About Us
OUR GRANDFATHER STORY
OUR FOUNDER - YEO KENG NUAN
The year was 1952, where young Mr Yeo (老杨) and his father set sail from Hainan Island to Singapore. After what seemed like an endless sojourn in the South China Sea, Mr Yeo (老杨) finally tumbled out onto Singapore soil.
Exploring his possibilities, he took great interest in Chinese Medicine. It was there that he enrolled to study at "新加坡中医专门学校” (known as "新加坡中医学院" today). Graduating as the third batch of students, Mr Yeo (老杨) found it difficult to find reliable Medical Halls.
There Ping Min Medical Hall finds its origins at 71 Smith Street. The early days of the business were rough. Customers were few, Mr Yeo (老杨) and his newly-wed Mrs Yeo was then left to fend for the business.
OUR NEW STORE - 4 SAGO LANE
Business started taking off when Mr Yeo was able to provide reliable source of medicine to students who were studying TCM and many Chinese and Taiwanese sailor men.
Many products passed through the doors of Ping Min to be given a stamp of autheticity. Establishing a name for itself as a trustworthy wholesaler & distributor.
With 71 Smith Street up for redevelopment, Ping Min Medical Hall moved to Block 4 Sago Lane #01-123. During the move Mr Yeo's wife took this opportunity to introduce herbal dispensary & consultation services to the business.
RISE OF A GENERATION
The early 2000s was an eventful time for Ping Min as SARs came to the shores of Singapore.
SARs caused the demand and price for herbs which could cure the disease to skyrocket. Yet Mr Yeo stayed true to the name of the shop 平民 (which means common people). He insisted that prices remain reasonable and affordable for the common folk.
Today, Ping Min Medical Hall has set foot upon Block 4 Sago Lane and it is completely managed by Mr Yeo's children.
OUR JOURNEY AHEAD
BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING
It has been more than 60 years since we started, and we are so blessed to have many tourist, customers and neighbours turned friends in this journey. Therefore, we strongly believe that we are here to share joy and peace. It is our aim that every person that comes to our shop leaves with a big smile on their face. Because, a cheerful heart is good medicine!
