From the Editor
  • 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.
  • Robert Kuok's youngest son Kuok Khoon Hua is chairman and CEO of Hong Kong property company Kerry Properties.
Wealth History
HOVER TO REVEAL NET WORTH BY YEAR
Personal Stats
Age
101
Source of Wealth
Palm oil, shipping, property, Self Made
Residence
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Citizenship
Malaysia
Marital Status
Married
Children
8
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Raffles College
Did you know
Kuok started his career in business trading rice, sugar, and wheat flour in 1949.
Kuok is a long-time resident of Hong Kong.
Related People & Companies
Wilmar International
Wilmar International
Holds stake in Wilmar International
View Profile
Malaysia
Malaysia
Citizen of Malaysia
View Profile
Martua Sitorus
Martua Sitorus
Related by financial asset: Wilmar International Ltd
View Profile
Kuok Khoon Hong
Kuok Khoon Hong
Related by financial asset: Wilmar International Ltd
View Profile

More on Forbes

Mar 2, 2017

Tycoons On 2017 Forbes Malaysia Rich List Overcame Adversity

Robert Kuok retains the top spot for the 12th consecutive year SINGAPORE (March 2, 2017) – Malaysian businesses faced many headwinds in the past year, from a falling currency to political uncertainty. Despite the tough times, most tycoons on the Forbes 2017 Malaysia Rich List appeared unfazed - more than [...]
Feb 25, 2016

Robert Kuok Retains No. 1 Spot On Forbes Malaysia Rich List

Tough times pummel many Malaysian fortunes SINGAPORE (February 25, 2016) – Robert Kuok occupies the top spot on the Forbes Malaysia Rich List for the 11th straight year with a net worth of US$10 billion. The 92-year old founder of the Kuok Group is still Malaysia’s richest man despite the [...]
Feb 26, 2015

Robert Kuok Retains Top Spot On Forbes Malaysia Rich List

Oil price crash and ringgit slump hit Malaysian tycoons SINGAPORE (February 26, 2015) – Robert Kuok occupies the top spot on the Forbes Malaysia Rich List for the 10th straight year. The 91-year founder of the Kuok Group is still Malaysia’s richest man despite the plunge in oil price which impacted [...]
Aug 8, 2013

Robert Kuok's Plantation Firm Eyes Myanmar As Next Sugar Frontier

Sweet smell of success (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Singapore-listed Wilmar International said Wednesday that its net profit in the second quarter rose 87% to $219 million. Stronger sales of oil palm and other edible oils boosted the bottom line of the company, which is controlled by Malaysian billionaire Robert Kuok. Oil palm prices may [...]