About Us

Serving Papua New Guinea For Over 70 Years

CHM Group is a privately owned multi-sector group of companies that has been operating in Papua New Guinea for over 70+ years. The company was established by its founder, Chin Hoi Meen, in 1949 in Rabaul originally as a small milk bar selling comic books. Over the last 7 decades, the Group has grown and expanded its businesses under the leadership of current Managing Directors, Raymond Chin MBE and Grace Chin. Today, CHM Group, is one of the most respected leading diversified companies in Papua New Guinea, with businesses operating across the Retail, Commercial, Property, Energy and Music sectors.

Our History

Our story begins in 1949 when our founder, Chin Hoi Meen, first decides to open a small milk bar and movie theatre in Rabaul. As a passionate photographer, he then decides to open his first photography store in Port Moresby in 1952 where he opens the first black and white film processing photography stores in PNG.

Our Values

Integrity

We will always maintain a spirit of entrepreneurship
New ideas and innovation have kept us successful – it will be the key as we continue to find success into the future.

Innovation

We will always maintain a spirit of entrepreneurship
New ideas and innovation have kept us successful – it will be the key as we continue to find success into the future.

Excellence

We believe in pursuing excellence in everything we do
Operational excellence is what we expect in all our key businesses.

Growth

We embrace a growth mindset and value personal + professional growth. The world is constantly changing around us – we must grow and change also.

Industrious

We believe in the value of hard work
commitment, diligence and discipline are the keys to our success.
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Community

For decades, CHM Group has prided itself not only for its contributions to nation building, but also for its contributions to the local community through its support of charitable causes and organisations that make a positive impact in the lives of Papua New Guineans in need, such as the Port Moresby General Hospital Children’s ward, Cheshire Disability Services, Red Cross many others.

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