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Syed Mokhtar Shah bin Syed Nor Albukhary is a Malaysian business tycoon. Recognised as the 11th richest individual in Malaysia by Forbes in 2025, Syed Mokthar is estimated to have a net worth of US$2.2 billion. Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary's business empire centers around DRB-HICOM, MMC Corporation with major stakes in Bernas, Malakoff Berhad and Media Prima plus key holdings like Pos Malaysia, Johor Port, and interests in infrastructure and agriculture, managed through his priv

Here's a look at some highly influential ministers and leaders in Asean 2025 1.Narendra Modi (India): Prime Minister of the world's largest democracy, leading a massive economy and major geopolitical player. 2.Xi Jinping (China): President of China, wielding immense political and economic power, central to global affairs. 3.Mohammed bin Salman (Saudi Arabia): Crown Prince and Prime Minister, key to global energy markets and Middle Eastern politics. 4.Anwar Ibrahim (Malaysia):

Villa Foundation has announced the release of a biography detailing the life of its founder, Qasim Ibrahim, one of the Maldives' most prominent businessmen and a former Minister of Finance. Penned by veteran journalist and author Mohamed Jameel, the biography offers never-before-told accounts of Qasim’s personal, business, and political journey. In a press release, Villa Foundation stated that the launch event will be held at Villa College, where the hardcover book, an audiob

Manuel Villar is the chairman of property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes run by his son Manuel Paolo.Villar's biggest asset is his stake in Villar Land Holdings (formerly Golden MV Holdings), a property developer which is building Villar City, a 3,500-hectare master-planned community south of Manila. He also has five other listed entities including mall operator Vistamalls, property landlord VistaREIT, home improvement chain AllHome, supermarket chain AllDay Marts and Prem

As of late 2025, Zhong Shanshan, founder of the bottled water giant Nongfu Spring, has reclaimed his title as the richest person in China. Here are the details on the top, according to 2025 reports: Richest Person (1st): Zhong Shanshan (Nongfu Spring/Wantai Biological) with a net worth estimated at over US$74 billion. He has held the top spot for four consecutive years, often referred to as a "lone wolf" for his low-profile, independent business approach. Key Challenger: Zhan