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Yeoh Tiong Lay

Malaysian businessman (1929-2017) · Malaysia · On the map · Founders · Died at 87

Yeoh Tiong Lay was a Malaysian billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He founded YTL Corporation, Malaysia's largest conglomerate, with interests in construction, utilities, hotels, property development and technology.

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YTL is based primarily in Malaysia but has extensive operations in Asia, Australia and the United Kingdom, where it owns the utility Wessex Water.

Country
Malaysia
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2017 · aged 87