Robert Kuok retains top spot on Malaysia’s rich list; Wealth of glove tycoons plunges


Robert Kuok remains at the top of the list with a fortune of US$11bil, followed by Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan with US$10.1bil.

PETALING JAYA: The combined wealth of tycoons on the 2022 Forbes list of Malaysia’s 50 richest fell 10% from a year ago to US$80.5bil.

Overall, 30 tycoons on the list saw their wealth decline, according to a statement from Forbes Asia.

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