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SISMA is a privately-owned diversified business group established in 1974 as a trading company. Transitioning from sourcing and supplying bitumen to the construction industry, SISMA established itself as a concessionaire of water treatment projects in Perak in 1989. It later expanded its activities into other sectors including Automotive, Marine Support Services, Stockbroking, Retail and Engineering.

Today, it has a significant stake in C.I. Holdings Bhd – a public-listed company that produces and sells edible oils in the international markets. In addition, SISMA is focusing its sights on the energy sector both locally and abroad, as well as exploring business opportunities with companies looking to list on the local bourse.

In the energy sector, It has invested in a coal mine in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The group is now actively looking for opportunities to expand its foothold in this sector.

Currently, the Group derives its revenue mainly from dividends in listed companies and investments in capital market and financial instruments.

1974

The Beginning

Foray into Bitumen Sector

SISMA Group was established as a private trading company, initially sourcing and supplying bitumen to Malaysia’s construction industry. This marked the group’s first foray into commerce, laying the foundation for its future diversification.

1989

Pioneering Public Utility Infrastructure

Awarded Malaysia’s First Water Treatment Concession

In a landmark achievement, SISMA, through a joint venture, secured the concession for two water treatment plants in Perak—Gunung Semanggol and Taiping. This positioned SISMA as a pioneer in Malaysia’s infrastructure privatization landscape, delivering 110 million litres per day to more than 300,000 people.

1994

Entry into Automotive Sector

Launch of SISMA Auto

SISMA Auto was born with the exclusive import and distribution rights for Jaguar vehicles in Malaysia. This marked SISMA’s entry into the luxury automotive sector and the beginning of a new growth chapter.

1995

Venture into Bottling & Manufacturing

Kickapoo & PepsiCo Brands

SISMA expanded into the FMCG sector by launching a bottling facility for the Kickapoo Joy Juice brand. Later, it also managed the local bottling and manufacturing of PepsiCo beverages through a public-listed entity before exiting the sector.

2010

Strategic Restructuring

Exit from Stockbroking Industry

Following the demise of the Group's founder Dato' Syed Ibrahim Bin Syed Mohamed, SISMA divested its stake in MIDF Sisma Securities in tandem with the consolidation of Malaysia’s stockbroking industry. This move reflected a shift in focus toward new sector in energy and cooking oil.

2014

Automotive Expansion

JV with Sime Darby Motors

SISMA Auto formed a joint venture with Sime Darby Motors to create Jaguar Land Rover (Malaysia)—becoming the exclusive national importer. Its expansion was later complemented by Volvo’s addition in 2017, followed by BYD in 2022.

2020s

Diversifying into Energy

Venturing into Energy & Mining

SISMA Group began developing its coal mining concession in Kalimantan, Indonesia in early 2023 with an estimated minimum JORC coal resources of 45 million tonnes.

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