The Heart of MAGGI: Nestle’ Batu Tiga Exclusive Factory.

Get to know Kilang Batu Tiga:

For over 50 years, Batu Tiga factory has been the cornerstone of Nestlé’s operations. It producing beloved MAGGI products in Malaysia. The factory is designed with sustainability and safety in mind. This factory using modern technology and automation to optimize resources and reduce its environmental impact.

The Batu Tiga factory employs a fully local workforce of 1,000 people, including operators, technicians, forklift drivers, and a quality assurance team. Every product meets strict quality control and Halal standards, using top Halal ingredients for consumers’ peace of mind. The factory produces over 2.5 million packs of MAGGI® 2 Minute Noodles daily.

Development of Maggi Factory

Batu Tiga Factory has rapidly expanded, boosting production capacity to meet Malaysians’ growing demand for a variety of MAGGI® products, including specialty noodles, flavors, MAGGI® Noodle Cups and Bowls, MAGGI® Stock Cubes, MAGGI® Sautéed Sambal, and MAGGI® CukupRasa.

As the largest MAGGI® manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia, Batu Tiga Factory also exports its products to over 20 countries worldwide, including all of Southeast Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Korea.

MAGGI R&D and Quality

Nestlé’s in-house digital manufacturing system (DMO) efficiently manages the complexities of our Culinary Plants, which handle a vast array of ingredients and recipes, including the production of Tastemaker Curry. The DMO integrates RFID scanners, HMI, programming, and SAP software to provide full control over recipes and ensure traceability.

Automated production parameters guide operators through each manufacturing step, ensuring consistency in the quality of MAGGI® products. The process chain guarantees the precise use of ingredients for every recipe.

Ms. Ivy Tan, Business Executive Officer of MAGGI®, Malaysia and Singapore:

“Our Batu Tiga factory is the heart of MAGGI®, and for over 50 years, it has delivered the flavors loved by Malaysian households, including the unique MAGGI® Kari Malaysia, a long-time favorite since its introduction in 1971. Just as Malaysia is home to its people, the MAGGI® workforce at the factory is 100% Malaysian, pouring their love and dedication into creating each MAGGI® product with the highest quality every day. The fact that MAGGI® has long been a household staple for Malaysians is is a strong testament to that.”

“The Backbone of the Maggi Factory.”

Mrs Lee Lay Chin, 57 – Production Chargehand.

Mrs Lee, who is from Klang, has been working at Kilang Batu Tiga since 1989, and was introduced to the job by a family member who was already working at the factory at the time. In her nearly 35 years of service, Mrs. Lee has risen through the ranks. He himself experienced how the factory had grown over the years. Starting from a small factory with only one manufacturing line. Then become an automated facility with an expanded network. As well as production capacity to meet the growing demand for MAGGI® products. In the early years, Mrs. Lee had to knead the dough for the noodles manually.

Muhamad Norfirman Bin Che Nordin, 27 – First Line Manager.

En Firman moved from the East Coast to join Kilang Batu Tiga earlier this year. As a first line manager, he manages a team of operators. Also ensures worker safety, product quality and asset performance. The collaborative culture at MAGGI® is what convinced him to make the bold move.

Mr Shukri Bin Mahmood, 56 – Plant Operator

A Kelantan native, En Shukri joined the Batu Tiga Factory in 1991 as a plant operator at the Wheat Noodle Plant (now known as Fried Noodle Plant). He then transferred to the Light Meal Plant almost a decade later in 2002 and has been serving there since. He has been instrumental in starting three new production lines at Kilang Batu Tiga.

Aidil ikhwan Bin Shukri, 26 – Plant Operator

Following in his father’s footsteps, Aidil was initially employed as a temporary operator at the Culinary Plant during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to support the increased demand for MAGGI®’s products. He later rejoined the Batu Tiga Factory in 2022 as a plant operator at the Fried Noodle Plant.

Noor Eliawati Bt Mohd Ali, 38 years old – Quality Assurance Assistant

Puan Elia has worked at Kilang Batu Tiga since 2010. As a Quality Assurance Assistant, she ensures the consistency of the quality of MAGGI® products produced every day, and that the highest quality control and Halal standards are followed. Elia first met her husband at the Batu Tiga factory, who also worked at MAGGI® as an operator at the Noodle Plant.

About MAGGI® Kari:

MAGGI® Kari is uniquely Malaysian, offering the unmistakable fragrant curry flavour that the nation has loved since its introduction in 1971. A timeless recipe created by MAGGI® in-house chefs with the deepest knowledge of Malaysian cuisine, it is made with a unique blend of 12 signature spices, slow cooked to perfection to attain the essential ‘pecah minyak’ stage for the best flavour.

The spices are sourced directly from Malaysia and around the world to ensure only the highest quality ingredients are used to create the distinctive taste that Malaysians go back to.MAGGI® Kari can be enjoyed at home or on-the-go via its varied offerings including MAGGI® 2-Minute Noodles Kari, MAGGI® BIG Kari, MAGGI® Mug Kari, MAGGI® Syiok Kari Kaw, MAGGI® Hot Cup Kari, and MAGGI® Kari cube.

About MAGGI® 2-Minute Noodles

Malaysians’ favorite MAGGI® 2-Minute Noodles (M2MN) were introduced as the first instant noodles in Malaysia in 1971, featuring the popular Kari and Ayam flavors. Made with 100% Australian wheat, MAGGI® noodles have the perfect texture and springiness. While it also being a good source of protein. The manufacturing process includes steaming, frying, and cooling before packing. Which is key to ensuring great noodle texture, long shelf life, and keeping the noodles separate.

MAGGI® 2-Minute Noodles (M2MN) are best served with a serving of protein such as eggs, chicken, tofu or seafood, and two servings of vegetables rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals to achieve a delicious, balanced meal.

MAGGI® noodles, made from 100% Australian wheat, are a great source of carbohydrates, providing energy for the day. Adding protein helps the body grow, repair cells, and function optimally. To complete your meal, include vegetables such as cabbage, choy sum, long beans, carrots, or tomatoes for a boost of essential nutrients. Enjoy a nutritious and delicious dish today!

DID YOU KNOW? MAGGI® seasoning is made with real spices, giving your noodles that rich and flavorful taste.

About MAGGI® Malaysia:

MAGGI® story began in 1884 when Julius Maggi invented a powdered pea and bean soup to provide nutritious, easy to prepare food for busy women. Especially, the woman who worked in factories and didn’t have time to prepare healthy meals. Following his first invention, Julius Maggi went on to create ready-to-use soups and liquid seasonings two years later. Soon after, he created and perfected the stew. More than a century later, MAGGI continues to stand for high-quality products that combine health and nutrition while being convenient and affordable.

In 1969, the classic MAGGI® red sauces – Tomato Ketchup and Chili Sauce were first produced and bottled in Malaysia. Soon after, the iconic ‘MAGGI® 2-Minute Noodles’ (M2MN) was introduced as the first instant noodle product in Malaysia in 1971 with the iconic flavors of Kari and Ayam.

MAGGI®’s core mission is to create good food moments that bring families closer together. Through its wide range of products and food solutions. This product helps Malaysians prepare delicious and balanced homemade meals for themselves or their families every day. MAGGI is also committed to continuing to meet the ever-evolving needs of Malaysians, providing innovative solutions from noodles to culinary products, which continue to delight and inspire Malaysians to cook the fresh food they love.

MAGGI® has also supported Malaysians in their daily journeys, from enabling livelihoods to nourishing communities. The company believes in the potential of every Malaysian and is committed to continuing to support Malaysians through its initiatives such as the Nestlé Chili Club, MAGGI® High School Cooking Competition and Brave Enough Women, so that they can provide a brighter tomorrow for all.

More Info About MAGGI®

For more information, please visit MAGGI® or contact: