MR. DIY was started as a consumer hardware store in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in July 2005. In 2018, MR. DIY embraced e-commerce by establishing an online store and presence on
Shopee. MR. DIY's international expansion began in November 2021 with the opening of its first store in Turkey at Meydan Istanbul Mall. This was followed by the launch of stores in Spain (Talavera de la Reina and Madrid) in January 2022. As of October 2022, the company has presence in 24 locations across Turkey and 12 in Spain. In April 2021, the company launched a storefront format called MR.DIY Express for rural communities. In May 2022, the group opened MR.DIY Plus, a mega retail store, MR.DIY Plus at MidValley Megamall. In October 2023, MR. DIY expanded its operations in
Vietnam through opening five stores in three key locations within a month. Also in 2023, MR. DIY fully entered the e-commerce space of the country as it launched its official online store. In January 2024, MR. DIY unveiled its plan to operate in
Romania and
Bulgaria. In February 2024, MR. DIY expanded its operations in
Africa, opening its first location in
South Africa. In March 2024, Mr. DIY opened its first store in
Dhaka, Bangladesh. On 14 November 2024, the company launched a new mascot called PANDAi. The mascot, resembling a panda, was chosen because of the universal associations, cuteness, friendliness and intelligence of the animal. ==Financials==