Do you still remember which drinks you drank the most during your childhood? Many children are happy when they are allowed to have their favorite drinks, which are mostly sugary and have a colorful appearance.
In Malaysia, there are many various types of childhood drinks that are sold at nearby groceries and supermarkets. Most of them are delicious and affordable. You may buy it conveniently without spending much money. So, without any hesitation, let’s quench your thirst by having these best Malaysian childhood drinks!
Here is the list of the top 10 Childhood Drinks in Malaysia 2025:
1. Vitagen
Vitagen is the most iconic childhood drink in Malaysia. It remains a source of happiness for every child in Malaysia. Original Vitagen is made with fresh wholesome milk and authentic fruit juice. Moreover, Vitagen is a healthy drink as well’ with each bottle of Vitagen consisting of billions of probiotic cultures which are named Lactobacillus acidophilus that helps your digestive procedure and boosts your immunity. Plus, you are suggested to drink two bottles each day to ingest enough healthy bacteria.
Ingredients: fermenting skimmed milk with billions of live probiotic cultures (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei).
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 125ml (x 5 bottles)
Price: *RM 4.80
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Yakult
Yakult is another familiar drink in Malaysia. It is healthy for people because it has at least 20 billion Lactobacillus casei Shirota, the superior lactic acid bacteria that enhance gut processing.
Ingredients: water, skimmed milk, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, maltodextrin, flavorings, Lactobacillus casei Shirota. Gluten-free.
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 80 ml (x 10 bottles)
Price: *RM 11.18-RM 11.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Nestle Milo
Nestle Milo is preferred by many Malaysians. It is a good breakfast companion that helps to release the energy from food optimally. You will fall in love with its tangy chocolatey taste and get energy and nutrients from it. Making it the perfect drink to start the day with.
Ingredients: Malt Barley, Milk, Cocoa
Country of Origin: Australia
Size Available: 1L
Price: *RM 4.32-RM 6.33
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Ribena
Blackcurrant Ribena tastes good and has become one of my favorite childhood drinks. It is preferred by every age because it contains New Zealand’s blackcurrants and provides people with 100 percent of Vitamin C. Plus, there are no artificial sweeteners and flavors.
Ingredients: Water, Sucrose, Blackcurrant Juice (5%), Vitamin C, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate and Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid). Contains permitted preservative and acidity regulator as food conditioner.
Country of Origin: Philipines
Size Available: 330 ml
Price: *RM 2.48-RM 2.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Oligo Chocolate Malt Drink
Oligo Chocolate Malt Drink is a healthy drink. It has Vitamin B6 and B12 to enhance body and mind for good brain performance while reducing fatigue. You will be more energetic and enjoy the rich Belgium chocolate flavor. Other than that, you can ingest more Oligofructose to enhance digestion and defecation. Also, it has rich calcium that maintains your bones!
Ingredients: Deionized Filtered Water, Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer [Glucose Syrup, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Caseinate (Milk Protein), Stabilizer, Emulsifier, Anticaking Agent E551)], Cocoa, Skimmed Milk Powder, Calcium, Malt Extract (Contains Barley), Oligofructose, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Contains Permitted Food Conditioner
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 240 ml
Price: *RM 2
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Dutch Lady UHT Milk Full Cream 1L
Many children like to drink milk, Dutch Lady UHT Milk Full Cream 1 L is the best choice for them. It contains protein, calcium, and important nutrients which are essential to everyone. You need to store it at 25-30 degrees Celsius, but once opened, you should fridge it and use it within 3 days. It can be brought wherever because of its smaller size and lightweight.
Ingredients: Milk Solids (Non-Fat), Milk Fat and Vitamins (A, D3, B2)
Contains permitted food conditioners (stabilizer and emulsifier of plant origin)
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 1 L
Price: * RM32.89-RM 52.63 (x 6 packs)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Drinho Soya Bean 1L
It contains natural and selected soya beans. It is very healthy for everyone because of its high quality. You may enjoy the sugary flavor and share it with your loved ones.
Ingredients: Soya Bean Extract, Water, Cane Sugar, and Salt. Contains Permitted Food Conditioner(Acidity Regulator 500). Additives used are from synthetic origin.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 1 L
Price: *RM 2.14-RM 2.19
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Horlicks Original Malted Drink
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Horlicks Original Malted Drink is natural and contains original malted barley, wheat, and milk. It provides people with rich vitamins, minerals, macronutrients, and fiber that are good for you.
Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Malted Barley, Whey Powder, Fine Crystalline Sugar, Milk Solid Not Fat, Milk Fat, Skimmed Milk Powder, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Acidity Regulator (Potassium Bicarbonate), Vanilla Flavour SD 711302, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Magnesium Chloride, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Sulphate, Dextrose Anhydrous, Arachis Oil, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Copper Sulphate, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Hydrochloride), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodate, Vitamin D2 (Eragocalciferol), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Contains Acidity Regulator and Flavour as Permitted Food Conditioner, Contains Cereal with Gluten, Milk & Milk products, It may contain traces of Soya
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 1kg
Price: *RM 27.45
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is a halal product made in Malaysia. During our childhood, Wheatgrass was a popular drink because not only is it healthy, it is refreshing as well. Children were encouraged to drink it because it can help to relieve heat and reduce fever.
Ingredients: Natural pandan, alfalfa, wheatgrass, Permitted Food Conditioner
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 350 ml
Price: *RM 2.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Tropicana Twister Juicy Burst
Many children like drinking orange juice because the sweetness of orange is delectable. It attracts a lot of children with its refreshing and tasty flavor.
Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Orange Pulp, Orange Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Arabic Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, Contains Permitted Food Conditioner, Flavoring, and Preservative, All Additives are of Non-Animal Origin
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 355 ml
Price: *RM 1.97-RM 2.70
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Do these top 10 childhood drinks refresh your childhood memories? I hope they do. Briefly, these are the 10 most famous childhood drinks in Malaysia. During childhood, many of us prefer sweet, milky, and chocolate flavors. They have become one of your sweet memories with your family and friends in your life. So, it is good to buy them again and drink them with your loved ones!
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