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AIRMAS Legacy Timeline

1930s: The Humble Beginnings of Chye Seng

A 16-year-old Ooi Chooi Kim starts Chye Seng Furniture after learning the bamboo and rattan trade in Penang.

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1930s

1950s: Expanding Horizons

The business moves to New Ferry Road, Butterworth, expanding capacity and reach.

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1950s

Early 1960s: A Bold Leap from Furniture to Motorcycles

Airmas opens its first motorcycle dealership in Alor Setar and partners with major brands.

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1960s

Late 1960s – Early 1970s: Entering the Automobile Market

Chye Seng Motor pivots to used car sales, meeting growing market demand.

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1970s

1985–1986: A New Chapter - The Birth of Airmas

Four brothers lead a new era with Airmas Development and Jayamas Motor.

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1990s–2000s: Accelerating Growth in Automotive Expansion

Airmas scales up with luxury imports and key brand dealerships across Penang.

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1990s

2013: Pioneering a New Era in Hospitality

Airmas enters the hotel sector, merging property expertise with luxury hospitality.

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2013

2024: Revitalising Heritage, Redefining Legacy

The Group acquires Rice Miller Hotel, bridging heritage and modern tourism.

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2024

Future — New Ventures

AIRMAS prepares to expand across hospitality, F&B, education, and healthcare — driven by bold diversification and a vision for generational impact.

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A Vision for Tomorrow: Expanding with Purpose

Today, Airmas Group stands at the helm of a multi-industry enterprise. With several new hotels in the pipeline, the Group is set to expand its hospitality presence across Malaysia. Simultaneously, it is preparing to venture into new frontiers — including Food & Beverage, Education and Healthcare. Guided by a legacy of resilience, foresight and bold diversification, Airmas continues to shape the nation’s economic landscape — not just for today, but for generations to come.