Chen Lip Keong
Chen Lip Keong | |
|---|---|
| 曾立强 | |
| Born | 22 July 1948 |
| Citizenship | Malaysia |
| Education | MBBS |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, CEO and Executive director of NagaCorp Ltd |
| Years active | 1973-present |
Tan Sri Dr. Chen Lip Keong (曾立强) is an ethnic Chinese Malaysian businessman who is currently the 6th most richest person in the whole country of Malaysia.
Early years
Chen was born in 1948 in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Chen is of Chinese ethnicity. Chen grew up in Kinta Valley, Malaysia.[2]
Education
Chen graduated from University of Malaysia.[2]
Career
Chen's career started as a medical doctor of general practice.[2]
In 1994, Chen was the first to win the casino license from Cambodia. [2]
Chen is the CEO of NagaCorp, parent company of NagaWorld casino resort complex in Phnom Penh.[2] Chen also built Naga2, a twin tower.[2] They are connected by NagaCity Walk, an underground shopping mall.[2]
Personal life
Chen's wife is Puan Sri Lee Chou Sarn. They have three sons, Chen Yiy Hwuan, Chen Yepern and Chen Yiy Fon.[3]
Honour
Honour of Malaysia
Malaysia : Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (P.S.M.) (1995)[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Forbes Profile". Forbes. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Billionaire Chen Lip Keong's Cambodia Bet Paid Off". Forbes. March 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
- ^ "Chen makes takeover offer for Petaling Tin". focusmalysia.my. April 29, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".