The Founder
The founder of Sani United Sdn Bhd is Datuk Wan Mohammad Sani Salleh. He was born on Jan 24th 1976 at Kuala Ibai, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu and currently 38 years old and married. He was the forth among six siblings. He holds a Diploma in Business Management at Sunway College (1994) and then holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Management from Sunway College too in 1997. He is the Managing Director of Sani United Sdn Bhd (Sani Express Sdn Bhd, Sani Properties Sdn Bhd and Sani Hotels Sdn Bhd).
Datuk Wan Mohammad Sani Salleh's achievement is conferred the Indera Mahkota Pahang (Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang, DIMP) which carries the title Datuk was given by Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah (June 2009) and the Outstanding Entrepreneur Award Malays Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (Anugerah Usahawan Cemerlang Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia, DPMM) Kuala Lumpur (April, 2009)
Here are some of his history background ;
1993 : After completing his secondary school at Sekolah Menengah Tengku Bariah Kuala Terengganu, Dato’ Sani decided to move to Kuala Lumpur.
1994 : Dato’ Sani pursue his education at Sunway College in Business Management and at the same time holds a part time job as an administrative assistant in shipping company.
1996 : After his graduation, he was offered a job as a shipping agent and his responsibilities includes managing the shipping traffic in Port Klang and Port Dickson.
1997 : Due to his commitment and perseverance, Dato’ Sani was promoted as a manager and he was responsible in managing tenders with Petronas, Caltex and Shell.
1998 : Dato’ Sani was promoted to sit on the Board of Director due to his continuing success in managing the company’s tenders and shipping management.
2000 : Dato’ Sani decided to quit the Board Of Director and pursue his dream in managing his own company.
2002 : Year 2002 proved to be the kick start of his business venture. The car service centre that he started in 2001 was awarded 2 contracts to handle MTD Group vehicle maintenance in Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Terengganu region. He then decided to open his own car service centre with his brother, Iskandar- Dato’ Salleh in Kuala Terengganu to concentrate on the MTD Group vehicle maintenance.
2003 : Sani United was incorporated with its hq in UkayPerdana, Selangor. With his small management team, they prepared a proposal to operate an intercity public transport (express bus) hence the establishment of Sani Express.
2006 : in 7th January, an express bus bearing the name of Sani Express made its maiden journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu.
Company Profile
Address:
Wisma Dato' Sani, No. 12 & 14,
Jalan Klang Sentral 3/KU5,
Klang Sentral, Bukit Raja, Meru,
41050 Klang, Selangor
Tel No : +603 3344 4416
Fax No : +603 3344 4544
Sani Sdn. Bhd. provides service in terms of transportation, hospitality, properties and workshop. This company is a wholly owned Bumiputera was incorporated on 30th August 2003 and pursuant to the restructuring which resulted the company becoming the holding company.
Sani Sdn. Bhd. originally focused on a transportation industry. Following the restructuring exercise which was completed in April 2009, Sani Sdn. Bhd. decided to increase its focus on the hospitality industry, properties and workshop which to create and to meet various economic activities and market demands.
As the holding company, Sani Sdn. Bhd. professionally supports its consolidated subsidiaries with financing, operational business management and controlling activities. Many years of experience in servicing industry gives them the independence and confidence to build on sustainable success.
Their principles are strategic thinking and passionate execution, and their maxims are to achieve measurable results and exercise prudence when they conduct business. Overall, Sani Sdn. Bhd. is a thriving giant in the field of business with other companies under it, which are;
1) SANI FACILITIES SDN. BHD.
2) SANI PLANTATIONS SDN. BHD.
3) SANI HYPERMART SDN. BHD.
4) SANI PROPERTIES SDN. BHD.
Sani Properties Sdn. Bhd. has four blocks of buildings which named "Wisma Dato' Sani" in Klang Sentral and its also directly involved in business transactions involving land and buildings.
5) SANI ENGINEERING SDN. BHD.
Sani Engineering which has three buildings located in Kapar, Klang is also able to accommodate five buses at a time provides maintenance and repair of buses by the certified and trained mechanics.
6) SANI TERMINAL SDN. BHD.
Sani Terminal Sdn. Bhd. is located on the heart of developing city of Meru, Klang, Selangor. Its strategic location is highly potential to be the centre of a golden business opportunity. Start operating on May 2012, Sani Terminal is under supervision and management of Sani Terminal Sdn. Bhd. which is one of the subsidiaries of Sani Sdn. Bhd.
Sani Terminal is specially designed for the convenience of Sani Express passengers. Sani Terminal is a double-storey building with wide area of 39,550 .5 perimeter square feet. Sani Terminal is a bus terminal complex located in the Klang Sentral has 24 shoplots, 2 office spaces and 7 bus parking lots with a land area of 2.5 acres. Sani Terminal is also the beginning and the final destination of their bus, Sani Express. Its consist vast array of stores and services such as Sani Express counter ticket, Sani Express buses parking bays, the management office and restaurant.
Number of visitors at Sani Terminal can reach up to 6,000 people monthly. In which, the number will surely increase along with progressive development of Sani Terminal surrounding area. At Sani Terminal all the facilities are reasonable friendly toward the disable and those who need assistance. These include ramps, telephones, e-ticketing counter and other facilities available for the convenience of everyone. Passengers can also get information on bus schedule through visual display on the ticket counter
7) SANI INFRASTRUCTURE SDN.BHD.
Sani Infrastructure Sdn Bhd. is Bumiputra's fully owned and registered as a class A license with Pusat Khidmat Kontraktor (PKK). In addition, Sani Infrastructure is also registered with Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan (CIDB). Among the projects achieved are :
- modified four blocks building in Klang Sentral (Wisma Dato' Sani)
- build a 2-story building in Klang Sentral Terminal (Sani Terminal)
- customize (major renovation) 10-storey building in Kuala Lumpur (Sani Hotel)
A Sani Sdn. Bhd. subsidiaries equipped with a highly experienced team is established to participate in construction industry which caters to government and private projects.
Sani Infrastructure Sdn. Bhd. emphasizes on quality and the company mission is to ensure all the completed projects reflect the satisfaction of the clients. Sani Infrastructure strives to ensure all the projects is implemented and completed within the time frame.
With more than a decade of building experience, Sani Infrastructure continues to provide its clients with quality construction, management services, and strong customer relationships.
Sani Infrastructure, an East Coast based general contractor, strives to produce technology-ready, customer-specific, design and build, and construction management for their clients. Sani Infrastructure assists its clients in managing all aspects of the building process and remains focused throughout, to obtain total customer satisfaction.Sani Infrastructure has involved on construction and has a PKK Class A and CIDB G7 licences.
8) SANI MARINE SDN. BHD.
Sani Marine Sdn. Bhd. is one of Bumiputra's independent, reliable and a well-grounded company; persuade a high ambition in Oil and Gas Industry in East and West Malaysia. As their objectives is to support and to promote as many Bumiputera's company involving in Oil and Gas Industry in Malaysia. They took control of the whole operations set up as was established with the objectives to venture into the shipping industry in providing a regular with efficient supply of vessels for the Oil & Gas industry as well as to support the government's policy to increase Malaysian participation in maritime sector.
Sani Marine Sdn. Bhd. is uniquely positioned to provide expertise in Marine Offshore Support Vessels Services and was wholly owned by Sani Sdn. Bhd. focusing in transportation industry throughout around Malaysia.
In the year to come they have plan to extend their services network to whole over the world which need to be serve on Marine transportation especially on Offshore support vessels. At the same time Sani Marine Sdn. Bhd. plan to increase the number various type of fleet to the industries due to support the demands.
Sani Marine Sdn. Bhd. was set up on the principles of quality customer service and reliability. This philosophy has enabled them to forge close relationship with their customers who know they can depend on them and their products.
Sani Marine Sdn. Bhd. products and services are focused on the primary markets ; Offshore Support Vessels (OSV):
- Fast Crew Boat (FCB)
- Anchor Handling Tug & Supply (AHTS)
- Utility Vessel
- Straight Supply Vessel
- Accommodations Work Boat
Sani Marine Sdn. Bhd. maintains its leadership position in these markets by providing customers with world-class Marine Offshore Support Vessels services, achieved through total employee involvement and teamwork.
Exceeding their customers' expectations and supplying the highest quality Marine Offshore Support Vessels services are paramount at Sani Marine. This belief is the foundation that helps shape the company's vision for progress and allows their customers to achieve their goals.
Today, their aim is to persuade majoring in Oil and Gas Industry in Malaysia and given a "quality" after sales services enabling them to meet a wide variety of customer applications.
For a conclusion, SANI MARINE aiming not only focuses on profitability but the investment focusing on safety and sustainability for every each aspect as below:
- New Hi-technology of Vessel's engine
- Quality of Vessels & Capability
- Plan Maintenance expertise
- Competency of personnel
- Feedback from our end user
9) SANI EXPRESS SDN. BHD.
An express bus company by name Sani Express which famous in black and red colors with nearly one million customers a year. Sani Express is the largest double decker bus operator in Malaysia by using high technologies system in providing services to the East and the North country. Headquartered in Klang, Sani Express is one of the famous bus industries that offers bus services to all its passengers around within Malaysia. Sani Express Sdn. Bhd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sani Sdn. Bhd. established on January 9, 2007. Sani Express Sdn. Bhd. is a six years old professionally managed bus company providing high tech bus services linking places in the North and East of Malaysia like Kuala Terengganu, Kota Bharu, Kuantan, Kuala Perlis, Alor Setar and the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.
Sani Express is part of the Sani Sdn. Bhd. group that runs hotels and provides engineering services as well. Sani Express operates 25 double decker buses on these routes.Sani Express has begun services in the same year with 15 single deck buses enroute to Kuala Terengganu and later to Kota Bharu, Kelantan and Kuantan.
Sani Express Sdn. Bhd. started the route with Kuala Terengganu with 7 single deck coaches, Kota Bharu with 6 single deck coaches and Kuantan with 2 single deck coaches as there are large number of manpower from East Cost working in the Klang Valley for past 20 years.
The tremendous growth of job opportunities in the Klang Valley whether employed or self-employed has result an influx of individuals from the East Coast to meet the demand. The influx has increased the volume of passengers using the mode of express buses to return to their respective states and vice-versa.
As a new bus operator, Sani Express Sdn. Bhd. faced strong competition on its most popular routes especially Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu. In the year 2008, Sani Express has shifted its services to a double decker buses with the aim to provide better and quality services to its passengers. Initially, the company accquired 15 double decker buses to replace the single deck buses of which 6 buses to cater for Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 7 buses to Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu and remaining 2 to Kuantan, Pahang.
Due to an overhelming, response from the public for double decker buses to East Coast routes, Sani Express has acquired another 10 more buses of which 6 buses to Northern Region to cover namely Butterworth, Sungai Petani, Alor Setar, Jitra, Cangloon, Kangar and Kuala Perlis, 2 buses to Kota Bharu and another 2 buses to Kuala Terengganu. This is the latest Sani Express bus route:
He has been asked the reason of his choosing the transport industry, Wan Mohammad Sani said, there are no other reason except that this sector were so challenging which requires a strong spirit because it was not easy, but also lot of risks need to be faced. However, he did not deny the difficulties that passes off as when Sani Express is currently the leader in express transportation in Malaysia.
"Whatever Sani Express in January 2006 there were on the road and thank God this business trip went smooth, well received and since then my business growing well," he said.
Sani proved "route" chosen were worthwhile, because only in three years Sani Express showed a remarkable achievement. On the beginning was an employee, Sani currently has 150 employees. From a small office in Ukay Perdana, Sani currently has his own firm personally bought and renovated at a cost in excess of RM 7 million.
A firm with three levels named Wisma Dato' Sani in Klang Sentral is fully equipped. In addition to being the center of operations, it was equipped hostels, training centers and surau. Most interesting, all operating at the ticket counter of Sani Express in each state directly monitored via closed circuit cameras that transmitted directly to the firm. According to Sani, other than interest, other success factor is his own attitude that he was not ashame to ask and learn something new from everyone.
"I'm not a very high schools. I learned from the experience, even with anyone. I learned with the bus driver, I learned from mechanics, even with people who have failed also because I learned that failure will make me learn and gain something. From there, we can share the knowledge, even until now I am still learning. I created my own analysis and studies, only now we can handle the new business well, "he said.
He said, though Sani Express is belong to himself, but he was still working as wage earners to ensure the company became the largest transportation company will be achieved someday.
'' I realize this dream difficult to achieve and I have no other way but to try, try and try, '' he said.
In addition, one of the factors of success of Sani Express are the Management Team as well which are:
- Chief Executive Officer : Major (Rtd) Tn. Haji Abu Bakar bin Mohammad
- General Manager : Ghazali bin Hassan
- Senior Manager Safety, Helath and Environment : Muhammad Zamzam bin Musa
- Senior Executive in Operation : Mohd Fairus bin Mohd Nor
- Customer Service Manager : Tn. Haji Jamali bin Mahat
- Finance Manager : Mohamad Rizal bin Jailani
- Assistance Manager Human Resource and Admin : Khairol Azli bin Mamat
The red colored Sani Express bus services are known for their reliability and safety. WiFi or Wireless Fidelity on the bus has been introduced by the bus company such as Odyssey, which connects the bus trip between Malaysia and Singapore. Sani Express is also moving towards providing services similar to those on the bus belongs to them. However, only some Sani Express bus that provides this service. Sani Express used latest technology engines manufactured by Scania, Malaysia and R66 solid body built by SKS Coach Builders. To maintain operational safety, Sani Express uses only new tires for the buses and the buses have monthly contract with Scania for maintenance. All the buses are provided with GPS system for vehicle tracking and recording of information on speed, sudden acceleration and braking for safety purposes.
Sani Express buses are also provided with Dax system which reminds drivers of over speeding as well as danger areas while driving. Drivers of Sani Express buses are selected after close scrutiny of their driving records and are well trained in safe driving. Sani Express driving is closely monitored by the Safety and Operations Department and any negligent driving if found, is suitably dealt with through counseling and warnings. There are steps implemented by Sani Express in managing and recruiting the drivers where as:
Step 1 : Pre-interview by Branch Operation Officer - their Branch Operation Officer will interview a candidate who are qualified for the driver position.
Step 2 : Feedback by Branch Operation Officer - all feedback upon pre-interview will be submitted via report to HQ office and qualified candidate will be selected.
Step 3 : Checking Summons and Examine candidate background at previous company by Operation Dept / HRA - their Operation Dept and Human Resource will examine the selected candidate at the previous company and checking summons will be done accordingly.
Step 4 : Driving Test handled by Operation Department - candidate will do a driving test skill on handling bus on the road and to determine the efficiency on driving methods.
Step 5 : Interview and Overview of Job Scope, Work Procedure and "Driving Ethics Code(LPKP) by Top Management OPR / HRA - selected candidate will be interview by COO / Manager and will be explained further on the Job Scope, Working Procedure and also overviewed of "Driving Ethics Code" by LPKP
Step 6 : Medical Treatment at Panel Clinic - candidate will be check up by their Panel Clinic for Medical Treatment on urine, ecg, blood pressure and etc. It is compulsary that all selected candidate must have an excellent health to become a bus driver.
Step 7 : Accepted an Offer Letter - a successful candidate then will be offering a job as a Full time driver after all the above steps has been fulfilled.
Step 8 : Finally, their driver will be attending an induction session for safety by their SHE Manager. Here they will elaborate more on safety of buses, passenger and others related matter.
However, there was an accident involved Sani Express once during December 26th, 2009 and the articles can be seen at http://transitmy.com/2009/12/26/sani-express-tragedy-have-we-learned-anything/ and action were taken toward the Sani Express bus driver where he was jailed 4 years for reckless driving stated on one of the blog at http://driving-school.com.my/license-suspension/sani-express-driver-jailed-4-years/ . In addition, some of the users claimed that Sani Express have a comfortable seat with a functional air-conditioner. There are television and switch provided but both of it were not functioning. Moreover, the driver was driving well during the whole journey and sociable. But it is forgiveble because the bus was late for an hour.
At Sani Express they put passengers life above everything else. Safety and comfort is their priority. In order to ensure the safety of the passengers, they make sure all the buses are in a good condition before departing to a destination as their motto are "Keselamatan & Keselesaan Anda Keutamaan Kami"
Sani Express Sdn Bhd was built on the principles of quality customer service and reliability. This philosophy has enable them to forge close relationship with their customers who know they can depend on them.
For a conclusion, Sani Express Sdn Bhd aiming not only focus on profitability but the investment focusing on safety and comfortability for each passenger which they had invested on :
- New Hi-technology Chasis Engine by SCANIA Malaysia.
- A solid build in R66 Bus body and Structure by SKS Coach Builders
- Monthly contract services with SCANIA for bus maintenance and its expertise
- New high quality tyres are applied for all buses. NO use tyres provided.
10) SANI HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
Hotel Address :
SANI HOTEL SDN BHDNo. 63, Jalan Putra50350 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : 03-4045 7777
Fax : 03- 4045 7000
Email : info@sanihotel.com.my
Lastly, Sani Sdn. Bhd. provide a 10-storey hotel located near to Jalan Putra World Trade Centre(PWTC). Sani Hotel has 145 rooms which carried the latest modern concept features. Sani Hotel also having 2 conference rooms which can accommodate 200-300 people at a time, the coffee house which was accompanied by a live band and parking facilities underground (basement car park). Sani Hotel Kuala Lumpur located 10 minutes away from the Golden Triangle and 5 minutes from Malaysia’s premier convention centre, The Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and Putra Mall Shopping Centre. The hotel can easily be accessible via Public Transport and 10 minutes ride by foot to Putra Light Rail Transit (LRT) station and the PWTC Komuter Station.
Sani Hotel, a brand new 3 Star hotel with 5 Star concept offer an exceptional luxury, comfort and friendliness. With a total of 145 rooms in various categories, Sani Hotel rooms come equipped with coffee/ tea makers. Guest can enjoy shows on cable TV and in house video.
Accommodation provided by Sani Hotel Kuala Lumpur are :
Superior Room
Room ammenities :
-LCD TV 32 inch
-Bed size:1"Queen" or 2"Super Single”
-Air Conditioner
-Electric Kettle&Coffee 3 in 1
-Bathroom Soap
-Bath towel
-Mug
-In-room telephone
Deluxe Room
Room ammenities :
-LCD TV 32 inch
-Bed size : 1 "Queen" and 1 "Super Single”
-Air Conditioner
-Electric Kettle & Coffee 3 in 1
-Bathroom Soap
-Bath towel
-Mug
-In-room telephone
Deluxe Triple
Room ammenities :
-LCD TV 32 inch
-Bed size : 1 "Queen" and 1 "Super Single”
-Air Conditioner
-Electric Kettle & Coffee 3 in 1
-Bathroom Soap
-Bath towel
-Mug
-In-room telephone
Family Room
Room ammenities :
-LCD TV 32 inch
-Bed size : 2 "Queen"
-Air Conditioner
-Electric Kettle&Coffee 3 in 1
-Bathroom Soap
-Bath towel
-Mug
-In-room telephone
MD Suite
The facilities prepared by Sani Hotel Kuala Lumpur for the customers are :
~Surau
~Live Entertainment at Coffee House
~24 Hours Sani Express Ticket Counter
~Schedule Shuttle Service
~Meeting Package
~Conference
~Birthday Party Package
~Wedding / Nikah Package
~Function Halls
They have three Function Hall which is an excellent choice for events that ideal for wedding, personalised dinner parties, hi-tea or as corporate/government meeting facilities.
~Ibai Coffee House
They prepare a wide array of fusion cuisine within the dining area of Sani Hotel, located a stone's throw away from Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Their simple restaurant sets the stage with Asian and Western dishes including their signature dish, Kuala Ibai Fried Rice, perfect for late evenings, business meetings and romantic dinners with bipolar stomach.
Sani Hotel proudly welcome their guest to enjoy their facilities from all aspect of hotel accommodation, seminar and food & beverages.
Sources :
- http://202.190.123.247/online/Main/Main.asp?pageID=002 (bus route)
- http://www.saniexpress.com.my/home.html (website of Sani Express)
- http://www.expressbusmalaysia.com/bus-company/sani-express
- http://www.malaysia-expressbus.com/sani-express/
- http://iksprofile.blogspot.com/2012/05/sani-united-sdn-bhd.html
- http://billyinfo.blogspot.com/2011/08/rahsia-kejayaan-pengasas-sani-ekspres.html
- http://www.sanihotel.com.my/
- http://saniunited.com.my/corpinfo.html
- http://transitmy.com/2009/12/26/sani-express-tragedy-have-we-learned-anything/ (Tragedy of Sani Express)
- http://driving-school.com.my/license-suspension/sani-express-driver-jailed-4-years/ (Action taken toward the driver)
- http://www.eyriqazz.com/2013/06/bas-sani-ekspress-2nd-impression.html (User's comment)
- http://hijaz2402.wordpress.com/2010/07/14/melayari-internet-dalam-bas-sani-express/
