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Lim at the Boat Noodle outlet in Jaya One, Petaling Jaya.

A petrolhead, Tony Lim started his own workshop at 23. But just because you’re passionate about something doesn’t mean it’ll work as a business. Today, he has found his niche running the Boat Noodle restaurants. LIM WING HOOI reports.

TONY Lim Chin Hau, 36, one of the owners of the Boat Noodle restaurant chain, says he learned three hard lessons about running a business, especially after the failure of his first venture.

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