The fortunes of Malaysia's 40 wealthiest are rising too. They are worth a total of US$51bil, up from US$36bil a year ago and even higher than the US$46bil they were collectively worth in 2008.
Robert Kuok and Ananda Krishnan maintained their status as the country's two wealthiest men. They are worth a combined US$20.1bil, or 40 per cent of the top 40's wealth.
Malaysia's 10 billionaires are worth US$30bil, accounting for 59 percent of the total.
Vincent Tan is back in the billionaires club this year after a year hiatus. His fortune doubled thanks to a jump in the Berjaya stocks. He is spending some of his money on British football club, Cardiff City.
Another big gainer was Genting's Lim Kok Thay, who is gambling US$5bil on his company's newly opened Singapore resort and casino.
The list was compiled from information obtained from Forbes (individuals, stock exchanges, public documents and analysts).
1. Robert Kuok Net worth: US$12bil Source: Diversified Age: 86
2. Ananda Krishnan Net worth: US$8.1bil Source: Telecommunication Age: 72
3. Lee Shin Cheng Net worth: US$4.6bil Source: Palm oil Age: 71
4. Lee Kim Hua Net worth: US$3.9bil Source: Gaming Age: 81
5. Quek leng Chan Net worth: US$3.85bil Source: Diversified Age: 69
6. Teh Hong Piow Net worth: US$3.8bil Source: Banking Age: 80
7. Yeoh Tiong Lay Net worth: US$2.5bil Source: Diversified Age: 80
8. Syed Mokhtar Al Bukhary Net Worth: US$1.7bil Source: Diversified Age: 58
9. Vincent Tan Net worth: US$1.6bil Source: Diversified Age: 58
10. Tong Hiew King Net worth: US$1.2bil Source: Timber Age: 75
Source: http://news.malaysia.msn.com/
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