{
  "id": 17295760,
  "title": "End of an era: Tracing Lee Biscuits' 92-year journey from Singapore to Johor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/end-of-an-era-tracing-lee-biscuits-92-year-journey-from-singapore-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-lee-biscuits-marie-workers-close-6498911"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lee Biscuits, a household staple for generations of Singaporeans and Malaysians, is ending its 92-year journey. The company, also known as Nam Lee, announced its closure at its Pontian, Johor factory at the end of October. Founded by Lee Kong Chian in 1934, the company initially produced affordable biscuits for regional consumers. After 21 years in Singapore, it moved to Tampoi in Johor Bahru in 1955, expanding its operations and product range. In 2000, it relocated to Pontian, upgrading its facilities and catering to health-conscious consumers. Lee Biscuits' closure follows another Lee Group shutdown, as the conglomerate shifts focus towards oil palm cultivation.",
  "summary": "From Marie biscuits and cream crackers to colourful iced gems, Lee Biscuits' snacks were household staples for generations of Singaporeans and Malaysians. After 92 years, production is coming to an end.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lee Biscuits, named Nam Lee, closes after 92 years",
    "Founded by Lee Kong Chian in 1934, moved from Singapore to Johor",
    "Closure coincides with another Lee Group shutdown, shifting focus to oil palm"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}