In 1985, he started a saw milling business on a partnership basis. In 1991, he expanded his business into manufacturing tropical wood furniture for the local market. Ceasing the saw milling business in 1993, he co-founded Seng Yip Furniture Sdn Bhd, which is today a leading integrated furniture manufacturer. He then further ventured into finished rubberwood furniture in 1998 and has been responsible for the manufacturing operations of the Group since 2001.