From celebrity to entrepreneur

Perhaps many do not know Dato Wan Mohamad Salleh Sani . But if the mention of the former model and actress Impression with group members and Eizlan Judge Norman Yusoff in the late 90s ? Ha , of course, many will say , " Oh him ?"


38-year -old man with a Diploma in Business Management University Sunway College is among the artists cum entrepreneurs succeed in business . Conferred the Dato Indera Mahkota Pahang ( DIMP ) by Sultan Ahmad Shah, who carries the title Dato in 2009 , he is currently the managing director of SANI United Sdn Bhd ( SUSB ) . Previously Dato Sani Starting a business with open repair workshops . In 2003 Dato Salleh set SUSB with 2 other partners who withdrew not long after the cause Dato Sani had to take a risk with an employee and only in 2006 did witness SANI Express is on the road with 6 buses . Now that seven years have passed SUSB have over 150 employees and has a 3-storey building itself Wisma Dato ' Sani located in the Klang Sentral.

Talked about the services provided , 25 two -storey buses were operating in complete safety technology from Sweden worth 40 million that can detect technical malfunction earlier. Ticket counters are included CCTV connected with operational headquarters for the launch . Headquarter in central Klang also has its own training center . However SUSB do not run from a crisis when a fatal accident involving a bus company that caused the case is being investigated by LPKP .

This figure actually represents a very ambitious himself and when he reached a point where he was able to think how his life if they continue to be in the field of art and entertainment that really depends on the talent and fans. Therefore, he has changed the direction of his life to start express bus service .

Destinations to the East Coast was captured and now are heavily exploring destinations to Alor Setar in North. Most impressive, starting this month 25 buses owned , all double-decker bus that looked promising the comfort. What it has done today in unexpected, but never be dreamed . He started his business on the basis of interest and want to transform his life to a new level .

"Normally , the first time I became a celebrity I was not serious. In the entertainment industry, so a model, singer and actress until eventually I realized how long I have to be so . Back then life just to find yourself eating and entertained . Not I said the music industry did not guarantee success , but often difficult to excel in the field, " were the words of the great figures quoted from articles based entertainment reporter interview at Wisma Dato Sani in Klang Sentral, Klang with her ​​best friend , Managing Director of the Federal Malay Holding Sdn Bhd , Datuk Saiffuddin Musa.

Three storey house named Wisma Dato Sani in Klang Sentral is self-contained . In addition to the operations center , the guest house is equipped hostels, training centers and prayer . Most interestingly, all operating at the ticket counter in each state Sani Express directly monitored by closed-circuit cameras that are emitted directly into the house . According to Sani, in addition to interest , the success factor is the attitude that is not ashamed to ask and learn from anyone .

In the same article , it can be guessed that the celebrity are very down to earth ! He said , " I'm not a high school graduate . I learned from the experience , even with anyone . The bus driver I learned , I learned the mechanics , even with people who have failed , I learned for my failure to be there, we can make lessons from the knowledge , but until now I am still learning . I do self- analysis and review , then we can handle the business well . " And because Dato Sani is still single ( great opportunities for female out there ) , he was able to focus 100 percent on business .

SANI Express is aiming to have 100 buses and explore all the routes in the country in the next three years . According to him , a total of RM100 million will be invested for that purpose , and he expects to have 500 employees during the period. In addition, he is also involved in the hospitality and real estate business .