Lim Goh Tong (Chinese: 林梧桐; pinyin: Lín Wútóng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm Ngô͘-tông; 28 February 1918 – 23 October 2007) was a prominent wealthy Malaysian Chinese entrepreneur. He was the founder of Genting Highlands and renowned for transforming the resort from an unexplored hilltop into one of the world's most successful casino ...

Sep 17, 2024 · Following his decision-making, Goh Tong organized an expedition with his working crews to Mount Ulu Kali at a location known as Genting Sempah. Together, they explored the area and gathered information on topography, drainage, soil conditions, and other pertinent factors in order to choose the best location for the development of this dream ...

Oct 27, 2007 · KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 26 (Agence France-Presse) — Lim Goh Tong, the casino king of Malaysia, who turned a jungle hilltop into one of the world’s most successful casino resorts, died on ...

Oct 23, 2007 · KUALA LUMPUR — Lim Goh Tong, who built a hilltop casino in Malaysia and turned it into Asia's biggest publicly traded gaming company, died Tuesday, his family said. He was 90.

This document is an excerpt from the 2007 annual report of Asiatic Development Berhad honoring the late Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong, the founder of the Genting Group. It describes Lim's journey from a penniless young man who arrived in Malaysia in 1937 to becoming one of Asia's most successful entrepreneurs through his development of the Genting ...

Oct 4, 2024 · Tan Sri Dato Seri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong (Chinese pinyin Ln Wtng Pehej Lm Ngtng 28 February 1918 23 October 2007) was a prominent wealthy Malaysian Chinese businessman entrepreneur. He was renowned for his vision and courage in transforming Genting Highlands from an unexplored

Jan 7, 2022 · Lim Goh Tong during his younger days. Born into simplicity in the Fujian province of China, Lim Goh Tong became the family breadwinner at a young age after the untimely passing of both his father and older brother. Leaving home, he embraced the Malayan's (pre-Malaysia) shores with hope, working as a carpenter while mastering the native language.

Apr 26, 2021 · On February 28 in the year 1918, one of the richest overseas Chinese tycoons in Southeast Asia was born in Fujian, China. His name was Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, the founder of the Malaysia-based Genting Group.

Oct 23, 2007 · Malaysian tycoon Lim Goh Tong, a self-made billionaire who founded casinos-to-oil group Genting Bhd, died on Tuesday aged 89.