EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD

EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD stands as one of Malaysia’s most distinguished lifestyle property developers — a brand defined by heritage, elegance, and enduring value.

Founded in 1885, the Group’s legacy is deeply anchored by the iconic Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang, a landmark synonymous with luxury, refinement, and colonial-era sophistication. Over generations, the brand evolved far beyond hospitality, transforming itself into one of Malaysia’s premier developers of high-end residential and lifestyle-centric real estate.

Today, E&O is recognised for crafting premium waterfront communities, luxury urban residences, and integrated lifestyle developments across Malaysia and internationally, including projects in Central London. Through its developments, the Group continues shaping spaces that combine heritage, architecture, and modern living into timeless experiences.

Founder:

Origins linked to the Sarkies Brothers

(Eastern & Oriental Hotel heritage)

Current Leadership:

Executive Chairman: Dato’ Seri Tee Eng Ho

Managing Director: Kok Tuck Cheong

The leadership continues guiding the Group with a vision of creating sophisticated lifestyle developments that blend heritage, design excellence, and long-term value creation.

Some companies are built on land — E&O was built on legacy.

Its story began in 1885 with the establishment of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang, created during an era when Penang stood as one of Southeast Asia’s most important trading ports. The hotel quickly became more than an accommodation destination — it evolved into a social and cultural landmark frequented by travellers, dignitaries, merchants, and influential figures from around the world.

The elegance of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel established a lasting identity for the brand: sophistication, timeless charm, and refined hospitality. For decades, the property stood as one of the region’s grandest hotels, shaping the luxury hospitality landscape within British Malaya and beyond.

As Malaysia modernised and urban development accelerated, the Group recognised a larger opportunity — to extend its philosophy of luxury and refinement into property development. Rather than building purely functional projects, E&O focused on creating lifestyle-driven communities where architecture, environment, and human experience could coexist harmoniously.

This transformation marked a defining evolution. The company expanded into premium residential and mixed-use developments, introducing projects that emphasised waterfront living, integrated master planning, and placemaking. Developments such as Seri Tanjung Pinang in Penang became iconic examples of large-scale lifestyle communities designed around both urban sophistication and environmental integration.

The Group later extended its presence internationally, including luxury developments in London, reinforcing its ambition to compete within the global premium real estate market. Through each expansion, E&O retained its defining principle — that luxury is not merely about buildings, but about creating experiences and environments that endure through generations.

From a historic seaside hotel to a global lifestyle property developer, its journey reflects a powerful truth — that heritage, when thoughtfully reimagined, becomes a foundation for innovation and future living.

Core Activities:

• Luxury property development and integrated master-planned communities

• Hospitality and hotel management operations

• International property investment and development

• Lifestyle and placemaking projects

The company focuses on developing premium real estate ecosystems that combine architecture, community living, environmental integration, and long-term lifestyle value. Its developments are positioned around quality, exclusivity, and timeless urban experiences.

Notable Offerings Include:

• Seri Tanjung Pinang waterfront development

• The Conlay luxury residences in Kuala Lumpur

• Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang

• Integrated luxury lifestyle communities

These offerings position E&O as one of Malaysia’s leading premium lifestyle and property development brands.

1885 – Establishment of Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang

1994 – Renamed to EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD

2000s – Expansion into luxury property development

2005 – Launch of Seri Tanjung Pinang waterfront project

2010s – Expansion into international markets including London

2020s – Development of large-scale projects such as Andaman Island

EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD has contributed significantly to Malaysia’s property and hospitality sectors by elevating standards within luxury real estate and integrated lifestyle development.

The Group played an important role in demonstrating how heritage preservation and modern urban planning can coexist within large-scale developments. Its projects introduced higher expectations in architectural quality, waterfront placemaking, and premium residential experiences within Malaysia’s real estate market.

Internationally, E&O also strengthened Malaysia’s visibility within the global luxury property landscape by extending Malaysian property development expertise into overseas markets such as London. Through its developments, the Group helped reinforce Malaysia’s reputation as a destination capable of producing internationally competitive lifestyle real estate projects.

Today, EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD stands as a bridge between heritage and modern living — a testament to how timeless elegance can evolve into future legacies.

From the historic halls of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel to expansive waterfront communities and luxury urban developments, the Group’s journey reflects more than business growth. It reflects the preservation of identity through transformation — proving that heritage, when guided by vision and innovation, can continue shaping how future generations live, experience, and define luxury.