About the Founder

Madam Rejanah

Real Beauty Sdn Bhd, Bina Yakin Puri Sdn Bhd, and Gracie Hair & Beauty (Salon) have made a name for themselves in the local beauty industry under the leadership of founder and CEO, Madam Rejanah. Madam Rejanah, born in Kg. Jagil, Matunggong, Kudat, Sabah on May 3, 1983, has a rich family history deeply rooted in the Rungus ethnic group.

Her father, Bahanda Malingob, was a bright student who was fortunate to attend a Bible school later in life, where he studied Bible, Malay, English, and mathematics under German missionaries working in Kudat. The 1950s saw the establishment of the Protestant Church in Sabah (PCS), and pioneers began working among the Rungus people in 1960. Despite initial skepticism, more and more people began to embrace Christianity and abandon their traditional beliefs.

Madam Rejanah’s father was a devout Christian who instilled in her strong values and work ethic. She went on to found several successful businesses, including Real Beauty Sdn Bhd, Bina Yakin Puri Sdn Bhd, and Gracie Hair & Beauty (Salon).

Madam Rejanah married her husband, Aaron Bradley Masikam, on December 20, 2008. They have two children: Tatianna Gracie Aaron Bradley, born in 2009, and Leo Kenzo Sunduvan Aaron Bradley, born in 2016. Madam Rejanah is fluent in Malay and English and speaks Rungus, her native tongue. Her personal and professional achievements continue to inspire and motivate those around her.

Education

  • 08.09.2005: Diploma in Accountancy from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Sabah
  • 2008: Graduated from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 2020: Completed the Ultimate Plus Program by Momentum Internet Sdn Bhd Professional Education & Digital Training

Career

  • 2006-2011: Worked as an Auditor at Johnny Cham & Co (Accounting), Bahagian Pantai Barat, Sabah
  • 2010-2012: Founded and Owned A&R Management & Consultant Enterprise in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Milestone

  • Founder and Owner of Gracie Unisex Hair & Beauty in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (2012 – present).
  • Founder and Director of Bina Yakin Puri Sdn Bhd in Sabah, an all-in-one platform for construction professionals to find new project opportunities, partners, and products and bid for new business opportunities (2015 – present).
  • Founder and CEO of Real Beauty Sdn Bhd in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, a skincare and cosmetic products retailer (2018 – present).
  • Founder of “Arby Prihatin,” a charity program to help needy groups in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (2019 – present).
  • Founder of “Arby™,” an aloe vera-based product wholly owned and operated by Real Beauty Sdn Bhd in Sabah (2020 – present).
  • District Director of Miss Grand Matunggong appointed by Miss Grand International Sabah, Malaysia (2020 – present).
  • Founder and Organizer of Real Beauty Miss Kaamatan in Sabah (2022).

Rejanah Bahanda is the founder and major shareholder of Real Beauty Sdn Bhd and Bina Yakin Puri Sdn Bhd (Sabah). “Arby” is a Malaysian product that was founded by Rejanah Bahanda in 2020. The name “Arby” includes the middle letter “R” from “Rejanah” and “B” from “Bahanda”. The product is wholly owned and operated by Real Beauty Sdn Bhd, based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Aloe vera is the main ingredient in all of Arby’s health and beauty products. Rejanah’s father, Mr. Bahanda Malingob, was a great inspiration.

In 2021, Arby™ was officially registered as a trademark of Real Beauty Sdn Bhd Sabah. The Arby™ beauty line includes hundreds of premium products. Dermatologists recommend that the products are safe for pregnant women, but it’s always best to seek professional advice from your doctor.

From 2019 to present, Rejanah Bahanda has launched the charity program “Arby Caring”, which involves donating funds and providing basic needs to communities, particularly Sabah Welfare Homes, Homes for the Aged, and Orphanages.

On May 10, 2022, Arby Prihatin and Real Beauty Miss Kaamatan, organized by Real Beauty Sdn Bh, visited and donated essentials to Rumah Bakti Harapan (Sabah), Rumah Warga Tua Sri Pritchard in Kinarut (Sabah), and Rumah Anak Yatim and Asnaf Baitul Hidayah in Kudat (Sabah), with the motto/slogan “Beauty is Power.”

Awards

2021: Awarded Momentum Best Business Start-Up by Momentum Internet Sdn Bhd

2021: Arby™M was officially registered as a trademark under the same umbrella of Real Beauty Sdn Bhd, Sabah.

2019: Awarded Dedicated Quality Services (Bina Yakin Puri Sdn Bhd) – Construction Company by SME and Entrepreneurs Business Awards (SEBA). Awarded CEO World Top of the Year (Real Beauty Sdn Bhd) at Indrajark International Awards (Thailand).

2019: Present: Member of Dewan Perniagaan Usahawan Wanita Sabah.

2019: Certified with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

2019: Recognized by National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA).

2019: Certified Laboratory for Skincare, Beauty and Cosmetics Distributors and Product Safety.

2018: Winner of The Most Beautiful Female CEO Awards by People’s Choice PME.

2017: 2018 Deputy Chief of Puteri UMNO, Kota Marudu, Sabah.

Inspiration

A father’s love and passion for gardening was a source of inspiration for his daughter, Yanak, who fondly remembers the moments they spent in their small garden at home in Sabah, Malaysia. Mr. Bahanda Malingob was a devoted gardener who grew different kinds of plants, including aloe vera, which he used to soothe cuts and burns. Unfortunately, his garden was accidentally destroyed by a renovation worker while he was away for a workshop. Yanak, who was only 11 years old at the time, was unable to stop the workers from destroying her father’s beloved garden.

When her father returned home and saw what had happened, Yanak expected to be scolded. However, her father did not scold her, but instead asked her why she didn’t stop the worker. Yanak was moved by her father’s sadness and disappointment, and she could never forget that moment. Mr. Bahanda Malingob passed away on May 30, 2011, but his legacy of love and perseverance lives on in Yanak, who has become a successful entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Real Beauty Sdn Bhd, Bina Yakin Puri Sdn Bhd, and Gracie Hair & Beauty (Salon) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. She credits her father’s guidance and inspiration as key factors in her success, and he will always be her hero.

Appearance

2021:

  • Invited as a guest speaker for a seminar on “Seminar & Perkongsian Amalan Kaunseling Terbaik” for primary schools, secondary schools, and PPD at Sabah state level.
  • Invited as a guest speaker for a seminar on “Children’s Health & Fun Workshop Program” organized by Dr. Suzain Clinic Sports and Recreation Club.

2019:

  • Featured and made a special appearance on Wanita Hari Ini (WHI) by TV3 as a special guest.

Ros: “We cannot choose where we come from, but we can choose how we end our lives. We can choose to be wealthy or poor, and we can become truly accomplished at something we love. Therefore, we should pursue the things we love doing.”

Website: realbeautyarby.com.my.
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