Teo Heng Trading & KTV Studio

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The facade of the Teo Heng outlet at Sembawang Shopping Centre. Photo from The Smart Local.

Teo Heng is a karaoke equipment dealer and services company in Singapore. The company is best known for its KTV studios around the island. Their first shop cum office was set up in Katong Shopping Centre in 1989.[1] Incorporated on 25 January 1990, the company started with the wholesale of telecommunications equipment.[2] As of 2019, Teo Heng has been in operation for 30 years.[3]

Background

First BMB distributor in Singapore

Teo Heng's BMB showroom at Bedok Point. Photo from Teo Heng.

Teo Heng started with selling karaoke equipment from BMB International Corp.[4] In the early days of Teo Heng, founder Dato’ Seri Mr. Jackson Teo Ngiang Heng (PBM), along with his singer friends would sing outside the shop to entice passersby. To attract potential buyers, he also went to coffee shops with a portable karaoke machine.[5] Through Jackson Teo’s successful efforts, Teo Heng became the first and main distributor for BMB products in Singapore as well as in SouthEast Asia.[6]

Dato' Jackson Teo Ngiang Heng

Dato’ Jackson Teo Ngiang Heng.

Dato’ Seri Mr Jackson Teo Ngiang Heng (PBM) is the founder of Teo Heng. He was educated in Kong Hwa Primary School[7] and Toa Payoh Secondary School.[8] He is married to Madam Leong Laiyong and has two sons, Jace Teo Yu Xiang and Teo Zheng Kai.[9]


Before establishing Teo Heng at Katong Shopping Centre in 1989, Jackson Teo was a salesman selling various items from sewing machines to household heater sets. When he was 21 years old, Jackson Teo started up the electronics shop “Gold Superstar” in Hougang that he started alongside 3 partners. He sold the electronics shop 3 years later to start Teo Heng in Katong.[10]


Jackson Teo has won various awards and held many positions on top of managing Teo Heng.

Year Awards Event Refs.
2019 Token of Appreciation Sian Chay Medical Institute Nite [11]
2019 Friend of the Arts Award - Individuals (between $10,000 and $49,999) Annual Patron of the Arts Award [12]
2016 Outstanding Entrepreneur Award Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan’s 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) [13]
2010 Public Service Medal (PBM) National Day Awards 2010 [14][15]


Year(s) Position Organisation Refs.
2019 - 2020 Honorary Chairman/ Director Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan [16]
2018 - 2020 Board Member St John Brigade Singapore HQ [17]
2018 - 2021 Secretary Sian Chay Medical Institution [18]
2016 - 2018 Treasurer Sian Chay Medical Institution [19]
2015 - Present Honorary Chairman Cheng Hong Welfare Service Society (CHWSS) [20]
2008 - 2015 Secretary Sian Chay Medical Institution [21]

Teo Heng Trading Pte Ltd (1989 - Present)

Karaoke equipment dealer

(Pictured) BESTKARA microphone charging docks are available in Teo Heng's KTV rooms. Photo from The Smart Local.
A Teo Heng ad on The Straits Times in 2009. Photo from Teo Heng.

Since 1989, Teo Heng Trading has expanded to 4 showrooms islandwide.[22] The company also has offices in Indonesia. Other than being the main distributor of BMB’s products, Teo Heng also carries BESTKARA products that are designed and engineered by Teo Heng themselves.[23] They also have a small collection of Steinway Lyngdorf products. Teo Heng has organised a karaoke equipment fair to further promote their products.[24]

Country Locations
Singapore
  • Katong Shopping Centre (Main)
  • Junction 10
  • Bedok Point
  • Ang Mo Kio Hub
Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Glodok Plaza
  • Mutiara Taman Palem

Teo Heng KTV outlets & prices

The interior of one of Teo Heng's KTV rooms. Photo from The Smart Local.

Since its first KTV studio in Katong Shopping Centre, Teo Heng KTV has expanded to another 13 outlets islandwide. In an interview with Lian He Zao Bao, Jackson Teo told the Chinese newspaper that the KTV studios are not the main line of his business. The inspiration behind establishing karaoke outlets was his passion for singing. Jackson Teo believes that karaoke is a healthy avenue for social interaction, especially for teenagers. According to him, a KTV studio would require at least 2,000 square feet of space and cost at least S$500,000 a month for rental.[25]

Region Locations
Central
  • Rendezvous Grand Hotel
  • Suntec City
North
  • Causeway Point (Woodlands)
  • Ci Yuan Community Club (Hougang)
  • Sembawang Shopping Centre
  • Ang Mo Kio Hub
South
  • Star Vista
East
  • Katong Shopping Centre
  • Bedok Point
  • E!Avenue Downtown East
  • Our Tampines Hub
  • Tampines West Community Club
West
  • JCube (Jurong East)
  • Junction 10 (Choa Chu Kang)

Teo Heng’s prices have remained stagnant since 1989 at S$18 for a 3-hour session. Drinks are also still sold at S$1 per can or bottle.[26] Jackson Teo decided to maintain cheap prices to provide an affordable form of entertainment to the Singapore masses.[27] Although prices have not increased over the years, Teo Heng's customers have the option to pay more for bigger-sized rooms. Prices have also been tiered based on different timings in the day.[28]

Room type Recommended pax Hourly Rate (12 PM - 7 PM) Hourly Rate (After 7 PM) 3-hour Package (12 PM - 7 PM) 3-hour Package  (after 7 PM)
Small 3 S$8 S$14 S$18 S$35
Medium 5 S$10 S$16 S$20 S$40
Large 10 S$12 S$18 S$22 S$45

Charity efforts

Jackson Teo pictured holding an S$100,000 cheque donation. Photo from Facebook.

Jackson Teo is a devout Buddhist and is passionate about giving back to the community. In an interview with The Straits Times, he said the following:

“No matter how rich you are, you can’t take your money to your grave. So when one is alive, one should do good.”[29]

As a result, Teo Heng frequently engages in charity activities as a participant, donor or sponsor for these events.

Year Event Organisation Donations/Sponsorship Refs.
2019 “Care and Share” @Marsling Sian Chay Medical Institution Participation [30][31]
2019 Sian Chay Bonding with Love Charity Show Sian Chay Medical Institution S$100,000 [32]
2019 Sian Chay Flag Day Sian Chay Medical Institution Participation [33][34]
2018 Beauty with a purpose Gala Sian Chay Medical Institution,

Miss World Singapore (2018)

S$100,000 [35][36]
2016 - 2017 Golden Age Talentime  (黄金年华) Mediacorp Sponsor [37][38][39][40]
2012 Album “报答” Teo Heng Trading Pte Ltd S$100,000 donated to various charity groups [41][42][43][44]

References / Citations

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  7. Teo Heng Trading & KTV Studio. “Mr Jackson Teo giving a speech at Kong Hwa Primary School”. Facebook. March 5, 2019. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
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  21. Board Members”. Sian Chay Medical Institution. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  22. BMB Showroom”. Teo Heng KTV Studio. Accessed 27 December 2019.
  23. Teo Heng Trading & KTV Studio. “End of Year Sales and Promotions”. Facebook. December 31, 2018. Accessed on 27 December 2019.
  24. Calling all karaoke buffs”. TODAY. May 30, 2005.  Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  25. Chen, Ai Wei. “Outstanding Entrepreneur Teo Heng KTV Studio CEO”. Lian He Zao Bao. July 17, 2016. Accessed 27 December 2019.
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  30. Care and Share”. sianchay.org.sg. November 4, 2019. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  31. Teo Heng Trading & KTV Studio. “Care and Share event”. Facebook. November 7, 2019. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  32. Vanessa Tan. “Cheque made out to Sian Chay Medical Institution”. Facebook. July 8, 2019. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  33. Sian Chay Flag Day: Your participation has it more meaningful”. sianchay.org.sg. June 8, 2019. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  34. Teo Heng Trading & Ktv Studio. “Sian chay flag day Teo Heng KTV 2019”. YouTube. July 10, 2019. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  35. Beauty with a Purpose Charity Gala Dinner ended successfully”. sean.sg. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  36. Kathleen. F. "Beauty With a Purpose Charity Gala raises SGD$4 million in one night". The Online Citizen. September 5, 2018. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  37. 黄威胜. “黄金年华之斗歌竞艺 2017 - 第25期 大决赛 30062017 (Full)(全)”. YouTube. June 30, 2017. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  38. Daniel Han 晨光. “傅开成 黄金年华斗歌竞艺2016 大决赛”. YouTube. April 18, 2016. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  39. Teo Heng Trading & KTV Studio. “Open Auditions for 2017 Golden Age Talentime”. Facebook. April 2, 2017. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  40. Teo Heng Trading & KTV Studio. “Open Auditions for 2016 Golden Age Talentime”. Facebook. September 24, 2016. Accessed on 13 December 2019.
  41. 报答”. Music SG. Accessed 27 December 2019.
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  43. 回馈母校,回馈社会”. Konghwa Alumni. Accessed 14 December 2019.
  44. Teo Heng Trading & Ktv Studio. “Teo Heng Karaoke Album Release 张兴 - 报答”. Youtube. Accessed 13 December 2019.