Chen Lip Keong

Tan Sri Dr. Chen Lip Keong (simplified Chinese: 曾立强; born 22 July 1948) is a Malaysian businessman with interests in integrated resorts, property and energy. Chen is known for founding the NagaWorld casino in Phnom Penh, the only integrated resort in Cambodia.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chen.
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dr.

Chen Lip Keong

PSM JMN DSSA
曾立强
Born (1948-07-22) 22 July 1948
Kuala Lumpur, British Malaya.
CitizenshipMalaysia
EducationMBBS
Alma materUniversity of Malaya
OccupationBusinessman
Years active1973-present
Known forFounder of NagaCorp Ltd
TitleCEO and Executive director of NagaCorp Ltd
SpouseLee Chou Sarn
Children
  • Chen Yiy Hwuan
  • Chen Yiy Fon
  • Chen Yepern[1]

In 2022, Chen is the 7th richest man in Malaysia.[2]

Early life and education

Chen was born in 1948 in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Chen is of Chinese ethnicity. Chen grew up in Kinta Valley, Malaysia.[3]

Chen graduated from University of Malaya.[3]

Career

Chen's career started as a medical doctor of general practice.[3]

In 1994, Chen was the first to win the casino license from Cambodia.[3]

Chen is the CEO of NagaCorp, parent company of NagaWorld casino resort complex in Phnom Penh.[3] Chen also built Naga2, a twin tower.[3] They are connected by NagaCity Walk, an underground shopping mall.[3]

Honours

See also

References
  1. "Chen makes takeover offer for Petaling Tin". focusmalysia.my. April 29, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  2. "Chen Lip Keong". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  3. "Billionaire Chen Lip Keong's Cambodia Bet Paid Off". Forbes. March 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  4. "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". Archived from the original on 2019-07-19. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  5. "DSSA 1988". awards.selangor.gov.my.
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