Originated from Fujian, China in 1856, Ghee Hiang has become an integral part of Penang, Malaysia’s colourful heritage and mesmerising traditions. In 1856, during a period when the tin mining and rubber industries in Malaya (now Malaysia) were flourishing and attracted many Chinese immigrants from Southern China including the founder, a pastry chef migrated to Penang and adopted the name Ghee Hiang from China, This marked the beginning of Ghee Hiang traditional pastries in Penang.
After then in 1900’s, Ghee Hiang Baby Brand Pure Sesame Oil was introduced, using methods and techniques learned from Fujian, China. Through the years of further refinement and quality seeds selection, Ghee Hiang Baby Brand Sesame Oil has gained much appreciation, demand and popularity. It had become a trusted brand name for uses ranging from households, food industries, restaurants to healthcare.
Ghee Hiang has a proud history in Malaysia, dating back to 1856 – making this one of the oldest food manufacturer in the Malaysia. It’s no coincidence that Ghee Hiang, had evolved and lived through turbulent war times and rode in waves of economic growth, just as Malaya did, as it was then called.
The successful and magnanimous growth of Ghee Hiang was attributed through sheer hard work, determination and dedication of our early founding forefathers. As visionary leaders, they had instilled onto the Company the drive, courage, passion and desire to serve and succeed. Today, Ghee Hiang is much more than just a trade name. It is a piece of brand heritage, culture and tradition that has today become a universal household name.
Successful completion of over 160 years of serving our loyal customers with our relevant products, adding momentum to its economic progress and touching, though often invisibly, the lives of people, is our pride and joy. Expansion and customer service programs have been executed to instill Ghee Hiang as the leading heritage brand in manufacturing of traditional oriental biscuits & pastries, beverage as well as sesame oil. Soon, Ghee Hiang shall return to its alma mater, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China and showcase its products and historical existence in Malaya/Malaysia, exhibiting along the multicultural influences of British Colonization, Malay, Peranakan, Dutch, Portuguese, Indian and other ethnic values enriched in diversity and tradition.
Lastly, with the tremendous support and respect from my partners and staff of Ghee Hiang, I wish to pay tribute to one of the respected helmsman of Ghee Hiang who parted these wise yet simple words… A thousand times ply the long arduous chartered routes of hundreds trading ships BUT never even once try to ply the shortest chartered route you thought of”… to my late father and visionary.
These are common phrases that I have heard from many friends and customers when they visit Ghee Hiang stores. These may sound short and simple but these mean a lot to us at Ghee Hiang. After over 160 years, Ghee Hiang is not just a popular brand but a living heritage and a custodian of the art of manufacturing authentic, perfect sesame oil, oriental pastries and coffee.
Recently, Ghee Hiang opened up its pastry making factory to enable visitors to understand the painstaking processes that go into our handmade “Tau Sar Pneah” and other pastries. We also see it as our responsibility to educate school children to value the importance and contribution of tradition and heritage in today’s hi-tech world. Soon there will be a Ghee Hiang Museum to compliment our efforts in corporate social responsibility.
Besides putting an emphasis on tradition, consistently producing high quality products is another important milestone of our business. Our research and development team constantly look into product improvement and innovation. Ghee Hiang products must not only taste good, but also provide a healthy and balanced diet for our loyal customers and supportive friends. Our sesame oil plant is currently ISO 22000: 2005, HACCP and HALAL certified.
Don’t just take my word about Ghee Hiang, come visit us, meet our Ghee Hiang Babies and be a part of Ghee Hiang’s family and friends! If you have a busy schedule, call us at 604 226 9915 / 17, we will deliver our products fresh to your doorstep.
Tel: 604-227 2222
