Haw Par Corporation

[CityFarmer]

Interestingly, John Harding is basically giving all the necessary information to anyone or anyone's lawyer that wants to contact him.
The creation date of the website goes back to 2005. So, the website is around for close to 10 years and still kicking. Interesting indeed.

As the author noted in the interview:

"I have 20 boxes of filed documents, and tape recordings, and 3,000-odd timeline items for the birth of Escape From Paradise. We can’t see any openings where we might risk being sued. So I’ve no fear of consequences."

So it appears that at the very least, the information presented in the book is accurate enough to withstand a legal challenge from those it mentions.

No doubt the information is accurate enough, but the major deterrent to any legal challenge is the MAN determination to fight for the "truth", IMO

[sgd]

No doubt the information is accurate enough, but the major deterrent to any legal challenge is the MAN determination to fight for the "truth", IMO

The book is about a woman trying to divorce her husband and the uphill struggles she had to go thru, the backdrop and background information that is added to the story is the part that is interesting. The divorce part the tactics and tricks use that is described is also a little interesting like when she file for divorce her husband totally cut her off threw her out of the house, bank accounts credit cards all got frozen,

rich woman that she was at that time she didn't have any personal savings and totally relied on these things she couldn't buy food, rent a place or even engage a lawyer because she suddenly had no money. So though she filed for divorce it couldn't progress. Her own family also gave the cold shoulder.

John harding if I remember correctly chinese saying is the "third party"

So hence the book title "escape from paradise" to most of us mortals looking in we think they so wealthy must be a paradise but to her it's hell, there's no love or compassion it's all about money. But to be able to write about your own family and reveal these kind of inner secrets about your parents relatives shows she's one really pissed woman.

[touzi]

A search on the website owner turns out to be John Harding and if you search the website in the GoDaddy.com, you will find detailed information of John Harding's address, phone no.and email address.

Interestingly, John Harding is basically giving all the necessary information to anyone or anyone's lawyer that wants to contact him.
The creation date of the website goes back to 2005. So, the website is around for close to 10 years and still kicking. Interesting indeed.

Is Harding based in Singapore or has asset in Singapore? How do you sue somebody if he is not in Singapore and has no asset in Singapore? And if he is selling book, suing will only provide free advertising.

Forum members with an inquiring mind may find it worthwhile to peruse both sites.

With the amount of name calling and extremely vindictive tone, I find it difficult to go on beyond the home page.

[yeokiwi]

A search on the website owner turns out to be John Harding and if you search the website in the GoDaddy.com, you will find detailed information of John Harding's address, phone no.and email address.

Interestingly, John Harding is basically giving all the necessary information to anyone or anyone's lawyer that wants to contact him.
The creation date of the website goes back to 2005. So, the website is around for close to 10 years and still kicking. Interesting indeed.

Is Harding based in Singapore or has asset in Singapore? How do you sue somebody if he is not in Singapore and has no asset in Singapore? And if he is selling book, suing will only provide free advertising.

It depends on how much you think your reputation is worth. So, does it mean that your reputation is worth something only if you can get something out of it?
By the way, in most local defamation suits that were won by local politicians, the compensation were always directed towards charity.

AND, if the accused thinks that the US courts are more sympathetic towards the liberal voices, they can always sue the couple in Singapore court and it is up to the couple to decide whether they want to return to defend themselves.
Morally, the accused will win the mental battle if the couple refuse to come back to defend their accusations.

[greengiraffe]

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/premium/...s-20140814

PUBLISHED AUGUST 14, 2014
Haw Par ointments soothe Q2 earnings
BYKENNETH LIM
kenlim@sph.com.sg @KennethLimBT

HAW Par Corp's ointments do not just soothe sore muscles, they also keep a company growing, even when its aquarium attractions are hurting.
The maker of Tiger Balm muscle rubs posted a 10.2 per cent increase in its second-quarter net profit as its growing health care business and higher dividends from investments offset declines in its leisure and property arms.
The company earned S$59.5 million or 27.2 cents per share in the quarter ended June. That took six-month net profit to S$71.7 million, a 16.2 per cent increase from the year-ago period.
These numbers exclude the results of 14.3 per cent-owned associate Hua Han Bio-Pharmaceutical Holdings, a Hong Kong-listed company that has yet to report its results. Haw Par will update its numbers once Hua Han's results are public.

[greengiraffe]

Investment gains boost Haw Par Q3 net
By
Kenneth Limkenlim@sph.com.sg@KennethLimBT
14 Nov5:50 AM
Singapore

CONGLOMERATE Haw Par Corp posted a 19.2 per cent net profit increase in its fiscal third quarter as solid investment returns more than offset weakness in its property and leisure businesses.

The company earned S$26.6 million, or 12.2 Singapore cents per share, in the

[cyclone]

Underwater World Singapore (UWS) will end its operations this month

Underwater World Singapore (UWS) will end its operations this month with 26 June 2016 being the last day of operations. It will mark its closing and 25 years of service to over 30 million visitors with a month of charity in June 2016, providing free admissions to beneficiaries from charity partners it had worked with in the past. In appreciation of the support over the years, UWS invites everyone to revisit family memories at UWS at its 1991 Opening Ticket Price of $9 per adult and $5 per child starting from tomorrow.

http://infopub.sgx.com/FileOpen/PressRel...eID=407908

[cyclone]

Haw Par recommends Special Dividend of 85 cents

The board of directors is proposing a special dividend of 85 cents per share to mark Haw Par’s 50th Anniversary. This special dividend will be a one-time payout to reward shareholders for many years of support.

Together with the ordinary dividends, the total payout for the financial year ended 31 December 2018 would be $1.15 per share.

More details in :
1. https://links.sgx.com/FileOpen/HPCL_FY20...eID=545318
2. https://links.sgx.com/FileOpen/Media%20R...eID=545319

[¯|_(ツ)_/¯]

haw par@$13.39
1H2021 result with 15cents dividend
https://links.sgx.com/FileOpen/HPC_Half%...eID=678793


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D90VGs...1tBaFbi13v
Stay home and stay safe, everyone.

[weijian]

Plenty of OPMIs thinking like good asset allocators, but shouldn't they be thinking like a Wee?

MINUTES OF THE 55TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF HAW PAR CORPORATION

Mr Leung was of the view that the Company holds substantial cash and dividends are low. Mr Leung queried the long-term holding of UOB and UOL shares. He commented that the fixed deposit interest rate was 1% a few years ago and 3% in 2023. He further commented that the Company is prudent and does not invest in new businesses, and noted that the Company did not increase its shareholding in UOB. Mr Leung shared that banks make more money from the increase in interest rates and suggested that the CEO should follow UOB’s practice in buying back shares.

Mr Hay expressed his view that the Company’s shares are trading at a discount of 55% to 65% if the Tiger Balm business was listed separately. He estimated that the listed business would probably trade at about 25 to 30 times earnings and NAV will be close to S$25 on that basis. Mr Hay queried on whether there are any divestment plans and suggested that if the Tiger Balm business is divested or listed separately, its value will increase.

https://links.sgx.com/FileOpen/Haw%20Par...eID=803889