10,000 bid farewell to Lim Goh Tong

Location: Genting Highlands, Malaysia

Genting Group Bhd founder Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, who died last Tuesday, was laid to rest at the Gohtong Memorial Park here yesterday.

A 10,000-strong crowd accompanied Goh Tong's family members on his final journey from Gohtong Villa, which was a hive of activity from as early as 7am.
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Lim Goh Tong - Telegraph (2007-10-24)
Lim Goh Tong, who died yesterday aged 90, was a Malaysian billionaire who developed one of Asia's most popular casino resorts, Genting Highlands, on an inaccessible jungle mountain top.


Lim Goh Tong, 90; was Malaysian casino-resort king - The Boston Globe (2007-10-24)
Lim Goh Tong, who turned a forested hilltop into a thriving casino-resort, died yesterday, leaving a diverse business empire worth $22 billion. He was 90. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi mourned Mr. Lim's death, describing him as a hard-working entrepreneur who had contributed to the country's economic development.

Lim Goh Tong, 90; Malaysian Entrepreneur Built Empire - The Washington Post (2007-10-25)
Lim Goh Tong, Malaysia's third-richest man who turned a forested hilltop into a thriving casino resort, died Oct. 23, leaving behind a diverse business empire worth $22 billion. He was 90.

Goh Tong a great Malaysian, says Abdullah - The Star Online (2007-10-26)
Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong’s success story is a great inspiration for young people, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. “He worked as hard as a coolie and he had said he was the number one coolie in his company,” said Abdullah, adding that Lim, who came to Malaya to start a new life as a young man, had succeeded “beyond imagination” and became a great Malaysian.

Lim Goh Tong, 90, Casino Founder in Malaysia, Dies - The New York Times (2007-10-27)
Lim Goh Tong, the casino king of Malaysia, who turned a jungle hilltop into one of the world’s most successful casino resorts, died on Tuesday. He was 90.

Goh Tong’s children keep watch over their mother - The Star Online (2007-10-27)
The six children of the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong have been keeping a protective watch over their mother Puan Sri Lee Kim Hua as they deal with the prayers, endless stream of visitors and media.

Final resting place for Goh Tong
Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong will forever remain on this vast hill he so dearly adored.
His wish of being buried here was fulfilled yesterday as his widow, Puan Sri Lee Kim Hua, 79, and six children laid him to rest at the Gohtong Memorial Park, located some 600m from his residence, Gohtong Villa

Lim Goh Tong laid to rest at Gohtong Jaya Memorial Park - NST Online (2007-10-29)
Casino czar and business icon Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong was laid to rest at the Gohtong Jaya Memorial Park near Gohtong Jaya today. The founder and honorary life chairman of the Genting Group was buried at 1.18pm, an auspicious time according to Chinese belief.

Lim Goh Tong remembered for his philanthropy - NST Online (2007-10-29)
The late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong was fondly remembered by many not only for his success and wealth but also for his philanthropy.

Lim Goh Tong Laid To Rest At Gohtong Jaya Memorial Park - Bernama (2007-10-29)
Casino czar and business icon Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong was laid to rest at the Gohtong Jaya Memorial Park near Gohtong Jaya Monday.

Native American tribe to honour Goh Tong for his help - The Star Online (2007-10-29)
Unknown to most Malaysians, in 1991 the late Goh Tong helped the tribe – that was struggling to grow cabbage – by investing in their idea of building a casino, the Foxwoods Resort & Casino, which has now become the largest casino in the world.

Cortege to pass places that Goh Tong loved- The Star Online (2007-10-29)
GENTING HIGHLANDS: Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong's final journey will take him to places that he loved and up the hill where he had spent much of his life.

Ong: Goh Tong will be forever remembered - The Star Online (2007-10-30)
The contributions and achievements of Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong will forever be remembered by the country, its people and the Chinese community, said MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting.


Goh Tong A Man Of His Word, Says Najib - Bernama (2007-10-31)
GENTING HIGHLANDS, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak paid tribute to Genting Berhad founder Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, who died of old age on Tuesday, as a man of his word and a man of honour. He said Goh Tong was someone very special who dared to dream the impossible and make it happen.

Lim Goh Tong - Wikipedia
Tan Sri Dato Seri Lim Goh Tong (1918 – 23 October 2007) was a prominent wealthy Malaysian Chinese businessman. He was renowned for his vision and courage in transforming Genting Highlands from an unexplored hilltop to one of the world's most successful casino resorts. He was once the 3rd richest man in Malaysia with a net worth estimated to be 4.2 billion USD, making him the 204th richest person in the billionaire list compiled by Forbes.

#245 Lim Goh Tong - Forbes.com
Former public works contractor turned his idea for a hilltop resort on the outskirts of Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur into on the world's most successful casino resorts.