Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Small they may be but Mega Fortris Group’s security seals act as guardians for numerous companies as they ship their products across the world. Group CEO Adrian Ng, EOY Master Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017, tells The Peak how he and his brother transformed their fledgling family company into a global business that sells half a billion security seals every year – and how they plan to continue outsmarting would-be counterfeiters and black market operatives.

- Renyi Lim

Most of us might not realise it, but we’ve probably benefited from Mega Fortris Group’s security seals in one way or another: when we’ve picked up a bottle of our favourite whisky, sent or received a parcel in the post, or even voted in Malaysia’s last General Election. “Security seals are a fascinating, under the-radar product,” remarks Adrian Ng, the company’s Group CEO. “Twenty years ago, not many people were aware of them but, by now, they’ve come to realise that our seals are unique products.

“They secure the integrity of any product against pilfering and tampering, so it’s a vital component of any supply chain. Yes, our products are simple, but their impact on our customers’ business are massive.” From its headquarters in Kota Kemuning, which houses a purpose-built manufacturing plant, Mega Fortris shifts half a billion security seals each year – a remarkable quantity that’s made them one of the largest designers and manufacturers of security seals in the world.

LOCK AND LOAD

It needs to be emphasised that Mega Fortris Group’s achievements are an example of sibling collaboration done right: besides Ng, his elder brother, Dato’ Dr Nick Ng (who holds the position of Group Executive Chairman), has helped guide the company towards their shared vision of a global business. The two brothers grew up in Penang along Caunter Hall – now, of course, known as Jalan P Ramlee – in a large family of 14 children, which was supported by their father’s motor vehicle workshop. “All my siblings were very close, and the older ones would always take care of the younger ones,” Ng recalls.