Ong Beng Seng

Hin Leong founder OK Lim should be granted judicial mercy, like tycoon Ong Beng Seng: Defence

[SINGAPORE] Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin should be granted judicial mercy, like property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, as the heightened risk of the 83-year-old bankrupt falling in prison may lead to his de...

Ong Beng Seng, who is a Malaysian citizen, was fined $30,000 on Aug 15 after pleading guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice.

Ong Beng Seng retains PR status, issued ICA warning letter

Any future misconduct may lead to his PR status revocation, ICA says

Built in 2009 and refurbished since, the Capricorn has eight cabins that can accommodate as many as 18 people, including more luxurious ones for VIPs.

Billionaire Ong Beng Seng’s confidant bought yacht from Google co-founder Sergey Brin

A PERSON from billionaire Ong Beng Seng’s inner circle was behind the purchase of a superyacht previously owned by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, according to people familiar with the matter.

Ong Beng Seng's lawyers earlier argued that a jail term would put his life at great risk because he has a cancer that has compromised his immune system, making him vulnerable to life-threatening infections.

Ong Beng Seng gets S$30,000 fine, no jail term in case involving ex-minister Iswaran

Principal District Judge Lee Lit Cheng grants judicial mercy on account of the property tycoon’s severe cancer

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng arriving at the State Courts on Aug 15.

ICA to review Ong Beng Seng’s PR status after he was fined for abetting obstruction of justice

[SINGAPORE] Billionaire Ong Beng Seng’s permanent residence (PR) status in Singapore will be reviewed after he was convicted and sentenced for abetting obstruction of justice.

HPL opened Four Seasons Hotel Osaka (above) in August 2024. The group's gross profit rose 3.5% to S$85.2 million for the six months ended Jun 30, 2025, mainly attributable to the new property.

Hotel Properties is back in the black with S$11.4 million H1 profit

Earnings per share for the period was S$0.0134, up from a loss per share of S$0.0162 in the year before

Ong suffers from an incurable cancer that compromises his immunity, which the prosecution has accepted as basis for considering judicial mercy in his sentencing.

Who is Ong Beng Seng, the tycoon involved in the Iswaran graft scandal?

The prominent businessman is widely known for bringing the F1 night race to Singapore

There have been queries about Hotel Properties Ltd's long-rumoured plan to redevelop its prime Orchard Road assets: Forum The Shopping Mall, voco Orchard Singapore and HPL House.

What’s next for Ong Beng Seng’s HPL?

Fresh share-buyback mandate, stepped-up business plans raise questions on the group’s future direction

Ong had notably been involved with former transport minister S Iswaran in an obstruction of justice case, involving the Formula 1 night race.
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Shares of HPL close 0.7% higher; investors unfazed by founder Ong Beng Seng’s guilty plea

The counter had earlier tumbled S$0.07 to S$5.39 from its open price but rebounded before noon