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History back to 1965
It all started in 1964 when he was working on a hydroelectric power project in Cameron Highlands which was then a hill resort used by the British colonials and saw that a hill resort for 电竞go比赛手机版v5.9 IOS版(电竞go下注手游)ns would be ideal. He then identified Gunung Ulu Kali not far from Kuala Lumpur which would take an enormous task to venture through the dense jungle and forests. Tan Sri Lim then established Genting Highlands Berhad in 1965 together with the late Tan Sri Haji Mohammed Noah bin Omar and then gained approval to develop the hill from the Selangor and Pahang state governments. That same year saw the company embarking on its effort to build the city and in 4 year’s time saw the road accessing through Genting Sempah towards the peak built. The Highlands Hotel was the first hotel built there and when the project took off without any government assistance, a gaming license was suggested.
Growing in stature and wealth
Since then, Genting Group has grown by leaps and bounds and today is the premier gaming company in Asia and the world. In Genting alone, there are 5 operating hotels while the Genting Group has flourished with expansion through to the United Kingdom and other parts of Asia like Singapore and the Philippines. Tan Sri Lim passed away in 2007 and the empire has since been managed by his second son Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay who has been among the richest 电竞go比赛手机版v5.9 IOS版(电竞go下注手游)ns.
How much is Genting worth?
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However, Kok Thay’s wealth is still strong at US$2.6 billion as of June 2021, putting him at the eleventh spot of 电竞go比赛手机版v5.9 IOS版(电竞go下注手游)’s richest of 2021 .
Net worth
$2.6 billion (2021)
Source Of Wealth
Tan Sri Lim’s wealth comes mostly from the Genting casino and entertainment business
Residence
Kuala Lumpur
Citizenship
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Marital Status
He is married to Puan Sri Cecilia Lim
Children
He has 3 children. Loui Lim is the Executive Vice President of Genting Cruise Lines. Lim Keong Hui meanwhile is the Deputy CEO and Executive Director in Genting Berhad.
Education
Tan Sri Lim holds a degree in civil engineering from the University of London.
