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Apr 29, 2021 · The man behind its successes is Lee Thiam Wah, who founded the convenience store 32 years ago. No Legs, No Problem. Lee was born with poliomyelitis—a disease to his central nervous system—and at 8 months old, he was already bound to a wheelchair for life.
99 Speedmart is a Malaysian chain of convenience stores and is one of the largest mini market chain in the country, before KK Super Mart. Colloquially referred to as 99 by locals. It was founded by Lee Thiam Wah in 1987 as a traditional sundry store in Klang, Selangor.
The seed of 99 Speedmart was sown in the form of a traditional "mom and pop" sundry mart called Pasar Raya Hiap Hoe by our founder, Mr. Lee Thiam Wah in Tepi Sungai, Klang. This humble beginning has allowed Mr. Lee to gain firsthand knowledge and insights into the sundry retail market through personal interactions with customers and suppliers.
Sep 10, 2024 · 99 Speedmart being listed on the Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market marks the biggest IPO (Initial Public Offering) in 7 years and puts Lee Thiam Wah as one of the richest businessmen in Malaysia, just behind Sunway Group founder Jeffrey Cheah who has a net worth of USD$3 billion (RM12.9 billion).
Feb 11, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Lee Thiam Wah, the man behind 99 Speedmart, the largest mini-mart chain in Malaysia. He started from selling snacks as a child and became the major shareholder of Alliance Bank in 2021.
Sep 9, 2024 · KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Dubbed “mini-mart king” by Bloomberg, Lee Thiam Wah, 60, is set to become a billionaire as the market opens today, with his 99 Speed Mart chain going public.
Sep 8, 2024 · Wheelchair-bound Lee Thiam Wah, the founder of the ubiquitous 99 Speedmart convenience stores, is set to take his place among Malaysia’s richest tycoons when 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings...
