Chen Lip Keong (simplified Chinese: 曾立强; 22 July 1948 – 8 December 2023) was a Malaysian businessman with interests in integrated resorts, property and energy. Chen was known for founding the NagaWorld casino in Phnom Penh, the only integrated resort in Cambodia.
Chen Lip Keong | |
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| 曾立强 | |
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| Born | 22 July 1948 |
| Died | 8 December 2023 (aged 75) U.S. |
| Citizenship | Malaysia |
| Education | MBBS |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1973–2023 |
| Known for | Founder of NagaCorp Ltd |
| Title | CEO and Executive director of NagaCorp Ltd |
| Spouse | Lee Chou Sarn |
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In 2022, Chen was the seventh-richest man in Malaysia.[2]
Early life and education
editChen was born in 1948 in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Chen was of Chinese ethnicity. Chen grew up in Kinta Valley, Malaysia.[3]
Chen graduated as a medical doctor from University of Malaya , but pursued a career in business.[3]
Career
editChen'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 was 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]
Death
editChen Lip Keong died in the United States on 8 December 2023, at the age of 75.[4]
Honours
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Malaysia :
Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (1990)
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (1995)[5]
Pahang :
Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato'
Selangor :
Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (DSSA) – Dato' (1988)[6]
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Chen makes takeover offer for Petaling Tin". focusmalysia.my. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ "Chen Lip Keong". Forbes. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Billionaire Chen Lip Keong's Cambodia Bet Paid Off". Forbes. March 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ "NagaCorp boss Chen Lip Keong passes away at 75 — report". The Edge Malaysia. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "DSSA 1988". awards.selangor.gov.my.