About Us
Established in 1992 by the late Richard Ling, LINACO Group stands at the forefront of Malaysia’s coconut manufacturing industry.
With a legacy spanning two generations, LINACO has expanded its operations and products beyond its headquarters in Shah Alam, Selangor to factories producing coconut-based products located in Batu Pahat, Johor and Kalimantan, Indonesia, and sauce-based products in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan.
Our brand is globally recognised for its exports in top-quality goods to over 40 countries. In addition to manufacturing a diverse range of products, LINACO excels in its business-to-business (B2B) transactions and its endeavours to broaden its export business portfolio.
Aligned with our vision of enriching society, we have actively contributed to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, creating a positive impact on the lives of underserved children and families since 2014.
The mantra “He who builds will himself be built”, defines the core of our operations and guides our decision-making, corporate mission and vision. As we continue to grow and develop our business, we aim to empower positive change, which will strengthen our commitment to create a lasting, positive impact on the world.
Journey
Started at a shoplot in SS2.
Establishment of household brand Rasaku.
100% acquisition of Claypot brand & establishment LINACO Ingredients Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as FKFF Sdn. Bhd.). LISB is the global ingredients specialist.
Moved to bigger premise in Klang Utama.
LINACO was one of the proud winners of the Enterprise 50 Award, an influential annual award programme organised by SME Corporation Malaysia and Deloitte Malaysia that celebrates the achievements of the nation’s small and medium sized enterprises.
ISO 9001 and HACCP Certified.
Claypot “Emperor Chicken Mix” received national industry recognition, garnering the prestigious Special Award for Product Excellence from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. The accolade is a testament to the hard work invested in ensuring that the LINACO brand consistently meets the highest industry standards.
LINACO furthered traditional packaging with Tetra Pak aseptic carton formats. All coconut milk produced in the Batu Pahat factory are packed in hygienic, state-of-the-art packaging.
Halal Certified.
Production of canned coconut milk. The LINACO brand continues to set the industry standard for these products.
Kosher Certified for Linaco Manufacturing (M) Sdn. Bhd.
A monumental year. Annual turnover surpassed RM50 million for the 1st time, a result attributable to the LINACO family’s many years of commitment and hard work.
After 17 years, the iconic Rasaku product logo was enhanced to create a bold and distinctive look.
LINACO MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD. was awarded the Certificates of Appreciation from Tetra Pak for being the FIRST in Malaysia to pack coconut water in Tetra Prisma Aseptic 330 Square DreamCap.
ISO 22000 Certified.
Moved to 7-acres land in Shah Alam.
Manufacturing plant, Batu Pahat took a leap in its manufacturing expansion with the commissioning of new production lines and planning of a new warehouse. LINACO became the first company in Malaysia to achieve near to zero wastage in the coconut industry.
The launch of COWA Coconut Water in Tetra Prisma Aseptic 330ml and 500ml.
LINACO MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD. was awarded the Certificates of Appreciation from Tetra Pak for being the FIRST in Malaysia to pack coconut water in Tetra Prisma Aseptic 330 & 500 Square DreamCap.
A new milestone of beyond RM200 million annual revenue.
Celebrated its 25th anniversary and won Gold Award for FMM Excellence Award 2017.
LINACO MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD. was recognized as the biggest contributor in the coconut industry under company category selected by the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) at the 54TH ASIAN AND PACIFIC COCONUT COMMUNITY (APCC) SESSION / MINISTERIAL MEETING 2018 on 24th September 2018.
LINACO MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD. received the BEST IN CSR – PLATINUM AWARD & BEST GLOBAL MARKET – GOLD AWARD under the RM25 million and above category at the STAR OUTSTANDING BUSINESS AWARDS (SOBA) 2018 on 18 January 2019.
FSSC 22000 Certified.
JV with Linaco Specialty Industries Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as Yuen Chun Industries Sdn. Bhd.).
LINACO MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD. received the PLATINUM AWARD – APQO INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICE AWARD 2019 & BEST IN CLASS – GLOBAL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE AWARD 2019 during the 25th Asia Pacific Quality Organization International Conference & International Quality & Productivity Convention on 14-16 October 2019.
LINACO MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD. was awarded was awarded the Certificates of Appreciation from Tetra Pak for being the FIRST in Malaysia to pack drinkng water in Tetra Prisma Aseptic 330 Square Dreamcap. & 500 Edge DreamCap.
LINACO MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD. received THE GOLD TROPHY FOR THE TOP AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY AWARD (PRODUCTS) Mid-Tier Category (Above RM50 mil & up to RM500 mil) at THE EXPORT EXCELLENCE AWARD 2019 on 18 November 2019.
Factory equipment's upgrade of vertical pouch packing machine for LINACO FOOD INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD.
LINACO MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD. was awarded the BEST OVERALL EXCELLENCE IN CSR, BEST CSR IMPACT INITIATIVE & BEST CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRACTICES at THE GOLDEN GLOBE TIGERS 2020 on 15th December 2020.
LINACO MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD. received the BEST IN CSR – SILVER AWARD under the RM25 million and above category at the STAR OUTSTANDING BUSINESS AWARDS (SOBA) 2020 on 17th March 2020.
LINACO SPECIALTY INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD. is the first Sauce Manufacturer in Malaysia to be Vegan certified.
PT Kalimantan Kelapa Jaya, a 20-acres coconut Manufacturing Plant at Kalimantan, Indonesia.
LINACO MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD. received SPECIAL AWARD: HALAL PRODUCTS at THE EXPORT EXCELLENCE AWARD 2021 on 27 January 2022.
COWA Coconut Water received Best Coconut Water at the Natural Health Readers' Choice Award 2023 on 31 January 2024.