AEON CO. (M) BHD. (formerly known as Jaya Jusco Stores Bhd.) is a leading retailer in Malaysia with a total revenue of RM1.78 billion in the financial year under review. The Company was incorporated on 15 September 1984. AEON CO. (M) BHD. was set up in response to the Malaysian Government�s invitation to �ON Japan to help modernise the retailing industry in Malaysia. The �JUSCO� name today is well established among Malaysians as well as foreigners, especially due to its association with the international �ON group of companies. �ON has established itself as a leading chain of general merchandise stores. �ON�s constant interior redecoration of stores, to project an image designed to satisfy the ever changing needs and desires of consumers, is clear evidence of this. The Company�s performance has been further enhanced by the management�s acute understanding of target market needs and the provision of a correct product-mix. �ON�s stores are mostly situated in suburban residential areas, catering to the vast middle income group. The �ON group of companies consists of �ON Co., Ltd., and more than 100 consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated companies. In addition to its core general merchandise stores (GMS) plus its supermarket and convenience store operations, �ON is also active in specialty store operations, shopping center development, operations and services as well as other operations. �ON group of companies is an integrated Japanese retailer and is active not only in Japan but also in Southeast Asia, China and North America. At all times, in every market, �ON's activities are guided by the unchanging 'Customer First' philosophy. Its aim is to surpass expectations by combining excellent products with unique personal services that enhance the shopping experience to make the customers smile every time they shop.