Malaysia

Sunny outlook: Dr. G doubles down on SEA expansion on the back of sunscreen popularity

04-Jul-2023 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty brand Dr. G is continuing to expand in South East Asia with a new store in Malaysia, where its sunscreen range is enjoying significant success.

‘Tedious and costly’ halal-certification processes still a barrier for international beauty brands – analyst

06-Apr-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

South East Asian cosmetics brands continue to be influential in the halal beauty space, despite attempts by international firms to gain a bigger slice of the pie, says a leading analyst.

Halal over haute: Certification as key motivating factor for cosmetics purchases, not ingredients

14-Feb-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Halal consumers are prioritising halal certification or logos over cosmetic ingredients due to their perceived cleanliness, safety, and hygiene, according to a Malaysian study.

Silver lining: Sa Sa Malaysia has recovered to 77.4% of pre-pandemic levels as COVID restrictions ease

01-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

Sa Sa Malaysia has recovered to 77.4% of pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the positive impact of the relaxation of pandemic measures that came into effect across the country in April.

Hazard identification: ‘Alarming issue’ of mercury in Malaysian whitening cosmetics - new data

24-Oct-2022 By Amanda Lim

More than 15% of whitening products surveyed in Malaysia were tainted with mercury, researchers from the University of Malaya have revealed.

Consumer-conscious: Malaysians still conservative, prefer natural shades over bright colours

24-Aug-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Malaysian consumers remain largely conservative when making cosmetics choices and continue to prefer natural tones over bright ones, according to brand founder.

Solid cologne: How Malaysian micro brand Analogue Apotik has gone from 10 to 2000 units a month

02-Jun-2022 By Lynda Searby

Malaysian micro brand Analogue Apotik is one of the pioneers of solid cologne in the Asian market, and now founder Adrian Cheong has revealed how innovation, flexibility and convenience has helped the brand compete with traditional ethanol and water-based...

Inclusivity in SimplySiti: Malaysian cosmetics outfit undergoes major rebranding for the post-pandemic era

29-Apr-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Malaysian cosmetics firm SimplySiti, fronted by songstress and Voice of Asia Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin, is gearing up for major rebranding this year.

Rainforest herb advocate: VNI Scientific eyes huge cosmetic potential in the rainforests of Malaysia

08-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

A Malaysian cosmetics manufacturer believes there is huge potential in exploring the use of local rainforest herbs as cosmetic ingredients.

Sleeping tiger: Malaysia’s Natugee gearing up for ‘aggressive’ 2022 expansion

07-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Malaysian skin care brand Natugee has drawn up an “aggressive” plan to expand in 2022 after spending the last two years of the pandemic on the back foot.

Shade picker: Watsons to launch virtual foundation try-on to solve major consumer ‘pain point’

28-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

Health and beauty retailer Watsons will be launching a virtual foundation try-on tool in the second quarter this year beginning with Malaysia and Hong Kong to solve what it believes is a huge consumer ‘pain point’.

Special Edition: Colour Cosmetics Trends

‘Coming back in full force’: Malaysia’s Nita Cosmetics ramps up NPD to catch return of make-up demand

04-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

Malaysian make-up brand Nita Cosmetics plans to launch two new products every month this year as a sign of its confidence in the recovering make-up category.

Reaction warning: Insufficient knowledge of cosmetic ingredients and safety risks among Malaysian users

03-Aug-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Malaysian consumers are more concerned about the effectiveness of cosmetics products than the ingredients used, which could result in possible adverse reactions, a new report claims.

Regulation tracker: Top news on cosmetics regulation across the APAC region

12-Jun-2020 By Amanda Lim

We round-up of our most-read cosmetics regulation stories of the region, featuring Malaysia’s stance on alcohol-based hand sanitisers, South Korea’s PVC ban impact on cosmetics and further clarification on China’s microbead ban.

Malaysia’s bubble tea chain Tealive collaborates with Safi to release Beautea-branded facial cleansers

08-Apr-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Malaysian bubble tea chain Tealive has collaborated with halal skincare firm Safi to launch four facial cleansers.

‘Permissible and forgivable’: Malaysia clarifies that alcohol-based hand sanitisers can be used by Muslims

24-Mar-2020 By Amanda Lim

Malaysia’s minister of religious affairs has given the green light for Muslim consumers to use alcohol-based hand sanitisers.

‘A slice of the tropics’: Malaysia's Tanamera targets UK to strengthen presence in Europe

10-Mar-2020 By Amanda Lim

Malaysia-based Tanamera is eyeing the potential of the UK natural beauty market to further reinforce its position in Europe.

Get-out clause opens doors for Malaysian cosmetics companies as Indonesia goes halal

12-Feb-2020 By Richard Whitehead

Indonesia new halal certification requirements could provide Malaysian cosmetics companies with an open door to its market, while domestic companies scramble to be registered.

Anti-acne alternatives: B&B Lab’s new launches address lack of effective plant-based solutions

03-Feb-2020 By Amanda Lim

A Malaysia-based firm has recently unveiled a range of anti-acne products powered by Asian botanicals as an alternative to conventional treatments that may worsen overall skin condition, says its CEO.

‘Beware what you buy’: Natural and organic skincare brand strives to drive demand in Malaysia

25-Nov-2019 By Richard Whitehead

Malaysia is poised to see a boom in beauty products containing natural and organic ingredients, despite there currently being meagre demand on the market.

Blacklist pledge: Malaysia vows to take action over dangerous and adulterated cosmetics

18-Nov-2019 By Richard Whitehead

Malaysia’s health ministry is in the process of finding ways to punish companies selling recycled and dangerous cosmetics from next year.

Halal web tool in Malaysia could cut certification time by months

29-Oct-2019 By Richard Whitehead

Cosmetics manufacturers preparing for halal certification will find the process slightly easier with the launch of an online tool that can advise them of their level of readiness.

Aesop and Body Shop owner Natura sees SEA as the epicentre of its global expansion plans

15-Oct-2019 By Amanda Lim

The head of Natura International has revealed the company plans to begin its international expansion with South East Asia as its starting point.

Blogging to business: How Malaysian skin care ‘pioneer’ is now leading the way in make-up

30-Sep-2019 By Richard Whitehead

When Fame Cosmetics was established in December 2015 by two Malaysian bloggers its skin care products sold instantly sold out – and now it is scoring success in the colour cosmetics space too.

Friends of the Earth highlights palm oil eco threat

27-Sep-2005 By Simon Pitman

Lobby group Friends of the Earth is publishing a report that throws
palm oil, a base ingredient in a variety of cosmetic and toiletry
products, into the eco-threatening spotlight, claiming its
production is threatening the future...

Rising demands for palm oil

21-Apr-2004

Having announced strong half-yearly results, Malaysian Palm Oil
producer Golden Hope says that it will be looking to markets such
as China to exploit its growing oleochemicals division in an effort
to increase its presence in the...