Here are highly regarded branding agencies in Malaysia (mix of large network shops and specialist boutiques). I’ve included location, what they’re known for, and a short note to help you pick. I checked industry rankings and client-review directories (Campaign Brief/Campaign Asia, Clutch, Marketing/awards listings). If you want, I can narrow this to agencies that specialize in startups, FMCG, fintech, or rebrands.

1. Leo Burnett Kuala Lumpur — Kuala Lumpur

   • Known for high-impact creative branding and award-winning campaigns (Cannes, regional shows). Good for consumer-facing brand campaigns and creative-led rebrands. (campaignbriefasia.com)

2. Ogilvy Malaysia — Kuala Lumpur

   • Full-service agency with strong brand strategy, advertising and integrated communications capability; good for large-scale brand transformations and pan‑Malaysia/ASEAN work. (campaignbriefasia.com)

3. Havas Malaysia — Kuala Lumpur

   • Creative network offering brand strategy, advertising and digital work; often appears in regional creative rankings. Good if you want an internationally connected creative partner. (campaignbriefasia.com)

4. The Shout Group / FCB Shout — Kuala Lumpur (The Shout Group known for creative & integrated marketing)

   • Strong track record on award-winning marketing and integrated branding campaigns for local brands and retailers. Good for results-driven consumer campaigns. (awards.marketing-interactive.com)

5. Logo Talks — Kuala Lumpur (branding specialist)

   • Highly reviewed on Clutch as a focused branding and identity studio; suitable for SMEs and startups needing brand identity, logo and packaging. Good value and strong client feedback on delivery. (clutch.co)

6. SeekThem Design Agency — Malaysia (listed on Clutch)

   • Boutique branding & design studio with strong client reviews for brand identity, visual systems and web presence. Good for design‑forward small- to mid-market projects. (clutch.co)

7. Jumix — Bayan Lepas / Penang (branding & digital)

   • Appears on local agency lists for branding and digital work; suitable for product brands and e‑commerce projects in Penang and northern Malaysia. (clutch.co)

8. INKA Creative Agency — Kuala Lumpur (full-service creative & branding)

   • Listed on Clutch and local directories as a full-service creative/branding agency; good for integrated brand and marketing executions. (clutch.co)

9. Pounce Agency — Kuala Lumpur (brand & design consultancy)

   • Noted on Clutch for higher-end branding and design projects; suited to clients seeking strategic identity systems and packaging. (clutch.co)

10. Pico Group Malaysia / Large experiential & brand activation firms — Kuala Lumpur

• If your brand needs experiential, events or large activations alongside branding, consider big regional groups like Pico. Good for large launches and omnichannel brand experiences. (clutch.co)

How to pick the right one

• For large-scale brand repositions or regional rollouts: choose a full-service/global network (Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, Havas). (campaignbriefasia.com)
• For identity, packaging, and cost-conscious rebrands: boutique specialists (Logo Talks, SeekThem, Jumix, INKA). (clutch.co)
• Check award track record / recent case studies and client reviews (Clutch and local awards like Marketing Excellence/HAM Report) to validate results. (awards.marketing-interactive.com)

If you tell me: your budget range, industry (FMCG, fintech, healthcare, etc.), and whether you need strategy + identity or only visual identity, I’ll shortlist 3 agencies matched to your needs and provide contact/startup checklist.