Syarikat Muda Osman Sdn Bhd

Company Description

Syarikat Muda Osman Sdn Bhd (SMO) has been pioneered by the late Haji Muda Osman in early 1939. Starting with the retail, wholesale and distribution of various types of books and stationery, the company has been involved in distribution and marketing of cigarettes in the vicinity of Pasir Mas district. Next, Haji Muda Osman was to expand his business to Kota Bharu which at the same time this business has been passed on to his children which are Haji Hassan, Haji Othman and Haji Yusoff. Under their management and administration, Syarikat Osman Muda has grown into one of the successful indigenous companies and well known and also has been recognized their ability and credibility of the financial aspects. In line with the rapid expansion of business, the Syarikat Muda Osman was incorporated on August 25, 1987. The upgrading of this business is to recognize family members which have a qualified in business administration and then lead the company in business management books and cigarettes. In 1998, despite the economy being depressed SMO has increased its authorized share capital from RM500, 000.00 to RM5, 000,000.00 paid-up capital of RM165, 003.00 to RM1, 005,003.00. This shows a positive sign in terms of performance, business capabilities and financial stability. SMO has been recognized as the sole distributor of Dawama Sdn. Bhd. for books published by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka in the state of Kelantan as well as a number of publishers who is no stranger among readers which are Sasbadi, Pelangi, Oxford, MPH, Pearson, Utusan Publications and others. SMO is also a major supplier of educational textbooks to schools and institutions of higher learning in Kelantan. In addition, the SMO is a sponsor to a number of Kelantan?s Book Fair, an annual event organized by the Jabatan Pelajaran Kelantan dan Persatuan Perpustakaan Sekolah Kelantan (PUSTAKA) to promote the books as well as promote a culture of reading among students and children at various ages.