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How did Robert Kuok start his business?
Robert Kuok has been married twice where he has 8 children. He went to school at Raffles College where he was born to a commodities trader. Despite his wealth and stature, he is very much a hands-on person who still very much is involved in the running of the Kuok Foundation. He was once a schoolmate with Lee Kuan Yew, the most illustrious Prime Minister of Singapore.
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Age is just a number for Robert Kuok
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Net Worth
$11.8 billion
Source Of Wealth
Tan Sri Robert Kuok’s self-made billions come from his businesses in shipping, properties, leisure, palm oil and many others.
Residence
Hong Kong
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Marital Status
Married
Children
Tan Sri Robert Kuok has 8 children from his 2 marriages. One of his sons, Kuok Khoon Ho chairs the Kuok Brothers while Kuok Khoon Ean is involved in day-to-day operations. His daughter Kuok Hui Kwong is the chairperson of Shangri-La Asia and is the Managing Director and Chief Executive of SCMP Group.
Education
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Science from Raffles College.
