MYNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD

MYNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD stands as one of Malaysia’s most relatable retail success stories — a company that grew not from scale, but from understanding everyday life.

From a humble newsstand to a nationwide convenience chain, it mirrors the rhythm of urban Malaysia — fast, accessible, and constantly moving.

Its journey reflects a powerful truth — that the most powerful businesses are often built around the smallest daily habits.

Founder:

Dang Tai Luk

Current Leadership:

Executive Chairman: Dang Tai Luk

Group CEO: Dang Tai Wen

The leadership continues to guide the organisation with a focus on operational discipline, retail innovation, and expansion across evolving consumer landscapes.

Some companies begin with capital — MYNEWS began with a 200 square foot space.

In 1996, a small family-run newsstand opened in a shopping mall car park, modest in size but rich in observation.

There was no brand power, no large funding, and no retail network — only a clear understanding of consumer behaviour.

The founder recognised that people were constantly in motion, needing quick access to essentials, and built the business around that insight.

What began as a newspaper kiosk gradually expanded into snacks, beverages, and daily necessities, transforming into a convenience retail concept.

By 1997, the “myNEWS.com” brand was introduced, reflecting a forward-looking identity during the early digital era.

Expansion followed with discipline — store by store, location by location — embedding the brand into malls, transit hubs, and high-traffic urban centres.

Over time, MYNEWS evolved beyond retail into fresh food production through centralised kitchens, enabling consistent quality and scalability.

From a single kiosk to hundreds of outlets nationwide, its journey reflects a powerful truth — that consistency, when repeated at scale, becomes dominance.

Core Activities include:

• Operation of convenience retail outlets nationwide

• Sale of food, beverages, and daily consumer goods

• Fresh food production through centralised food hubs

• Multi-brand retail expansion including CU, WHSmith, SUPERVALUE, and Maru Coffee

The Group’s operational model focuses on convenience retail, high-traffic store placement, fresh food integration, centralised production, and multi-brand retail expansion. By combining store operations with food manufacturing and brand partnerships, MYNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD positions itself as both a homegrown convenience chain and an integrated retail platform.

Notable Offerings Include:

• myNEWS convenience store retail experience

• Ready-to-eat food such as onigiri, sandwiches, and hot meals

• Grab-and-go beverages and snacks

• Transit-based retail services in high-traffic locations

These offerings have enabled MYNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD to serve urban consumers, commuters, office workers, students, and households seeking quick access to daily essentials. Its retail format is built around speed, convenience, freshness, and accessibility within everyday movement patterns.

1996 – First newsstand established

1997 – Launch of myNEWS.com brand

2000s – Expansion across urban Malaysia

2016 – Listing on Bursa Malaysia as Bison Consolidated

2017 – Renamed MYNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD

2020s – Growth into Malaysia’s largest homegrown convenience chain with hundreds of outlets

MYNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD has built Malaysia’s largest homegrown convenience store chain, offering a local alternative within a sector shaped by both domestic and international players.

The Group has redefined convenience retail in transit, mall, office, and urban spaces by positioning stores around high-frequency consumer movement.

Through its fresh food production capabilities, MYNEWS has introduced greater food innovation within the convenience store format, expanding beyond traditional snacks and beverages into ready-to-eat meals.

Its multi-brand strategy and operational scale demonstrate how Malaysian retail companies can build integrated platforms that combine convenience, foodservice, partnerships, and consumer accessibility.

Some retailers sell products — MYNEWS sells moments in between.

From hurried mornings to late-night stops, its legacy is not defined by size alone, but by presence.

Its journey stands as a testament that when a brand becomes part of daily routine, it becomes part of life itself.