Top Billionaires in Malaysia with Net Worth

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Embark on an enriching exploration of Malaysia's dynamic billionaire landscape, where visionaries from diverse industries shape economic prosperity. Robert Kuok, leads as the 1st in Malaysia, with $12.60B in Diversified sector. Followed by Quek Leng Chan, 2nd in Malaysia, making waves in Diversified at 543th globally, and Lee Thiam Wah, 3rd in Malaysia, contributing significantly to Fashion & Retail at 697th globally.

List of Top Billionaires in Malaysia Today (17th October 2026)

Last updated - 17 October 2026

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Rank

Name

Global Rank

Net Worth

Robert Kuok

246

$12.60 B

Quek Leng Chan

543

$7.41 B

Lee Thiam Wah

697

$5.89 B

Koon Poh Keong

721

$5.76 B

Lee Yeow Chor

928

$4.63 B

Jeffrey Cheah

1051

$4.04 B

Lee Yeow Seng

1130

$3.71 B

Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary

1241

$3.38 B

Kie Chie Wong

2035

$2.01 B

Diona Teh Li Shian

2158

$1.90 B

Lillian Teh Li Ming

2158

$1.90 B

Lillyn Teh Li Hua

2158

$1.90 B

William Teh Lee Pang

2158

$1.90 B

Lau Cho Kun

2511

$1.58 B

Lee Kar Whatt

2542

$1.56 B

Lim Kok Thay

2909

$1.29 B

Koon Poh Ming

2915

$1.29 B

David Kong

2937

$1.27 B

Cheah Cheng Hye

2996

$1.22 B

Lim Wee Chai

3018

$1.21 B

FAQs

Who is the richest person in Malaysia, and what is their net worth?

The richest person in Malaysia is Robert Kuok, with a net worth of 11.58 billion.

What is the primary industry of the majority of billionaires in the top 10 list of billionaires in Malaysia?

The majority of billionaires in the top list of Malaysia are from the Real Estate industry.

Who is oldest in the Malaysia's top 10 billionaire list and what industry are they associated with?

Malaysia's oldest billionaire in the top 10 list is Lillyn Teh Li Hua aged 2026 , associated with the Finance & Investments industry.

How many industries are represented among the top 10 billionaires in Malaysia?

The top 10 billionaires in Malaysia come from 7 industries - Finance & Investments, Diversified, Real Estate, Metals & Mining, Gambling & Casinos, Manufacturing, Fashion & Retail

What percentage of the Malaysia's top billionaires made their fortunes in the Real Estate sector?

30% of the top 10 billionaires (3 out of 10) are from the Real Estate industry in Malaysia.

Who is the youngest person in Malaysia's top 10 billionaires, and how old are they?

Malaysia's youngest billionaire is Lee Yeow Seng, at 48 years old.