Dong Yang Elevator (M) Sdn Bhd has entered into a strategic partnership with Brilliant Elevator Co. Ltd (BLT), the flagship brand of China’s Shenyang Yuanda Intelligent Industrial Group, marking a significant step in the advancement of smart elevator solutions and regional growth in Malaysia.
This collaboration is a core component of Yuanda Group’s global expansion blueprint, which includes the establishment of a Southeast Asian regional logistics and smart service centre in Malaysia. The facility will consolidate functions such as warehouse logistics, spare parts distribution, intelligent maintenance, remote monitoring and customer service, improving response times and enhancing coordination across the region.
BLT officially launched its brand and product portfolio in Malaysia during an event held on Tuesday in Shah Alam. The launch, which BLT described as a strategic milestone in its ASEAN market expansion, drew over 200 attendees, including government officials and professionals from the construction, development, engineering and maintenance sectors.
Yeow Ewe Hor, Chief Executive Officer of Dong Yang Elevator, underscored the collaboration’s significance for the future of Malaysia’s urban infrastructure and construction ecosystem. He stated that the partnership will play a pivotal role in the country’s transformation into smart and sustainable cities.
“As the driving force behind Malaysia’s urban progress, we aim to turn blueprints into communities and dreams into national landmarks,” Yeow said. “The vertical transportation industry is at a turning point, moving toward safer, greener and smarter systems. To thrive, we must address three central challenges: safety, sustainability and innovation.”
Yeow added that Dong Yang has worked closely with BLT since 2008, selling more than 400 elevators and maintaining over 1,300 units across Malaysia. The company has actively adopted global standards, green technologies and intelligent maintenance systems to ensure high service quality and operational efficiency. He reaffirmed Dong Yang’s commitment to ongoing cooperation with government bodies such as the Public Works Department and the Department of Occupational Safety and Health to shape the intelligent vertical mobility landscape in the country.
Founded in 2002, Dong Yang has established itself as a leading Malaysian supplier of elevators, escalators and home lifts.
Liu Ruisheng, General Manager of International Sales at BLT, highlighted the company’s deep-rooted presence in Malaysia, which spans 18 years, and outlined its next phase of strategic development. “We plan to establish a regional logistics hub in Malaysia to leverage its geographic and industrial strengths. This will support our broader ambition to enhance global brand development and better serve Southeast Asia,” he said.
BLT’s export business has demonstrated strong growth in recent years, with exports surpassing RMB580 million in 2024. The company now serves over 140 countries and regions, securing its position among China’s top elevator exporters.
In a further display of its global ambitions, Yuanda Group has successfully launched a joint venture factory in Saudi Arabia, which has become a benchmark in high-end smart manufacturing. The group is set to begin operations at a new assembly plant in the United States this year, advancing its goal of building a comprehensive global platform for smart, digital and green vertical transportation systems. Saudi Arabia and Malaysia are central to this global strategy, serving as dual operational engines.
Looking ahead, the group intends to roll out local assembly initiatives and talent development programmes in Malaysia, transitioning from a traditional equipment supplier model to a full-scale smart building solutions provider.
The globalisation drive is already underway, with BLT’s Global Brand Tour reaching key markets such as Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Mexico. Liu emphasised that international expansion extends beyond exporting products, encompassing brand systems, technological innovation and management expertise. “Malaysia will serve as our bridgehead into ASEAN. Our collaboration with Dong Yang will elevate us from being well-rooted to regionally leading,” he said.
-The Star
