Gold Coin Feed Mills Malaysia, part of the Pilmico and Gold Coin Group, was awarded as “Outstanding Feed Mill” during the 10th Malaysian Livestock Industry Awards. The ceremony was conducted last November 29 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre during the opening ceremony of Livestock Malaysia 2023.
Gold Coin Malaysia’s livestock feed mills in Butterworth, Penang, and Port Klang were through careful deliberation by the organizing committee of the Livestock Malaysia 2023, Informa Markets. These feed mills were recognized for their significant contributions to the advancement of the animal feed industry and exceptional success in their business operations. The event was endorsed by various Malaysian government units, such as the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) in association with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) and the Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security Malaysia.
James Kueh, Gold Coin’s First Vice President and Country Director for Malaysia & Brunei, and his team members received the award in Kuala Lumpur.
“We are honored to receive the Outstanding Feed Mill for Livestock in Malaysia. This award attests to our commitment to producing premium quality animal feeds and serving our customers efficiently. Moving forward, we’ll keep striving for excellence – from the quality of our products to our exemplary customer service,” Kueh said.
Gold Coin Malaysia first began in 1953 when it was still located in Singapore. In 1985, they moved to Port Klang, while the Butterworth feed mill was established in 1966. Pilmico Foods Corporation, the food and agribusiness subsidiary of the Aboitiz Group, acquired Gold Coin in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is this article about?
Gold Coin Feed Mills Malaysia received the “Outstanding Feed Mill” award at the 10th Malaysian Livestock Industry Awards, held on November 29 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre during the opening of Livestock Malaysia 2023. The recognition was presented to the company’s livestock feed mills in Butterworth, Penang, and Port Klang – acknowledging their contributions to the advancement of the animal feed industry and their exceptional business performance.
Q2. Who organized the award and which government bodies endorsed it?
The award was organized by Informa Markets, the organizing committee behind Livestock Malaysia 2023. The event carried endorsement from several Malaysian government bodies, including the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Malaysia – lending the recognition significant institutional credibility within the industry.
Q3. Why were the Butterworth, Penang, and Port Klang mills specifically recognized?
The two feed mills were selected through careful deliberation by the Livestock Malaysia 2023 organizing committee. They were acknowledged for their significant contributions to advancing the animal feed industry in Malaysia and for demonstrating exceptional success in their business operations – reflecting consistent performance across product quality, operational standards, and customer service delivery.
Q4. What is the history behind Gold Coin Malaysia?
Gold Coin Malaysia has a long operational history, beginning in 1953 when it was originally based in Singapore. The Butterworth feed mill was established in 1966, and operations later moved to Port Klang in 1985. In 2019, Pilmico Foods Corporation – the food and agribusiness subsidiary of the Aboitiz Group – acquired Gold Coin, integrating it into a larger regional agribusiness network.
Q5. What are the key takeaways from this recognition?
This award validates Gold Coin Malaysia’s decades of operational excellence and commitment to premium animal feed production. Being recognized at a government-endorsed national industry event carries weight beyond a corporate accolade – it signals peer and regulatory acknowledgment of consistent quality and service standards. For customers and trade partners, it reinforces confidence in Gold Coin Malaysia as a benchmark feed mill in the region.
