Yeoh Tiong Lay was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1929 and is the founder of the diversified YTL Corp. The group, which was started in 1955, owns businesses in utilities, cement manufacturing, hotels, property development, and the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train. In 2013, he donated $11 million to King's College London to set up the Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre for Politics, Philosophy & Law. His eldest son, Francis, is now in charge of the business, and all of his children are involved.
Yeoh Tiong Lay is a member of Diversified
Yeoh Tiong Lay, a prominent figure in Malaysia, is estimated to have a net worth of $2.1 billion in 2024. He is widely recognized for his diversified business ventures across various industries. Yeoh Tiong Lay's entrepreneurial pursuits span sectors such as construction, infrastructure, real estate, and more. With his astute business acumen and successful investments, he has amassed significant wealth, establishing himself as one of the wealthiest individuals in Malaysia.
2009
$1.8 Billion
2010
$2.3 Billion
2011
$2.7 Billion
2012
$2.6 Billion
2013
$2.8 Billion
2014
$2.7 Billion
2015
$3 Billion
2016
$2.3 Billion
2017
$2.1 Billion
2018
$2.4 Billion
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Biography/Timeline
1953
Yeoh married Kai Yong in 1953 and they were married for 64 years.
2008
Yeoh was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon by the Emperor of Japan for his efforts in promoting bilateral relations between Malaysia and Japan in January 2008.
2013
In 2013, he established the Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre for Politics, Philosophy & Law at King's College, London with a gift of US$11 million.
2015
In December 2015, he was conferred the Order of the Brilliant Star by TaiwanPresident Ma Ying-Jeou in recognition of his contribution to the educational and cultural development of Taiwan.
2017
Yeoh was one of the richest individuals in Malaysia; his family is estimated to have a net worth of US$3 billion as of October 2017.