Petaling Jaya, 11 February 2026 – In a landmark move for Malaysia’s F&B scene, Cili Kampung Malaysia, a leading name in authentic Malay dining, has officially acquired a 50% equity stake in Dotty’s Pastries & Coffee, the artisanal bakery and café celebrated for its high-quality offerings and contemporary lifestyle appeal. The signing ceremony took place at Ruang Rama Event Space, with Cili Kampung Director Encik Khairul Anwar Dato’ Sri Abdul Azeez and Dotty’s founder Puan Nadia Nasimuddin formalising the strategic partnership. Both brands were represented by their senior management teams, including Encik Kesavan (KC) Purusotman, CMO of Cili Kampung, and Cik Kaylee Low, Senior Commercial and Business Development Manager of Dotty’s.
Marking Dotty’s 10th anniversary, the acquisition is aimed at scaling the bakery’s presence nationwide while retaining its artisanal identity. Cili Kampung’s operational expertise, supply chain efficiency, and expansion strategy will support Dotty’s in moving beyond its boutique status to capture a wider market segment. “Our 50% stake in Dotty’s is a deliberate strategy to institutionalize a brand that has defined the all-day dining experience for a decade,” Anwar Azeez commented. He emphasised the synergy of combining Dotty’s artisanal quality with Cili Kampung’s operational scale to create a formidable presence in Malaysia’s hospitality sector.
Puan Nadia Nasimuddin echoed this optimism, highlighting that the partnership allows Dotty’s to evolve from a local icon into a scalable national brand while preserving the warmth and artisanal quality beloved by its customers. With a JAKIM Halal-certified central kitchen and premium IP from Dotty’s, combined with Cili Kampung’s rapid growth model, the alliance aims to dominate the “Modern Malay” lifestyle segment, appealing to traditional diners as well as the premium café-hopping demographic. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to excellence, authenticity, and long-term sustainable growth for both brands.
