Forbes' Malaysia's Richest 2021 list shines a spotlight on the country's super-rich
While Malaysia's economy has taken a hit due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the nation’s richest saw their combined wealth rise 14 per cent to nearly US$90 billion (RM371.1 billion), after two years of decline. This year's list features a few familiar faces as well as some newcomers.
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Here are the top 10 richest people in Malaysia:
1. Tan Sri Robert Kuok
Tan Sri Robert Kuok, who presides over a property and commodities empire, remains the wealthiest man in Malaysia. He tops the list with a net worth of US$12.2 billion (RM50.2 billion) and at 97 years old, he's also the oldest on the list.
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