History

Matsushita Sales & Service Sdn Bhd (MASCO) was established on 29 March 1976 with its first office at Wisma Mirama, Kuala Lumpur

Kedai National was launched nationwide. Konosuke Matsushita, founder of Matsushita was awarded 'Tan Sri' title by His Honorable Yang Amat Berhormat Dato Hussein Onn, Prime Minister of Malaysia.

National showroom was set-up at Plaza Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.

MASCO shifted its office to its own building at Lot 10, Jalan 13/2 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Technics direct drive turntable, National VHS and VCR was first introduced.

MASCO entered the IT era with mass computerization.

MASCO celebrated its 10th Anniversary.

MASCO participated in the first Quality Control Circle (QCC) for sales and marketing activities.

MASCO sponsored the 15th SEA games to enhance National / Panasonic / Technics brand. National Panasonic Square showroom was launched at KL Plaza, Kuala Lumpur.

The new era of various breakthrough products launches.

Nationwide sales & service network coverage.

MASCO changed to National Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Breakthrough 1st billion sales achievement.

National Panasonic Malaysia celebrated its 20th Anniversary.

Implemented System 21 for National Panasonic business partners shop management.

National Panasonic Malaysia launched the ´Made in Malaysia´ product campaign.

National Panasonic Malaysia sponsored the Manhattan Jazz Quintet (MJQ )

Platinum Warranty and 'We Care' Campaign was launched. National Panasonic officially open Kuantan and Kota Bahru branches.

Panasonic becomes the title sponsor for F1 Toyota Racing Team. National Panasonic Malaysia Distribution Centre was officially open.

National Panasonic Malaysia won Readers Digests Superbrand award for the 1st time. Berita NPM was awarded best newsletter by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia. "Truly Dynamic" and 'It´s New Life' Campaign was launched. Kunio Nakamura, President of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., Japan visited Malaysia.

Global brand unification exercise. All products under National brand changed to Panasonic brand name and adopting the slogan "ideas for life". National Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd changed to Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd was awarded the ISO 14001 certification. Yukio Shohtoku, Executive Vice President of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. was awarded Datukship by His Royal Highness King of Malaysia.

Air-conditioner business was transferred from Matsushita Industrial Corporation Sdn Bhd (MAICO) to Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Kid Witness News global video-in-education program was launched in Malaysia. Kunio Nakamura, President of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., Japan was awarded Datukship by His Royal Highness King of Malaysia.

Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd celebrated its 30th Anniversary.