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Low Tuck Kwong sues Peter Kwee for A$9.6 million over alleged material defects

This pertains to a S$32.2 million agreement to buy out Kwee’s shares in three companies that own properties

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Tay Peck Gek

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Published Fri, Mar 27, 2026 · 05:26 PM
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    • Low Tuck Kwong was the fourth-wealthiest person in Indonesia in 2025, says Forbes.
    • Peter Kwee is not only denying the claim, but also making a counterclaim for S$3 million.
    • Low Tuck Kwong was the fourth-wealthiest person in Indonesia in 2025, says Forbes. PHOTO: BT FILE
    • Peter Kwee is not only denying the claim, but also making a counterclaim for S$3 million. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [SINGAPORE] Indonesian coal mining billionaire Low Tuck Kwong and his company are suing motoring tycoon Peter Kwee and another individual for A$9.6 million (S$8.5 million) over alleged material defects, after buying out their shares in a group of companies that own properties.

    Before Low and Energy Resource Investment bought over the remaining 51 per cent stake, he and his company were minority shareholders while Kwee and Chan Kok Choon were majority shareholders of the three entities: International Golf Resorts, Joondalup Country Club and Kingsfield Corporation.

    These companies’ assets include a hotel, two country clubs with a golf course each, and residential properties in Australia, based on the statement of claim dated Nov 13, 2025.

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