Richest People in Kuala Lumpur
Quek Leng Chan is the richest person in Kuala Lumpur, with a net worth of $7.43 billion as of November 7, 2026. Jeffrey Cheah is second with $4.22B. There are 11 billionaires in Kuala Lumpur, worth $25.45 billion combined.
· Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires
| # | Name | Net worth | Today | Per second |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quek Leng ChanBanking, property | $7.43B | — | −$48.81/s |
| 2 | Jeffrey CheahProperty, healthcare | $4.22B | −$131.3M(−3.0%) | $14.15/s |
| 3 | Syed Mokhtar AlBukharyEngineering, automotive | $3.41B | −$4.15M(−0.1%) | $23.95/s |
| 4 | William Teh Lee PangBanking | $1.93B | −$16.03M(−0.8%) | $6.61/s |
| 5 | Surin UpatkoonTelecom, lotteries, insurance | $1.48B | −$4.03M(−0.3%) | $3.51/s |
| 6 | Lim Kok ThayCasinos | $1.31B | −$24.13M(−1.8%) | −$9.61/s |
| 7 | David KongFuneral services | $1.28B | — | −$0.91/s |
| 8 | Lim Wee ChaiRubber gloves | $1.26B | +$14.69M(+1.2%) | $3.16/s |
| 9 | Azman HashimBanking | $1.12B | −$10.49M(−0.9%) | −$3.62/s |
| 10 | Ninian Mogan LourdenadinProperty, retail, financial services | $1.01B | — | $0.31/s |
| 11 | Ong Leong HuatProperty, construction, financial services | $999.1M | −$26.86M(−2.6%) | −$4.82/s |
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest person in Kuala Lumpur?
Quek Leng Chan is the richest person in Kuala Lumpur, worth $7.43 billion according to Forbes' real-time data on November 7, 2026.
How many billionaires are there in Kuala Lumpur?
Forbes counts 11 billionaires in Kuala Lumpur, with a combined net worth of $25.45 billion.