Businesses

WM Business

Development

A Commitment to excellence

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Businesses WM Water

Environmental Friendliness

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Businesses WM Enamel Ware

No. 1 Enamel Production

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Businesses WM Clothing

Customer Satisfaction

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SHAN UNITED FC

Professional Burmese Football Club

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Hotels and Entertainment

Best Place For Relax

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About Us

OUR VISION

WM holds close its three values in the running of the company, these values are:

Accountability

Transparency

Innovation

OUR VISON is clear "listen effectively and invest into talented people to see us continuing our growth locally through accessing foreign partners, knowledge and markets"

OUR BUSINESSES

WM Business Development

A Commitment to excellence

With a flair for the refined, WM Development redefines luxury, creating signature buildings, each distinct and yet all built to the same principle of the highest standards. Paying attention to every detail, WM Development seeks out the best locations, partners with the finest architects and designers, and commission’s first-rate contractors.

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WM Water

Environmental Friendliness

The Kubota Johkasou system is sold in Myanmar by Wa Minn as the sole authorized distributor and it has received acclamation from the Yangon City Development Council and various environmental organizations due to the environmental friendliness of the system.

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WM Enamel

No. 1 Enamel Production

Wa Minn is Myanmar’s No.1 Enamelware production and distribution company in a vital and growing industry. Our strength in this market is supported by the technology imported by Kinsho Martachi Cooperation Japan. Unlike many other products our Enamel ware is sure to stand the test of time.

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WM Clothing

Customer satisfaction

Formed in 2010, we pride ourselves on the variety of garments we are able to create and our continuing innovation towards creating new designs based on current global tastes and fashion.

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Hotels &Entertainment

Best Place For Relax

Kalaw Garden Estate Compound, Inn Pyin Village, Kalaw Township, Shan State, Myanmar. To relax, visit us to experience a luxurious atmosphere and receive full royal treatment.

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Shan United

Professional Burmese Football

Shan United FC is a professional Burmese football club that is based in Taunggyi, Myanmar, proudly representing the glorious state of Shan in the Myanmar National League, MNL.

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OUR HISTORY

Business milestones are like checkpoints, signaling that business ventures are thriving and growing
Because of this Wa Minn is proud of its
strong history on the road to diversification and its role in paving stepping stones for future endeavors

1996

Wa Minn is founded by Myint Wai and as a family business, Wa Minn begins to export locally manufactured garments to Japan.

2003

Myint Wai retires as the Chairman from the Government Employee Cooperative (“GEC”) and manages Wa Minn full time.

2007

Kun Naung Myint Wai and Lwin Moe join the company in honor of keeping Wa Minn a family business. This union allows Wa Minn to diversify into the Gold Mining Industry.

2010

Through technology acquired from Italy Wa Minn introduces gold refinery to its growing businesses sectors. Adding to this was the prestige and acclaim of opening the very first gold refinery factory in Myanmar.

2011

Naung Kun Myint Wai joins Wa Minn and closely oversees the finance of the company to facilitate and support growth.

In the same year Wa Minn undertakes three new ventures:

Garment Making Industry – Wa Minn establishes a cutting, making and packing (“CMP”) factory and employees and additional 300 employees to cater for the new demand

Wa Minn acquires possession of the Enamel Ware Factor to expand in the Sheet Metal Work Industry.

Wa Minn Initiates talk with foreign investors to develop Tin and Tungsten mining.

Wa Minn further expands into the Property Development field.

2012

Wa Minn establishes a division as WM Property Development and Construction Project Management focusing on property development in Myanmar.

2013

Wa Minn opens assembly line/factory for Kubota Johkasou KZ5 unit and expands the production. In the same year, Wa Minn opened its first hotel in Loikaw, called Kayah Resort where every effort is made for the comfort of our guest.

2014

Wa Minn establish Aluminum & glass façade company jointly with Quan Dat from Vietnam who has exclusive know-how & experience over 20 years in the industry. WM Quan Dat design, engineer, supply, manufacture, install and maintain aluminum & glass façade.

2015

Shan United FC wins its second MNL Cup and Bo Gyoke Aung San Shield.

2017

Wa Minn and Anjyo sign the MOA to establish a japanese jobs and recruitment agency based in Myanmar.

2020

Wa Minn starts the WM-Anjyo jobs and recruitment agency as the license got approved alongside with the Japanese Language Center based in Yangon.

2022 Shan United FC wins 2022 MNL Championship and is undefeated throughout the season.

2022

OUR TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Myint Wai
Patron

Myint Wai founded the company in 1996 and is responsible for the performance of the board and the strategic direction of the company. Myint Wai holds a Bachelor of Science (Industrial Engineer) from Tokyo Institution of Technology and a Diploma of Japanese Language from Osaka Foreign Studies of University in Japan. Myint Wai interned at Toshiba Company for two and half years working at the Data Processing Centre – IBM 7090. In 1975 Myint Wai returned to Yangon and ran an Enamel Ware Factory as the Factory General Manager until the factory was acquisitioned in 1993 by the Government Employee Cooperative (“GEC”). In the same year Myint Wai became the Union Chairman at GEC and retired this position in 1999.

Myint Wai is also a member of the Myanmar Association of Japanese Alumni (MAJA) for 12 years; this group is a Federated Alumni that is the largest in Japan with over 1,500 members including some renowned scholars from Japan and Myanmar. Now the President of MAJA, Myint Wai makes use of this connection by helping to bridge the gap in Asia, promoting better relations and bringing Japanese technology and skills to the Myanmar people.

Kun Naung MyintWai Chairman

Htate KunNaung MyintWai Chief Executive Officer

Team

Ye Myo Tun
Director (Corporate Governance)

Ye Myo Htun had joined to Wa Minn as the Manager cum Vice Chairman’s Personal Assistant since in early 2010. He was assigned to Shwe Taw Gold Mining Project as General Manager in the mid of 2012. His extraordinary managing skill supported him a chance to become In-Charge of Head Office Department in the late of 2012. His expertise in situations analysis and bringing solutions to the BOD, Ye Myo Tun was promoted to Operation Director, concurrently, he worked as Manager of Shan United FC. Since in early 2017, he has been holding the ranks of Director, Corporate Governance of Wa Minn as well as the Operation Director of Shan United Football club. As a director of Corporate Governance, Ye Myo Htun is mainly responsible for externally directing, controlling and evaluating a corporation.

Tin San
Director Corporate Governance

She has the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from University Yangon in 1980. Simultaneously, she joined the Ministry of Industry for Enamel Factory. In early 1982, she was promoted to Quality Control Engineer and she became Planning Engineer in 1994. She was dedicated to her job responsibilities; consequently, Tin San was promoted as Assistant Factory Manager in 1999. And then, she became Factory Manager in 2006. After her retirement from Ministry of Industry (1) in 2011, she joined Wa Minn Group of Companies as Manager for CMP factory. She was then promoted as Sale and Marketing Director in 2013. Now, she holds the position of Director of Administration Department. Her main responsibilities are ensuring policies are in place that the administrative functions of the business run smoothly as well as responsible for all of the administrative aspects of the company.

Yin Yin Kyi
Deputy CEO (Enamel Steel Production, Kubota JohKasou)

Yin Yin Kyi has the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com (CPA)) from the University Of Yangon. She joined Wa Minn as Chief Account in 2009. Prior to joining the Wa Minn, she worked as senior Accountant in Audit Firm and Trading companies. She has many year experiences in accounting and auditing areas as well as management. In early 2012, she was promoted to Director as in-charge of enamel, steel production, and Kubota Johkasou waste water service. After she had shown that she worked assiduously in her workplace, BOD had decided her to promote as Managing Director for the enamel and steel production department. In early 2017, Yin Yin Kyi became the Managing Director of WM Water and WM Manufacturing Companies. Her main responsibilities are controlling budget; directing all activities including managing employees; and ensuring all business goals and objectives of manufacturing enamel and steel, and waste water services are reached.

Aye Aye Maung
Director (Sales & Marketing, Kubota Johkasou)

Prior to joining Wa Minn, Aye Aye Maung has many experiences in Administration and Marketing areas in Telecom and International Trading Companies. In 2013, she joined Wa Minn as Senior Manager for Sales and Marketing of Kubota Johkasou. After proving her enthusiasm and dedication at her work, she was promoted to Deputy General Manager in 2014. Consequently, she was then granted to Director in 2016 for Sales and Marketing and onward. She is mainly responsible for selling Kubota Johkasou products by implementing annual sales plans and supervising regional sales managers as well as oversees the development and delivery of a fully integrated marketing strategy for the business.

Yu Mon
Finance Director

Yu Mon has the Master Degree of Computer Science (thesis) from the University of Yangon in 2007. She also received the Diploma of Accounting from UK in 2009. After her education, she joined the Wa Minn in 2011 as a Junior Accountant. Because of her accounting and budget controlling skills as well as fast learning skill, she was promoted to Accountant in 2012. In 2013, she became senior Accountant. Wa Minn recognized that she is dedicated at her work, consequently, she was granted to Finance Manager in 2015. She was impressive at her job, and therefore, she was promoted to Financial Controller of Wa Minn in 2016. And now, Yu Mon holds the positions of Financial Controller of Wa Minn and Commercial Director of RDS Co., Ltd. As a Financial Controller, she is mainly responsible for ensuring that all accounting allocations are appropriately made and documented, and as a Commercial Director, she is mainly responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth.

May Thu Kyaw
General Manager, HR & Admin

May Thu Kyaw has a Bachelor Degree of Business Management from University of Distance Education. She started her career as Office Staff in 2003. Within short time frame, her impressive performance was evidence of her promotion to I.S.O Internal Audit Leader in 2004. She was then promoted to Secretary Chairman’s office in 2008. She was continuously improved and developed herself by learning aspects of Administration and Human Resources. Consequently, May Thu was promoted to Senior Executive Administrator in 2014. Wa Minn offered her as Deputy General Manager of HR department in 2015. Within the short period, in 2016, she was promoted to General Manager of HR department. She work honorably and proudly for her position, and therefore, she was granted to Head of Office of Administration Department in early 2017. May Thu oversees and directs the administrative services of Wa Minn and ensures the facilities are equipped with the supplies and services needed.

Our Goal

From its origin, Wa Minn's long standing goal is to maximize its shareholder returns. Guided by this principle, the company has created a quailty focused and disciplined business cultured.

OUR NEWS

Find out about what is currently happening at Wa Minn. All the latest news, information, updates on various products and initiatives as well as up-and-coming ventures to look out for.

Proud of being Champion of MNL Max Cement 2017