Wednesday, 07 Apr 2021 11:15 AM MYT BY DANIAL DZULKIFLY ‘Sugar King’ Robert Kuok is now the world's 171st richest man compared to his position of 141 in 2020. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Malaysia’s “Sugar King” Robert Kuok remains the wealthiest man in Malaysia and even saw his estimated wealth increase to US$12.6 billion (RM51.9 billion) this year amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Forbes’ annual World’s Billionaires List. The 97-year-old Hong Kong-based businessman however saw a rankings slip and is now the world's 171st richest man compared to his position of 141 in 2020, and estimated net worth at the time which was valued at US$9.6 billion (RM41.6 billion).