
Forbes billionaires 2023: Here's Malaysia's top 5
With notable names maintaining their positions and new entrants making a strong impact, Malaysia's billionaires continue to make headlines.
Thu Jun 01 2023

Malaysia's 50 richest on Forbes list see slight fall in collective wealth
Kuok group's legendary founder Tan Sri Robert Kuok still holds his long-standing No.1 spot.
Thu Jun 09 2022

Wealth of Malaysia's 50 richest on Forbes list rebounds; Robert Kuok retains top spot
Forbes said Malaysia's pandemic-hit economy, which contracted 5.6 per cent in 2020, was expected to get back on track this year.
Thu Jun 03 2021

Robert Kuok thanks Malaysians for support
Tan Sri Robert Kuok would like to record his appreciation to fellow Malaysians who have spoken up in his support and against attempts to besmirch his reputation and undermine loyalty to the nation.
Tue Mar 06 2018

Megat Najmuddin: All This Tearing Us Apart is Tearing Up My Heart
Umno stalwart Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Megat Khas tells AWANI Review’s Zakiah Koya that uncouth name calling and verbal vitriol is tearing the fabric of unity in this country.
Thu Mar 01 2018

Singapore scion buys 49 percent stake in Rolling Stone
A Singapore firm headed by a scion of one of Asia's richest families has bought a 49 percent stake in Rolling Stone.
Mon Sep 26 2016

PPB Group's shares slip on proposed sale of cinema arm
Robert Kuok, who controls 50.8 percent of PPB Group, is reportedly seeking a potential buyer for Golden Screen Cinemas.
Tue Sep 13 2016

Robert Kuok retains top spot on 2016 Forbes Malaysia Rich List
The 'Sugar King' occupies the top spot on the 2016 Forbes Malaysia Rich List for the 11th straight year with a net worth of US$10 billion.
Thu Feb 25 2016

Alibaba to pay RM1.15 billion for Hong Kong's SCMP newspaper
The Chinese internet giant will pay US$266 million for Hong Kong's South China Morning Post, in an acquisition that has sparked fears the paper will lose its independent voice.
Mon Dec 14 2015

News stating billionaire Robert Kuok's wife dead is false
Billionaire Robert Kuok's wife was reportedly found dead, apparently due to heart failure at a Seoul hotel, Yonhap news agency reported.
Thu May 21 2015

Robert Kuok leads M'sian richest people list for the ninth time in a row
Malaysian billionaire, Robert Kuok once again led the list of the richest people in Malaysia for the ninth time in a row.
Fri Feb 28 2014

Malaysia now has 14 billionaires on Forbes list
Robert Kuok remains Malaysias richest person with a fortune of US$12.5 billion, according to the latest Forbes rich list.
Thu Feb 28 2013

Robert Kuok, Ananda Krishnan maintain top spots among 40 richest Malaysians
Robert Kuok is still the richest man in Malaysia with a wealth of RM46.1 billion, up 0.88 per cent from last year's RM45.7 billion, followed by businessman Ananda Krishnan and Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow.
Sat Feb 16 2013

Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot
A total of 34 people were charged, including several military officials.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Trump and Musk target tax enforcers, rocket scientists, bank regulators for job cuts
Concerns grow over transparency, oversight, and Musk's influence on government operations.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Police confirm drug intoxication caused death of three at New Year's Eve concert
According to police, another victim remains in hospital in stable condition but requires close monitoring.
Wed Feb 19 2025

How can Thailand and Malaysia unlock new trade opportunities together?
Umesh Pandey emphasized the importance of enhancing economic cooperation and removing trade barriers
Wed Feb 19 2025

Trump says he will introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips
Trump has long pointed to what he calls unfair treatment of US automotive exports in foreign markets.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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The West's attempts to weaken Russia through sanctions, proxy wars, and diplomatic pressure have failed.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Lebanon says it will consider continuing Israeli presence as occupation
Officials and diplomats expected Israel to keep some troops on the Lebanese side of the border.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Indian exports face uncertainty over Trump's reciprocal tariffs
Here are key aspects of the impact of reciprocal tariffs on India.
Wed Feb 19 2025

249 South Korean teachers caught illegally selling exam questions to private academies
The South Korean public and private school teachers have been caught selling mock exam questions, earning around US$14.7 mln over six years.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Freed hostages bring signs of life from depths of Gaza tunnels
Marking 500 days of captivity, hostage families and supporters protested across Israel, demanding the release of captives in Gaza.
Wed Feb 19 2025