History in Panasonic Malaysia
1976
Matsushita Sales & Service Sdn Bhd (MASCO) established.
1979
Kedai National was launched nationwide. Konosuke Matsushita, founder of Matsushita was awarded 'Tan Sri' title by His Honorable Yang Amat Berhormat Dato Hussein Onn, Prime Minister of Malaysia.
1980
Konosuke Matsushita awarded “Tan Sri” title by YAB Dato’ Hussein Onn, Prime Minister of Malaysia. .
1981
MASCO moves into own building at Lot 10, Jalan 13/2, Petaling Jaya.
1989
Sponsorship of 15th SEA Games.
1991
Launch of nationwide sales & service network coverage.
1992
MASCO changes name to National Panasonic Malaysia (NPM).
1st billion in sales achieved.
1996
National Panasonic Malaysia celebrates 20th Anniversary.
2000
Official opening of Kuantan & Kota Bahru branches.
2001
Official opening of National Panasonic Malaysia Distribution Centre.
Panasonic becomes title sponsor for F1 Toyota Racing Team
2002
Won Reader’s Digest Superbrand award for the first time.
2003
Global brand unification exercise, National brand becomes Panasonic brand and brand slogan “Ideas For Life” created.
National Panasonic Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. becomes Panasonic Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
2004
Air-conditioner business transferred from Matsushita Industrial Corporation Sdn. Bhd.(MAICO) to Panasonic Malaysia.
Panasonic Malaysia awarded MS 1SO 14001:1997 Standard Certification for Environmental Management Systems by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.
2005
Launch of Kid Witness global video education programme.
Kunio Nakamura, Chairman of Panasonic Corporation awarded Datukship by DYMM Yang DiPertuan Agong
2006
Panasonic Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. celebrates 30th Anniversary.
Panasonic Malaysia jointly contributed with Panasonic Group of Companies the sum of RM70,364.04 to the Yogyakarta Earthquake Relief Fund
2007
Received the first Brand Laureate Award in the Corporate Branding Category – Best Brands Electronic Appliances.
2008
Introduced Eco Ideas campaign.
Introduced Eco Ideas campaign. Panasonic Malaysia together with Panasonic Group of Companies donated RM34 million Sports Complex to Ministry of Youth
Panasonic Malaysia launched Lumix Club Facebook
2009
Panasonic Malaysia Logistics and Distribution Centre groundbreaking ceremony.
Introduced Mottaintai to pre-school children.
ECO exhibition at Mid Valley Exhibition Hall.
2010
Appointment of first Malaysian MD, Jeff Lee.
Participated in first IGEM exhibition.
ECO exhibition at Mid V alley Exhibition Hall.
2011
Panasonic Malaysia declared ‘Panasonic Energy for an ECONATION’.
Promoting eco initiatives
- ECONATION CENTRE and iGEM 2011.
Showcased the world’s largest 152” 3D Plasma
TV at Universal Walk, Genting.
2012
New headquarters expected to be completed in 2012 and will be recognised as a Green Building with Green Building Index (GBI) rating.
