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Robert Kuok, 101, still number one, 99 Speed Mart founder now fourth richest Malaysian

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In world's richest b illionaires list, 19 are Malaysians National news agency Bernama reported yesterday a total of 19 Malaysians have secured spots on the prestigious Forbes 2025 Billionaires List, boasting a combined wealth of US$57.3 billion (RM255 billion). Topping the list for Malaysia is Tan Sri Robert Kuok, aged 101 (RM53.84 billion), whose fortune has risen to US$12.1 billion, making him the wealthiest Malaysian for another consecutive year. Close behind, Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan, the head of Hong Leong Group, ranks No. 274 globally, with a net worth of US$9.9 billion (RM44.05 billion). Meanwhile, Tan Sri Paul Koon, CEO of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, holds the 868th position, valued at US$4.2 billion (RM18.6 billion). Among the notable newcomers to the billionaire club is Encik Lee Thiam Wah, founder and CEO of 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd, who has earned his place as the fourth richest Malaysian, with a fortune of US$3.7 billion (RM16.46 billion). Lee, 61, made...

Isteri billionaire minta tolong orang ramai menderma?

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Puan Yeo Bee Yin bersama suami, Encik Lee Yeow Seng Guna dana awam bantu negara lain, di negara sendiri kamu minta rakyat menderma Sudah jadi kerajaan, tunjuk gelagat macam parti politik miskin DAP jadi sasaran kritik paling ganas dari portal pro-pembangkang Dalam sebuah artikel bertarikh semalam, pengkritik lantang kerajaan Madani, MalaysiaNow membelasah DAP habis-habisan secara bersepadu. Menurut portal berita itu, langkah DAP melancarkan kutipan derma dalam talian untuk mangsa kebakaran di Putra Heights telah menimbulkan kemarahan awam, ketika orang ramai terus mempersoalkan amaun bantuan awal yang diumumkan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, di mana ramai di media sosial membandingkannya dengan kos lencana bendera Malaysia yang diwajibkan ke atas pelajar sekolah, di samping perbelanjaan tinggi lawatan rasmi pemimpin ke luar negara. Menurut DAP, kempen kutipan derma dalam talian itu akan berjalan seminggu sehingga 8 April, sambil berkata wang yang dikumpulkan akan diagihkan ...