Our History and Milestone
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad started its business operations in 1961 as AJI-NO-MOTO® Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) producer. It is one of the very first Japanese companies to be set up in Malaysia. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad has since grown into a dynamic food and seasoning manufacturer marketing diverse brand name that is trusted by Malaysian for decades. Our AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami seasoning has become an indispensable item in almost every household.
The Milestones of Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad
Establishment of Ajinomoto (Malaya) Co., Ltd
Corporate name changed to Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Commencement of "AJI-NO-MOTO" plant operations Awarded Halal Certification
Company name was changed to Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad as the public company
Launch of "AJI-EKI" (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Liquid)
Launch of "AJI-SHIO" Table Topping Seasoning
Inauguration of Effluent Treatment Management (SALAM)
Launch of "AJI-PLUS" Blended Flavour Enhancer
Launch of "PAL SWEET" Sweetener
Launch of Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) Powder
Launch of "AJI-AROMA" Flavour Enhancing Seasoning
- Establishment of Production 2 (Seasonings and food production line) factory
- Launch of "AJIMATE" Taste Enhancing Seasoning
- Awarded "AJI-NO-MOTO" Product Certification
Launch of "AJI-MIX" Blended Seasoning
Launch of "SERI-AJI" Menu
Specific Seasoning
Awarded ISO 9001 Certification
Launch of "Slim Up" Sweetener
Launch of "TUMIX"
Stock Seasoning
Awarded HACCP Certification
Launch of "VONO" Instant Soup
Launch of "ACTIVA" TG Series
Awarded ISO 14001 Certification
Awarded OHSAS 18001 Certification
Launch of "Ajinomoto Brand" Chicken Stock
50th Anniversary of Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad
Establishment of Chicken Meat Powder Plant
Establishment of ASEAN Application Centre
Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein {HVP} process improvement
Rasa Sifu™ - Launch of "Rasa Sifu™" All in One Seasoning
Launch of aminoVITAL®️ - Sports Drink
Launch of Seri-Aji® Fritter Seasoned Flour & Banana Fritter Flour
New plant established at Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, as a 'Global Customer-Centric Halal Food Company'.
Launch of Seri-Aji® Curry Flavour Fried Rice, Chicken Soup Seasoning, “AJINOMOTO Gyoza”, AJIRISETM K and AJIRISETM UM
Launch of Seri-Aji® Tom Yam Paste
Awarded FSSC 22000 Certification