Milestones
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A Journey of Excellence Since 1986
Founded in 1986 by Dato’ Seri Ibrahim Haji Ahmad, Brahim’s began with a bold vision to bring authentic Malaysian flavours to the world. What started as a small food production company grew into a household name, best known for pioneering ready-to-eat meals in retort pouches and revolutionising industrial catering in Malaysia. The introduction of Brahim’s Cooking Sauces quickly won the hearts of families across the nation for their ease and rich, traditional taste.
Leading with Innovation and Global Reach
Today, Brahim’s stands as a symbol of culinary innovation and halal excellence. From operating the world’s largest 100% halal-certified inflight kitchen to expanding into Japan with restaurants and Malay Kampung Kopitiam outlets, our footprint continues to grow. With over three decades of expertise, Brahim’s remains committed to delivering convenience without compromise, staying true to our roots while embracing the future of food.
2025
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Dato’ Seri Ibrahim received the 2025 Special Business Award: Best Halal Entrepreneur Excellence Award
2024
- The BrandLaureate World Halal Brand ICON Leadership Award 2024-Global Leadership in Halal Food Services & Promotions
2024
- The BrandLaureate World Halal BestBrands Award 2024 – Leadership & Promotion of Global Halal Category
2024
- The BrandLaureate Bumiputera BestBrands Award 2024 – Catering Category (Desatera Sdn Bhd)
2024
- Best International Promotion of Malaysian Cuisine at the Tourism Industry Awards 2024
2023
- Introduce Brahim’s Travelicious Meals
2023
- Malaysia Global Business Icon Leadership Award
2023
- Malaysia Tourism Industry Award-Best International Promotion of Malaysian Cuisine
2022
- Global Muslim Business Distinguished Entrepreneur Lifetime Achievement
2021
- National Outstanding Entrepreneurs Lifetime Achievement Award
2019
- Introduced Brahim’s MRE Porridge
2019
- Launched Brahim’s Online Platform
2018
- Halal Excellence Award (Halal Industry Development (HDC) 2018
2018
- Introduced Brahim’s MRE Light Meals Rice
- Launched Brahim’s Mobile Café Food Truck
2018
- GIFA Best Halal Brand Award (Global Islamic Finance Award
2017
- Launch Brahim’s Outdoor
2017
- ASEAN Excellence Award – SME Innovation Category
- Launch Brahim’s Outdoor
2016
- Introduced Brahim’s Simmer Sauces – Black pouch
2015
- Introduced Nasi Goreng Ikan Masin & Nasi Arab Kambing
2014
- SME Corp – MINDEF (5 Star)
2013
- Silver Award Foodex Japan (Spicy Tomato Sauce)
- Enterprise 50 Awards – SME Corp (Second place)
- Introduced Nasi Lemak, Nasi Cendawan Keju & Nasi Goreng Ayam
2012
- High Performance Bumiputera SMEs – (Teras) Teraju
- SME Competitiveness Rating for Enhancement – SCORE
2011
- Nasi Briyani Ayam won Gold Award from Malaysian Institute of Food Technologists (MIFT)
- National Mark of Malaysian Brand
- Industry Excellence Award, Product Innovation (Gold) Award 2011 from Malaysian Institute of Food Technologists (MIFT)
- Introduced Nasi Tomato & Nasi Briyani Kambing
2010
- Excellence Award 2010 by American Master of Taste FSA, Chicago
- Industry Excellence Award (Product) 2010 by Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI)
- Introduced Nasi Goreng Kampung & Nasi Briyani Ayam
2008
- The Brand Laureate Best Brands Category for Consumers Curry 2008-2009
2004
- Superbrands Malaysia
- Gold Excellence Award @ Food & Drinks Award 2004, Dorchester Hotel London
2003
- Best Product – 8th ASEAN Food Conference 2003
- Best Product Award 2003 – (Brahim’s – Rendang) by Malaysian Institute of Food Technologists (MIFT)
1998
- Quality System – Model For Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation and Servicing for year 1998
1997
- Highly Commendable Product (Brahim’s – Vindaloo Curry) by Malaysian Institute of Food Technologists (MIFT)
May 23, 1995
- Listing of Dewina Shares on the KLSE
July 1994
- Restructuring the company and formation of Dewina Berhad as a prelude to listing.
End July 1994
- Approval in principle by KLSE for admission to the KLSE Second Board
1994
- Awarded Export Excellence Award and Product Excellence Award By the Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI)
- Awarded Best Product Award 1994 (Brahim’s Kuah Sambal Tumis) by the Malaysian Institute of Food Technologists (MIFT)
- The Quality Certificate Scheme Complying to MS ISO 1994
1993
- VII Europe Award
- Founder Dato’ Seri Ibrahim Ahmad was awarded the ‘Anugerah Usahawan’ by Malay Chamber of Commerce.
1991
- Start ration supply to Angkatan Tentera Malaysia
1990
- Introduced Brahim’s Cooking Sauces and Pastes – Blue and Red pouches
1990
- Start military ration supply to Brunei, Sri Lanka, United Nations
1989
- Veterinary Inspected Certification.
- Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) approval for export to Australia for all products
1988
- Introduced Brahim’s MRE Dishes
1988
- Launch Brahim’s to the local market
- First export 3 Full Container Load (FCL) to Saudi Arabia.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S FDA) factory certification-Food Canning Establishment (FCE) No. 09191.
1988
- Official opening by YAB Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir
- Accord Pioneer Status for innovative technology and being the first in South East Asia to adopt a retort pouch system
1986
- Construction of Dewina Food Industries factory in Bangi
1979
- Commercialising the pouch in Japan led to the “Second Instant noodle resolution”
1978
Humble beginnings.
- “Discovery” of the retort pouch systems.
- US International Food Technology (IFT) Industrial Achievement Award given to the joint research bodies i.e. US R & D, Reynolds, and Continental Can
