A diversified company with core activities in plantations (oil palm, rubber), resource-based manufacturing (oleochemicals), and property development in Malaysia and Indonesia | Investment Management | 🇲🇾 | 323 |  |
| 21 | [Negeri Sembilan Cement Industries S/B](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/negeri-sembilan-cement-industries-s-b) (cima.com.my)<br>This company's description will be updated later | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇲🇾 Bahau | 182 |  |
| 22 | [Saint-Gobain Prima](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/saint-gobain-prima) (saint-gobain.my)<br>A manufacturer of asbestos-free Fibre Cement products, with a global presence in over 40 countries, formerly known as Hume Cemboard Industries | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇲🇾 Bangsar | 101 | 1665 |
| 23 | [Saint-Gobain Weber Malaysia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/saint-gobain-weber-malaysia) (saint-gobain.my)<br>Designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for construction, transportation, industrial applications, offering comfort, safety, and sustainability in Malaysia | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇲🇾 | 39 | 1665 |
| 24 | [Saint-Gobain Gyproc Malaysia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/saint-gobain-gyproc-malaysia) (saint-gobain.my)<br>A leading gypsum manufacturer in Malaysia, providing innovative interior solutions for specifiers and builders through a state-of-the-art facility and training academy | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇲🇾 Port Klang | 38 | 1665 |
| 25 | [Mont Aero Sdn Bhd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mont-aero-sdn-bhd) (montaero.com.my)<br>An innovative technology company focused on developing cutting-edge solutions and services to meet the needs of modern businesses and consumers | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇲🇾 Taman Desa Wakaf Baru | 15 | 2017 |
| 26 | [CBGreen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cbgreen) (cb-green.fr)<br>Develops, produces, and markets innovative, low-carbon mineral powders from recycled materials, addressing industrial technical and environmental challenges, fostering decarbonization and circular economy principles. | Oil, Gas, and Mining | 🇲🇾 Leulinghen-Bernes | 14 | 2020 |
| 27 | [Midwest Composites](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/midwest-composites) (midwestcomposites.com.my)<br>A composites engineering firm specializing in Advanced Composites & BioComposites solutions for aerospace, military, automotive, and mass transit industries globally | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇲🇾 Seremban | 11 | 2020 |
| 28 | [SCYLL'AGRO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/scyll-agro) (scyllagro.com)<br>Responds to all requests, from research scale synthesis of small batches of pure or formulated pheromones to industrial and commercial scale production. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇲🇾 Hastingues | 8 | 2008 |
| 29 | [ISOLOKO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/isoloko)<br>Manufacturing recycled insulation from polyurethane, offering optimal interior comfort, cost savings, environmental benefits, and French consumption, turning plastic waste into high-performance thermal insulation. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇲🇾 | 3 | 2024 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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