Malaysian businessman Yeoh Tiong Lay has an estimated net worth of over $2.5 billion as of April 2016 according to Forbes. He currently chairs YTL Corporation.

Primarily based in Malaysia, YTL Corporation is considered as the largest and most successful conglomerate in the country. Founded by Yeoh Tiong Lay, YTL Corporation holds interests in technology, hotels, utilities, construction and property development. Though most of its operations is based in Malaysia, the conglomerate also operates in the United Kingdom, Asia and Australia. The company's YTL power currently owns PowerSeraya, the second-largest power plant in Singapore, as well as U.K.'s Wessex Water.

Yeoh Tiong Lay is a graduate of Hin Hua High School. He is currently married and has seven children. Today, Yeoh Tiong Lay is considered as one of the wealthiest men in Malaysia.