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About Us
Tombo Enterprise Sdn Bhd, founded by renowned Malaysian harmonica artist Chong Ah Kow — The Tremolo Harmonica Championship at the 2nd World Harmonica Championship and Festival in Trossingen 1989—is dedicated to sharing the joy of harmonica music.
Over the years, the company has organized competitions, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and and cultural exchanges, nurturing harmonica enthusiasts and outstanding performers while introducing this unique instrument to a wider audience.
The harmonica is more than an instrument—it is a musical language that connects people, sparks joy, and builds friendships. We continue to promote harmonica art, develop new talent, and inspire more people to experience the magic of music.
Our Slogan
Harmonize the World with Harmonica
Our Activities & Services
- Sales of Different Harmonicas
Harmonica Magazines & Book Publications
Harmonica Festival & Events
Harmonica Courses
Promotion of Harmonica Culture
- “460人最大口琴演奏” 获得“马来西亚纪录大全”的正式邀请，参与马来西亚第46届国庆纪念活动，由大东方人寿保险（马来西亚）有限公司赞助。
Highlights
1998
- Organizer of the 2nd Asia Pacific Harmonica Festival (APHF)
Publisher of the professional harmonica magazine “Voice of Harmony”
Organizer of Harmonica Solo Recitals and Performances
Organizer of Harmonica Competitions and cultural exchanges.
2002
- Harmonica Performance Tour over Malaysia
2003
Largest Harmonica Ensemble (460 Performers)
Officially invited by the Malaysia Book of Records to perform at the celebration of Malaysia’s 46th National Day, with sponsorship from Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad.
2004
- Malaysia–China Harmonica Competition
Organized the Malaysia–China Harmonica Competition, featuring distinguished harmonica artists including the late Mr. Claude Garden from France, Mr. Juko Saito from Japan, and Malaysian harmonica players Mr. Chong Ah Kow, Mr. Owen Ho Chee Kin, Mr. Oskar Tan Choon Siang, and Mr. Patrick Koh Keng Hong. - The programme was recorded and broadcast by Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad, Malaysia’s leading cross-media group.
- In addition, Chinese-American harmonica artist Mr. He Jia-yi conducted a Chromatic Harmonica Master Class.
2005
Melodica Workshop conducted by Hong Kong Melodica lecturer Mr. Cheung Ka Shin.
Record-Breaking Harmonica Performance – Led over 7,000 audience members to perform with the world’s smallest harmonica during the “Back to Nature” event.
2007
International Harmonica Carnival 2007
Held at the Resorts World Genting International Convention Centre, Genting Highlands, with over 500 participants from Malaysia and abroad taking part in the event.
2011
- Founded the Malaysia International Cancer Rehabilitation Association in 2011 and serves as its President.
2012
- Served as the Organizing Committee Chairman of the 9th Asia-Pacific Harmonica Festival in 2012.
2013
- served as the President of the Malaysian Chinese Cultural Association.
2014
August 2014
- served as the host for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
- Host of the Masters Concert and Performer at the 10th Asia-Pacific Harmonica Festival in Hangzhou.
2016
August 2014
- served as the host for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
- Host of the Masters Concert and Performer at the 10th Asia-Pacific Harmonica Festival in Hangzhou.
2017
- He was appointed as a member of the National Academy of Arts and Culture.
- The Inventor of the Pentatonic Harmonica.
- Helped solve the challenging problem of performing Chinese traditional modal music on the harmonica.