Yeoh Tiong Lay
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Tan Sri
Dato' Seri
Dr.
Yeoh Tiong Lay is a Malaysian business tycoon and a prominent philanthropist. He founded YTL Corporation, Malaysia's biggest and most successful conglomerate with interests in construction, utilities, hotels, property development and technology. YTL is based primarily in Malaysia but has extensive operations in Asia, Australia and the United Kingdom, where it owns the utility Wessex Water. YTL Corp has over $3 billion in cash.
in Klang
, Malaysia. He is the father of Francis Yeoh
, who is the eldest of his 7 children, all of whom are involved in the family business.
He is one of the richest individuals in Malaysia, his family is estimated to have a networth of US$
2.7 billion, and is ranked as the 421st richest person in the world according to Forbes
in 2011.
He was conferred the prestigious 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 on the 19th of January 2008.
He is currently the Pro-Chancellors of Universiti Malaysia Sabah
in Kota Kinabalu
, Sabah
with Yang Amat Berbahagia (YAB) Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj. Aman, the Chief Minister of Sabah.
Malay titles
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Dato' Seri
Malay titles
The Malay language has a complex system of titles and honorifics, which are still used extensively in Malaysia and Brunei. Singapore, whose Malay royalty was abolished by the British colonial government in 1891, has adopted civic titles for its leaders....
Dr.
Doctor (title)
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Yeoh Tiong Lay is a Malaysian business tycoon and a prominent philanthropist. He founded YTL Corporation, Malaysia's biggest and most successful conglomerate with interests in construction, utilities, hotels, property development and technology. YTL is based primarily in Malaysia but has extensive operations in Asia, Australia and the United Kingdom, where it owns the utility Wessex Water. YTL Corp has over $3 billion in cash.
Biography
Yeoh Tiong Lay completed his secondary school education at Hin Hua High SchoolHin Hua High School
Hin Hua High School is a Chinese Independent High School in Malaysia.-Introduction and History:Hin Hua High School is located along Persiaran Raja Muda Musa in the southern part of Klang...
in Klang
Klang
Klang , formerly known as Kelang, is the royal city and former capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District in Klang Valley. It is located about 32 km to the west of Kuala Lumpur and 6 km east of Port Klang...
, Malaysia. He is the father of Francis Yeoh
Francis Yeoh
Tan Sri Dato' Francis Yeoh Sock PingCBE is a prominent business personality in Malaysia, and the eldest son of Malaysian billionaire Tan Sri Dato' Seri Yeoh Tiong Lay...
, who is the eldest of his 7 children, all of whom are involved in the family business.
He is one of the richest individuals in Malaysia, his family is estimated to have a networth of US$
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
2.7 billion, and is ranked as the 421st richest person in the world according to Forbes
Forbes
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in 2011.
He was conferred the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun
Order of the Rising Sun
The is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese Government, created on April 10, 1875 by decree of the Council of State. The badge features rays of sunlight from the rising sun...
, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon by the Emperor of Japan
Emperor of Japan
The Emperor of Japan is, according to the 1947 Constitution of Japan, "the symbol of the state and of the unity of the people." He is a ceremonial figurehead under a form of constitutional monarchy and is head of the Japanese Imperial Family with functions as head of state. He is also the highest...
for his efforts in promoting bilateral relations between Malaysia and Japan on the 19th of January 2008.
He is currently the Pro-Chancellors of Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Universiti Malaysia Sabah or UMS is the ninth Malaysian public university located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia and was established on November 24, 1994...
in Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu , formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies on one side and Mount...
, Sabah
Sabah
Sabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south...
with Yang Amat Berbahagia (YAB) Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj. Aman, the Chief Minister of Sabah.