10 Richest People in Malaysia September 2026: What is Robert Kuok's Net Worth?

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Irfan Fadhlurrahman 22/09/2026 10:36 WIB
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Based on Forbes Real Time Billionaires data as of Tuesday (22/9/2026), Robert Kuok is the richest person in Malaysia.

This conglomerate holds a net worth of US$12.8 billion (IDR 207.96 trillion), using the IDR 16,247 per US$ exchange rate for this date.

Robert Kuok's wealth originates from the Kuok Group, operating across hotel and real estate sectors.

Following at 2nd place is Quek Leng Chan, with net worth valued at US$7.4 billion (IDR 120.23 trillion).

Quek Leng Chan's primary wealth source is Hong Leong Group, with business interests in real estate, manufacturing, and finance.

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Koon Poh Keong takes 3rd position with US$6.5 billion net worth (IDR 105.61 trillion).

Koon Poh Keong derives his wealth from Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, Southeast Asia's largest aluminium producer.

Note: 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 Forbes list of Malaysia's 10 richest people as of Tuesday, 22 September 2026:

  1. Robert Kuok: US$ 12.8 Billion (IDR 207.96 Trillion)
  2. Quek Leng Chan: US$ 7.4 Billion (IDR 120.23 Trillion)
  3. Koon Poh Keong: US$ 6.5 Billion (IDR 105.61 Trillion)
  4. Lee Thiam Wah: US$ 6.1 Billion (IDR 99.11 Trillion)
  5. Lee Yeow Chor: US$ 4.9 Billion (IDR 79.61 Trillion)
  6. Jeffrey Cheah: US$ 4.3 Billion (IDR 69.86 Trillion)
  7. Lee Yeow Seng: US$ 4.0 Billion (IDR 64.99 Trillion)
  8. Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary: US$ 3.4 Billion (IDR 55.24 Trillion)
  9. Kie Chie Wong: US$ 2.2 Billion (IDR 35.74 Trillion)
  10. Lillian Teh Li Ming: US$ 1.9 Billion (IDR 30.87 Trillion)

(Read: Forbes List: Top 10 Richest Celebrities in the World 2025)

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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