Tohtonku Sdn Bhd is a major player in the personal care products sector in Malaysia, and stands out from many other family firms in the region by having made it successfully to its third generation. It was set up in the ‘60s by Lim Joi Him, and in the half century since then has grown its portfolio to over 200 products, some of them market leaders. It’s also a significant regional player, selling all over Southeast Asia including Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indones

Check out the latest research into the dynamics and relationships in family firms in Malaysia. Entitled ‘The Family & The Business,’ this...