Mapping Robert Kuok’s century-old empire – and the heirs steering it
At 101, Malaysia’s richest man is still shaping a family empire that spans boardrooms across Asia
[SINGAPORE] For a man crowned Malaysia’s richest for more than a fifth of his century-long life, the “Sugar King of Asia” has certainly led a low-profile lifestyle. His daughter’s recent appointment as Shangri-La Asia’s chief executive signals the continuation of a legacy that blends a sprawling business empire with one of Asia’s most powerful dynasties. The Business Times maps it all in one handy graphic.
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