Corporate Culture & Heritage of Tung Qing The Nanyang Roots of Tung Qing
Rooted in integrity, drawing from the bounties of the Nanyang rainforest. Over sixty years of three-generation heritage witnesses the epic history of Chinese struggles and pioneering in Southeast Asia. Staying true to our old brand's original intention, we blend ancient Eastern wellness wisdom with the tropical abundance of Nanyang.
"Accurate scales, righteous heart. Nanyang herbs have spirit. Three generations do honest business, upholding the ancestral teachings of overseas Chinese merchants."
Origins: The Pioneering Path to Nanyang
At the founding of Malaya in 1957, Chinese ancestors crossed the South China Sea with bags and resilient spirits, taking root in the bustling tin capital of Ipoh.
1950s Ipoh Old Town · Miners and Ancient Herbal Shops
It was in such arcade streets that our ancestors set up wooden tables and copper scales to safeguard the health of the Chinese community.
Record of Struggles in the Founding Era
In 1957, during the founding of Malaya, Chinese ancestors with pioneering courage sailed to Nanyang and founded the business in an era of opportunity and hardship. At that time, miners suffered from rheumatism and tropical dampness after wading in water for tin mining. Chinese herbalists gathered natural herbs from Nanyang to prepare warm tonics for their compatriots, becoming the original mission of Tung Qing.
Ipoh Old Town, Perak
Ipoh was a world-renowned "Tin Capital" and mining town. Many Cantonese and Hokkien Chinese came here to mine and put down roots. In 1957, Chinese ancestors opened this small "Tung Qing" Nanyang produce grocery store in Ipoh Old Street.
Not a Single Ounce Short
Back then, Chinese life in Nanyang was scarce. The foundation of the business was "genuine ingredients and honest operation." Our ancestors often said: "Making medicine is like being a person; even if no one sees how it's made, heaven knows your heart." This old copper scale weighed the ingredients accurately and measured out righteousness.
Evolution: Three Generations · Years of Elegance
From a neighborhood grocery in Old Town to an internationally renowned Nanyang brand, 67 years have witnessed generations of Tung Qing people tirelessly seeking quality and craftsmanship.
Neighborhood Shop & Genuine Ingredients
- check_circleChinese ancestors opened a small shop, purchasing local wild Nanyang herbs, coffee, and quality produce.
- check_circleSupplied local Chinese neighbors and tin miners, acting as a reliable local wholesaler and convenience point.
- check_circleEstablished with "genuine ingredients, honest operation," accumulating solid reputation in Ipoh Old Street.
Family Inheritance & R&D
- check_circleThe second generation took over, gradually expanding product lines and researching Nanyang medicated oils and traditional white coffee.
- check_circleBuilt a coffee roasting factory in Ipoh, developed the exclusive charcoal-roasted white coffee recipe, famous throughout Perak.
- check_circleEstablished the Nanyang Treasures Herbal Research Lab, strictly controlling raw material processing and extraction.
A Global Nanyang Brand
- check_circleLeapt to become a comprehensive old brand integrating "independent R&D, brand chain retail, and cultural tourism souvenirs."
- check_circleFive flagship product categories: Medicated Oil, Charcoal White Coffee, Tongkat Ali, Natural Bird's Nest, Herbal Wellness.
- check_circleEntered international airports and mainstream duty-free commercial streets, products exported to Greater China and Southeast Asian countries.
Four Pillars: The Character of an Old Brand
Over sixty years of precipitation has forged the unshakable codes of conduct and business ethics in the hearts of Tung Qing people.
Overseas Chinese Spirit: Integrity First
"Ancestors going to Nanyang emphasized 'keeping one's word and not cheating customers.' Back then, Chinese banded together to make a living. The first rule of opening a shop was genuine goods at a fair price. Even if earning a penny less, never pass off inferior goods as superior."
Unearth Nanyang Produce, Pass Down Wisdom
"Combine the natural produce of the Malay tropical rainforest with the millennium-old heritage of Chinese traditional wellness and food therapy to create fine products suitable for modern people. It's not just selling specialties; it's bringing the century-old life wisdom of Nanyang Chinese to guests from afar."
Family Generations, True Original Intent
"Generations of Chinese take over the business, not blindly seeking huge profits, insisting on tracing raw materials and preserving traditional crafts; while also adhering to modern quality standardization and strict hygiene standards, so every bottle of oil and packet of coffee is traceable."
Remembering the Source, Giving Back to Community
"Following the fine traditions of old Nanyang businesses, we give back to the Chinese community within our capacity, strongly supporting Chinese independent and primary school education, helping local vulnerable groups, and funding the passing down of Nanyang Chinese history and culture."
The Heavy Weight of "Tung Qing"
When the Nanyang pioneers named the brand "Tung Qing" (Together Celebrating), they entrusted the most simple and profound emotions and visions of that generation of overseas Chinese in a foreign land.
One Heart, One Mind · Helping Each Other
The Chinese who went to Nanyang back then left their homes and traveled far. In the hot equatorial rainforests and deep mines, only by working together and supporting each other could Chinese compatriots help each other through difficulties, and establish their own homes and businesses.
Celebrating Survival · Wishing Peace
Celebrate establishing a foothold in a foreign land, celebrate peace in the home country; celebrate that even across vast oceans, the culture of the Chinese people remains endless and prospers for generations. Every market opening, every good medicine, every neighborhood greeting is a wish for Tung Qing and peace.
"Sixty-seven years with an unchanging original intention, guarding reputation with craftsmanship, letting Nanyang wisdom warm the four seas."
We sincerely invite you to visit Ipoh Old Town or explore our full line of Nanyang treasures, and experience the sincere quality of an old brand that grows ever new.