Shangri-La Asia News

Kuok Hui Kwong Success Story: Kuok Hui Kwong was born into unimaginable wealth — the daughter of Malaysia’s richest man, surrounded by every comfort money could buy. Yet, instead of choosing the easy path of luxury, she chose a road far less travelled: one of hard work, quiet perseverance, and purpose. With crores in her bank account, she could have lived a life of ease. But she dreamed bigger of earning respect not for her name, but for her efforts. Inspired by her father, Robert Kuok, a self-made visionary who built the Shangri-La empire from the ground up, she followed in his footsteps, not just by legacy but by example. A Harvard graduate with global vision, she rose through dedication, not entitlement. Her story is a reminder that true success isn’t inherited — it’s earned, one decision, one challenge, and one dream at a time.

Kuok, 47, has been part of Shangri-La’s leadership for years, joining the board in 2016 and becoming chair in 2017. She had already stepped in quietly to lead the company after her brother stepped down last year, having served as deputy chair before that.