Wikipedia Draft:Norizam Tukiman

Norizam bin Tukiman (born 1981) is a Malaysian businessman and investor. He is the founder and director of Unclezam Group of Companies, a diversified conglomerate with various areas of business including hotel business, food industry, commercial radio and football management. He is also a well-known stock market expert with more than 21 years of experience in the industry. He is focusing on the capital mechanism and incubating the company towards IPO status.

He who is also known and referred to as Zamsaham, is recognized nationally and instrumental in bringing changes and improvement to Kelantan Football Club since its acquisition in September 2020. Since then, various improvement to Kelantan FC can be seen including resolving the issue of outstanding salaries among the players.

Early Life and Education
Norizam was born in Johor in 1981. At a very young age, he is very enthusiastic and interested in the business world, and would frequently follow his dad. In 1999, due to his passion in the stock market as well as encouragement from his father, he would actively invest in Malaysia Stock Market scene (Bursa Malaysia).

After finishing his secondary school, Norizam would further his studies in Investment Analysis at Universiti Teknologi MARA. Apart from that, he is also the allied member of Market Technician Association certified by Chartered Market Technician (CMT) and Shares Unit Trust Consultant certified by Federation of Management Unit Trust Malaysia (FMUTM). In 2008, he received recognition from Bursa Malaysia Futures Index and Malaysia Futures Crude Palm Oil after passed on Modul 14 (Futures and Options) and Modul 16 (Rules and Regulation of Futures and Options).

He is currently undergoing ongoing studies at Madrasah al-Huda, Purwodadi, Semarang and also higher studies in Financial Strategy at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, England.

Career
Soon after he graduated from Universiti Teknologi MARA, he would proceed to worked for Citibank Berhad and later on acquired remisiership license for Bursa Malaysia. His tenure with Citibank was from 2002 until 2018, after which he would proceed to venture into various business opportunities including stock market and halal food & beverages.

He currently sits as one of the directors for Unclezam Holding Berhad. Apart from that, he is also the President of the Iskandar Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and the President of the Strategic Malay Investor Association.

In September 2020, he acquired Kelantan FC for RM6.8 million, in his mission to revamp Kelantan FC back to its glory days.

Stock Market Expertise
In furtherance of his deep interest in stock market, Norizam founded in 2009 which provides various services in relation to the stock market including; shares coaching, derivates & futures coaching, shares equity funding and road map to pre-IPO. His expertise covers all range and class of interested investors including beginner, intermediate and also advance coaching.

Food Industry
Apart from investment and shares related services, he is also the owner and director of multiple group of companies specializes in food products such as ice cream, burger patties, frozen foods, ready to eat meals and also rice. The primary focus of Unclezam Holding Berhad is to provide high quality halal food and beverages, including remarkable hospitality and services.

UZ Food
One of Norizam’s main business is UZ Food Berhad. As the owner and director, his focus is to produce premium quality products including ice cream, airlines food supply, catering and pastries. Among the certification receives by the company are HACCP & GMP Certified ISQAR UKAS Management Systems, "Food Safety is the Responsibility of the Industry” (MeSTI) certification and also ISO 22000 (ISQAR UKAS Management Systems).

He is determined to become the leader in Bumiputera food industry in Malaysia, while at the same time improving the Halal food and beverages hub in Malaysia.

Zamburger
As part of the expansion of his business, he ventured into the business of burger patties which is further sold all across Malaysia, especially at Ahmart chain of markets, which is also under the ownership of Norizam Tukiman. Zamburger offers various option of patties including beef, lamb and chicken patties.

Apart from the manufacturing of burger patties, he also managed to provide work opportunities under Zamburger (M) Sdn. Bhd, by assisting entrepreneur to set up burger making businesses all across Malaysia. Among the burger patties options provided are such as at the weight of 60 and 70 grams.

Unclezam Rice
In 2021, Norizam further expand his business and mission in developing halal food and beverages industry in Malaysia by acquiring Inayu Global, one of the subsidiary companies of Unclezam Holding Berhad. Under Unclezam Rice, there are multiple choice of rice offered, suitable for all range and backgrounds of individuals such as variety of basmathi rice and also local rice. By this expansion of business, Norizam further strengthen his direction in empowering the halal food and beverages in Malaysia.

Apart from Ahmart, his chain of retail market, Unclezam Rice is also available in the major supermarket across Malaysia. Apart from the business of rice supply, Unclezam Rice is also actively participate in various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes as part of its initiative of giving back to the society, especially in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic; such as CSR program organized by Kelantan FC and further supported by Unclezam Rice which was held on 19 January 2021.

Hotel Zamburger
Norizam is also the director of UZ Hotel Berhad, one of his business initiatives from the aspect of hospitality and tourism. Under UZ Hotel Berhad, he founded Hotel Zamburger, one of the fastest growing hotel chain in Malaysia with the main mission of leading the Syariah-based hotel chain not only in Malaysia but also at the international level.

With the main target of acquiring 200 hotels, he is currently leading the direction towards listing Hotel Zamburger in the stock exchange market by the year of 2022 to 2023. Hotel Zamburger can found all across Malaysia and in February 2021, Norizam further etch his stance in the hotel industry by acquiring one hotel in Bali, Indonesia.

The primary mission of Hotel Zamburger is to continually improve its services, fulfill all Islamic standards, provide warm and customized administrations and most importantly provide clean and comfortable rooms that guarantees guests feel valued and welcomed throughout their stay. Hotel Zamburger is also one of the main sponsors of Kelantan FC and the main lodging partners for the football club.

Acquisition
In September 2020, in one of the most anticipated sporting news of the year, Norizam Tukiman purchased Kelantan FC with the main vision of reforming Kelantan FC back to its glory days after years of downfall.

Despite various critics thrown against him, he is determined to develop Kelantan FC, he is determined to improve and bring Kelantan FC to a greater standard, and also with the target to achieve the IPO standard in 10 years’ time. Norizam also receives support from the loyal fans of Kelantan FC based on his vision in improving Kelantan FC to a greater heighst and that his effort was deemed to be an initiative that changes the landscape of Kelantan football in a long run.

In the midst of reforming the team, under his leadership, Kelantan FC managed to resolve various issues including outstanding salaries of players and also lifting transfer ban imposed against Kelantan FC by FIFA.

As part of his planning of reforming Kelantan FC, Kelantan FC come with a new logo which ensembles the club missions and vision. Mixed reactions received in respect of the new logo, but majority of the fans perceived the new logo in a positive way.

For 2021 Malaysian Premier League season, apart from new lineup of coaching staffs, Kelantan FC are made up of young players, majority of which are new players from the state of Kelantan. In addition, the new revival of Kelantan FC also includes incorporating new DNA for the team under the guidance of new Head Coach, Marco Ragini. Norizam has also managed to secure assets for the club in his journey of enhancing the club’s facilities, including TRW Hotel in Kota Bharu and 4-wheel drive.