Local billionaire RobertKuok 郭鹤年 credits his successes to this special person in his life:
, as of April 2023, Robert’s net worth is estimated to be at $11.8 billion, and is allegedly still climbing.
The 99-year-old has maintained his billionaire status on Forbes for many years now. People have often been inspired by the business tycoon and his numerous achievements. However, all stories have a beginning and Robert’s allegedly started from his mother.As some may know, Robert, born in 1923, received a good education while growing up in Malaysia. He eventually made his way to the business scene.
But, Robert struck gold when he decided to invest in sugar. Shortly before the global price of sugar went up, the Kuoks imported cheap white sugar from India and heavily invested in its trading. Their move also ensured they had control of 80% of Malaysia’s sugar industry market and 20% of the international market. This then earned Robert Kuok the title of “Sugar King of Asia”.
Robert’s sweet success didn’t stop there. He later moved into other fields such as real estate, shipping, mining, insurance and more. In fact, Robert had been the one to found the world-famous Shangri-La hotel. The business magnate also ensured he invested in businesses in China to develop economic and trade cooperation with them. Even now, Robert has stakes in other companies dealing in daily necessities.However, Robert Kuok claims his mother, Zheng Ge Ru, had a hand in his successes.
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