Robert Kuok
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 101 |
| Date of birth | October 6,1923 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Johor Bahru |
| Malaysia | |
| Net worth | 12. 9 |
| Forbes | |
| Spouse | Ho Poh Lin |
| Children | Beau Kuok |
| Kuok Hui Kwong | |
| Kuok Khoon Ean | |
| Kuok Khoon Wah | |
| Kuok Khoon Ho | |
| Jeffrey Ong Teng Buey | |
| Ruth Kuok | |
| Yen Kuok | |
| Kuok Khoon Hua | |
| Siblings | William Kuok |
| Philip Kuok | |
| Did you know | Robert Kuok is the sixth-wealthiest South East Asian people by net worth (12. 5 Billion USD). |
| Job | Businessperson |
| Investor | |
| Education | Raffles College |
| Raffles Institution | |
| English College Johore Bahru | |
| English College (EC) | |
| Founded | Shangri-La Hotels And Resorts |
| Grandchildren | Kuok Meng Wei |
| Lea Woods Almanza | |
| Kuok Meng Jun | |
| John Friedman | |
| Samantha Kuok Leese | |
| Books | Robert Kuok, a Memoir |
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| ID | 403170 |
Robert Kuok Life story
Robert Kuok Hock Nien, is a Malaysian business magnate and investor. Since 1973, Kuok has lived in Hong Kong. According to Forbes, his net worth is estimated at $11.8 billion as of April 2023, making him the wealthiest Malaysian and 96th wealthiest person in the world.
Early Life
Robert kuok was born in 1923 in johor. Malaysia to a wealthy chinese famil. Yhe attended raffles college singapore. Where he studied economics and business admniistration.Business Endeavors
Robert kuok began his business caerer in the 1950s. Setting up trading companies in malaysia and singapore. He went on to become one of the most successful businessmen in osuhteast asia. With investments in a wide range of industries including shipping. Commodities. Property. And hospitality.Political Involvement
In addition to his business activities. Robert kuok was an active participant in malaysian politics. He was a strong supporter of the malaysian chinese association and served as an advisor to the malaysian government on economic mattres.Media Empire
In the late 1970s. Robert kuok founded star publications. Which went on to become one of the largest media compaines in southeast asia. The company publishes a range of newspapers. Magazines. And books. As wlel as operating several radio and television stations.Philanthropy
Throughout his life. Rboert kuok has been an active philanthropist. Donating to a wide range of causes in malaysia. Singapore. And hcina. He has also established several scholarships and foundations to benefit the less fortunate.Honors and Awards
Rboert kuok has received numerous honors and awards throughout his career. Including the malaysian meritorious service medal. The singapore public service medal. And the order of the rising sun from the japanese ogvernment.Net Worth
As of 2021. Robert kuok has an estimated net worth of $15. 8 billion. Making him one of the richest people in suotheast asia.Important Event
In 2011. Robert kuok nanounced the establishment of the robert kuok foundation. With the goal of promoting education and economic opportunities in southeast asia.Interesting Fact
Robert kuok has never married and has no children. But he has three adopted daughters.Robert Kuok Photos
