Lim Goh Tong in memories

Personal life

Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong (1918 – 23 October 2007) was a prominent wealthy Malaysian Chinese businessman. He was renowned for his vision and courage in transforming Genting Highlands from an unexplored hilltop to one of the world’s most successful casino resorts. He was once the 3rd richest man in Malaysia with a net worth estimated to be 4.2 billion USD, making him the 204th richest person in the billionaire list compiled by Forbes.

Lim Goh Tong is married to Lee Kim Hua, together they have six children and nineteen grandchildren. The six children are Lim Siew Lay, Siew Lian, Siew Kim, Tee Keong, Kok Thay and Chee Wah.

Throughout his life Lim has had a few medical crises, among them were a malignant tumour and cardiovascular problems, which he pulled through after several surgeries.

Lim wrote his autobiography “My Story - Lim Goh Tong” and it was published in 2004. In the book he wrote about his early life, how he started off with nothing to building a world-class casino resort through hard work and perseverance confounding skeptics, and the people he acknowledges.

Achievement and awards

Lim had won many awards together with his company Genting Group for his entrepreneurship and his contribution, among them were:

* Malaysian Entrepreneurs Award 1985
* Manager of the Year Award 1986
* Business Achiever of the Year Award 1994
* Number 1 ranking of 10 Malaysian Leading Companies 1996
* The Best Employer Award 1996

He was conferred the title “Tan Sri” by the government of Malaysia on 6 June 1979 in recognition to the contribution he has made to the country. In 1978 Lim set up Yayasan Lim, a family foundation that donates regularly to educational and medical institutions, old folk’s homes, various organisations for the physically handicapped and other charitable causes.

Death

Lim died at 11.20am, 23 October 2007, at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC). His body will be laid to rest at Gohtong Memorial Park at Gohtong Jaya on Monday 29 October 2007.