Dutch Lady remains optimistic in 2021

Festive decoration for DLMI’s cow models located at the front of the company’s Petaling Jaya production plant. The iconic Dutch Lady cow and calf illuminated by 58 lanterns and Chinese New Year decorations to usher in the Year of the Ox.

KUALA LUMPUR 10 Feb. - Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI), the nation’s leading dairy company remains highly optimistic about the business outlook in 2021.

In 2020, DLMI successfully posted consistent revenue gains for the company, despite the steep economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic and government-enforced lockdowns to help flatten the curve.

Managing Director of DLMI, Tarang Gupta said, the company has instituted several strategies to help the business manage the impact of COVID-19 on its sales, boosted by strong fundamentals and Government-initiated economic recovery efforts.

He explained, the company's long-term presence in Malaysia is reflective of the continuous economic achievements brought about by sound and consistent government policies.

“DLMI has been serving Malaysians with nutritious, competitively-priced, high-quality milk and dairy products for 58 years with our purpose to nourish Malaysians and help them move forward in life," he said in a statement today.

He was speaking after the unveiling of festive decorations involving 58 lanterns for the long-standing DLMI’s iconic cow sculptures, located at the company’s Petaling Jaya manufacturing plant to usher in the Year of the Ox. 

The number 58 signifies DLMI’s years in Malaysia nourishing the people.

DLMI’s long history in Malaysia demonstrates the company’s continued commitment towards fulfilling its purpose of nourishing the nation and growing milk consumption in Malaysia.

Tarang said, DLMI is not just in the business of nourishing the nation but is deeply committed to re-investments for future value creation in the nation’s economy.

“With the investments, DLMI put in last year, we look forward in play our role in partnering the government to fulfill its national agenda in two areas. 

"There is food security to boost domestic food supplies via our ongoing Dairy Development Programme through the Farmer2Farmer Programme, and in supporting the Government’s National Health Agenda of achieving better health and nutritional status for Malaysians," he explained.

Tarang mentioned they have essentially invested in the future now that can be seen by the purchase of new land at Bandar Enstek in Negeri Sembilan announced last year, to construct future manufacturing facilities that are in line with DLMI’s long-term plans.

“This new facility will provide us with the opportunity to continue with our mission to nourish the nation for the foreseeable future and to cater to the demands of our consumers and in addressing the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity and stunted growth, amongst the younger generations," he said. - DagangNews.com