10 Richest People in Malaysia October 2026, Robert Kuok Ranks First
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Based on Forbes Real Time Billionaires data as of Thursday (22/10/2026), Robert Kuok is the richest person in Malaysia.
This conglomerate holds an estimated net worth of US$12.5 billion (IDR 203.09 trillion), based on the rupiah exchange rate of IDR 16,247 per US Dollar on this date.
Robert Kuok's wealth originates from his ownership of the Kuok Group, operating across the hotel and real estate sectors.
Following 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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Next, Koon Poh Keong takes third position with US$6.0 billion (IDR 97.48 trillion) net worth.
Koon Poh Keong accumulated his wealth through Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, the largest aluminium producer in Southeast Asia.
For reference: Forbes updates individual net worth values every 5 minutes after stock markets open, tracking public company share price movements. For individuals with wealth held in private companies, net worth figures are refreshed once every 24 hours.
Below is the complete Forbes list of the 10 richest people in Malaysia, as of Thursday 22 October 2026:
- Robert Kuok: US$12.5 billion (IDR 203.09 trillion)
- Quek Leng Chan: US$7.4 billion (IDR 120.23 trillion)
- Koon Poh Keong: US$6.0 billion (IDR 97.48 trillion)
- Lee Thiam Wah: US$5.8 billion (IDR 94.23 trillion)
- Lee Yeow Chor: US$4.6 billion (IDR 74.74 trillion)
- Jeffrey Cheah: US$4.1 billion (IDR 66.61 trillion)
- Lee Yeow Seng: US$3.8 billion (IDR 61.74 trillion)
- Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary: US$3.4 billion (IDR 55.24 trillion)
- Kie Chie Wong: US$2.0 billion (IDR 32.49 trillion)
- Lillian Teh Li Ming: US$1.9 billion (IDR 30.87 trillion)
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