Mydin

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Mydin is a Malaysian chain supermarket. It is notable for its cheap and affordable items.

Contents 1 History 2 Board of directors 3 Range of products 3.1 Company's slogan

[edit] History

In the 1940's, Mr. Mydin Mohamed started a business in Penang as a general merchant hawker by selling general merchandise. In 1945, he opened his first shop in Jalan Tok Hakim, Kota Bharu, Kelantan by selling toys and also general merchandise. The location of Kota Bharu was chosen because of the heavy inflow of goods to and from Thailand, enabling his business to expand. With the help of his immediate sons, the business spreads its operation to Kuala Terengganu which became its second outlet, and Kuala Lumpur.

Mydin's business began to prosper after Dato' Haji Ameer Ali joined the family business in 1986 where he opened his wholesale shop at Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur. Before joining the business, Dato' Haji Ameer Ali was in the forefronts of the banking sector for ten years.

When Mydin Mohamed & Sons Sdn Bhd stores had been based in Kuala Lumpur, their stores have been acknowledged as the "Headquarters for all its branches in the West Side of Peninsular Malaysia. Before Mydin was based in Kuala Lumpur, their stores in Kota Bharu had become the contributions center for some of the items, especially for Muslims traders.

In July 1991, due to rapid growth in size and turnovers, the business was converted from sole-proprietor to a private limited company. Mydin Mohamed Holdings Sdn Bhd was led by Mr Mydin Mohamed as its Chairman and all four of his sons were named as the Board of Directors. In February 2000, the company has changed its name to MYDIN Mohamed Holdings Berhad.

[edit] Board of directors

1) Tuan Mydin Mohamed (Chairman)
2) Tuan Murad Ali (Executive Director)
3) Dato' Haji Ameer Ali (Managing Director)
4) Tuan Ahimmat (Executive Director)
5) Tuan Salim (Executive Director)
6) Datin Dr Hajah Siti Hawa (Human Resources Director)
7) Tuan Malik (IT Director)
8) Tuan Mirza (Procurement Director)

[edit] Range of products

Mydin stores sell goods that range from Muslims goods, electronic, electrical appliances, watches, toiletries, household, perfumes & non-alcohol perfumes (minyak attar), costume jewelleries, luggage bags, stationeries, shoes, kitchenwares, car accessories, leather-based goods, cosmetics and health products. They also sell textile products such as apparels and garments

[edit] Company's slogan

WHY PAY MORE, BUY AT WHOLESALE PRICE!