Home of the world's richest

By Andrew Lo

While Malaysia has the most billionaires in South-East Asia, it also has the highest level of income inequality among its counterparts.1

MALAYSIA has the most number of billionaires in South-East Asia, with tycoon Tan Sri Robert Kuok leading the pack.

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