‘Jakel’ – the biggest textile and fabric store in Kuala Lumpur.

I thought my sister was kidding us when I overheard her telling my mom about the biggest newly open Bumiputera (with a possibility of immigrant blood like many of us) own fabric store in Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur that was originated from Segamat, a town in Johor. My sister, who is the author of ‘millionaires are from the same planet’, claimed that she knows the Managing Director personally hence could get good discount over there. So, last Saturday she drove us (me, mom and dad) in her Mercedes Brabus to witness the just 3 months old, 6 stories retail store by the name of ‘Jakel’.

Upon arrival I was stunned by looking at how huge Jakel is. My sister was offered a parking space right in front of the main entrance even though we had no prior appointment with the store. That made me feels like a VIP.

Inside, we met with the Managing Director of Jakel himself Mr. Mohamed Faroz Mohamed Jakel who is continuing his father's endeavor in the textile business. Although he was busy with the store management, the 36 year old Managing Director somehow managed the time to entertain us and other clients.


The Managing Director Mohamed Faroz in orange shirt with my sister, mom and dad.

The two ladies (my sis and mom) were very excited at the prospect of shopping with the vast choices of merchandise offered from the all 6 floors that comprise from affordably priced materials to exclusive designer labels such as Valentino, Zegna, Armani, Ungaro etc. We then were chauffeured by the friendly Mr. Mohamed Faroz with an elevator to the highest level (the 6th floor) which displays mostly imported carpets. They both ended up buying carpets of their choices there.

I was really impressed not just by the success of a Bumiputera in running a huge, well organized fabric store in the capital city but was also overwhelmed by the Managing Director personal touch to the clients when we usually see others of his stature merely delegating the task. Obviously, the down to earth Managing Director was really not afraid to dirty his hand with clients. Bravo.





Ps: Hope more Bumiputera will emerge as successful entrepreneurs. Well done Jakel.