10 Richest People in Malaysia July 2026: What is Robert Kuok's Net Worth?
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Based on Forbes Real Time Billionaires data as of Wednesday (22/7/2026), Robert Kuok is the richest person in Malaysia.
This conglomerate holds an estimated net worth of US$13.0 billion (IDR 211.21 trillion), calculated using the daily exchange rate of IDR 16,247 per US Dollar.
Robert Kuok's wealth originates from his ownership of the Kuok Group, operating across hotel and real estate sectors.
In second place is Quek Leng Chan, with a net worth of US$7.4 billion (IDR 120.23 trillion).
Quek Leng Chan's primary wealth source is the Hong Leong Group, with business interests in real estate, manufacturing, and finance.
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Lee Thiam Wah ranks third with a net worth of US$6.9 billion (IDR 112.1 trillion).
Lee Thiam Wah built his wealth through majority shareholding in the 99 Speedmart minimarket chain, plus strategic investments in banking and food franchise sectors.
For reference: Forbes updates individual net worth values every 5 minutes after stock markets open, based on public company share price movements. For individuals with wealth from private companies, net worth figures are refreshed once every 24 hours.
Below is the full ranked list of the 10 richest people in Malaysia as of Wednesday 22 July 2026, published by Forbes:
- Robert Kuok: US$13.0 billion (IDR 211.21 trillion)
- Quek Leng Chan: US$7.4 billion (IDR 120.23 trillion)
- Lee Thiam Wah: US$6.9 billion (IDR 112.1 trillion)
- Koon Poh Keong: US$6.7 billion (IDR 108.85 trillion)
- Jeffrey Cheah: US$5.0 billion (IDR 81.24 trillion)
- Lee Yeow Chor: US$4.8 billion (IDR 77.99 trillion)
- Lee Yeow Seng: US$4.2 billion (IDR 68.24 trillion)
- Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary: US$3.4 billion (IDR 55.24 trillion)
- Kie Chie Wong: US$2.2 billion (IDR 35.74 trillion)
- Lillian Teh Li Ming: US$2.0 billion (IDR 32.49 trillion)
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