Society
From Chinatown zoo to crocodile oil legacy: The strange history of Chop Wah On
From a shop in Singapore’s Chinatown, a homegrown brand with over 100 years of history steadily sells its products to locals and tourists alike. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Lilia Yeo speaks to the third-generation owners and discovers the rich heritage of this store that began by selling medicated oils.
Lilia Yeo
30 Apr 2026