1885

Sarkies Brother established Oriental Hotel at 10, Farquhar Street by buying over the Hotel de l’Europe.

1889

Re-named Oriental Hotel into Eastern & Oriental Hotel.

1933

Subsumed under the Raffles Hotel Ltd

1938

Acquired by the Runnymede Hotel Ltd

1949

Successfully restored E&O’s pre-war standard as closely as possible with noticeable improvements in its operations.

1951

The company ownership passed into the hands of a prominent local Chinese family – The Choongs and was operated under a new company – Eastern & Oriental Hotel (1951) Limited.

1965

Chan family purchased the E&O from the Choongs and managed until 1994.

1982

Seri Tanjung Pinang

1994

A local property consortium led by Dato’s Seri Terry Tham Ka Hon bought over a controlling stake in the E&O and the business name was changed to Eastern & Oriental Berhad.

1996

The hotel closed at the end of March to undergo major restoration and refurbishment work.

1997

Seri Tanjung Pinang reclamation work started by UEM Group and abandoned on the same year.

1999

Kencana TGI took over and resumed the reclamation and abandoned in 2001.

2001

E&O Hotel re-opened and successfully reinstating the charm and elegance of E&O’s glory days.

2003

E&O Berhad took over Seri Tanjung Pinang and revived the reclamation work.

2005

Phase 1 of Seri Tanjung Pinang reclamation completed. First launch of terraced homes – Ariza Courtyard Terraces.

2006

Ariza Courtyard Terraces handed over to purchasers.

2007

Collection of successful launches that have been introduced to the market. Semi-Detached Homes | Avalon & Acacia Villas By-The-Sea | Martinique, Abrezza & Skye Service Apartment | The Suites at Waterside, Straits Quay

2010

Super semi-detached homes were introduced – Cayman & Caspian. The first launched of Quayside Seafront Resort took place.

2011

E&O Berhad received approval-in-principle for Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2.

2012

E&O Berhad acquired Princes House along Kingsway in central London.

2014

Penang

Defined by the generous size, Andorra Skyloft Terraces was introduced.

 London

The Group acquired Esca House along the area of Bayswater.

2015

Penang

Amaris Seafront Terraces made her name with its open up sea view. Came the first executive apartment, The Tamarind.

Johor

Phase 1 of Avira Garden Terraces well known for its distinctive homes by receiving positive response by homeowners.

London

E&O acquired a 1.3-acre freehold commercial site in Hammersmith, West London.

2016

Princes House was refurbished and successfully converted into 20 residential apartments and 48 service apartments.

2017

Penang

Last piece of the puzzle at Seri Tanjung Pinang was named Ariza Seafront Terraces.

London

Esca House was redeveloped from an existing office to premium private residential.