Corporate Milestones

1976

Poh Kong was established on March 26th, 1976, with its first outlet at Jalan 52/4, Petaling Jaya, more known as PJ Newtown or PJ State. It has been the Poh Kong Headquarters until today.

1982

First branch in SS2, Petaling Jaya, of retail space 1,500 sq ft and 20 employees, was opened.

1983-1992

Poh Kong opened another 13 branches.

1993

Poh Kong upgraded all outlets with fully computerised point-of-sales and inventory systems.

1995

Poh Kong was made the exclusive distributor of Disney characters in gold in Malaysia.

1996

Poh Kong designer team won a gold medal for the “Golden Design Awards 1996” organized by the World Gold Council Europe in Italy.

2001

Poh Kong invested RM12Mil to establish a 60,000 sq ft modern manufacturing facility in Shah Alam.
Poh Kong launched its first in-house brand, Tranz in collaboration with World Gold Council.

2004

Poh Kong was listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on March 9th, 2004.

Poh Kong opened its first Poh Kong Gallery- a stylish Italian Classic VIP lounge with 5,000 sq ft, at the 1st floor of its headquarters.

Poh Kong reached 60th outlet in Peninsular Malaysia.

2005

Poh Kong set up a franchise division.

2006

Poh Kong ventured into the diamond cutting and polishing, sales, import and export of precious stones in collaboration with Hong Kong companies.

Poh Kong opened its first franchise outlet in Complex Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu in September as part of its retail expansion into East Malaysia.

2007

Poh Kong was appointed as sole distributor for Schoeffel in Southeast Asia.

Poh Kong Group participated in the International Trade Malaysia (INTRADE MALAYSIA 2007) exhibition organized by Matrade and supported by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

2009

Poh Kong and Luca Carati, one of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious jewellers launched the brand in Malaysia. Poh Kong is commemorated as the sole distributor in Malaysia.

2010

Poh Kong showcased in house brand products, Tranz and Anggun in Malaysian Pavillion at Shanghai World Expo 2010.