Humble Beginnings
Founded in 1980 by the late Mr. Tan Nook and his wife Mdm. Ng Kim Siew. Kin Yen started by producing jeans for supermarkets and exporting to Singapore, marking the beginning of its textile journey.
History of Kin Yen Enterprise Sdn. Bhd.
Kin Yen Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. began its journey in 1980 as a subcontractor in Malaysia's textile industry. By 1986, we transitioned into an independent fabric manufacturer, earning a reputation as a reliable supplier for leading brands and industrial clients.
Over the decades, we have embraced resilience and innovation to overcome challenges and achieve milestones:
1980
1990
Speaker Fabric
Gained recognition for producing high-quality speaker cover fabric for brands like Philips and Sharp.
2007
Fabric Expansion
Expanded into laminated fabric production, securing key partnerships with local sponge manufacturers.
2008
Microfiber Fabric
Launched our proprietary microfiber fabric after three years of meticulous development, meeting growing market demands.
2010
Revenue Milestone
Surpassed the ten-million-ringgit revenue mark, a testament to our steady growth.
2013
ISO 9001:2008
Earned ISO 9001:2008 certification, affirming our commitment to quality standards.
2015
ISO Certification
Successfully reapplied for ISO 9001:2015 certification, upgrading our systems to align with global benchmarks.
2016
Fabric Production
Invested in several state-of-the-art Mayer & Cie knitting machines, enhancing fabric production efficiency.
2018
ERP Implementation
Fully implemented an ERP system to streamline operations and improve data-driven decision-making.
2019
Marathon Jerseys
Produced over 50% of the fabrics used in running jerseys for Malaysia's major marathon events, highlighting our growing influence in the sportswear sector.
2020
In-house Production
Established our in-house sewing production line to offer complete garment manufacturing solutions.
2021
Solar Investment
Invested RM500,000 in solar panels to generate renewable electricity, reducing reliance on conventional fuel sources.
2022
Sustainability Plan
Introduced a long-term sustainability plan, aiming for 50% of resources used in production to be recyclable by 2027.
2024
Production Monitoring System (PMS)
Implemented a comprehensive Production Monitoring System (PMS) to further refine production efficiency and quality control.
Today, Kin Yen continues to evolve, producing over 800,000 high-quality garments annually. As we move forward, our focus remains on innovation, sustainability, and delivering excellence to our clients and partners.