United Malacca Berhad (UMB), formerly known as The United Malacca Rubber Estates, Berhad was incorporated on 27 April 1910 under the Companies Ordinance 1889 by its founder, the late Tun Tan Cheng Lock who held the post of Chairman until 1960.
Thereafter, the Company was managed by his family until his son, the late Tun Tan Siew Sin took over the Chairmanship in 1974 after his retirement from the Cabinet. He held the post of Chairman until 1988. Under the distinguished leadership of Tun Tan Siew Sin, the former Minister of Finance, UMB had accumulated substantial reserves which contributed significantly to the financial strength of the Group today. The late Tun Tan Siew Sin was posthumously awarded the National Integrity Award by The Kuala Lumpur Society for Transparency and Integrity on 28 June 2003.
Source: United Malacca Site
Keep Learning
To encourage lifelong learning by all staff
Putting People First
To inculcate the highest standard of social responsibility towards all employees and communities
High Performance
To improve company agronomically and financially
Commitment
To pursuing responsible growth, a culture of excellence and inclusiveness for all stakeholders
Source: United Malacca Site
Progressively upgrading workers' quarters to three-room concrete units, ensuring comfortable living conditions.
For executive directors and key senior management, remuneration includes a basic salary, performance-based bonuses and benefits-in-kind
UMB offers bursary programs for employees' children pursuing degree courses at Malaysian public universities.
Free medical treatment is available for workers. Estates without on-site clinics facilitate access to third-party medical facilities.