Mydin
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Mydin is a Malaysian chain of hypermarket, supermarket & emporiums
Chain store
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. It is notable for bringing local & overseas products at affordable prices catering to a large segment of Malaysian population.

History

The Legacy of MYDIN actually began way back in 1918 by Mr Gulam Husen Jamal, father to Mr Mydin. During the Japanese Occupation in the Second World War, their shop in Penang was burnt down to the ground & they lost everything. But strong determination, perseverance & faith has made one of his children, namely Mr Mydin Mohamed, to continue the trades of wholesaling. In 1957, he opened his first shop Syarikat Mydin Mohamed in Jalan Tok Hakim, Kota Bharu, Kelantan; by selling toys & also general merchandise with his own hard-earned money.
With the help of his immediate sons, the business spreads its operations to Kuala Terengganu in 1979 & later made their presences in Klang Valley at Jalan Masjid India in 1989. From then on MYDIN has grown steadily & at a commendable pace. With its vision to be the world’s leading distributor of competitive Halal goods & services in Malaysia, it is now known as MYDIN MOHAMED HOLDINGS BHD. To this date MYDIN has operate more than 50 outlets nationwide & still continuing growing.
As a Muslim wholesaler retailer, MYDIN stressed honestly in business & practicing Halal concept in all it businesses. With many expansion programs in the pipe-line, MYDIN aims to become the leading local hypermarket with good business practices to be at par with other international-owned hypermarket & make Malaysia proud.

Board of directors

  • Mydin Mohamed Ali (Chairman)
  • Murad Ali (Executive Director)
  • Dato' Haji Ameer Ali (Managing Director)
  • Ahimmat Ali (Executive Director)
  • Salim Ali (Executive Director)
  • Datin Dr. Hajah Siti Hawa (Human Resources Director)
  • Puan Mumtaz (Director)
  • Puan Nadiya (Director)
  • Malik Murad Ali (IT Director)
  • Mirza Murad Ali (Merchandising Director)

Range of products

MYDIN’s appeal to the budget-conscious consumers lays in the benefit significant savings from the value-for-money bargains offered at the stores. Consumers are also aware that quality is not compromised. This fact has accounted for making MYDIN household name among prudent spenders in the low and middle income group. Against a backdrop of an inflation-averse market, MYDIN stands out as an inflation-beater’s choice.
MYDIN is a one-stop wholesaling enterprise offering a wide spectrum of products segregated into the following category:-
• Grocery – Food and Health & Beauty
• Fresh – Ready-to-Eat and Fresh Produce (Meat & Poultry; Seafood, Fruits & Vege; and Chilled & Frozen)
• Hardline – Do-It-Yourself, Household, Electrical, Stationery, General Merchandise, Gifts & Deco and Sports, Toys & Games
• Softline – Apparel, Home Furnishing and Muslimin
By stocking such a wide variety of assortments and catering to the wide ranging taste of the Malaysian consumers, MYDIN is able to extend a significant reach into the market.

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