January 2006 Archives

Herbalife Ltd. today announced the opening of business in Malaysia, now the 61st country where Herbalife products are sold through the company's network of independent distributors. Dato' Ronie Tan has been named managing director and vice president of Herbalife in Malaysia and brings over 16 years of direct selling business to Herbalife. The company's head office will be located in Kuala Lumpur.

Herbalife was established in California in 1980 and began doing business in the Asia Pacific region in 1983 in Australia. Today, it is present in ten other countries across this region, in addition to conducting business in Japan, China, the Americas and Europe, Middle East and Africa.

"There is much opportunity for Malaysians to build their own business in this industry, whether on a part time or full time basis," said Greg Probert, president and chief operating officer. "Our products have universal appeal due to the need for improved nutrition around the world."

Herbalife Grand Opening will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the 18th and 19th Febuary. Presentaions will take place in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin.

With the Wellness Industry now projected to grow very rapidly Herbalife health and fitness nutrition products offer one of the outstanding health industry opportunities of the decade.

Herbalife Ltd. and AEG Sports announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement that names Herbalife as a Founding Partner and the official nutrition company of the inaugural Amgen Tour of California, an internationally sanctioned professional cycling race to be held February 19-26, 2006.

Owned and operated by AEG Sports, this event joins the cycling calendar as one of North America's most anticipated sports events for 2006. Modeled after the Tour de France, 16 of the world's best professional cycling teams will compete across more than 600 miles of scenic California roadway as the race makes its way from San Francisco to Redondo Beach, Calif.

In addition to its role as Founding Partner and official nutrition company, Herbalife joins the tour as the exclusive presenting sponsor of the race's final stage in Redondo Beach and of Autograph Alley, where the riders will sign in at the start of each stage.

Herbalife proudly announces the opening of its 61st country: Malaysia. Herbalife specialise in weight management, and sports diet products. Distributors wanted! Product ranges include ShapeWorks and Nourifusion.