HHI Becomes Southeast Asia’s First Integrated Mechanical and Chemical Plastic Recycler Awarded B Corp Certification
Kuala Lumpur, 13 February 2026 — Heng Hiap Industries Sdn. Bhd. (HHI), Malaysia’s leading integrated plastic recycler and circular solutions provider, announced that it has become the first mechanical and chemical plastic recycler in Southeast Asia to receive B Corporation (B Corp) certification. This achievement follows the company’s successful grant allocation under the Domestic Investment
Accelerator Fund for ESG (DIAF-ESG) by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
Verified by To-Cert Limited, the independent verification body appointed by B Lab, the certification recognises HHI’s commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparent governance, and responsible business conduct. This milestone marks a significant step in Malaysia’s industrial transition toward a purpose-driven and sustainable economy.
MIDA’s initiative in advocating ESG adoption and practices to the local industry players, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Tier Companies (MTCs), underlines the agency’s commitment to advancing the sustainability agenda for Malaysian businesses. Through fiscal incentives, advisory services, seminars and facilitation programmes, MIDA actively supports companies in adopting low-carbon
technologies, improving resource efficiency, and building globally competitive green industries.
Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of MIDA, commented, “As a government agency entrusted to promote a sustainable investment ecosystem, MIDA will continue encourage companies to adopt ESG practices and support Malaysia’s net zero commitment by 2050. HHI’s B Corp certification exemplifies how innovation, social impact and sustainable manufacturing can drive the next generation of high-value green industries.”
Mr. Kian Seah, CEO of HHI, added, “This certification is not the end game but the foundation for circular trust. Every kilogram of recycled plastic now carries a story of inclusion, traceability, and verified impact. We are grateful for MIDA’s guidance, which has been invaluable in aligning our sustainability journey with Malaysia’s national industrial agenda.”
Setting a new industrial benchmark for circular transformation
HHI’s B Corp certification recognises nearly two decades of innovation in plastic recycling. The company pioneered a model that transforms post-consumer and ocean-bound plastic scrap into traceable, premium-grade recycled resins for the international markets, exporting to more than 40 countries.
HHI’s efforts translate the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) and the National Industry ESG Framework into actionable business practices that support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, while advancing Malaysia’s economic growth alongside environmental stewardship.
While Mr. Thomas Ng, the Lead of B Market Builder Southeast Asia, the regional chapter of B Lab, highlighted, “HHI is a benchmark for manufacturing companies embedding circularity and inclusion into governance. Its B Corp journey shows how industrial recyclers can lead in delivering measurable positive impact.”
Driving investor confidence in Malaysia’s circular manufacturing future
With this certification, HHI joins a global community of more than ten thousand B Corps and remains among the few heavy industry companies in Asia recognised for measurable environmental and social outcomes.
HHI will continue expanding its Asia to Europe and the United States’ circular corridor, supplying verified recycled materials and compliance documentation to global brand owners navigating new international recycled content regulations.
By converting locally collected post-consumer and ocean-bound plastic scrap into feedstock for high-quality mechanical and chemical recycling, HHI demonstrates that Malaysia can deliver impact-verified materials at global scale.
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About MIDA
MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA partners with investors at every stage of their journey, supporting sustainable growth and long-term value creation for Malaysia. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow MIDA on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
About Heng Hiap Industries (HHI)
Founded in 2002 in Pasir Gudang, Johor, HHI is an integrated recycler specialising in certified recycled polypropylene and polyethene resins. Its feedstock upcycling model connects independent recycling operators, small yards, and industrial sources into a traceable circular supply chain. HHI recovers both post-consumer and ocean-bound plastic scrap by converting them into certified resins for global brand owners. The company exports to up to forty countries and collaborates with leading manufacturers to build a trusted circular economy in Asia. www.henghiap.com
About BMB SEA
B Market Builder Southeast Asia is the regional partner of the global non-profit B Lab Network, with a mission to advocate for businesses committed to balancing profit and purpose, benefitting people, planet, and communities. B Lab drives economic systems change through standards, tools, and policies that enable companies to create measurable positive impact.
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MIDA
Mr. Syed Kamal Muzaffa Syed Hassan Sagaff
Director, Sustainability Division
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Tel.: +603-2267 3636
Heng Hiap Industries (HHI)
Mr. Kian Seah
CEO and Founder
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BMB SEA
Tan Ee Beng
Director
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