With a group net worth of RM49.9bil, Tan Sri Robert Kuok has been the richest Malaysian for so many years, people have lost count. He is so far away from the rest of the pack, his net worth is almost twice as much as the second one in this list. His wealth just keeps increasing and his recent foray back into the Malaysian government will see his popularity rise.
The Genting Group boss has turned the company around. When he took over, it was a one-hill entertainment and casino company. Since then, he has expanded his late father’s empire into an international company. It is no wonder that he surged so quickly up the charts.
This is a classic tale of rags to riches and how to stay there. Tan Sri Teh is the epitome of a Malaysian who worked his way up. The Public Bank founder started from the financial sector and has been building his wealth (on his own) ever since to become one of the most stable and top banks in Asia.
The IOI Corp boss rose to this list after the aggressive acquisition of estates by the company in the 1990s. Today, Tan Sri Lee has been a mainstay in this list after IOI Corp grow from strength to strength.
The company is Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd but most people know him for Maxis and Astro. Among the top 10 in the list, his growth is the smallest which saw him dropping down the order. The big decline actually started in 2016 and his other investments have not been performing as good as expected.
This tycoon is in charge of Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd. His wealth is contributed mostly by the strong performance of shares from the company which is involved in plantations and financial services. Make no mistake about it, Hap Seng is actually Asia’s largest independent distributor of Mercedes-Benz cars.
Hong Leong Groups 75-year old boss is known to have one of the highest number of listed companies not only within Malaysia but in Hong Kong and Singapore as well. He is the last individual shareholder in Malaysia who holds a large stake in a Malaysian bank after the retirement of Tan Sri Teh of Public Bank as chairman.
The Koon family was in fourteenth in 2016 but surged to the top 10 in 2017 after the shares of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings surged, increasing their wealth by about RM10billion.
The Executive Chairman of Hartalega Holdings holds a 6% direct stake and through Hartalega Industries has another 49%. In 2017, the shares increase by more than 120% and that pushed Kuan up the rankings.
Not many people is aware but Tan Sri Dr Chen is another casino tycoon from Malaysia. While he might not have any gaming businesses in Malaysia, his company owns the largest hotel and is the largest gaming company in Cambodia, NagaCorp.
This name is no stranger to almost every Malaysian. YTL is known for their properties across the country. This group owns businesses in various types of industries including property, technology and water to name a few.
The Westports boss has been in the list for many years now late. The decline in his net wealth in 2017 saw him losing almost RM1billion but still remains competitive as he move up the list.
This man needs little introduction as his company is everywhere. A philanthropist who has been giving back to society, the founder and boss of Sunway Group has been extremely profitable with almost every industry he enters into. Today, Sunway has grown not only in Malaysia but internationally as well into Singapore, China and Australia.
He is the boss of MMC Corp Bhd and he is known to be involved in many types of businesses. It has been said that a single day of the Malaysian life will involve Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar’s business in one way or another. This includes transportation, food, logistics and construction, to name a few. A mainstay in the top 10 for many years, he dropped out of the list recently as others grew a lot faster.
The brothers are the major shareholders in Batu Kawan Bhd. It owns the major share in KLK which is helmed by Oi Hian (CEO). This plantation giant company has been growing in recent years which saw their wealth grow as well.
The name Robert Kuok has been synonymous with sugar for decades. In fact, so renowned is he with this industry that he is being conferred
Joining the Gloves Tycoons The 40th richest person in Malaysia is Wong Teek Son. He is a newcomer to the list by Forbes which was
E-Commerce and Media Genius Patrick Grove is no stranger in the new media and internet industry. He owns some of the top names in the
From Lorries to Oil and Gas Services Lim Han Weng is the founder of Yinson Holdings, a major oil and gas services company in Malaysia.
Grandson of Mr Honda Loh Boon Siew The name Datuk Loh Kian Chong might not resonate with a lot of people but he is actually
Investment and Property Tycoon of Malaysia Tan Sri Ong Leong Huat is the Group Managind Director of OSK Holdings Berhad. This is a company that
Malaysia’s Leading Property Developer The 35th richest person in Malaysia is Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum. His net worth is reported to be more than
The Man who made millions through bereavement care Tan Sri Kong Hon Kong is the 34th richest person in Malaysia under the Forbes 2015 list.
The richest woman in Malaysia The Forbes’ richest Malaysian list is dominated by men. The only woman in the list is Puan Sri Datin Chong
The Man who made millions making consumer packaging Lim Teck Meng is in the top 40 richest people in Malaysia through a very unique business.
Top Banker in Malaysia The man behind AmBank, one of the largest banks in Malaysia is Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim. He is no stranger
Ranked at 30 of the richest Malaysians list is Tan Sri Sir Ninian Mogan Lourdenadin. Known to be a man who prefers a low profile,
MyKasih Foundation founder and Oil Billionaire The 29th richest person in Malaysia is Tan Sri Ngau Boon Keat. One of the founding members of Dialog
Malaysian Tycoon who brought F1 Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir is often associate with his father Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the former longest serving prime minister of
Rich Petroleum Brother The names Shahril and Shahriman Shamsuddin would surely resonate very much with the oil and gas industry. Known as the Shamsuddin brothers,
The Iskandar Man Ranked at 26th of the richest people in Malaysia by Forbes, Tan Sri Lim Kang Hoo is one of the significant people
Malaysia’s Top 4 Rubber Tycoons Dato Lim Kuang Sia is the CEO and founder of Kossan Rubber Industries. This company was recently given the ‘Brand
Co-founder of Westports Malaysia The Malaysian richest list has a few bumiputeras. Among them includes Ahmayuddin bin Ahmad. He is the 24th richest person in
Malaysia’s unknown gaming billionaire Dr Chen Lip Keong would perhaps not be the person anyone would associate with the gaming industry. But unknown to many,
Malaysian Billionaire who made Rubbers famous Top Glove Group of Companies has often been associated with rubber gloves. In fact, it is often regarded to
Tan Chong’s Nissan Success Most Malaysians would have heard of Tan Chong Motors and Sons. The 3 brothers of Datuk Tan Heng Chew, Eng Soon
Tech Tycoon of Malaysia Goh Peng Hooi holds the 20th spot of the richest people in Malaysia. Not many people is aware of this but
Timber Father and Son tycoons The 19th spot of the list of Malaysian’s richest is father and son Dato Seri Yaw Teck Seng and Dato
The man who made Sunway great The 18th richest man in Malaysia is Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah. This is the man who brought Sunway
The man who brought 7-Eleven, McDonalds and Starbucks to Malaysia It will be almost impossible to provide a full introduction to Tan Sri Dato Seri
Damansara land tycoon The name Malton Berhad will resonate very well with Malaysians because of its high profile commercial and private real estate projects. This
Making Millions from Chemicals Sitting at joint 15th of the Malaysian richest are Tan Sri Dato Lee Oi Hian & Dato Lee Hau Hian. The
The Man who brought World Cup and World-class Ports The 14th richest man in Malaysia is Tan Sri Datuk G Gnanalingam. Unknown to many, he
The Tropicana Billionaire One of the very significant factors of Tan Sri Danny Tan is that he is the brother of Tan Sri Vincent Tan,
The Malaysian Timber Tycoon One of the most renowned timber tycoons in Malaysia is Tan Sri Datuk Sri Tiong Hiew King. He is affiliated with
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1. Robert Kuok The richest Malaysian today is none other than Mr Robert Kuok who despite having a small dip in his fortune is still
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