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Where Health Matters
Our Story
1987
Before starting Thomson, Mr. Michael Lim took on the previous family business trading medicines to pharmacies. But during that period, he realised a potential trend that had yet to hit the Malaysian market, herbal supplements aka nutraceuticals. So in the year 1987, he started a supplement brand, by combining his father's name, Thomas, with himself as the "son" to create the name Thomson. The beginnings were humble, as we started in a little retail shop in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur called The Honey Shop, selling all sorts of supplements and honey, including other brands as well. Mr. Michael and his wife, Mdm. Lynn would be working tirelessly in the back of the shop counting tablets and capsules manually or pouring honey into bottles. Mr. Michael, along with 2 other salesmen would also travel the whole Malaysia and Singapore, meeting pharmacies and medical halls to sell Thomson products.
1988
During those early years, we would import tablets or capsules from overseas without too much attention paid to quality, then pack them manually to sell. But a major turning point came when one of Mr. Michael's close customers, a GP, refused to see him after buying some of our products. But after Mr. Michael probed him deeper, the doctor said "I trusted you, but you sold me rubbish!". That was a major turning point for Mr. Michael, as he began to realise how the quality of supplements significantly affected a product's effectiveness.
1989
During a health ingredients exhibition, Mr. Michael discovered a new source of Ginkgo Biloba extract from Japan. This product was significantly higher in cost but had a special technology to improve its effectiveness. He took the plunge to replace his existing Ginkgo with this one. To his surprise, a lot of negative feedback arose, with customers complaining of the side effects of this new product, which caused a great deal of worry and confusion. But he later found out through some TCM doctors that when you have a good and effective product, it is common for side effects to arise.
1995
Mr. Michael started a GMP-certified factory in Kota Damansara, Selangor in 1995. Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery from countries such as England, Australia and Germany, we were able to start manufacturing our own tablets and capsules. Coupled with our own QC laboratory in the following year, it now allowed us to have more complete control over the quality of our products. At times going beyond regulatory requirements to ensure any products that bear our brand hold to the highest standards.
2000
We acquired a German blister packing machine, allowing us to produce products in the blister packaging format.
2004
Achieved Superbrand Malaysia award.
2006
Another major breakthrough came when we started to advertise on TV, allowing us to reach a much larger audience than we ever had, allowing us to scale up our business.
2010
One of the key points that sealed our confidence was a Neurologist from a prestigious hospital in Singapore who took up our product sang high praises for this product and became a very strong supporter of ours.
2012
Received the status as the number 1 selling Ginkgo Biloba supplement in Malaysia.
2023
Started a GMP-compliant factory in Singapore to cater to the Singapore and regional market.
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Mission & Vision
Mission
To deliver premier health solutions that make a genuine difference in the health journeys of our customers. We harmonize age-old herbal insights with cutting-edge scientific discoveries, ensuring our offerings are not just products, but partners in wellness.
Core Values
Unwavering quality, relentless innovation, and an unwavering focus on customer well-being guides every step we take.
Our Leaders
We are led by a team of qualified experts, passionate about building a healthy society.
Michael Lim
Managing Director/Founder
Mr. Lim, the founder of Herbal Revival, has been pivotal in the company’s growth since 1987. His strategic move into high-quality health supplements in 1996 propelled the company to industry leadership in Malaysia. Committed to excellence, he forges partnerships with reputable suppliers, ensuring clinically proven raw materials and premium ingredients. His leadership, alongside the management team, drives business strategies and aligns the company’s vision and mission for sustained growth. Through innovation and entrepreneurship, Mr. Lim has positioned Thomson as a distinguished name in the herbal and health supplement industry.
Benjamin Lim
Director
Benjamin, a 2010 pharmacy graduate from Curtin University, Australia, gained valuable experience in Western Australia before returning to Malaysia. He joined Thomson in 2012 as a product manager, specializing in product development, training, public health talks, and GMP audits. Promoted to marketing manager in 2016, he spearheaded advertising and marketing across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia while maintaining a strong role in product development, manufacturing, and quality control. A recognized industry expert, he has been featured on CNN, Metro TV Indonesia, Astro, and Melody FM. A registered pharmacist in Australia and Malaysia, he is an active member of Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society (MPS), Malaysian Organisation of Pharmaceutical Industries (MOPI) and Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association (MADSA).
Bernadine Lim
Singapore Marketing Manager
Bernadine graduated from Curtin University, Australia, in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy. Driven by a passion for community health, she gained over a decade of experience at Singapore’s Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Farrer Park Hospital, and private clinics, spanning ICU to home physiotherapy. In 2023, she joined Thomson to impact lives through trusted supplements. As head of marketing and sales for Thomson Singapore, she also supports R&D with her expertise. A registered AHPC physiotherapist, she has been featured on CNA 938, contributed to New Straits Times, and delivered medical talks, advocating for healthier living through quality supplements.
FACTORY FACILITIES
At Thomson, we are GMP certified by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, ensuring strict standards for cleanliness and consistency. Our facility uses state-of-the-art German machinery from Fette, Bosch, and Uhlmann, known for superior quality.