Usahawan Singapura

Net Worth      : $8.9 billion
Age                : NA
Marital Status : NA


Before his death last year Ng Teng Fong developed more than 700 hotels, malls and condos in Singapore and Hong Kong, including Orchard Central, developed by the family's Far East Organization, which was the first new mall on Singapore's posh Orchard Road in over a decade when it opened 2 years ago. Big chunk of fortune is in listed Tsim Sha Tsui Properties, chaired by eldest son, Robert, in Hong Kong. Son Philip manages family's Singapore interests.


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Net Worth      : $6.7 billion
Age                : NA
Marital Status : NA


Late banker Khoo Teck Puat's 14 children inherited stake in Standard Chartered Bank on his death in 2004. Sold it to Temasek for $4 billion in 2006. They retain stake in Goodwood Group of Hotels. Recently donated $40 million to the National University of Singapore for a children's hospital named after their father.

Net Worth     : $4.2 billion
Age                : 82
Marital Status : Married, 5 Children


Chairs United Overseas Bank, Singapore's most valuable bank, founded by his father. He took over and ran it for over 3 decades until 2007, when son Wee Ee Cheong became chief executive. Said in April that bank was looking for a "suitable successor" to replace him. Big landlord in Singapore through privately held property firm Kheng Leong. Listed Haw Par makes iconic Chinese ointment Tiger Balm. Children share fortune.

Net Worth     : $4 billion
Age                : 52
Marital Status : Single


New Zealand-born Singapore resident cofounded investment firm Sovereign Global with brother Christopher. After they split, he started investment group in Singapore, now called Richard Chandler Corp., focused on emerging markets. He recently increased stake in Chinese plantation firm Sino-Forest Corp., shares of which had plunged on reports that it had overstated timber holdings. His Razi Healthcare, started in 2009, runs low-cost urban clinics.

Net Worth      : $3.9 billion
Age                : NA
Marital Status : NA


Four brothers control Pontiac Land, privately held property developer and hotel operator that owns, among much else, Singapore's Ritz-Carlton, the Regent, Conrad Centennial and the Capella. Kwee Liong Keng, 66, the eldest, is managing director; Kwee Liong Tek, 65, who has biggest stake, is chairman. Brothers are involved in a $600 million project to rebuild Capitol Center, a Singapore landmark.

Net Worth      : $3.5 billion
Age                : 62
Marital Status : Married, 4 Children


Runs world's largest palm oil firm, Wilmar International, in which his uncle Malaysian billionaire Robert Kuok has nearly one-third stake. Australian unit Sucrogen, which it bought last year for $1.5 billion, acquired Proserpine Mill, a sugar cooperative, for $121 million. Together with Indonesian billionaire and Wilmar shareholder Martua Sitorus, he reportedly bought London's Aviva Tower—once owned by former billionaire Simon Halabi—for $470 million.

Net Worth     : $1.9 billion
Age                : 67; 63
Marital Status : Married, 2 children


Wealth of Malaysian citizen Ong and wife, Christina, got boost as shares of U.K. fashion house Mulberry, which they control, soared 6-fold. They also own stakes in Hotel Properties, industrial group NSL and retailer Club 21. Other interests include the Singapore Grand Prix and a Ferrari dealership. He got start working with his father-in-law, the late oil trader, Peter Fu Yun Siak, who founded Kuo Oil. Daughter Melissa joined Mulberry's board last fall.

Net Worth     : $1.8 billion
Age                : 58
Marital Status : Married, 2 Children


Veteran investor, sold his stakes in palm oil giant Wilmar and Healthway Medical, reaping huge gains. Bought health care chain Thomson Medical and took it private. Manchester United fan, grabbed headlines last year with his failed $500 million bid for English football club Liverpool.



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Net Worth      : $1.7 billion
Age                : 70
Marital Status : Married, 2 children


His Hong Leong Group, conglomerate started by father and uncles in 1940s, has interests in property, financial services, building materials. Chairs London-based Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, Singapore property firm City Developments. Younger brother Kwek Leng Joo stepped down as director of hotel company in May, ceding spot to his son Kwek Eik Sheng. Malaysian billionaire cousin Quek Leng Chan heads Hong Leong Group Malaysia.


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Net Worth      : $1.4 billion
Age                : 80
Marital Status : Married


Retired as chairman of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., among Singapore's largest banks; still sits on board. Also chairs the board of trustees at Temasek Trust. Shares fortune with family.



Source : Forbes