Cycle & Carriage founded in Singapore
- When
- 1899–1904
- Where
- Kuala Lumpur; Market Square
- Episodes
- 2
Cycle & Carriage originated as Federal Stores, founded in 1899 by the Chua brothers in Kuala Lumpur. The business relocated to Market Square in 1904. It later became a premier dealership in colonial Malaya and Singapore, dealing in various motor vehicles.
Episodes
- Founding of Federal Stores
The Chua brothers founded Federal Stores in 1899 as a sundry store in Kuala Lumpur, which later became Cycle & Carriage.
- Relocation to Market Square
Federal Stores relocated to Market Square in 1904, where the building still exists today.
Background and detail
Background. Cycle & Carriage was founded in 1899 as Federal Stores by the Chua brothers. It began as a sundry store in Kuala Lumpur near the present-day Pasar Seni station. The company later became one of the premier dealerships in colonial Malaya and Singapore, dealing in major motor vehicle brands.
Relocation. The business relocated to Market Square in 1904. The building at this location still exists today. The company was based in Singapore and Malaysia, eventually becoming a major dealer for brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, and Jaguar.
People involved
- Chua brothers · Founders
Sources
- Cycle & Carriage Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-27
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