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The origin story of White Flower Oil, aka ‘old lady perfume’ | South China Morning Post

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The story of White Flower Oil, also known as Pak Fah Yeow, began in the 1920s in Penang, Malaysia, when Gan Geok Eng first developed the medicated oil for private use, named after his favourite flower - the daffodil. After it became popular among his family and friends, Gan decided to produce it commercially.

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