Lim Wee-Chai
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Lim Wee Chai 林伟才 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 7 January 1958 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Malaysian | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | University Malaya (BSc) Sul Ross State University (MBA) University of Selangor (PhD) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Businessman | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Title | Founder and Executive Chairman of Top Glove Corporation Bhd | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 林伟才 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 林偉才 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Lim Wee Chai (simplified Chinese: 林伟才; traditional Chinese: 林偉才; pinyin: Lín Wěicái) is a Malaysian businessman. He is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Top Glove Corporation Bhd, a glove manufacturing company, which was founded in 1991 and is listed on Bursa Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) and the main board of the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Lim was listed by Forbes as Malaysia's 8th richest person in 2021.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Lim was born and raised in the Chinese New Village of Titi, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan. He grew up in his family's shophouse. He attended SJK(C) Chun Yin for his primary education and secondary education at the SM Undang Jelebu. Lim’s family ran a rubber trading business, and he would help out in the estate during weekends.[2]
Lim graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Physics in 1982, from University Malaya. After graduation, he worked as an air conditioner sales executive in OYL Industries, a Malaysian air conditioner manufacturer.[3] He obtained a Masters of Business Administration in 1985 from Sul Ross State University in Texas, United States. Lim returned to Malaysia and continued working under his former employer as a sales manager.[4]
Top Glove and honorary degrees
[edit]In 1991, Lim founded Top Glove with a factory and glove production line.[6]
In 2015, he obtained his PhD in Management from the University of Selangor in Malaysia, and was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration by Oklahoma City University in 2016. In August 2018, Lim was also conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Entrepreneurship by Management & Science University, Shah Alam, Malaysia.[7][8] In October 2020, Lim was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Business Management by University of Cyberjaya and appointed as an Honorary Professor of the university. In December 2021, Lim was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Management by University of Cyberjaya for his contribution to the development of the nation's economy.[9]
Involvement in associations
[edit]Lim was the chairman and a non-independent non-executive director of Tropicana Corporation Berhad.[10] He is the president emeritus in 2019/2020 and council member since 2010 of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers[11] and Life Honorary Advisor of the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia since 2011.[12]
He was the President of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) in 2016/17. Lim served as the Director and Board Member of the Employees Provident Fund (Malaysia) from 2015 to 2020. He also served as a Director and Board Member of University of Malaya from 2015 to 2018.[13]
Honours and awards
[edit]Honours of Malaysia
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Malaysia :
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM, 2 June 2007) : Tan Sri[14][15]
Pahang :
Grand Knight of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SSAP, 3 February 2006) : Dato' Sri[16]
Awards
[edit]- In 2004, Lim was awarded Master and Country Entrepreneur of Malaysia for the Year by Ernst and Young.[17]
- In December 2016, Lim was awarded FMM Icon Award 2016 by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).[18]
- In 2019, Lim was awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards by Entrepreneur Insight at the 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs Award 2019.[19]
- In 2020, Lim was awarded Most People Focused CEO (Silver) in HR Excellence Awards 2020.[20][better source needed]
- In 2022, Lim was awarded Corporate Eminence category presented by King of Malaysia in Hokkien Associations' Federation Dinner.[21]
Philanthropy and charity
[edit]Lim is a commissioner and volunteer of Tzu Chi Foundation. Lim was encouraged to volunteer by his wife.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lim Wee Chai". Forbes. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Refusing to give up". The Star. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Story : Malaysia Top Glove Company & Founder Lim Wee Chai – USD 4.6 Billion Net Worth & Share Price Could Reach RM77.60". The Coverage. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Refusing to give up". The Star. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Refusing to give up". The Star. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Lim Wee Chai". Forbes. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- ^ "Oklahoma City University Commencement 2016" (PDF). Oklahoma City University (OKCU). Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ "Top Glove founder awarded doctorate". The Sun Daily. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ "University of Cyberjaya holds honorary & postgraduate conferment ceremony". University of Cyberjaya. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Tycoon Danny Tan takes back reins of Tropicana". 24 January 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "FMM Council for 2020/2021". Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Hua Zong Life Honorary Advisors". Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Wee Chai Lim, Top Glove Corp BHD: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". Retrieved 8 November 2021. Search for "Lim Wee Chai"
- ^ "Asean CSR: Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai,Chairman, Top Glove Sdn Bhd". Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". Retrieved 8 November 2021. Search for "Lim Wee Chai"
- ^ "APEA:Lifetime Achievement, Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai". 26 July 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "FMM Icon Award 2016 – Award Winners". Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai, Executive Chairman and Founder OF Top Glove Corporation Bhd joins PBEC". Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "HR EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020 MALAYSIA: 2020 Winners". Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ "King presents awards at Hokkien associations' federation dinner". The Star. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Billionaires vow to become charity fund-raisers". Retrieved 14 June 2021.