What MKH does

MKH Berhad is a Malaysian diversified property and plantation conglomerate founded in 1979 and listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities Malaysia since 1995, operating from its headquarters in Kajang, Selangor. Its core business is property development across the Greater Klang Valley, with a portfolio exceeding 40 projects and a cumulative gross development value above RM6.0 billion spanning landed residential, high-rise, commercial, and integrated township formats such as Kajang 2, Hillpark @ Shah Alam North, Saville Residence, MKH Boulevard, and the Nexus transit-oriented development cluster near MRT/KTM stations.

Beyond property development, MKH runs an 18,205-hectare oil palm plantation in East Kalimantan, Indonesia through wholly-owned subsidiaries PT Maju Kalimantan Hadapan (PT MKH) and PT Sawit Prima Sakti (PT SPS), where it produces ISPO-certified crude palm oil and palm kernels at a 90 MT/hour processing mill. The group also operates a property investment division — anchored by Plaza Metro Kajang and Metro Point Complex (430,000 sq ft net lettable area, average 5% rental yield, 90%+ occupancy) — a building materials trading arm, and a furniture manufacturing footprint in China. Construction technology is differentiated by a 2016 Industrialised Building System (IBS) joint venture with Panasonic Homes Malaysia, deployed on landed residential product to CIDB QLASSIC standards.

The business model blends one-time unit-sale revenue from residential and commercial developments with recurring rental income from investment properties and commodity revenue from CPO sales. Go-to-market is direct via owned sales galleries in Kajang, Kajang 2, Old Klang Road, and Puncak Alam, supplemented by festive-season campaigns and CSR-led community engagement. In May 2025, Batu Kawan Bhd acquired a 47.7% controlling stake from the founding Chen family, triggering a mandatory general offer at RM2/share and a potential privatization pathway with up to RM1.15 billion in total outlay.

Name

MKH

Legal name

MKH Berhad (197901006663 (50948-T))

Website

https://mkhberhad.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MKH Berhad is a Kajang, Malaysia-based property developer and conglomerate operating four pillars: residential and commercial property development across the Klang Valley (RM6.0 billion+ cumulative GDV), 18,205-hectare ISPO-certified oil palm plantation in East Kalimantan, recurring commercial property rental income, and building materials trading.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Development

NAICS

Land Subdivision (237210), Land Subdivision (2372), Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Palm Oil Milling, Refining & Fractionation (AFAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coconut & Date Palm Plantations (Coconuts, Dates) (AFAGACAH), Other Specialty & Industrial Crop Farming (Emerging/Regional Specialty Crops) (AFAGAGAO), Natural Resources — Farmland & Agriculture (FSAAAKAI)

Keywords

• Property development
• Oil palm plantation
• Commercial property investment
• Building materials trading
• Integrated township development

Headquarters

HQ city

Kajang

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Property Development: Core business generating revenue from sales of residential, commercial, and integrated property developments across Klang Valley. Total gross development value exceeds RM6.0 billion.
2. Oil Palm Plantation: Revenue from production and sale of crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernels from 18,205-hectare plantation in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Average FFB yield of 26MT per hectare.
3. Property Investment: Rental income from commercial properties including Plaza Metro Kajang and Metro Point Complex. Average annual rental yield of 5% from managing 430,000 sq. ft. net lettable area.
4. Building Materials Trading: Trading of building materials through MKH Building Materials division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MKH Berhad develops residential, commercial, and integrated township properties across the Klang Valley in Malaysia, with over 40 properties and gross development value exceeding RM6.0 billion. The company also operates an 18,205-hectare oil palm plantation in East Kalimantan, Indonesia producing ISPO-certified crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernels, manages commercial property investments including two shopping complexes totalling 430,000 sq. ft. of net lettable area, and trades building materials.

Product overview

MKH Berhad is a diversified Malaysian conglomerate with four core business pillars: Property Development (its main growth contributor with over 40 years and RM6.0 billion in GDV), Oil Palm Plantation (18,205 hectares in East Kalimantan producing ISPO-certified CPO), Property Investment (commercial properties with 430,000 sq. ft. NLA maintaining 5% annual rental yield), and Building Materials Trading. The company also operates furniture manufacturing in China and runs a charitable education foundation. Property projects span residential (landed and high-rise), commercial, integrated townships, and transit-oriented developments (TOD) across the Klang Valley, with plantations and related operations in Indonesia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plaza Metro Kajang: Shopping complex located in Kajang town centre with net lettable area of 430,000 sq. ft.
• Metro Point Complex
• RHR Hotel @ Kajang
• MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) Bhd

Products and services

• Property Development Core business segment developing residential, commercial, and integrated township properties across the Klang Valley in Malaysia. Includes landed residential homes, serviced apartments, high-rise integrated projects, and transit-oriented developments near MRT/KTM stations.
• Oil Palm Plantation Manages 18,205 hectares of oil palm estates in East Kalimantan, Indonesia through subsidiaries PT Maju Kalimantan Hadapan and PT Sawit Prima Sakti. Produces and sells ISPO-certified crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernels with average FFB yield of 26MT per hectare and CPO mill capacity of 90 MT/hour.
• Property Investment Manages commercial properties including Plaza Metro Kajang and Metro Point Complex with combined net lettable area of 430,000 sq. ft., maintaining over 90% tenant occupancy and average annual rental yield of 5%. Also includes RHR Hotel @ Kajang and commercial lands leased to hypermarkets and fast food restaurants.
• Building Materials Trading Trading division supplying building materials including cement and steel bar for construction projects through MKH Building Materials division based in Kajang, Selangor.
• Furniture Manufacturing Operates furniture manufacturing activities through land and factory buildings owned in China, forming part of the broader property investment portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 30 property developers in Malaysia since 2013
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kenanga Investment Bank BhdcoreOthers · 16 July 2026Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd appointed as independent adviser for Batu Kawan Bhd's proposed mandatory general offer for MKH at RM2 per share.
• Paris OpticminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 July 2020Paris Optic from Metro Point Complex collaborated with MKH for Mata Sihat Lebih Jelas eye check initiative, providing free prescriptive glasses to 37 students from SK Jalan Bukit Kajang.
• Panasonic Homes MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Joint venture with Panasonic Homes Malaysia in 2016 to implement Industrialised Building System (IBS) in landed residential homes, enhancing construction quality and efficiency.
• Indonesian Plasma ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMKH is an active member of the Indonesian Plasma Programme, providing job opportunities to local communities in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The company has upgraded essential facilities for over 10,000 community members since 2008.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IOI Properties Group Berhad: Diversified Malaysian property and real estate investment group with major townships and commercial assets. Comparable to MKH as a larger, established incumbent in Malaysian property development and investment, with similar integrated business model.
• Sunway Berhad: Diversified Malaysian conglomerate with property development, construction, healthcare, and hospitality. Comparable to MKH on diversified Malaysian conglomerate structure, Klang Valley property development, and integrated township model (e.g., Sunway City).
• IOI Corporation Berhad: Major Malaysian integrated palm oil and oleochemical producer. Comparable to MKH's plantation business on CPO production, downstream processing, and sustainability certification, though MKH's plantation arm is a fraction of IOI's scale.
• Sime Darby Plantation Berhad: World's largest palm oil plantation operator and a peer for MKH's oil palm segment. Comparable on CPO production, ISPO/RSPO sustainability certification, and Indonesian plantation footprint — but at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Mah Sing Group Berhad: Mid-to-large Malaysian property developer focused on residential and commercial developments in Klang Valley and other key Malaysian growth corridors. Comparable to MKH on affordable-to-mid-market residential positioning, Klang Valley footprint, and recurring property investment income.
• Sime Darby Property Berhad: Major Malaysian property developer with large integrated townships (e.g., Bandar Utama, Elmina). Comparable to MKH on Malaysian township development scale, residential product range, and recurring commercial investment assets.
• UEM Sunrise Berhad: Listed Malaysian property developer with flagship Iskandar Puteri township and Klang Valley projects. Comparable to MKH on Malaysian township development, transit-oriented project pipeline, and mid-market positioning.
• Eco World Development Group: Malaysian property developer of townships, integrated high-rises, and commercial projects concentrated in Klang Valley and Penang. Comparable to MKH on Klang Valley geographic focus, integrated township business model, and TOD-adjacent project positioning.
• SP Setia Berhad: One of Malaysia's largest listed property developers with township, residential, and commercial projects across the Klang Valley and beyond. Most directly comparable to MKH on Malaysian property development scale, transit-oriented development expertise, and project pipeline.

Others

• Batu Kawan Berhad: Malaysian diversified conglomerate that acquired a 47.7% controlling stake in MKH in May 2025 with intent to privatize. Not a direct competitor but a critical relationship — its investment, financial, and strategic resources will materially shape MKH's future direction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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