Lim Goh Tong, the visionary founder of the Genting Group and often hailed as Malaysia's "Casino King," passed away in October 2007, but his financial legacy remains immense. At the time of his death, his personal net worth was estimated at approximately US$4.3 billion, making him the third-richest individual in Malaysia. He famously transformed a remote, mosquito-infested hilltop into the Genting Highlands, the country's only legal land-based casino resort. In 2026, the wealth he generated continues to support his sprawling global conglomerate, which has expanded into Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States under the leadership of his son, Lim Kok Thay. The family's total wealth is currently distributed among various heirs and charitable foundations, such as the Dikim Foundation. While individual net worths for his children fluctuate with market performance, the Lim family remains one of the wealthiest and most influential dynasties in Southeast Asia, with the Genting Group’s market capitalization reaching tens of billions of dollars across its diverse gaming, hospitality, and plantation interests.