Lim Teck Hoo[1] (Chinese: 林德浦; pinyin: Lín Dépǔ; 1910 – 13 March 1999) was a Bruneian aristocrat, businessman, and philanthropist who played a pivotal role in shaping Brunei's commercial and educational landscape.

Beyond education, he contributed to Brunei's post-war rebuilding efforts, founding several organisations such as Lim Teck Hoo Holdings and Bee Seng Shipping, and played an instrumental role in establishing community institutions like the Teng Yun Temple.

His shop traded essential commodities such as rubber, pepper, palm sugar, raw tobacco, and staple foods, which were vital to the local community.

Through his keen understanding of the commercial landscape and hard work, Lim successfully grew his business, becoming a prominent figure in Brunei’s trading industry.

A Japanese businessman named Xiong Qi Ying saw Lim's potential and worked to negotiate his release, saving his life.

Lim made a deal with the military attaché to provide hand-rolled tobacco cigarettes and local dessert (kuih muih) during the Japanese occupation in 1945.

Lim kept up his presence in the local business community during the difficult times by continuing to manage his grocery store in Brunei Town in spite of these moves.

Despite lacking a formal education, Lim became the sole proprietor of Chop Bee Seng after the war, and his company quickly expanded globally.

He founded You Li Hong in Singapore in 1962 and became an agent for Yeo's, a well-known brand of canned food and drink items that became quite famous in Brunei.

[4] In 1962, Lim Teck Hoo founded You Li Hong in Singapore, representing the renowned Yeo's brand of tinned food and drinks, which quickly gained popularity in Brunei.

His commercial ventures expanded in 1970 when he established a share trading limited company in Taiwan, allowing him to import a variety of goods, including raw materials, food products, artwork, steel, and cement.

Lim also founded Bee Seng Shipping Limited Company in Hong Kong, specialising in the purchase and export of wholesale ready-made garments to international markets, and he served as chairman of the Overseas Chinese Trust Group, a subsidiary of the World Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation he co-founded in Taiwan.

[6] As the head of the Chinese community in Brunei, it was his responsibility to make sure they followed the rules and laws of the nation and made contributions to the advancement of the Sultanate.

[2] Since 1958, Lim Teck Hoo had served as a voluntary arbitrator for the Chinese community, helping to resolve numerous disputes through out-of-court settlements.

Remarkably, this temple survived the devastation of World War II and still stands today, preserving its original grandeur.

[3] Following his death, his son, Dato Paduka Lim Beng Thai, took over the company's business operations, carrying on his father's profession, and holding a significant position in Brunei's local and international commercial sector, with the help of his sisters and brothers working together.