MESB Berhad was incorporated on 28 March 1995 as a private limited company under the name of Penastead Sdn Bhd which was then changed to MESB Sdn Bhd on 1 June 1995. MESB Sdn Bhd was subsequently converted into a public company and assumed its present name on 20 June 1995, MESB Berhad was listed in the Main Market of Bursa Securities in May 1996. It is principally involved in investment holding.