Kao (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. was established in 1973 as an overseas subsidiary of Kao Corporation, the No.1 toiletry manufacturer in Japan, with over 120 years of history.

The three shareholders of (Kao Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. are Kao Corporation of Japan, Boustead Holdings Bhd. and FELDA Holding Bhd.

In Malaysia, over the years, Kao brands have grown to be the leader in the Malaysian Beauty Care, Fabric Home Care, Human Health Care ( Sanitary & Baby diaper ) industry; marketing a wide range of products and brands such as Attack, Biore, Laurier, Liese, Magiclean, Men’s Biore and Merries.