In 1985, JAKEL opened a branch in Segamat, Johor. With additional capital of RM500,000, we expanded to increase our presence in retail and expand the supply of textiles to the Government Agencies and Private Suppliers. The business continued to grow despite the economic turmoil that swept around the year 1997. JAKEL has changed the perception of the Bumiputera community, especially in the textile business, previously monopolized by foreign nations, but is now led by Bumiputera. Aimed at opening one branch in each state, JAKEL now has 16 branches throughout the country to provide the best fabric choices to meet the needs of Malaysian society.