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From mixing concrete to developing green property

As a developer, Arthur Aw's goal is to encourage residents or tenants to adopt the eco-conscious lifestyle

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Lisa Kriwangko

Published Fri, Nov 19, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    BACK in 1984, 19-year-old Arthur Aw spent his post A-level break moving cement bags, mixing concrete and tiling roofs for Jervois Mansions, Kimen Group's first real estate development.

    While he did so mainly to build his physical fitness, his father, the founder of Kimen Group, saw it as a chance to impart humility, gratitude and a strong work ethic.

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