Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is a flagship subsidiary of the Japanese global giant Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1961, it was one of the first joint-venture companies in Malaysia. The company is world-renowned for its signature AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami seasoning and has expanded its portfolio to include industrial seasonings, retail food products (like TUMIX, Seri-Aji, and Masako), and amino acid-based nutrition. Within your 9-category framework, it represents the pinnacle of the "Retail & F&B" sector. Their new smart factory in Bandar Enstek is a model of sustainable manufacturing, being Halal-certified and designed to meet the growing demand in both local and international markets. Ajinomoto Malaysia plays a strategic role as a Halal hub for the group, exporting to numerous countries and maintaining a dominant presence in nearly every Malaysian household and eatery.