Top Quality News Issue 2 July to Sept 2014 | Page 22

Top Glove Quality News News In Brief Acclaim and Accolades Fame & Fortune Tan Sri Lim stays firm on not 1 but 2 of Malaysia’s most prestigious rich lists. Accolades Galore! Malaysia Book of Records Night of Achievers 2014 30 April 2014, One World Hotel #37 on Forbes’ Malaysia’s 50 Richest: An eight-year veteran of the list and boasting a net worth of USD370 million, Tan Sri is listed alongside fellow tycoons such as Robert Kuok, Ananda Krishna, Quek Leng Chan, Teh Hong Piow and Vincent Tan. Dubbed the definitive list of the wealthiest individuals in Malaysia, Forbes’ Malaysia’s 50 Richest, is compiled using shareholding and financial information obtained from the families and individuals, stock exchanges, analysts, private data bases and the Companies Commission of Malaysia. #25 on The Malaysian Business’ 40 Richest Malaysians: Tan Sri moves up another 5 notches to #25 amongst the 40 Richest Malaysians which include business moguls like Tony Fernandes and Yeoh Tiong Lay. This long-standing annual ranking, the 13th in its series, tabulates wealth figures based on the individuals’ reported personal stakes in listed companies and private holdings to which a value can be ascribed. Pg 20 “An achievement recorded is an achievement recognized.” The Honourable Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia The foyer outside the ballroom was abuzz with excitement. Amidst the sea of people who had turned up for the gala event, at which the Prime Minister and his wife were the Guests of Honour, one could easily spot the Who’s Whos of Malaysia: Famous athletes, local celebrities, outstanding achievers, famous business personalities, all of whom were to be honored and celebrated for their various unique and outstanding achievements. Amongst these of course was our very own Tan Sri Lim, who was on hand to receive an award for Top Glove, accorded the Outstanding Business Award for being the world’s largest rubber glove manufacturer.