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Healthcare For The Rural Communities

Charmaine Tan, Founder, Siang Pharmacy

09-Feb-22 11:00

Healthcare For The Rural Communities

Siang Pharmacy was founded in 2004 and has consistently grown into a local chain pharmacy with 14 outlets across Penang, Kedah, Perak and Terengganu.  We speak to founder, Charmaine Tan, who is also one of the nominees for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year for 2021 in the Woman Entrepreneur Category.

Produced by: Freda Liu

Presented by: Freda Liu


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