The combined worth of Malaysia’s 30 most valuable brands this year stands at 80.2 billion ringgit (US$26.48 billion), a 49 per cent increase from 2009, according to Interbrand.
This year, three banks and three telcom companies have topped Interbrand’s study of Malaysia.
The two top brands, Maybank and CIMB, posted more than 100 per cent growth since three years ago. AirAsia, ranked No 12, registering a 257.3 per cent growth, the biggest jump among the 30 listed brands.