From humble beginnings in the spice trade to a regional real estate development and investment enterprise, Lian Huat Group is a success story that spans more than half a century.

Lian Huat & Co started as a nutmeg and mace trader in 1957 and later developed to an international trader of spice capitalizing on Singapore’s prominent geographical position and infrastructure with its sophisticated port facilities. By the early-1960’s, its founder, the late Mr. Kho Beng Kang was acknowledged as the “Nutmeg King”.

In 1965, the Group ventured into real estate investments, successfully taking advantage of Singapore’s rapid urban development and with visionary foresight and policies, capitalised on real estate development programmes and investments.

In 1987 alone, it invested in around 650,000 square feet of prime residential, industrial and commercial properties in Singapore including some heritage-listed conservation shophouses.

The Group’s growth strategy later extended to the international property market with the acquisition of the Hotel and land site within Central Business District area and Sydney.