Teo Teck Huat (Kopi Sua)
Teo Teck Huat is the story of many early Singapore Pioneers who through hard work left a lasting legacy. He was a humble carpenter from China who came to Singapore seeking opportunities. He started Teo Teck Huat Contractors in 1928 which not only took on building but also renovation and repair works. With quality and good work over the years, they manage to secured the contract to build the Cathay Building at Dhoby Ghaut in 1937. The structure was then labelled as the first skyscraper in Singapore and Southeast Asia. In 1972, Teo Teck Huat (Singapore) was incorporated and it had many projects, both for the public and private sector which included the Pasir Panjang Garden Estate, Tunas Building, Tong Building, Tengah Military Air Base, Bridgeport Machines Factory, Pandan Junior College, Clementi Condominium, Registry of Vehicles Headquarters and of course. The Amara (Amara Hotel). In 1981, the Teo Teck Huat group did a joint-venture agreement with Rush & Tompkins for major civil eng