Friday, September 26, 2025
  • Lowyat.NET
  • Lipstiq
  • Murai MY
  • Miss Murai
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks
No Result
View All Result
Hype Malaysia
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests
Hype Malaysia
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests
No Result
View All Result
Hype Malaysia
No Result
View All Result
Home News

18 Malaysians Are Featured In Forbes’ 2023 World’s Billionaires List

by Hype Desk
April 7, 2023
55
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Whatsapp

If the word ‘billionaire’ was mentioned, your first thoughts would normally be of Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, or Mark Zuckerberg. Yes, they are big time billionaires, but let’s not forget that even Malaysia has billionaires, and 18 at that!

Just this week, Forbes released their World’s Billionaires List for the year 2023. It turns out that 18 Malaysians have made it into the list. With a combined wealth of 54.7 billion USD (240.38 billion MYR), Robert Kuok was the first Malaysian to be seen on the list, followed by Quek Leng Chan and Ananda Krishnan. Three of them make up the top 3 wealthiest Malaysians.

Source: Malaysiakini

As the richest man in our country and 146th worldwide, Robert Kuok’s net worth is estimated to be 11.8 billion USD. Forbes stated that the source for the Kuok group owner is from palm oil, shipping and properties. Kuok group has interests in hotels, real estates and commodities.

Source: Star Property

With his wealth totaling up to be 10.1 billion USD, Quek Leng Chan placed 179 on the Forbes list. As the executive chairman of privately held Hong Leong Co. (Malaysia), with interests in finance, food and property, Quek Leng Chan became the second wealthiest man in Malaysia as of 2023.

Source: The Star

Ananda Krishnan is ranked 511 on the World’s Billionaires List. As the owner of Maxis, one of the oldest and largest telecommunications company in Malaysia, and Astro, one of the two satellite television and IPTV provider in the country, the third richest Malaysian has a net worth of 5.2 billion USD.

The 18 Malaysians who made it into the list are as follows:

  • Robert Kuok, 99, owner of Kuok Group
  • Quek Leng Chang, 81, executive chairman of Hong Leong Co. (Malaysia)
  • Ananda Krishnan, 85, owner of Maxis and Astro
  • Koon Poh Keong, 61, CEO of aluminum company Press Metal
  • Chen Lip Keong, 75, CEO of NagaCorp
  • Lee Yeow Chor, 56, chief executive of IOI Properties
  • Lim Kok Thay, 71, chairman of Genting
  • Kie Chie Wong, 75, investor
  • Lau Cho Kun, 87, largest shareholder in Hap Seng Consolidated
  • Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary, 71, stakeholder of DRB-HICOM and MMC Corp
  • Lee Yeow Sheng, 45, executive vice-chairman of IOI Properties
  • G. Gnanalingam, 78, chairman of Westports Holdings
  • Lillyn Teh Li Hua, n.a., daughter of late banker Teh Hong Piow, the chairman of Public Bank
  • Lilian Teh Li Ming, n.a., daughter of late banker Teh Hong Piow, the chairman of Public Bank
  • William Teh Lee Pang, n.a., son of late banker Teh Hong Piow, the chairman of Public Bank
  • Diana Teh Li Shing, n.a., daughter of late banker Teh Hong Piow, the chairman of Public Bank
  • Jeffrey Cheah, 78, executive chairman of Malaysian conglomerate Sunway
  • Tan Yu Yeh, 52, owner of Mr. DIY

Are you surprised to see any Malaysians on the Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List?

Source: Forbes

ForbesWorld's Billionaires List
https://lomp.at/se2e8
Share22SendTweet14Share

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for more updates and breaking news. 

FOLLOW THE HYPE

SOURCE: FACEBOOK (@mmCineplexes)
News

mmCineplexes Announce Immediate Closure After Parent Company Enter Voluntary Liquidation

by Adleena
September 24, 2025

Things don’t seem to be looking positive for cinema chains recently, with many outlets closing down in the past few...

Read more
SOURCES: TIKTOK (@cerita_apa01) & INSTAGRAM (@mystarbucks)
News

(Video) Starbucks Malaysia Issues Statement About Viral Incident At KLIA2 Branch

Starbucks Malaysia hasn’t had the best press in recent months, given the ongoing boycott. The coffee chain recently faced another...

Read more
by Adleena
September 23, 2025
Source: Twitter/ EkonomiRakyatMY, IG/merdeka118
News

Maybank Denies Claims Of Signage Removal From Merdeka 118 Tower

A lot seems to have happened over the weekend. Photos of the Maybank name displayed at the summit of the...

Read more
by Afiq Amin
September 22, 2025
News

Muslim Pro Launches Stories by Muslim Pro to Spotlight Global Muslim Voices

Muslim Pro, the world’s most popular Muslim lifestyle app, has officially launched Stories by Muslim Pro, a creative hub dedicated...

Read more
by Dean Zaini
September 18, 2025
Source: Facebook/TV3MALAYSIA, TikTok/aiseyymentv3_
News

(Video) TV3 Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Animated Series “Misteri di Sebalik Order”

When used responsibly, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a valuable tool that makes our lives easier. However, creative professions are...

Read more
by Afiq Amin
September 9, 2025
Source: Suria KLCC, IG/malaysian_protest_4_palestine
News

(Video) Suria KLCC Issues Statement Regarding Pro-Palestine Activists Incident

While many took the opportunity to rest over the long weekend, others used the time to raise awareness about the...

Read more
by Afiq Amin
September 8, 2025
SOURCES: SIME DARBY PROPERTIES
News

KLGCC Mall: 5 Details About The Soon-To-Open Mall Under Sime Darby Properties

The Klang Valley is home to many shopping malls - and it’s about to get another one. Introducing the Kuala...

Read more
by Adleena
September 6, 2025
SOURCES: FACEBOOK (TTN 谈谈网)
News

99 Speedmart Opens First Overseas Outlet In China; To Gradually Launch More Stores

It appears one of our homegrown companies has recently made its international debut! Over the weekend, 99 Speedmart opened its...

Read more
by Adleena
September 3, 2025
Load More


TOP STORIES TODAY

  1. 1

    Videos Of Late Actor Yu Menglong Sending Distress Signal Resurfaces Amid Allegations About Death

  2. 2

    (Video) Starbucks Malaysia Issues Statement About Viral Incident At KLIA2 Branch

  3. 3

    Police Address Rumours Of Suicide In Genting Involving 2 Women

  4. 4

    (Video) “Counting The Days, 9 More To Go”: Bella Astillah’s Post Sparks Marriage Rumours

  5. 5

    “Marvel Zombies”: Full Episode Breakdown, Survivors, and Season 2 Hints

Malaysia’s live-wire for the latest news, trends, and entertainment is finally here. We are your calendar, your grapevine, your comic relief, your post-event coverage, and your celebrity stalker. Did we also mention that we are also your gateway to the world?



Contact us: newsdesk@hype.my



  • About
  • Advertise
  • Jobs
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.