GIANT'S HISTORY

The story of Giant started in 1944 when our very first provision store opened in Sentul Pasar, Malaysia and expanded with the opening of the Teng Minimarket Centre in Bangsar in 1974.Today, Giant is Malaysia's top mass market retailer of everyday items, with over 46 stores located across Peninsular Malaysia. A leader in the retail industry, Giant has grown to become one of the country's most beloved brands.

Milestone

Having been around for almost 77 years, Giant has established itself as one of the region's largest retail players. Get a feel of its rich history by checking out its milestones.

1944                   

Entrepreneur Teng Sek How opened the first provision shop in Sentul Pasar, Malaysia

1960s                   

Opened retail shop at Lorong Kurau, Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1974                   

Founded Teng’s Minimarket Center in Bangsar

1982                   

Opened the first Giant Supermarket in Kelana Jaya

1984                   

Giant TMC Berhad was incorporated

1987                  

Opened Giant Superstore in Ulu Kelang

1998                   

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Plentong, Johor Bahru

2000

Opened Giant Supermarket in Ampang Point

Opened Giant Supermarket in Penang Plaza

Acquisition of 90% shares in Giant TMC Bhd by Dairy Farm International Holdings

2001                   

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Senawang

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Stadium Shah Alam

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Leisure Mall, Johor Bharu

2002                 

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Tampoi

Opened Giant Superstore in Kuantan

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Klang

2003                   

Opened Giant Supermarket in Setiawangsa

Opened Giant Supermarket in Amcorp Mall

Opened Giant Supermarket in Sungei Wang

Opened Giant Supermarket in Perling Mall

Opened Giant Superstore in Kulai IOI

Opened Giant Superstore in South City

2004                   

Opened Giant Supermarket in Bukit Antarabangsa

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Batu Caves

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Kelana Jaya

2005                  

Opened Giant Superstore in Prima Saujana

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Southern City

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Bayan Baru

2007                   

Opened Giant Superstore in Nilai

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Bandar Kinrara

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Kuala Terengganu

2008                   

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Kota Damansara

2009                   

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Putra Heights

Opened Giant Superstore in Kulim, Kedah

Opened Pasaraya TMC (Mesra Mall)

2010                   

Opened Giant Supermarket in Desa Petaling

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Shah Alam

Opened Giant Superstore in Sri Manja

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Bangi

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Klang Sentral

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Bandar Baru Ampang

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Seri Kembangan

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Kemuning Utama

2011                   

Opened Giant Superstore in Pandan Kapital

2012                   

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Banting

2013                   

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Subang Jaya

Opened Giant Superstore in Kuala Pilah

2016                   

Opened Giant Superstore in Kangar

Opened Giant Hypermarket in Setapak

Opened Giant Superstore in Jerteh

2017                   

Opened Giant Superstore in Tunjung

2021                   

Giant relaunched with new logo

Rebranded all G-Ekspres and ShopSmart! stores to Giant Mini

Opened new Giant Mini stores across Klang Valley