Royal Selangor
Manufacturing
Last reviewed 11 September 2026
Royal Selangor traces its roots to 1885 and founder Yong Koon. The business developed around pewter craftsmanship in Kuala Lumpur.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Business type
- Manufacturer
- Founded
- 1885
Business & industry context
Royal Selangor traces its origin to 1885, when Yong Koon arrived in Kuala Lumpur from Shantou and worked with his brothers as a tinsmith. The family business later became Selangor Pewter and was renamed Royal Selangor in 1992 after receiving the royal pewterer warrant in 1979.
The company describes its activities as including pewter design and manufacture, retail, corporate gifts and bespoke trophies. Its product and gifting offer includes home, dining, collectibles and corporate-gift categories.
Royal Selangor is headquartered at its Setapak Visitor Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The Visitor Centre presents exhibits on pewter and Malaysian tin history, craft workshops and retail; the site also identifies Selberan and Comyns as sister brands.
Company information
Identity
- Company name
- Royal Selangor
- Founded
- 1885
- Industry (source record)
- Heritage Manufacturing / Manufacturing
- Business type
- Manufacturer
- State
- Kuala Lumpur
Contact & location
- Headquarters
- 4, Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Phone
- +60 3 4145 6000
- Official website
- royalselangor.com
- Opening hours
- 8.00am to 5.00pm Mon–Sat (Malaysia contact work hours); Visitor Centre hours are 08:30–17:30.
- Social profiles
- YouTube
Business footprint
- Markets served
- Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Macau
- Customer segments
- Individual gift buyers, Corporate and business customers, Visitors and tourists, Collectors, Retail customers
Source record
- MalaysianRecord status
- Listed
- Source record reviewed
- 2026-09-06
Details imported from MalaysianRecord (export: 2026-09-11). Source status and review dates belong to that record; they are not a new verification by Next Malaysia.
Locations
- Royal Selangor Visitor Centre / headquarters
Address: 4, Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: +60 3 4145 6000
Opening hours: 08:30–17:30
Brands & related entities
Products
- Corporate gifts
Pewter gifts, commemorative pieces, awards and milestone/event gifting for corporate customers.
Services & business activities
- Personalisation
Engraving, colour printing, wood engraving, gift cards and gift wrapping.
- Customisation
Corporate product and packaging customisation.
- Bespoke
Made-to-order products and bespoke gifts.
- Interior Architecture
Interior architecture services for offices, property developments and hotels.
- Visitor Centre experiences
Museum exhibits, pewter-crafting workshops, retail and café experiences.
Key people
- Yong Koon
Role: Founder
Relationship: Founder
Royal Selangor traces its roots to 1885 and founder Yong Koon, and the business developed around pewter craftsmanship in Kuala Lumpur.
- Yong Koon
Relationship: Founder
Pewtersmith who arrived in Kuala Lumpur in 1885 and is documented as the originator of the family enterprise.
Company history
Royal Selangor traces its roots to 1885 and founder Yong Koon. The business developed around pewter craftsmanship in Kuala Lumpur. Over time the company combined heritage metalworking with contemporary product and design development. Its public brand experience also includes a Kuala Lumpur visitor centre that presents the company's craft history.
- 1885
Royal Selangor traces its roots to 1885 and founder Yong Koon.
Royal Selangor traces its roots to 1885 and founder Yong Koon.
- 1885
Yong Koon arrives in Kuala Lumpur
He joins his two brothers as a tinsmith and makes ceremonial items for the Chinese community.
- 1930
Malayan Pewter Works begins
Yong Koon and Loh Pat move into a family shophouse and start Malayan Pewter Works.
- 1979
Royal Pewterer warrant
The Sultan of Selangor confers Selangor Pewter the warrant of the Royal Pewterer.
- 1992
Renamed Royal Selangor
Selangor Pewter is renamed Royal Selangor, reflecting its royal pewterer status.
- 2004
Visitor Centre inaugurated
Royal Selangor inaugurates a visitor centre as its headquarters in Setapak.
- 2024
Visitor Centre 20th anniversary
The Royal Selangor Visitor Centre celebrates its 20th anniversary.
- 2026
Gallery opens at Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad
Royal Selangor begins a new chapter with the opening of a gallery in Kuala Lumpur.
Recognition & certifications
Image sources & credits
- Royal Selangor - official company image
Source: https://www.royalselangor.com/us/contact-us/
Displayed from the company's official website. No reuse licence was identified; copyright may belong to the company or its licensors.
Source record references 7
- royalselangor.com
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-05
- About Royal Selangor
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Heritage
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Contact us
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Visitor Centre
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Corporate gifts
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Delivery & pickup
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
Frequently asked questions about Royal Selangor
What does Royal Selangor do?
Royal Selangor traces its roots to 1885 and founder Yong Koon. The business developed around pewter craftsmanship in Kuala Lumpur.
Where is Royal Selangor based?
Royal Selangor lists its headquarters or primary business address as 4, Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When was Royal Selangor founded?
Royal Selangor records its founding year as 1885.
What is the official website for Royal Selangor?
The official website recorded for Royal Selangor is royalselangor.com.
Latest Royal Selangor news
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Editorial sources & further reading
Official sources & further reading
- royalselangor.com (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- About Royal Selangor (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Heritage (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Contact us (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Visitor Centre (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Corporate gifts (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Delivery & pickup (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
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