KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Three new names have entered the ranks of Malaysia's wealthiest, including a former police officer and a minimart magnate, according to Forbes' 2025 list of the 50 richest Malaysians.

The highest new entrant is the Krishnan family, who debuted at No. 5 with a net worth of US$5.3 billion (RM24 billion), inheriting a vast telecom and energy empire after Ananda Krishnan's death in November.

Also joining the list is Lee Thiam Wah, founder of 99 Speed Mart, whose IPO last year raised US$532 million and made him Malaysia's richest newcomer with US$3.5 billion in assets.

In a surprise addition, Optimax's Tan Sri Tan Boon Hock made his debut at No. 40 with US$490 million, having turned to business after a career in th...