Watsons Malaysia chief operating officer Danny Hoh (left) posing with the award as Watsons Malaysia clinches the coveted “Brand of the Year” title in the Health and Beauty category at the 2025–2026 World Branding Awards.
Watsons Malaysia, the Malaysia and Asia No.1 health and beauty retailer, has won the coveted “Brand of the Year” title for Health & Beauty category at the 2025–2026 World Branding Awards. Recognized in the Regional Tier, the award is presented to brands that achieve recognition across multiple countries within a specific geographic region.
The 2025–2026 Edition of the World Branding Awards, held in Osaka, Japan, marks the 20th milestone ceremony of the prestigious World Branding Forum (WBF). Recognized as one of the world’s most respected brand recognition programs, the Awards celebrate the excellence of leading global, regional, and national brands.
This year, fewer than 100 brands worldwide earned the coveted “Brand of the Year” title, making Watsons Malaysia’s achievement even more extraordinary. This award underscores Watsons Malaysia’s position as not just a household name locally, but a globally recognized brand.
Winning this honor reflects Watsons Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to empowering customers to “Look Good, Do Good, Feel Great” while consistently redefining standards in retail excellence, innovation, and customer engagement. It is a testament to creating meaningful experiences for millions of customers.
“Thank you, Malaysia, for recognizing Watsons Malaysia as the Brand of the Year in Health & Beauty. After more than 31 years in Malaysia, this award would not have been possible without the support of our customers and members, alongside with the passion and dedication of our team who go above and beyond to make Watsons the brand Malaysians trust most for their health, wellness, and beauty needs. Our promise is to continue empowering lives, evolving with your needs, and putting smiles on our customers’ faces.” said Caryn Loh, Managing Director of Watsons Malaysia & Chief Operating Officer of Health & Beauty Asia, AS Watson Group.
With over 750 stores nationwide, Watsons Malaysia continues to redefine the health and beauty retail experience, serving millions of customers every month through its extensive store network and online platforms. This year also marks a milestone celebration, the 15th anniversary of the Watsons Club loyalty programme, which now proudly serves over 8 million members, reinforcing Watsons Malaysia’s position as one of the most loved and trusted retail brands in the country.
Earlier this year, Watsons Malaysia was also named the Brand of the Year 2025 and won Platinum for the Retail category at the Putra Brand Awards 2025. This marks the 11th consecutive year Watsons has won in the Retail category and is the first time receiving the Brand of the Year award, an achievement credited to public votes and customer trust.
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