The Iron Lady
Known as the Iron Lady of Malaysia, Datuk Maznah Hamid is a very well known entrepreneur, business woman as well as a famous motivational author and speaker. Long time ago, Datuk Maznah decided to buy an almost bankrupt, unknown security company and turned into a successful company that provide secutiry services. During the early of her involvement, she employed a few guards, with herself being jack of all trades in the small outfit includes clerk, secretary, manager and sometimes the she become the guard herself! And in order to expand the business, she and her husband sold their own house and moved to a new, smaller place which come without proper amenities. Datuk Maznah believes that “the main capital in business is yourself”. It was proven when she herself provide about five thousands capital by her own money. Her company has to compete with hundreds of other licensed security companies in Malaysia, with many of them were established with up to millions of capital. And against all competition, the company survived and triumphed. The company, Securiforce Sdn Bhd now is one of the biggest security companies in Malaysia, having more than 30 branches across Malaysia and employing more than 4000 employees. And all of this is achieved without financial help or capital from any bank or financial institutions. One of the branches of this company is Danau Lumayan at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Alongside with other prominent Malaysian business icons, Datuk Maznah become one of the entrepreneurs who build and grow companies and play important roles as a leader, strategist, while contributing to the overall growth and improvement of the society's life in Malaysia. Datuk Maznah has also established Maznah Motivational Centre, MMC, which conducts seminar on business and human development. Her book "Motivasi Memburu Kejayaan" is a best seller and has become the source of guidance to the aspiring entrepreneurs who can learn from her own experience,