Dato’ Calvin Chan

Dato’ Calvin Chan, Founder and Managing Director of Oriental Kopi Holdings Berhad, established the business in 2020 to globalize Malaysia’s traditional kopitiam heritage through a modern lifestyle dining experience. His vision is to position Oriental Kopi as the home of Malaysia’s best heritage food, preserving traditional recipes while maintaining consistent quality for both Malaysians and international visitors, ultimately elevating Malaysian heritage cuisine into a globally recognized culinary staple.

Oriental Kopi is a homegrown Malaysian food and beverage brand inspired by the timeless charm of traditional kopitiams. The company is committed to serving authentic local cuisine and traditional hand-brewed coffee, earning recognition and record-breaking achievements at national, regional and global levels. With more than 30 outlets across Malaysia and Singapore, Oriental Kopi delivers time honored Malaysian recipes through modern retail concepts and strong branding. Serving approximately 50,000 customers daily, the company celebrates and promotes Malaysia’s rich culinary heritage while expanding its reach through a growing distribution network for its 43 fast-moving consumer goods products.

Dato’ Calvin is shaping the future with confidence by elevating Malaysia’s heritage cuisine into a scalable food and beverage (F&B) model while preserving its authenticity and expanding its market reach. Through Oriental Kopi, he is creating employment opportunities, supporting local supply chains and strengthening global appreciation for authentic Malaysian flavors and hospitality. The company continues to expand its footprint through strategic outlet locations, continuous product innovation and broader retail distribution channels. Building on its strong domestic presence, Oriental Kopi is actively expanding into international markets, bringing the “Truly Malaysian Taste” experience to a global audience.

Dato’ Calvin remains committed to driving the business toward becoming a leading global Malaysian heritage F&B brand, positioning Oriental Kopi as a modern kopitiam icon that showcases authentic Malaysian flavors, culture and hospitality. Following the company’s recent Guinness World Record achievement, he hopes to continue making Malaysians proud while garnering greater global recognition of Malaysia as a destination for world-class cuisine. Ultimately, he aims to help pave the way for Malaysian F&B brands to thrive internationally as demand for Malaysian heritage food continues to grow.