YAYASAN DATO’ MALAYSIA 2025 CERTIFIED RECIPIENT Dato G Kumaar Aamaan A Pioneer in Nasi Kandar and Community Excellence
Dato G Kumaar Aamaan：“This recognition signifies not just the success of my businesses but also the enduring legacy of Nasi Kandar as an iconic Malaysian cuisine,”
(本報訊）拿督G Kumaar Aamaan——扁担饭行业与社会贡献的引领者
拿督G Kumaar Aamaan从马来亚银行的一名办公室助理，成长为跨行业的企业家和慈善家。早年，他作为马来西亚国家竞走运动员在中国完成了四个月的训练，随后投身创业，从洗车服务到废金属回收，一步步奠定了多元化商业版图。
虽然涉足多个行业，但他在餐饮业的成就最为瞩目即“个人创办最多扁担饭连锁”的非凡荣誉
作为创办人，G Kumaar打造了马来西亚规模最大的个人扁担饭连锁网络，旗下品牌包括Rest One、Ibrahim Maju、Ayzas、Ubaidullah Daun Pisang Curry House及Al Majunas，在全国范围内家喻户晓。
凭借此成就，他获得了马来西亚拿督基金会“个人创办最多扁担饭连锁”荣誉认证。对此，他深感荣幸：“这不仅仅是对我的肯定，更是对扁担饭这一马来西亚标志性美食的传承与弘扬。”
G Kumaar致力于确保每一家分店提供正宗、高品质的美味，体现马来西亚多元文化的精髓。他相信，通过这份努力，能够将扁担饭的声誉推向国际，让更多人认识这道美食的独特魅力。
在经营餐饮之外，他创立了Ottrangknews媒体平台，为受众提供双语报道，并利用TikTok等现代化平台提升影响力。此外，他担任马来西亚再循环赋能协会会长，推动可持续发展。
作为马来西亚拿督基金会印度投诉局负责人，他积极为弱势群体争取权益，推动社区包容与和谐发展。
目前，他在UTM SPACE柔佛大学攻读MBA。他表示：“学习永不停止，而家庭永远是我最强的后盾和动力来源。”尽管工作繁忙，他始终珍惜与妻子拿丁Gowry Arunalsam及孩子们的亲子时光。
谈及未来，他希望通过不断创新，在餐饮业将扁担饭进一步推向国际。同时，他将继续扩大公益和媒体领域的影响力。他说：“获得这一荣誉激励我更加努力，在各领域创造积极改变，并将马来西亚的文化与影响力带向更远的地方。”
（Penang 5TH Jan 2025 ）Dato G Kumaar Aamaan – A Pioneer in Nasi Kandar and Community Excellence
Dato G Kumaar Aamaan’s rise from an office boy at Maybank to a celebrated entrepreneur and philanthropist is a testament to his determination. Along the way, he became a Malaysian national athlete, representing the country in China for a four-month training stint. Later, through ventures like car washing and scrap metal trading, he laid the groundwork for diverse business accomplishments.
Dato Kumaar’s businesses include media (Ottrangknews) and recycling, but his crowning achievement lies in the food industry.
Dato Kumaar’s name became synonymous with Malaysia’s food culture when he built the country’s largest Nasi Kandar chain founded by a single individual. His brands, including Rest One, Ibrahim Maju, Ayzas, Ubaidullah Daun Pisang Curry House, and Al Majunas, set a benchmark for culinary excellence.
This feat earned him the prestigious Malaysia Most Number of Nasi Kandar Chains Founded by a Single Individual honor from the Malaysian Dato Foundation. “This recognition signifies not just the success of my businesses but also the enduring legacy of Nasi Kandar as an iconic Malaysian cuisine,” he remarked with pride.
Beyond the commercial success, Dato Kumaar believes in connecting communities through food. Each outlet represents his commitment to delivering authentic, high-quality Nasi Kandar that unites people across Malaysia and beyond.
As the founder of Ottrangknews, he connects audiences through bilingual reporting and digital platforms like TikTok. He’s also the President of the Malaysian Recycling Empowerment Association, underscoring his dedication to sustainability.
Additionally, Dato Kumaar actively champions community causes as Head of the Indian Complaints Bureau under Yayasan Dato Dato Malaysia, advocating for underrepresented voices.
While pursuing an MBA at UTM SPACE Johor University, Dato Kumaar exemplifies lifelong learning. Despite his commitments, he prioritizes his family, sharing, “My family is my greatest source of motivation.”
Dato Kumaar envisions continuing to innovate across industries while cementing the legacy of Nasi Kandar globally. “This recognition inspires me to not only enhance the culinary scene but also create positive change in every community I serve,” he said.