FEDERAL OATS MILLS SDN.BHD

Founded by Mr Chew Choo Han, Federal Oats Mills Sdn Bhd was the first oats manufacturer in South East Asia. With their brand Captain, the company has expanded its reach worldwide as a credible oats brand among buyers and consumers. It’s our commitment to deliver to you the natural, wholesome goodness of oats for a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Bhd. (FOM), a pioneering leader in the oats industry, is proud to announce a significant milestone as it inaugurates its cutting-edge oat processing plant. The cornerstone of FOM’s recent success lies in its strategic investments in advanced technologies. The plant has a total floor area of over 260,000 square feet and specialises in producing a diverse range of oat products including oat flakes, kilned dried hulled oats, oat bran, and oat flour. YB Mr H’ng Mooi Lye, Penang State EXCO for Local Government and Town & Country Planning (representing Penang Chief Minister, Right Honourable Mr Chow Kon Yeow) stated, “FOM’s expansion is a testament to Penang’s sustainable investment location. Penang’s conducive environment not only allows industry players to participate and thrive but, also able to witness true commitments made to well-being of the state. I am optimistic for FOM facility’s capabilities to achieve greater heights for the years to come. ” Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) congratulates FOM on the realisation of its new modern oats processing facility, “The presence of this modern and fully automated facility aligns with the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030), which aims to encourage industries to shift away from labour intensive business models. In addition, its long-established Halal-certified oats products have opened up numerous opportunities within the global Muslim market, highly recognising Malaysia’s Halal certification. The increased capacity also aligns with the National Food Security Policy Action Plan, which aims to expand the accessibility and affordability of food, especially healthy food products. ” he added. Mr. ” “With 58 years of oat milling experience under our belt, we deeply commit to meeting demand and supply obligations, apart from corporate family commitments. We continue to be unyielding in pushing the limits of our own production, sales and marketing and human resource efficiencies. This commitment to innovation will continue to be the differentiating factor between us and the competition. At the same time, we want to do our part in helping to sustain our earth’s resources better for our future generations. This commitment to quality has been validated by its certifications from global food authorities, including FSSC 22000, ISO 22000 and HACCP, as well as Halal and non-GMO certifications. In 1970, shortly after its establishment, FOM introduced the iconic Captain brand, which rapidly gained traction in the Middle East, as well as Southeast Asia market. 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. For more information, please visit and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube channels. InvestPenang is the Penang State Government’s principal agency for promotion of investment. For more information, please visit and follow InvestPenang’s social media channels: ;