Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar was born in Alor Setar, Kedah in 1951. His family came fromHadhramaut, Yemeni. Before deciding to stay in Kedah, his father traveled to Central Asia to do business. Next, his father to Thailand. In the mid-40's, then the father of Tan SriSyed Mokhtar decided living in Alor Setar, Kedah. In 1946, his father married.
Education
Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar start school in Alor Setar, but when he was 9 years old, he was sent to stay with his uncle, Syed Omar in Johor Bahru. He was there from four through todegree level or two. Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar then returned to his hometown in Alor Setarand connect the school to form five at Saint Michael's School.
In fact, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar is not a highly educated person. He never went up touniversity level. However, this does not mean he was not knowledgeable. Most of theknowledge acquired through direct experience when he was active in the business worldsince childhood.
Established companiesIn 1974, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar is the first shop to buy a house in Jalan Telok Wan Jahunder hire-purchase agreement with the UDA or the Urban Development Corporation.Next, in 1975, he established the Shah and apply for a trading license from the Board ofPaddy's rice is now known as Bernas. Good luck at the foot of the chicken looks, good luck man who knows. He managed to obtain a contract to supply rice to the FELDA,MARA namesake, Pernas Edar Sdn Sergam well. Ltd., A subsidiary of the Johor StateEconomic Development Corporation. After the success of the Company Shah, he set up a joint venture with two Chinesebusinessmen, the Ghiak Gee Ng and Chua Chong Tan. Ghiak Gee is a trader of riceand rice millers will Tan Chong.
In the joint venture company, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar holds a 52 percent stake while Geeand Chong Tan Ghiak respectively 32 percent and 16 percent. Business venture, named Bukhary Sdn. Ltd. it commenced operations on July 15, 1976, at his office in Jalan Telok Wan Jah.Own strategy In 1978, he was invited to join the trade delegation to the Trade Ekso Canton, China.During his stay in China, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar conduct barter system, which convertskokonya with tea from China. Only difference today barter conducted on a large scale orbulk. For example, converting a ton of palm oil with a ton of crude oil.
In the joint venture company, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar holds a 52 percent stake while Geeand Chong Tan Ghiak respectively 32 percent and 16 percent. Business venture, named Bukhary Sdn. Ltd. it commenced operations on July 15, 1976, at his office in Jalan Telok Wan Jah.Own strategy In 1978, he was invited to join the trade delegation to the Trade Ekso Canton, China.During his stay in China, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar conduct barter system, which convertskokonya with tea from China. Only difference today barter conducted on a large scale orbulk. For example, converting a ton of palm oil with a ton of crude oil.
Contributions in education
In 2000, al-Bukhary Foundation donated a total of RM7.75 million to the Oxford Centrefor Islamic Studies, the famous center of Islamic learning in the world. Al-BukharyFoundation is also currently assisting the Institute of Educational Development (MIED) in the project of establishing the Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) in Sungai Petani, Kedah.
In addition, al-Bukhary Foundation also regularly civilization dialogue to promotetolerance and understanding between various religious communities and beliefs.
Yayasan al-Bukhary involvement in projects initiated by non-Muslims are alsohighlighted. Although al-Bukhary Foundation emphasis on the welfare projects thatcharacterized Islam, it is still contributing to the projects undertaken by non-Muslims. For example, al-Bukhary Foundation contributed a total of RM one million for the LangkawiProject, a project initiated by the party to raise funds for its education projects in rural areas and also give scholarships to needy students.
Tan Sri Syed is the richest entrepreneurs in Malaysia, with wealth valued at RM1.67billion.
In 2000, al-Bukhary Foundation donated a total of RM7.75 million to the Oxford Centrefor Islamic Studies, the famous center of Islamic learning in the world. Al-BukharyFoundation is also currently assisting the Institute of Educational Development (MIED) in the project of establishing the Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) in Sungai Petani, Kedah.
In addition, al-Bukhary Foundation also regularly civilization dialogue to promotetolerance and understanding between various religious communities and beliefs.
Yayasan al-Bukhary involvement in projects initiated by non-Muslims are alsohighlighted. Although al-Bukhary Foundation emphasis on the welfare projects thatcharacterized Islam, it is still contributing to the projects undertaken by non-Muslims. For example, al-Bukhary Foundation contributed a total of RM one million for the LangkawiProject, a project initiated by the party to raise funds for its education projects in rural areas and also give scholarships to needy students.
Tan Sri Syed is the richest entrepreneurs in Malaysia, with wealth valued at RM1.67billion.
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