SHAH ALAM, July 8 — Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd is investing RM150 million for the first phase of its new plant, which will double the production capacity of its ready-to-drink (RTD) segment in Malaysia. 

The factory, built adjacent to the company’s existing factory in Shah Alam is expected to be fully operational by May 2014.

“The facility will produce the company’s RTD liquid beverages, such as Milo, Nescafe, Nestle Omega, Nestle Low Fat Milk and Nestle Full Cream,” Region Head Nestle Malaysia/Singapore Alois Hofbauer told reporters after the groundbreaking ceremony here today.

The event was also attended by Nestle S.A. Operations and Globe Executive Vice President Jose Lopez and Chairman of Nestle Malaysia Tan Sri Syed Zainol Anwar Jamalullail. — Bernama