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Two Large Glass Embossed Horlicks Jars
Horlicks is the name of a company and of a malted milk hot drink developed by the founders James and William Horlick. It is now manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline in the United Kingdom, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Jamaica, and under licence in the Philippines and Malaysia.
In the Philippines and Malaysia, Horlicks was also sold as milky-chocolate-flavoured discs in paper packets, which were then eaten as candy. Horlicks remains popular in Malaysia and Singapore where it packed under licence from SmithKline Beecham and sold in large glass image3 above) and tin containers. It is also available in 1.5 kg refill packs. "Taller, stronger, sharper" is its slogan.
During the Malaysian Emergency, the British troops in the camps around Ipoh would regularly enjoy a cup of Horlicks served by the "Char Wallah".