Malaysia is home to some ultra wealthy billionaires, with Quek Leng Chan having the highest net worth of $10.5 billion. These billionaires have made their fortunes through a variety of industries, such as banking, property, telecoms, media, oil-services, manufacturing, aluminum, palm oil, and real estate.
How many billionaires are in Malaysia?
Malaysia is home to 12 billionaires. Kuala Lumpur has the most with 7, followed by Petaling Jaya with 1, Selangor with 2, and Tawau, Sabah with 1.
Top 5 Billionaires in Malaysia 2025
Who has the highest net worth in Malaysia?
1. Quek Leng Chan
Quek Leng Chan was born in 1941 and is a male non-self-made billionaire. In 2025, his net worth was estimated to be around $10.5 billion, ranking him 172nd wealthiest person in the world. His source of wealth is banking and property, and his business interests are diversified. Recently, Quek Leng Chan has expanded his property portfolio into sustainable real estate developments, emphasizing eco-friendly urban projects.
2. Ananda Krishnan
Ananda Krishnan is a male self-made billionaire born in 1938. According to the 2025 rankings, he is the 498th wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $5.5 billion. His business interests span across telecoms, media, and oil-services industries. His wealth is primarily sourced from telecoms. In recent years, he has invested heavily in digital infrastructure and renewable energy ventures across Southeast Asia.
3. Koon Poh Keong
Koon Poh Keong, born in 1961, is a self-made male billionaire with a net worth of $4.3 billion in 2025, ranked at 670 worldwide. His wealth is sourced from Manufacturing and Aluminum. He has business interests in the Manufacturing industry. Koon Poh Keong has also diversified into green manufacturing technologies, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of his production processes.
4. Lee Yeow Chor
Lee Yeow Chor, born in 1967, is a male non-self-made billionaire with a net worth of $3.0 billion in 2025, ranking 1020th in the world. His wealth comes from the Palm oil and property industries, with his main source of wealth being Real Estate. He has recently increased his focus on sustainable palm oil production to meet global environmental standards.
5. Lim Kok Thay
Lim Kok Thay, born in 1951, is a male billionaire. He is not a self-made billionaire. According to the data from 2025, his final net worth is estimated to be 2.6 billion US dollars, ranking him 1250th in terms of wealth worldwide. His source of wealth is Casinos and his business interests span across Gambling & Casinos and other industries. Lim Kok Thay has also expanded his casino business internationally, particularly in emerging Asian markets.
Sources:
Forbes Billionaires List 2025
Bloomberg Billionaires Index 2025
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