Malaysian-born businessman declared world's highest paid CEO


PETALING JAYA: The highest paid chief executive officer in the United States is neither Apple's Tim Cook nor Tesla's Elon Musk, but Malaysian-born businessman Tan Hock Eng.

Tan also surpassed Meta Platforms' Mark Zuckerberg by earning USD162 million in compensation last year, reports the South China Morning Post (SCMP), quoting an analysis by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) this week.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Penang cops launch manhunt for duo who allegedly shot man at carwash
Immigration records show missing actress leaving Saudi airport, says Tok Mat
Sun bear stirs fears in Kampung Durian Mentangau, Dungun
Asean AI safety network secretariat to be based in KL
Contractor loses RM460,000 to non-existent investment scheme
Immoral activities: Army chief confirms 15 officers involved
PLKN intake to reach 25,000 annually with 13 training camps, says director
No alternative location yet for pig farm besides Bukit Tagar, says Selangor MB
GOF busts human trafficking syndicate with the arrest of three locals, one foreigner
Group protests outside Bukit Aman over delays to probe killing of stray dogs on UPM campus

Others Also Read