Dato’ Calvin Chan

As the founder of Oriental Kopi, Dato’ Calvin Chan has transformed a homegrown Malaysian brand into one of Southeast Asia’s most recognisable names in local cuisine and coffee culture. With 25 outlets across Malaysia and Singapore, Oriental Kopi continues to capture hearts with its signature offerings and record-breaking egg tarts, now exceeding 10 million sold. Its merchandise line and exported products bring authentic Malaysian flavours to markets as far as Hong Kong, Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand, celebrating the nation’s culinary heritage on a global stage.

Over the past two years, the brand has achieved major milestones including a successful public listing and multiple Malaysia Book of Records titles, along with prestigious honours such as The BrandLaureate Best Brand Award and BusinessToday’s Best Entrepreneur Award (F&B) 2025.

Driven by his passion for promoting Malaysian food and culture internationally, Chan is now focused on expanding Oriental Kopi to the Philippines and the Middle East, while strengthening operational excellence and sustainability through packaging innovation, training and responsible sourcing. Guided by the principle of “One Goal One Heart”, he envisions a legacy where the world experiences the unique flavours and warmth of Malaysian hospitality.