Mydin hypermarket chain founder dies at 88
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Mydin hypermarket chain founder Mydin Mohamed Ghulam Hussein died of old age at a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur today.
His son, who is also Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd managing director, Ameer Ali Mydin, 60, said his 88-year-old father had died at 5.06pm.
“My father was taken to hospital due to vomiting after he returned from (Mydin) outlet in (Jalan) Masjid India shortly after Zohor prayer time,” he said.
He said the body would be buried after Zohor prayer on Wednesday at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, after the return of his youngest son who is currently living in the United States.
Born in Penang in 1928, Mydin Mohamed is survived by his wife Rowshan Bai, 80, and seven children.
Ameer Ali said his father established the company in Kota Baru, Kelantan in 1957.
“He was a highly disciplined person and punctual when dealing with others especially in business.
“He often reminded his children to earn money in a ‘halal’ manner by running an honest business,” said the third child of the deceased.
Questions & Answers
Q.How old was Mydin Mohamed Ghulam Hussein when he passed away?
How old was Mydin Mohamed Ghulam Hussein when he passed away?
Mydin Mohamed Ghulam Hussein was 88 years old. His son, Ameer Ali Mydin, confirmed his father's age and the time of death in Kuala Lumpur today.
Q.Where and when did Mydin Mohamed establish the Mydin company?
Where and when did Mydin Mohamed establish the Mydin company?
Mydin Mohamed established the company in Kota Baru, Kelantan, in 1957. His son, Ameer Ali, mentioned this detail about the company's founding.
Q.What was the cause of Mydin Mohamed Ghulam Hussein being taken to hospital?
What was the cause of Mydin Mohamed Ghulam Hussein being taken to hospital?
Mydin Mohamed Ghulam Hussein was taken to hospital due to vomiting. This occurred after he returned from the Mydin outlet in Jalan Masjid India, following Zohor prayer time.
Q.When is the burial scheduled to take place for Mydin Mohamed?
When is the burial scheduled to take place for Mydin Mohamed?
The body will be buried after Zohor prayer on Wednesday at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery. This is planned after his youngest son returns from the United States.
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