This 92-Year-Old Malaysian Biscuit Brand Will Close Its Pontian Factory This Month

According to China Press, the company will halt production at its factory in Pontian, Johor, with no plans for future production announced.

Suppliers and customers have reportedly been receiving notices about the production halt since last month.

The factory is also reportedly in the process of laying off its employees, while the company's official website is currently inaccessible.

When contacted by China Press, Pekan Nanas assemblyperson Tan Eng Meng confirmed that he had received news of the factory's impending closure.

It is understood that the factory closure is related to the company's decision to restructure its business.

Lee Biscuits was founded in 1934 by Tan Sri Lee Kong Chian, a prominent tycoon whose business empire spanned rubber and pineapple production.

Dubbed the Rubber King and Pineapple King, he was also a banker who played a role in the mergers that led to the formation of OCBC Bank Ltd, reported The Edge.

Lee Biscuits' core products include saltine crackers, Marie biscuits, banana puffs, lemon sandwich biscuits, and iced gem biscuits, among others.

The company was also among the pioneering manufacturers in Malaysia and Singapore to introduce highly nutritious spirulina whole wheat biscuits, reported China Press.