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Malaysia’s 8th richest man Jeffrey Cheah wants Sunway business to last 10 generations
Having weathered two crises, the founder pairs professional management with slow-burn succession to keep the business and family intact
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Published Mon, Apr 27, 2026 · 02:30 PM
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[HO CHI MINH CITY] Sunway Group’s founder and chairman Dr Jeffrey Cheah was running out of cash and options when help arrived from Singapore.
Twice, the business he built came close to collapse.
