The man who built tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Long before Malaysia–China trade emerged as a cornerstone of regional commerce, a self-made entrepreneur from Muar was already paving the way.
Tan Sri Lim Kim Hong, a self-made entrepreneur from Muar, Malaysia, built a successful career by guiding some of the country's most iconic businesses, including Robert Kuok's empire, Malayan Banking Bhd, Permodalan Nasional Bhd, and Tan Chong Motors. As the founder of i-City and one of Malaysia's most accomplished business leaders, Lim's trajectory from humble beginnings to shaping cross-border ties between Malaysia and China embodies the spirit of resilience, boldness, and devotion to one's nation.
His journey from a carpenter's workbench to building cities of the future and leading Malaysia into an AI-powered era highlights the transformative power of entrepreneurship and national ambition.
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