What does Robert Kuok do for a living?
As of April 2019, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Kuok has an estimated net worth of $18.4 billion, making him the 53rd richest person in the world….Robert Kuok.
| Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Robert Kuok | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Malaysia’s richest person |
| Title | Founder and chairman, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts |
Who is the Sugar King in Malaysia?
Robert Kuok Hock Nein
“SUGAR king” Robert Kuok Hock Nein remains the wealthiest businessman in Malaysia as his fortune expanded by RM13. 58 billion year-to date, taking his total net worth to US$20.7 billion (RM85. 73 billion), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Who is Robert KNOK?
Robert Kuok is the richest man in Malaysia. He owns Kuok group, which has interests in hotels, real estate and commodities. He founded the internationally renowned Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts chain in Singapore in 1971. His nephew Kuok Khoon Hong runs Wilmar International, in which Kuok has a valuable stake.
Who is Kay Kuok?
Mdm Kay Kuok is a Barrister-at-Law from Gray’s Inn, London and works full-time in her family business, the Kuok Group of Companies that is involved in trading, manufacturing, property and shipping and the Shangri-La Group of hotels.
How is Kuok Khoon Hong related to Robert Kuok?
He is also the Chairman of Perennial Real Estate Holdings Ltd….
| Kuok Khoon Hong | |
|---|---|
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Kuok Hock Swee (Father), Tan Sek Meng (mother) |
| Relatives | Robert Kuok (First cousin once removed) |
Who is Kuok Hui Kwong?
Kuok Hui Kwong is the chairman and executive director of Shangri-La Hotels, one of the largest international hotel groups in the world.
Is Kuok Khoon Hong related to Robert Kuok?
Kuok Khoon Hong’s father, Kuok Hock Swee, was an older cousin of Robert Kuok. His grand-nephew, Kuok Meng Ru, is in the music retail industry, owning Swee Lee music company. Kuok is a follower of Buddhism religiously.
Who is Kuok Hock Chin?
After the senior Kuok died in 1948, Kuok and his two brothers and a cousin, Kuok Hock Chin founded Kuok Brothers Sdn Bhd in 1949, trading agricultural commodities. Kuok’s relationship with the Japanese continued after Malaya gained independence. In 1959, Kuok formed Malayan Sugar Manufacturing Co. Bhd. together with two prominent Japanese partners.
What is Ku Kuok doing now?
Kuok officially retired from the Kerry Group on 1 April 1993. His companies have investments in many countries, including Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Mainland China, Indonesia, Fiji, and Australia. Businesses in China include 10 bottling companies for Coca-Cola and ownership of the Beijing World Trade Centre.