Praised by former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir as one of Malaysia's most successful entrepreneurs, his fortune was worth over HK$33.5 billion.
Lim Goh Tong, founder of Genting Group and known as the "Malaysian Gambling King," passed away at the Subang Jaya Medical Center on October 23 at the age of 90. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi expressed sorrow over Lim's passing, considering it a loss to the nation.
Prime Minister Badawi, upon learning of Lim Goh Tong's death, expressed deep sadness. He praised Lim as a diligent entrepreneur who contributed significantly to the country's economic development and was also known for his philanthropy.
Former Prime Minister Mahathir had once highly praised him as one of Malaysia's most successful entrepreneurs, praising his steel-like will and unwavering perseverance in facing challenges. Without these qualities, Malaysia might not have today’s Genting.
In the past, when Lim Goh Tong suddenly came up with the idea to build a summer retreat, everyone laughed at his madness, and no one was willing to invest. He had to independently construct roads, install his own generators and water supply system, and went six years without any income during its construction. It later proved that his decision was correct; since Genting opened in 1971, it has welcomed over 15 million tourists annually. In 1993, when he purchased two cruise ships to enter the maritime tourism industry, it was also pointed out that Asia could not develop the cruise industry...