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Sinar Daily
29-06-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
KitKat unveils Borneo Single-Origin Chocolate at MICF 2025, celebrating local cocoa heritage
The premium, single-origin dark chocolate reflects the lush richness of Malaysian-grown cocoa. By DANIAL HAKIM 05 Jun 2025 01:05pm Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols showcasing the newly launched KitKat Dark Borneo Ice Cream at the 2025 Malaysian International Cocoa Fair in Kota Kinabalu. Photo courtesy of Nestlé Malaysia. KITKAT officially unveiled its dedication to Malaysia's cocoa heritage with the spotlight on KitKat Dark Borneo—a single-origin chocolate crafted exclusively with cocoa from Sabah and Sarawak at the 2025 Malaysian International Cocoa Fair in Kota Malaysia, the company behind the iconic KitKat brand, took centre stage as the Platinum Sponsor at the Malaysian International Cocoa Fair (MICF) 2025, hosted at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) company used the prestigious platform to showcase its KitKat Dark Borneo—a premium, single-origin dark chocolate that reflects the lush richness of Malaysian-grown using 100 per cent responsibly sourced cocoa beans from the volcanic soil and humid tropics of Sabah and Sarawak, KitKat Dark Borneo delivers a distinctive flavour described as "not too bitter, not too sweet," thanks to meticulous fermentation and sun-drying the heart of Nestlé's presence at MICF was a reaffirmation of its long-term commitment to revitalising Malaysia's cocoa the Nestlé Borneo Cocoa Initiative (NBCI), launched in 2023, the company aims to source 10,000 metric tonnes of cocoa from local farms by expands Nestlé's Farmer Connect programme to East Malaysia, promoting regenerative agriculture with practices such as agroforestry, intercropping, and soil health efforts not only enhance yields and farm resilience but also protect the natural ecosystem.'Nestlé Malaysia is fully committed to working alongside local stakeholders to expand cocoa farming while upholding the highest standards of sustainability, traceability and human rights compliance.'We are excited to transform the dedication of North Borneo's farmers into innovative products that bring joy to Malaysians and our consumers worldwide, just as we have with KitKat Dark Borneo now introduced in a special ice cream edition that celebrates Malaysia's cocoa heritage and promising future,' Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols is not just stopping at chocolate bars. In an exciting development, the KitKat Dark Borneo experience has been extended to ice cream. Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols showcasing the newly launched KitKat Dark Borneo Ice Cream at the 2025 Malaysian International Cocoa Fair in Kota Kinabalu. Photo courtesy of Nestlé Malaysia. The newly launched KitKat Dark Borneo Ice Cream combines Nestlé's signature wafer ice cream with dark chocolate made from Borneo cocoa, topped with crushed KitKat wafer bits.'KitKat has always been about indulgence and joy and with KitKat Dark Borneo, we set out to create something that truly honours our roots.'Made with 52 per cent cocoa, it is carefully crafted to achieve a harmonious blend of bold richness and smooth texture—offering a distinctive taste that celebrates the essence of Malaysian cocoa and the dedication of farmers in Sabah and Sarawak,' Nestlé Confectionery business executive officer Carlota Casellas KitKat Dark variants are manufactured at Nestlé's Halal-certified Chembong Industrial Complex in Negeri facility, one of the largest Nestlé confectionery and ice cream plants in Asia, also serves as a key export hub to ASEAN and global part of its sustainability journey, the factory operates a biomass boiler powered by renewable materials like palm kernel shells and empty fruit bunches, cutting its reliance on fossil fuels and supporting Nestlé's carbon-neutral manufacturing 2024, KitKat Dark Borneo received the NielsenIQ (NIQ) BASES Breakthrough Innovation Award, a testament to its unique value as a premium local product and the growing appreciation among consumers for single-origin cocoa processing industry has seen robust growth, with exports reaching RM15 billion in 2024. However, much of this is still dependent on imported beans. By promoting products like KitKat Dark Borneo, Nestlé hopes to unlock the untapped potential of local cocoa cultivation, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak—regions well-suited for growing high-quality cocoa.
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
MIDA launches Data Centre Nexus to drive digital growth
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has launched Data Centre Nexus 2025, a strategic platform designed to boost collaboration, reinforce Malaysia's data centre supply chain, and tackle key industry challenges. The initiative also spotlighted the importance of enabling government policies in driving digital transformation, with cloud adoption highlighted as a key engine for innovation and economic growth. The event, officiated by Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong and MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, gathered prominent industry stakeholders to shape a forward-looking roadmap for Malaysia's data centre ecosystem. In his keynote speech, Liew called on stakeholders in the data centre industry to work together to deliver broad-based benefits for Malaysia. The minister outlined three key goals for the data centre sector: to spearhead the energy transition by moving from coal to low-emission sources, to develop a local equipment supply chain under a "Build by Malaysia" initiative, and to generate data centre service jobs across the entire value chain for both Malaysia and the region. He said these efforts aim to enhance sustainability, strengthen local industry participation, and boost employment opportunities in the digital economy. Meanwhile, Sikh Shamsul stated that while drawing in investments remains a priority, MIDA is equally committed to building value within Malaysia's local ecosystem. "Our immediate focus is resolute: to establish a resilient, Malaysian-grown local supply chain that directly fuels the expansion of our vital data centre infrastructure amidst global uncertainties. "The presence of supply chain companies here today signals the strength and direction of Malaysia's growing digital ecosystem," he added.
