Pewtersmithing Perfection

Chen Tien Yue, Executive Director and fourth generation of the founding family of the iconic Malaysian brand, Royal Selangor.

He discusses:

-- The history of the company

-- How the family has managed to keep the business within the fold

-- What it's like working with family

-- Evolution of the Royal Selangor brand

-- The design and innovation of Royal Selangor products

-- Its recent collaboration with the National Palace Museum of Taiwan

-- Royal Selangor's overseas presence

-- How acquiring the 350-year-old sterling silver brand Comyns almost two decades ago has boosted the business

-- Royal Selangor's sister brand, jeweller Selberan

-- Managing the rising cost of silver and tin

-- Succession plans for the company

To watch the video of the interview: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/26531763