Wee Hur Holdings: 45 years of building Singapore, investing for tomorrow

Founded in 1980 by four siblings - Mr Goh Yeow Lian, Mr Goh Yeo Hwa, Mr Goh Yew Tee, and Mr Goh Yeu Toh - and two in-laws, Mr Sua Nam Heng and Mr Cheng Kiang Huat, Wee Hur began as a contractor helping to shape the nation’s skyline.

From residential and industrial to commercial and institutional buildings, the company established its name as a trusted builder. Over four decades, guided by prudence and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Wee Hur has become one of the most trusted names in the built environment. The same diligence-plus-discipline remains the bedrock of the company that now has diversified businesses that span across Singapore, Australia, and beyond.

Stay close to your core, but keep your eyes on the horizon. Trust, earned through consistent delivery, is the only platform from which true innovation and nation-building can spring.

INNOVATING FROM CONCRETE TO CAPITAL PLATFORMS

Wee Hur’s journey mirrors Singapore’s own. Its longevity stems from its ability to identify opportunities and act purposefully. Construction successes since 1980 spurred the company to list on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange in 2008. The following year, Wee Hur ventured into property development, delivering significant projects and growing its balance sheet.

To address structural undersupply in the alternative accommodation sector, Wee Hur built assets that catered to foreign construction workers in Singapore and ventured abroad to develop student accommodation in Australia. Apart from developing one of Singapore’s largest workers dormitory portfolios in Singapore, Wee Hur entered the Australian student accommodation market at its infancy stage, ahead of global institutions.

The over 6,000-bed student accommodation portfolio drew participation from sovereign wealth and institutional investors. Investing early in these asset classes and building resilient income-generating portfolios have since become core pillars of Wee Hur’s businesses. These track records demonstrate Wee Hur’s ability to originate, operate, institutionalise, and monetise, without losing its values-led compass.

While Wee Hur’s heritage remains in the real estate built environment, the company has expanded into real estate fund management and alternative investments such as private equity, private credit, and venture capital. As a multi-asset investment house, these complementary businesses give institutional and family office investors exposure to real assets, operational platforms, and emerging technologies. Through every step of the journey, Wee Hur’s trademark sequence is to see early, build right, scale prudently, and invite partners.

PLATFORM-BASED INNOVATION

While not driven by traditional research and development, the company embraces a platform-based innovation model. This translates to building and managing in-house capabilities so as to enhance asset performance and investor outcomes. These innovations include the establishment of a fund management business to originate its real estate strategies, a hospitality business to operate its student accommodation assets, and strategic alternative investments in future-ready startups aligned with global macro trends in order to unlock new growth opportunities.

LOOKING AHEAD: THE NEXT 45 YEARS

In 2025, Wee Hur celebrates its 45th anniversary. The heritage businesses of construction, property development, and workers dormitory continue to thrive. The Group is growing its fund assets under management, expanding land subdivision developments in Australia, and increasing its exposure to alternative investments. It is also evaluating distressed asset opportunities in developed markets.

Mr Goh Wee Ping, Chief Investment Officer of Wee Hur Holdings and Chief Executive Officer of Wee Hur Capital

With Executive Chairman (EC) Mr Goh Yeow Lian’s guidance, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Mr Goh Wee Ping - together with a young and dynamic management team - is steering the growth of the company to greater heights.

Mr Goh Yeow Lian, EC and Managing Director of Wee Hur Holdings, says: “Profit follows principles. Prudence and excellence are the values we pass to every generation.”

Mr Goh Wee Ping, CIO of Wee Hur Holdings and Chief Executive Officer of Wee Hur Capital, adds: “Our goal is to be a trusted capital partner. Globally allocated, yet disciplined in sizing and selection.”

What sets Wee Hur apart is its leadership, which is decisive, focused, and able to seize opportunities when they arise. The company is built on family values – mutual respect, united, and harmonious. Its governance reflects discipline and integrity since founding, further enhanced after listing. Wee Hur ensures continuity through knowledge and values transfer to experienced next-generation leaders. The company also believes in diversification with multi-asset allocation, making it resilient to weather all storms.

LEADERSHIP: FAMILY VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL EDGE

Wee Hur is anchored by a multi-generational leadership together with a dedicated management team. The first-generation instilled the values of prudence, excellence, and respect. The second-generation builds on this legacy, bringing data-driven capital allocation and global networks to the table. Together, they preserve the company’s heritage while driving bold, forward-looking growth.

Wee Hur’s core business is in construction, property development, investment properties, real estate fund management, hospitality operations, and alternative investments. Their mission is “Prudence in our ways; Excellence is our aim”, while their vision is to create a legacy of resilience, establishing a timeless business, driven by leadership and innovation in every era.