Al-Ikhsan Sports recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya on 20 July 2023 with many new and exciting announcements to further expand their enterprise and its plans to give back to the community.
Over the past seven years, Al-Ikhsan has recorded over RM500M in sales and has increased its store network by 50%. As a result, the brand has grown to become the #1 sports retailer in Malaysia. Ekuinas, a well-known government-linked PE fund that came in as a partner 7 years ago was highlighted as a significant factor in helping Al-Ikhsan grow into what it is today.
The period since Al-Ikhsan and Ekuinas built their relationship saw Football Republic, Sports Warehouse, etc signed deals with Liverpool football club and Umbro, which expanded their distribution network by 50%.
Ali Hassan, Founder of Al-Ikhsan said, “Consumers are a top priority for us, and you will find us doing things in such a way that we always try to put the consumers first. One may have the best employees, management, partners, and most trusted consumers, but no story is complete without the product. A good product is the soul of any business. We will continue to travel far and wide to get the best quality products at the most affordable prices for all Malaysians.”
Additionally, one of Al-Ikhsan’s top priorities is to give back to the community, inspired by the founder’s late mother, Hajar Siti Mariam. Through various Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, more than 50,000 people have benefitted from this initiative.
Vach Pillutla, Chief Executive Officer of Al-Ikhsan Sports
Vach Pillutla, Chief Executive Officer said, “Al-Ikhsan Sports was born out of an idea. An idea that imagines a world where sports and sportswear are made affordable and accessible to everyone instead of only an elite few. Someone famously said once, “I took 30 years to become an overnight success.” It is the same story that has played out in the case of Al-Ikhsan Sports.”
For 2023, Al-Ikhsan introduced for the first time, their breathable Baju Melayu with Pesak Ventech with its own catchy tagline, “Where sport meets tradition.” Well-known brand ambassadors such as Alif Satar and Dato’ Azizulhasni Awang attended the event to show their unwavering support of the brand.
Bringing in more excitement, Al-Ikhsan has announced the “30 Years of Ultimate Sports Experience” campaign. The campaign is currently ongoing from 21 July 2023 to 31 March 2024, where customers who spend a minimum of RM100 stand a chance to win amazing sports equipment fully sponsored by Al-Ikhsan. For the latest information, please visit: https://www.al-ikhsan.com/
