Biography lim goh tong
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LIM GOH TONG- CASINO FOUNDER OF MALAYSIA
Lim Goh Tong was born on 28th Feb’ in Anxi, China. He was the 5th child in his family with one elder brother and 3 sisters. “Lim” is the family word. LIM GOH TONG was the richest businessman across the Malaysia.
Mr. Lim was fairly lucky to finish his school. He was only 16 when his father got expired. After the sudden death of his father’s all the family responsibilities came on him and his big brother. When the situation of the country to survive got very poor Mr. Lim decided to move on to Malaysia. He left his country when he was 19th. He started working as a carpenter for his Uncle and worked for 2 years as a carpenter, and he learned Malay language. He did his first job as a sub-contractor and completed the task, “A two – storey school.”
Mr. Lim, with the guidance of his uncle, became a successful business man as a contractor. He did many major projects and during these project he went for a dinner in Cameron Highlands & go
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8 Inspiring Things You Probably Didn't Know About The Visionary Founder Of Resorts World Genting, Lim Goh Tong
By: Elle Wan Azizi (In collaboration with )
While Resorts World Genting is synonymous with fun and adventure, there's not much we know about the influential figure who started it all. Today, let's dive into the heartwarming journey of the man who pioneered dreams into reality, Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong. From humble beginnings to conquering mountains (both literally and metaphorically!) – his story is nothing short of inspiring!
1. Humble Beginnings
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. His journey, marked by determination, la
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Lim Goh Tong
Malaysian Chinese entrepreneur
In this Chinese name, the family name is Lim (林).
Lim Goh Tong (Chinese: 林梧桐; pinyin: Lín Wútóng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm Ngô͘-tông; 28 February – 23 October ) 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 resorts.[1] According to Forbes, he was once the third richest man in Malaysia with a net worth of US$ billion.[2]
Early life
[edit]Born in in Anxi, a mountainous county in southeastern Fujian province, China, Lim Goh Tong was the fifth child in his family. He had an elder brother (Jing Ya), three elder sisters (Lim Zhuang, Lim Bau and Lim See), a younger sister (Lim Mei) and a younger brother (Jing Kun). Lim was born into a rustic environment in a village. During that time, China was in a period of turmoil and unrest after the revolut