Tan Sri S.M. Nasimuddin S.M. Amin
The late Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin is often remembered as a visionary who created the largest family-owned automotive conglomerate in Malaysia, the Naza Group of Companies.
Through his passion for cars, Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin began the Naza Group's automotive business in 1975.
At just 21, he utilized his savings which were earned from helping his father's construction business to import used Japanese cars. After selling of his entire stock within three-months, Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin began a dealership for used luxury vehicles in Kuala Lumpur.
Despite enjoying success running a motor-trading company, Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin harboured ambitions of expanding his business to include sole distributorship of a global brand and to become an automotive assembler.
By the late 90s, one half of Tan SM Nasmuddin's dreams came true when South Korea's Kia Motors Corporation appointed a subsidiary of the Naza Group, Naza Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd, as the franchise holder for the brand in Malaysia.
In 2001, Naza Kia Malaysia entered the industry of automotive assembly with the introduction of the Kia Spectra. The vehicle was assembled through a contract manufacturing arrangement with a local automotive assembler.
By 2002, Naza Automotive Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (NAM) was established and by 2003, construction of the Naza Group's very own manufacturing plant commenced in Gurun, Kedah. In May 2004, NAM commenced operations at Gurun with the production of the Ria, which later became the market leader in the domestic MPV segment with a 40% market share.
With his dreams realized, NAM, under Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin's leadership, produced several more Kias such as the Sorento and Sportage which also became market leaders in their respective segments.
While Kia was booming under the Naza Group, Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin also began the group's partnership with French carmaker, Automobiles Peugeot, by becoming a dealer and importer for the brand in 2002.
This partnership subsequently led to the 206 Bestari project which entailed the local assembly of the 1.4L 5-door Peugeot 206. Launched in May 2006, the 206 Bestari quickly became one of the best selling continental models in the market. In light of this success, Automobiles Peugeot appointed Nasim Sdn Bhd, a unit of the Naza Group, as its sole distributor and assembler in Malaysia in January 2008 From then, as they may say, the rest is history as this true malay entrepreneur steered that very adventure into a formidable business in the automotive industry in Malaysia. Upon his passing, the businesses are now led by sons, Datuk Wira SM Faisal & SM Nasarudin..The Naza Group’s foray into manufacturing also led to the development and launch of its very own car, the Naza Sutera in 2006.
Today, Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin's
philosophy and principles continues to guide the Naza Group in each new
endeavor as it seeks to continue his legacy and success for generations to
come.
The reason why i choose this supervision
man is because he has that vision that keeps him do what he got to do achieve
what he really wants in his life encouraged from his passion in cars. We need
this type of person in our millenium world to ensure the world is the best
place to live.
Dato’ Maznah Hamid
Datuk Maznah Hamid was born in Air
Hitam, Kedah Darul Aman. Dubbed as the 'Iron Lady', she was the first woman to
manage a security service company, whereby before her, this field was dominated
by men only.Career:
Chairman Danau Lumayan
Chairman Securiforce Hi-Tech Cargo
Board Member Golden Hope Plantations Berhad
Board Member Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB)
Board Member Universiti Utara Malaysia
Board Member Maznah Motivational Centre
Advisory Board Member of Excellerated Business School Inc., USA
Board of Trustees Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah
Committee Member of Entrepreneur Development, KPU
Committee Member of the Ummah Development Action Plan, JPM
President Women Entrepreneur's Northern Region (USAHAWATI)
Politics:
Exco Member of Wanita UMNO, Malaysia
Chairman of Human Resources Development Bureau.
In appreciation of her contributions and services, she received several awards, among them were the 'Best Entrepreneur for 1989', the 'Tan Sri Fatimah Honourary Award for Excellence' and the 'State Leadership Graduate Award'. She was also bestowed the award Dato' Setia Di Raja Kedah (D.S.D.K) by HRH the Sultan of Kedah, P.J.N., K.M.N., and A.M.K.
Known as the Iron Lady of Malaysia, Datuk Maznah Hamid is a very well known entrepreneur, business woman as well as a famous motivational author and speaker. Long, long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, Datuk Maznah decided to buy an almost bankrupt, unknown security company and turned into a multi-million, respectable empire.
With only a few thousands capital of their own, her company has to compete with hundreds of other licensed security companies in Malaysia, with many of them were established with up to millions of capital. And against all competition, the company survived and triumphed.
The company, Securiforce now is one of the biggest security companies in Malaysia, having more than 30 branches across Malaysia and employing more than 4000 employees. And all of this is achieved without financial help or capital from financial institutions.
Alongside with other prominent Malaysian business icons, Datuk Maznah become one of the entrepreneurs who build and grow companies and play important roles as a leader, strategist, while contributing to the overall growth and improvement of the society's life in Malaysia.
Datuk Maznah has also established Maznah Motivational Centre, MMC, which conducts seminar on business and human development. Her book "Motivasi Memburu Kejayaan" is a best seller and has become the source of guidance to the aspiring entrepreneurs who can learn from her own experience, principles and secrets in her quest to achieve success and excellence.
The reason why i choose this superwoman
is because during her early days, she employed a few guards, with herself being
jack of all trades in the small outfit - clerk, secretary, manager and
sometimes the guard herself! And in order to expand the business, she and the
husband sold their own house and moved to a new, smaller place which come
without proper amenities.
$2.9 Billion
A humble entrepreneur, often shying away from publicity and media. Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar al-Bukhary is the richest Malay Entrepreneur at US$2.75 Billion and bumiputra in Malaysia, and has continued to hold the status for a long time. Companies that Syed Mokhtar al-Bukhary are affiliated with are MMC (utility, engineering, infrastructure, and logistics group), DRB-HICOM (automotive manufacturing, assembly and distribution), Tradewinds (plantation, agro-based and property sectors), Puncak Semangat (Telecommunications-4G) and many more which covers from Ports, Postal services, Banking.The reclusive tycoon AlBukhary Syed Mokhtar, as much envied as he is maligned, continued to defy detractors by winning high-profile state contracts for a mass-transit rail network and a digital broadcasting platform. He runs power plants, ports, plantations and defense suppliers under his MMC Corp. and DRB-Hicom and holds a near monopoly on the distribution of rice in the country. AlBukhary benefited from the removal of price controls on sugar. He is now restructuring his commodities business to pare a mountain of debt. He founded Albukhary International University, providing full tuition to financially needy students as well as the Islamic Art Museum.
The Reasons why i choose this man is
because in his childhood, he found difficulties to do school revision because
of the inadequate house facilities and small space. But that did not stop him
from achieving his current status. Syed Mokhtar is a great giver; his very
first salary received during his youth was divided by 2 halves – one for him,
and another for charity. A high school dropout, AlBukhary came from a modest
family and started out as a rice trader.
Tan
Sri Azman Hashim
He has done wonders
to AmBank Group’s repute as its chairman and it is of little wonder that his
name is often spoken inthe same breath as the bank. Husband to Tunku Arishah
Ma’amor, he also chairs the board of numerous other finance-related
organisations. Banking and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand for him as depicted
inhis recently released autobiography The Entrepreneur Banker. Blessed with a
golden voice, he has passed on his musical abilities to his children and
grandchildren. A horrible car accident almost wrecked his life, but Tan Sri
Azman’s never-say-die attitude eventually rewarded him with larger than life
achievements. With the true spirit of a malay entrepreneur and good academic
background in accounting field, Azman was quick to maneuver his career along
the corporate path, joining several established corporations in the process.
Since acquiring Arab Malaysian Bank (now Ambank), Azman is credited for his
effort to transform a relatively unknown bank into one of the largest financial
institutions in the country. Currently, Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim is Executive
Chairman of Amcorp Group Berhad and Chairman of several subsidiaries of the
AmBank Group and also Amcorp Properties Berhad. At US$ 810 million, he is known
as the 17th richest in Malaysia. Y Bhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim, a Malaysian, aged
75, was appointed to the Board of AMMB Holdings Berhad on 15 August 1991 and
has been the Chairman of the Company since 1991. He is the Non-Independent
Non-Executive Chairman of the Company.
Tan Sri Azman is
also the Chairman of the board of several subsidiaries of the Company, namely
AmBank (M) Berhad, AmInvestment Bank Berhad, AmIslamic Bank Berhad, AmGeneral
Insurance Berhad, AmLife Insurance Berhad, AmFamily Takaful Berhad, AmGeneral
Holdings Berhad, AmInvestment Group Berhad and AMFB Holdings Berhad.
Tan Sri Azman, a
Chartered Accountant (FCPA), a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, has
been in the banking industry since 1960 when he joined Bank Negara Malaysia and
served there until 1964. He practised as a Chartered Accountant in Azman Wong
Salleh and Co. from 1964 to 1971. He then joined the board of Malayan Banking
Berhad from 1966 until 1980 and was its Executive Director from 1971 until
1980. He was the Executive Chairman of Kwong Yik Bank Berhad, a subsidiary of
Malayan Banking Berhad, from 1980 until April 1982 when he acquired
AmInvestment Bank Berhad.
Tan Sri Azman is the
Executive Chairman of Amcorp Group Berhad and Chairman of RCE Capital Berhad
and Malaysian South-South Corporation Berhad. He serves as a member on the
board of Pembangunan MasMelayu Berhad and the Asian Institute of Finance
Berhad. Tan Sri Azman is also involved in several charitable organisations as
Chairman and Trustee of AmGroup Foundation and Perdana Leadership Foundation
and Trustee for Yayasan Azman Hashim, Yayasan Perpaduan Nasional, Malaysian
Liver Foundation, Yayasan Tuanku Najihah and Yayasan Canselor Open University Malaysia.
Tan Sri Azman is also the Founder and Council Member of Azman Hashim (L)
Foundation and Azman Hashim Charitable (L) Foundation.
Tan Sri Azman is the
Chairman of the Institute of Bankers Malaysia, Malaysian Investment Banking
Association and the Malaysia Productivity Corporation, Chairman Emeritus of
Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) International and Co-Chairman of Malaysia
- Singapore Roundtable. He is the First Chairman of the Financial Services
Professional Board. He is the President of Malaysia South-South Association,
Malaysia - Japan Economic Association, Malaysian Prison FRIENDS Club,
Non-Aligned Movement’s (NAM) Business Council and Treasurer of
Malaysia-Australia Foundation. He is a Member of the APEC Business Advisory
Council, the Trilateral Commission (Asia-Pacific Group), the Malaysian-British
and Malaysia-China Business Councils and East Asia Business Council. He is also
the Leader of the ASEAN Japanese Business Meeting (Malaysia Committee, Keizai
Doyukai) and is on the Board of Advisors of AIM Centre for Corporate Social
Responsibility. He is the Pro-Chancellor of Open University of Malaysia, a
member of the Governing Body of Asian Productivity Organisation and the
International Advisory Panel of Bank Negara Malaysia International Centre for
Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) and the Asian Banking School Sdn Bhd. http://www.forbes.com/profile/tan-sri-azman-hashim/
Dato Abdul Malik Mydin
MYDIN is a familiar name to Malaysians and the company’s history is
an inspiring one as it is a typical rags to riches story. Started by Mr Mydin
with a small shop in Kota Bharu in 1957, the company remains a family business.
The second son of Mr Mydin,
Dato’ Hj Ameer Ali who
is now managing director of the company, brought the family business to another
level with his first shop (and the company’s third) in Jalan Masjid India in
Kuala Lumpur. The retail business “There are three directions in the retail business
- the bis malls (like KLCC and 1 Utama); the hypermarket; and the convenience
stores,” explained Dato Hj Ameer at his new hypermarket in Subang Jaya. Mydin
is now in all the three areas while applying its own retail and wholesale
concepts which comprises emporiums, 24-hour convenience stores, mall,
mini-markets and bazaars. He faced a challenge when trying to open the first
MYDIN hypermarket in Subang Jaya. “No banks wanted to finance us when we
decided to open our first hypermarket in USJ1, Subang Jaya. The reason given to
us was: You must be out of your minds to open next to a hypermarket that is
already well established and strong! Can you compete?” However, he finally
obtained a loan from the Arab-Malaysian Bank. Success secrets What are
his success secrets? “It is important to know what you are doing and to do the
things that you know. For us, we have always been in the wholesale and retail business
and we keep to our expertise,” said Dato Hj Ameer. “We try to learn as much as
possible about developments in the retail industry and to improve in terms of
merchandising, warehousing, customer service, systems and information
technology, point of purchase and tenant management,” he added.
On a personal level, to be successful, one
must have the will or the `greed’ to want to succeed, he said. “It is the same for
everyone - work hard and work smart. We have to put in the hours and we have to
sacrifice our family time and our lives. There is no easy way.” he emphasised,
debunking any secret hopes of anyone looking for a quick success formula. “I
can talk about a balanced lifestyle now,” he said with a smile. “ because I have
worked hard and sacrificed It is very important to have an understanding family
who share vow goals. Perseverance is essential.” “We must have humility as we
grow bigger. We are only human and make a bt of mistakes. Accept the mistakes. and
move on. I normally do not dwell on matters too long. I look at the pros and
cons. make my decision and don’t regret it. We cannot expect to be always right.
We have to bear the conequenms of our decisions but don’t be afraid to make
wrong decisions. Learn from your mistakes and move on. Organisation do not grow
if they fear making mistakes,” advised Dato’ Hj Ameer.
Corporate social responsibility the company
takes its corporate social responsibilities seriously as “God takes care of
people who take care of others”. “When you do something with sincerity, subsequent
events will take care of themselves. We don’t do it to show we are doing it.”
Otherwise, he said, there wil be no ‘pahala’ which means merit in Arabic. Getting
Mydinised The company strongly feels that their staff is their family that the
process to inculcate good work habits in employees is called being `Mydinised’.
The Mydinise process involves weekly sessions to small groups of 15 staff in
each session comprising those who have been employed for more than a year. Participants
come from all the branches. At these sessions, company stories and anecdotes
are shared and Dato’ Hj Ameer will sit and talk with his extended family’. Halal
concept Being Muslims and a Malaysianowned company, MYDIN strictly
emphasises running its businesses based on the Halal concept. In a broader and deeper
meaning, halal means that what we eat must be earned in the correct way,
explained Dato’ Hj Ameer. A staunch Muslim, Dato’ Hj Ameer said that it is an
obligation or fardhu kifayah to provide goods and services to fellow muslims to
buy. Why pay more? The MYDIN proposition is a very attractive one: Why
pay more? Buy at wholesale prices! The general perception may be that cheap
means not good, agreed Dato’ Hj Ameer. MYDIN, he said, “sells reasonable
quality at low prices”.
Success involves
hard work and hard work means sacrifice according to Dato’ Hj Ameer Ali bin
Mydin, Managing Director of Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd. In this exclusive
interview with MALAYSIA SMET”, Dato’ Hj Ameer gives his thoughts on his values
and outlook on work and life have become such a `disposable’ society and one
would not want to pay so much when following fickle fashion. Micro manage
Dato’ Hj Ameer believes in micromanagement “to a certain extent”. In his case,
it might involve visiting an outlet at 9.30 at night to check out the displays.
“You have to micro-manage to make things move. Otherwise you don’t see
progress, for example, the Prime Minister himself had to get on the LRT,” he
said in defence of his management style. Follow-up is next. “I don’t believe in
telling somebody to do something and then you forget about it. I still make
notes on my little `353’ notebook. You must follow up or nothing will happen,”
he stressed. Dato’ Hi Ameer’s values for winners Punctuality: When
you are punctual, you will be more relaxed and composed and not rush into
things. I always tell my staff before a meeting that “you are on time if you
are 5 minutes early, and you are late if you are on time”. Discipline: Being
a disciplined person means you are well-organised. It has to come from the
person himself / herself as no one can change a person unless the person wants
to change. For me, I think it started when, I was a bell ringer at primary
school. I had to ring the bell punctually when school started, for recess and
at the end of the school day. There was a lot of peer pressure to cheat. Honesty:
In Islam, being honest is a requirement. Through honesty you can win
everything. My father instilled this value in all of his children. If our
suppliers send to us more than the quantity ordered, we will return the balance
to them and not close one eye and take the over-supply. Otherwise, like the
Malays say, this will be ‘tak berkat’. If you earn it that way, you
will lose it.
What is not due to you will not stay with you. Hard work: I
work 7 days a week. Even during holidays, I will open my laptop and reply to my
e-mails and sms. In the retail line, a short break can cause disruptions in
operations. Decisions are needed fast to avoid delay. Attitude: We must
have the right attitude and change for the better. Someone with a bad attitude
is unable to accept other people’s opinion and unable to adapt. A bad attitude
hinders us from moving forward. Sincerity: When lending a helping hand to other
people, make sure that it is done with sincerity.
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