Braun Buffel was saved by a Malaysian company
Local
22 Apr 2026 • 3:00 PM MYT

Did you know this “German” wallet brand
was actually saved by a Malaysian company?
In 2011, Bonia Corporation Berhad stepped in with ~RM13 million.
But here’s the twist:
Most of it didn’t go to buying shares.
It went to clearing the company’s debt.
And in return?
They secured the growth engine outside Europe.
Today, the brand runs 100+ stores across Asia
with China alone accounting for 70+.
German heritage.
Malaysian strategy.
