LOH Jon Ming is no stranger to woodworking. As someone who has built over 150 homes, the ability to make something from scratch comes as second nature.
âI have always been a very hands-on person. I have always loved working with my hands,â he says. âEven as a child, I enjoyed tearing things apart and learning how things work.â
Since mastering his carpentry skills, Loh has put them to good use. In fact, he has been dedicating his time serving the marginalised communities through his work with EPIC Collective. A social entreprise, Loh founded the community group along with his friends to empower individuals to transform the communities and environment around them. For instance, the foundation has mobilised trained volunteers to design and develop home spaces for the Orang Asli community across the nation.
But apart from his work with the social enterprise, Loh has been gaining quite the attraction for his recent endeavour. At the end of last year, Loh began experimenting with the art of crafting wooden playsets.
To promote the childrenâs creativity and critical thinking, Loh was inspired to make handcrafted playsets such as building blocks and indoor climbing sets. âSince I was a carpenter, I thought it would be interesting to make my own sets. So, I started with my first set of wooden blocks and from there, things picked up as more of my friends begin sending in their requests.â
