10 Richest People in Malaysia August 2026: What is Robert Kuok's Net Worth?
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Based on Forbes Real Time Billionaires data as of Saturday (22/8/2026), Robert Kuok is the richest person in Malaysia.
This conglomerate holds a net worth of US$13.2 billion (IDR 214.46 trillion), using the daily exchange rate of IDR 16,247 per US Dollar.
Robert Kuok's wealth originates from the Kuok Group, operating across hospitality and real estate sectors.
Following in 2nd 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 Hong Leong Group, with businesses in real estate, manufacturing, and finance.
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Koon Poh Keong ranks 3rd with US$6.8 billion (IDR 110.48 trillion) net worth.
Koon Poh Keong accumulated wealth via Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, Southeast Asia's largest aluminium producer.
Note: Forbes updates public billionaire net worth every 5 minutes during stock market trading hours, based on listed company stock movements. Wealth for owners of private companies is refreshed once every 24 hours.
Below is the full ranked list of Malaysia's 10 richest persons as at Saturday, 22 August 2026 according to Forbes:
- Robert Kuok: US$13.2 billion (IDR 214.46 trillion)
- Quek Leng Chan: US$7.4 billion (IDR 120.23 trillion)
- Koon Poh Keong: US$6.8 billion (IDR 110.48 trillion)
- Lee Thiam Wah: US$6.6 billion (IDR 107.23 trillion)
- Lee Yeow Chor: US$5.0 billion (IDR 81.24 trillion)
- Jeffrey Cheah: US$4.9 billion (IDR 79.61 trillion)
- Lee Yeow Seng: US$4.4 billion (IDR 71.49 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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