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
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024