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Lai Lim Thou
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Net worth: 50 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Lai Lim Thou is the founder of Kawan Engineering Sdn.
Bhd., founded in 1996, holding the titles of Managing Director & Director.
Current jobs include Managing Director & Non-Independent Director at Kawan Renergy Bhd.
since 2022 and Member at The Institution of Engineers Malaysia.
Former jobs include Engineering Manager at Ikatan Engineering Sdn.
Bhd.
from 1994 to 1996 and Member at Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers from 2010 to 2011.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, conferred in 1992.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
66.21% | 09/04/2026 | 36,41,77,200 ( 66.21% ) | 50 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Lai Lim Thou active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Institution of Engineers Malaysia | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Kawan Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
 Kawan Engineering Sdn. Bhd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures boilers, heat exchangers, pressure vessel & equipment making machinery | Founder | 01/05/1996 |
Former positions of Lai Lim Thou
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
 Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2011 |
Ikatan Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
 Ikatan Engineering Sdn. Bhd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering services, custom fabrication, and stack heat recovery systems | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 01/08/1996 |
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| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Ikatan Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
Ikatan Engineering Sdn. Bhd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering services, custom fabrication, and stack heat recovery systems | Industrial Services |
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association | Commercial Services |
The Institution of Engineers Malaysia | |
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Kawan Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
Kawan Engineering Sdn. Bhd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures boilers, heat exchangers, pressure vessel & equipment making machinery | Producer Manufacturing |
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