Richest in Malaysia 2013

Jutawan Telekomunikasi T. Ananda Krishnan kini adalah lelaki terkaya di Malaysia. Dengan kekayaan yang dianggarkan kira-kira RM30.56 bilion, beliau mengambil alih tempat teratas sebelum ini dipegang oleh 'Raja Gula' Tan Sri Robert Kuok.

Satu penyelidikan yang dijalankan oleh akhbar harian Cina Nanyang Siang Paumenunjukkan bahawa Ananda menerima rangsangan dalam kekayaan beliau apabila Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd telah disenaraikan di Bursa Malaysia tahun lepas.

Kajian menunjukkan bahawa Kuok, yang mempunyai pelaburan dalam sektor hotel dan resort, pertanian dan industri perkapalan, tergelincir dari nombor satu tempat, dengan kekayaan tergabung RM29.4 bilion.

Kuok Malaysia terkaya tahun lepas, berdasarkan kedudukan yang dikeluarkan oleh Malaysian Business, dengan kekayaan yang dianggarkan sebanyak RM45.7 bilion, tetapi kekayaannya menyusut sebanyak RM16.3 bilion tahun ini.

Adalah dianggarkan bahawa bagi 2012, kekayaan tiga lelaki digabungkan adalah kira-kira RM75 bilion.

Sementara itu, Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng IOI Corporation Berhad, yang terlibat dalam antara lain, pertanian dan industri hartanah, mengekalkan tempat keempat dalam senarai itu dengan nilai anggaran RM14.68 bilion, berbanding RM11.36 bilion tahun lepas tahun.

Di tempat kelima ialah Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay dari Kumpulan Genting dengan RM14.17 bilion, melompat dari tempat ketujuh dengan RM7.58 bilion tahun lepas.

Beliau diikuti oleh Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan dari Kumpulan Hong Leong, yang mengekalkan tempat keenam. Kekayaannya meningkat daripada RM8 bilion tahun lepas kepada RM10.42 bilion tahun ini.

Kekayaan Tan Sri Dr Yeoh Tiong Lay pembinaan dan hartanah gergasi YTL Corporation naik 11 tempat untuk 7 tahun ini, dengan RM9.14 bilion berbanding RM9.53 bilion pada tahun lepas.

Salah satu daripada dua Bumiputera dalam senarai, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar al-Bukhary, jatuh dari tempat kelima ke tangga kelapan, dengan RM9.14 bilion berbanding RM9.54 bilion tahun lepas.

Tempat kesembilan dan ke-10, masing-masing, pergi perbankan hartawan Tan Sri Azman Hashim daripada Kumpulan AmBank, dengan RM14.8 bilion, dan Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian Batu Kawan Bhd, yang bernilai RM3.95 bilion.

Penyelidikan, kedua yang dijalankan oleh Nanyang Siang Pau, juga disenaraikan bahawa jumlah bernilai anggaran semua 10 bilionair adalah kira-kira RM141.35 bilion.

Ia juga menyatakan bahawa antara 10 usahawan terkaya di Malaysia, Cina ditangkap tempat teratas dengan jumlah bernilai RM97.4 bilion; India dengan RM30.56 bilion; dan Melayu dengan RM13.32 bilion.

1. Tan Sri T. Ananda Krishnan (Usaha Tegas) - RM30.56 billion

 2. Robert Kuok (Kuok Group) - RM29.40 billion

 3. Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow (Public Bank) - RM15.10 billion

 4. Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng (IOI Group) - RM14.68 billion

5. Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay (Genting Group) - RM14.17 billion

6. Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan (Hong Leong Group) - RM10.42 billion

 7. Tan Sri Dr. Yeoh Tiong Lay (YTL Corporation) - RM9.75 billion

8. Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar al-Bukhary (Yayasan al-Bukhary) - RM9.14 billion

   9. Tan Sri Azman Hashim (AmBank Group) - RM4.18 billion

10. Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian (Batu Kawan Berhad) - RM3.95 billion

 
 
 
 

Faster Car 2012-2013

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: 267 mph (429 km/h), 0-60 in 2.4 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $2,400,000. Although the Bugatti Veyron lost the title to SSC Ultimate Aero on March 2007, Bugatti challenged the record in Germany on July 10, 2010 with the new Super Sport and the Bugatti Veyron reclaimed the title of the fastest car in the world at 267 mph. The original Bugatti Veyron had a top speed of 253 mph, priced at $1,700,000 with 1001 hp.

2. Hennessey Venom GT: 260 mph (418 km/h), 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, has a 6.2-liter LS9 Turbocharged V8 Twin Turbo V8 Engine producing 1200 hp, with a price tag of $950,000. The Venom GT has yet to be tested and proven, but could possibly hit a top speed of 275 mph. This might just be the Veyron Super Sport's closest challenger!

2. Koenigsegg Agera R: 260 mph (418 km/h), 0-60 mph in 2.9 secs. 5.0-liter V8 Engine with twin turbo’s, housing 1099 hp. Base price is $1,600,000. If you're into snow sports, the Agera R can be fitted with a Ski Box as well as winter tires. While the Agera R has a massive theoretical top speed, the current tested top speed is 260 mph. Expect this snow car to be the Bugatti's arch enemy for the next 5 years.

3. SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph (413 km/h), 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness World Records, The SSC Ultimate Aero was the fastest car in the world from March 2007 to July 2010. On March 2011, the Koenigsegg Agera R also surpassed it, forcing this American made car to the #3 spot. Shelby SuperCars will continue their quest to reclaim the fastest car title, and their new SSC Tuatura might do the job (we'll just have to wait).

3. 9ff GT9-R: 257 mph (413 km/h), 0-60 in 2.9 secs. The 4.0 Liter flat-6 Twin-Turbo Engine with 1120 hp, comes with a base price is $695,000. Based on the Porsche 911, the 9ff GT9-R 1120 hp version is limited to 20 units and the exterior may be modified to suit the owner.

4. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph (399 km/h), 0-60 in 2.8 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ass. It will make you want to show it off non-stop.

5. Koenigsegg CCX: 245 mph (394 km/h), 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $545,568. Made in Sweden, it is the older brother of the Agera R, only losing to 4 other supercars in the world.

6. McLaren F1: 240 mph (386 km/h), 0-60 in 3.2 secs. BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base price is $970,000. The fastest car in the 20th century with doors that looks like bat wings. Maybe Batman needs to order one and paint it black

7. Zenvo ST1: 233 mph (374 km/h), 0-60 in 2.9 secs. Twin-Charged 7.0 liter V8 Engine forging 1,104 hp. Base price: $1,225,000. The first Supercar from Zenvo Automotive, a Danish sports car company in pursuit of speed and perfection. This 100% Danish made supercar is limited to 15 units and the company even promised "flying doctors" to keep your baby functioning.

8. Gumpert Apollo: 225 mph (362 km/h), 0-60 in 3.0 secs, 4.2 liter V8 Engine that houses 650 hp. Base price: $450,000. Gumpert claims that the Apollo was designed such that it could drive upside-down in a tunnel with speeds at 190 mph or above. Of course, no one has tested this yet.

8. Noble M600: 225 mph (362 km/h), 0-60 in 3.7 secs. Twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 Engine with 650 hp. Base price is $330,000. The Noble M600 also happens to be a very cool car. Its inconspicuous design sports a slender and contoured body which does not scream out for attention at every second of the day.

9. Aston Martin One-77: 220 mph (354 km/h), 0-60 in 3.4 secs. 7.3 litre V12 Engine with 750 hp. Base price: $1,850,000. The production of this is limited to 77, hence the name One-77. This is beauty and power packed into One.

9. Ascari A10: 220 mph (354 km/h), 0-60 in 2.8 secs. 5.0 litre BMW V8 S62 Engine with 625 hp. Base price: $650,000. The company planned to produce 50 of these supercars at its factory in Banbury, England.

9. Lamborghini Aventador: 220 mph (354 km/h), 0-60 in 2.9 secs. V12 Engine with 700 hp, base price is $379,700. According to Lamborghini, Aventador is the name of a Bull that entered into battle at the Saragossa Arena on October 1993. This is the fastest bull in the world!

10. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster: 217 mph (349 km/h), 0-60 in 3.4 secs. Twin turbocharged AMG V12 engine that produces 678 hp. Base price is $1,850,000. The Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster is a limited-edition, with five ever produced. It is the quintessential exotic and exclusive supercar.

10. Ferrari Enzo: 217 mph (349 km/h), 0-60 in 3.4 secs. F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 hp, base price is $670,000. Only 399 were ever produced; the price goes up every time someone crashes.

10. Jaguar XJ220: 217 mph (349 km/h), 0-60 in 3.8 secs. Twin Turbo V6 Engine with 542 hp, base price was $650,000. Made in 1992, this car still has what it takes to make the list.

Top 10 Richest Person in The World 2011 - ????

No.1 Carlos Slim Helu
$53.5 billion
Telecom, Mexico.

Telecom tycoon who pounced on privatization of Mexico’s national telephone company in the 1990s becomes world’s richest person for first time after coming in third place last year. Net worth up $18.5 billion in a year. Recently received regulatory approval to merge his fixed-line assets into American Movil, Latin America’s biggest mobile phone company.

No.2 Bill Gates
$53 billion
Microsoft, U.S.
Software visionary is now the world’s second-richest man. Net worth still up $13 billion in a year as Microsoft shares rose 50% in 12 months, value of investment vehicle Cascade swelled. More than 60% of fortune held outside Microsoft; investments include Four Seasons hotels, Televisa, Auto Nation. Stepped down from day-to-day duties at Microsoft in 2008 to focus on philanthropy.

No.3 Warren Buffett
$47 billion – Investments, U.S.
America’s favorite investor up $10 billion in past 12 months on surging Berkshire Hathaway shares; says U.S. has survived economic “Pearl Harbor,” but warns recovery will be slow. Shrewdly invested $5 billion in Goldman Sachs and $3 billion in General Electric amid 2008 market collapse. Recently acquired railroad giant Burlington Northern Santa Fe for $26 billion.

No.4 Mukesh Ambani
$29 billion- Petrochemicals, oil and gas. India.
Global ambitions: His Reliance Industries, already India’s most valuable company, recently bid $2 billion for 65% stake in troubled Canadian oil sands outfit Value Creations. Firm’s $14.5 billion offer to buy bankrupt petrochemicals maker LyondellBasell was rejected. Since September company has sold Treasury shares worth $2 billion to be used for acquisitions. Late father, Dhirubhai, founded Reliance and built it into a massive conglomerate.

No.5 Lakshmi Mittal
$28.7 billion – Steel, India.
London’s richest resident oversees ArcelorMittal, world’s largest steel maker. Net profits fell 75% in 2009. Mittal took 12% pay cut but improved outlook pushed stock up one-third in past year. Looking to expand in his native India; wants to build steel mills in Jharkhad and Orissa but has not received government approval. Earned $1.1 billion for selling his interest in a Kazakh refinery in December

No.6 Lawrence Ellison
$28 billion – Oracle, U.S.
Oracle founder’s fortune continues to soar; shares up 70% in past 12 months. Database giant has bought 57 companies in the past five years. Completed $7.4 billion buyout of Sun Microsystems in January; acquired BEA Systems for $8.5 billion in 2008. Studied physics at U. of Chicago; didn’t graduate. Started Oracle 1977; took public a day before Microsoft in 1986.

No.7 Bernard Arnault
$27.5 billion
Luxury goods, France.
Bling is back, helping fashion icon grab title of richest European as shares of his luxury goods outfit LVMH–maker of Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon–surge 57%. LVMH is developing upscale Shanghai commercial property, L’Avenue Shanghai, with Macau billionaire Stanley Ho.

No.8 Eike Batista
$27 billion
Mining, oil. Brazil.
Vowing to become world’s richest man–and he may be on his way. This year’s biggest gainer added $19.5 billion to his personal balance sheet. Son of Brazil’s revered former mining minister who presided over mining giant Companhia Vale do Rio Doce got his start in gold trading and mining.

No.9 Amancio Ortega
$25 billion
Fashion retail, Spain.
Style maven lords over Inditex; fashion firm, which operates under several brand names including Zara, Massimo Dutti and Stradivarius, has 4,500 stores in 73 countries including new spots in Mexico and Syria. Set up joint venture with Tata Group subsidiary to enter India in 2010. Betting on Florida real estate: bought Coral Gables office tower that is currently home to
Bacardi USA.

No.10 Karl Albrecht
$23.5 billion
Supermarkets, Germany.
Owns discount supermarket giant Aldi Sud, one of Germany’s (and Europe’s) dominant grocers. Has 1,000 stores in U.S. across 29 states. Estimated sales: $37 billion. Plans to open New York City store this year. With younger brother, Theo, transformed mother’s corner grocery store into Aldi after World War II. Brothers split ownership in 1961; Karl took the stores in southern Germany, plus the rights to the brand in the U.K., Australia and the U.S. Theo got northern Germany and the rest of Europe.