{"id":2228,"date":"2026-01-20T17:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/wptest\/2026\/01\/20\/kohler-expands-malaysian-footprint-with-showroom-in-sabah\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T18:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:01:44","slug":"kohler-expands-malaysian-footprint-with-showroom-in-sabah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/2026\/01\/20\/kohler-expands-malaysian-footprint-with-showroom-in-sabah\/","title":{"rendered":"Kohler Expands Malaysian Footprint with Showroom in Sabah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KOHLER\u00ae, a global manufacturer in kitchen and bath products has reached another milestone with the opening of its first showroom in Kota Kinabalu in partnership with local distributor, YHY Engineering Sdn Bhd.<\/p>\n<p>The showroom is a key initiative to expand Kohler\u2019s presence and distribution network in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p>The newest KOHLER showroom sits on a 1099 sq ft built-up area with the concept of \u201cinnovating the way people interact with their kitchen and bathroom\u201d and it is the latest addition to the six existing showrooms in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p>The showroom showcases Kohler\u2019s extensive range of kitchen and bath products including its latest innovative products in Intelligent Toilets, Bidet Seats, Mirrored Cabinets, Showering and PVD Vibrant Finishing faucets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe see Malaysia as one of the key markets in a fast-growing region with great opportunities and it has always been an impressive market as people are looking for something different to cater their needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKohler is committed to expand its distribution to Sabah to present inspiration and innovation for designers, investors and consumers alike and this showroom is just the beginning of Kohler\u2019s expansion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur aim is to target different parts of East Malaysia to meet the market demand\u201d said Kohler Asia Pacific Limited general manager and commercial director of Southeast Asia, Adam Quek.<\/p>\n<p>YHY Engineering Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Kohler in East Malaysia was selected to be the partner for the Kota Kinabalu showroom to drive the market demand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the sole distributor of Kohler in East Malaysia, we are pleased to partner with such a global brand to offer quality and innovative kitchen and bath products to the local people in Sabah.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has been almost 10 years since we started as Kohler\u2019s distributor and we are excited with this showroom in Kota Kinabalu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot to mention, the opening of this showroom would also provide job opportunities to locals\u201d, said YHY Engineering director, Marcus Yek.<\/p>\n<p>This year, KOHLER is celebrating its 145 years of heritage as a global leader in the Kitchen and Bath industry since in 1987 founded by John Michael Kohler, an Austrian immigrant, a businessman and a visionary. <br \/>Kohler entered Malaysia in 1972 and has continued to innovate the local kitchen and bath industry for over 45 years through leading edge design and technology. <br \/>The newest Kohler showroom is located at E-29-1, G-Floor at Kepayan Perdana Commercial Centre and the operating hours starts from 08:30AM &#8211; 05:30PM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KOHLER\u00ae, a global manufacturer in kitchen and bath products has reached another milestone with the opening of its first showroom in Kota Kinabalu in partnership with local distributor, YHY Engineering Sdn Bhd. The showroom is a key initiative to expand Kohler\u2019s presence and distribution network in Malaysia. 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