From Electronics to Power, Water and Plantations, the Transformation of a 50-Year-Old Family Firm

GUH Holdings Bhd CEO/MD Dato' Kenneth H'ng provides a short discussion of GUH, incorporated in 1961 and 50 years old this year; he also talks about how it evolved into the current business, and its evolution into the electronics business.
He also talks about electronics industry challenges, such as the need to restructure its client base, the move into niche products and its desire to lower this contribution to 75 percent from 90 percent now, as well as margin and competition challenges.
He also discusses its other main business in property, which has been around a long time but will be moved more into the forefront, with a plan to acquire land in the Klang Valley, Penang island and upcoming spots in Seberang Prai.
He also discusses its diversification into oil palm, water treatment and plant generation, as part of a wider initiative to move into concession, income-based businesses.