Nestle has invested CHF21m (US$21.4m) into a Maggi noodle production line in Malaysia.

The line has been installed at the Batu Tiga factory in Nestle's manufacturing site in Shah Alam, west of the capital Kuala Lumpur.

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"Maggi Noodles are very popular here in Malaysia, with over 600 million packs sold a year, which is equivalent to one pack for every person in south-east Asia. This new noodles line will cater to the growing demand for Maggi Kari Noodles, a favourite among our Malaysian consumers," said Alois Hofbauer, managing director of Nestle's business in Malaysia.

Meanwheil, Nestle has invested CHF66m in a new factory – its eighth in the country – called Sri Muda, which will produce ready-to-drink products including Milo, Nescafe and Nestle Omega Plus, for which the company said it is seeing "rising demand".

Hofbauer added: "We are deeply committed towards investing in our future in Malaysia because we strongly believe that this country has a wealth of opportunities to offer."

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