Petrochemicals (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the first polystyrene (PS) producer in ASEAN is a subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan, Japan. Established in 1972 and being a pioneer in the country, the company had the honor to name herself with the name of the industry.

Having gone through various phases of expansion and diversification, the company has today become the leading PS player in the region. Its total HIPS capacity is 110,000 metric tons per annum. Since 1997, the Company had synchronized with the STYRENIC BUSINESS STRATEGY of the Idemitsu Group and is playing an increasingly important role in the regional PS trade.

Besides natural resins, the company is also providing Compounding and Colouring services for Flame Retardant grades to meet specific safety and quality requirements of electrical home appliances and IT products for the international market.