Famous People with Name Lim

Lim Goh Tong            Origin/Culture/Country: Chinese

Lim Goh Tong: was a prominent wealthy Malaysian Chinese businessman. He was renowned for his vision and courage in transforming Genting Highlands from an unexplored hilltop into 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.[1]

Lim Kit Siang            Origin/Culture/Country: Chinese

Lim Kit Siang: is a prominent leader of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a democratic socialist opposition party in Malaysia.Lim holds a degree from University of London for LL.B (Hons). He is married with four children. Since 1978, he has published 29 books.

Lim Ho Puah            Origin/Culture/Country: Chinese

Lim Ho Puah: On Mr. Siang Tat's death, Mr. Lim Ho Puah became the sole surviving partner in the firm of Wee Bin & Co., which was liquidated in 1911, when the greater part of the firm's business, including all the large steamers, was taken over by his son, Mr. Lim Peng Siang. Mr. Lim Ho Puah was born in Amoy in 1841 and coming to Singapore at an early age entered the service of Wee Bin & Co. in a humble capacity. His industry and business intelligence soon attracted the notice of his employer, Mr. Wee Bin, and he became the towkay's son-in-law. He was the founder and senior partner of the Wee Bin steamship line and other concerns.

Lim Peng Siang            Origin/Culture/Country: Chinese

Lim Peng Siang: through their Ho Hong Group of companies,[1], founded in 1904, had interests in banking[2], shipping, parboiled rice, oil mills, cement, coconut and other businesses.[3] President of Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce from 1913 to 1916 except for 1914 when he was Vice-President. He had close ties with the Hong Kong Fujian Chamber of Commerce and he and his brother Lim Peng Mao (Lin Bingmao) were listed as honourable chairpersons of that association between 1930 and 1941. Member of the Chinese Advisory Board between 1921 and 1941. His Ho Hong group built circa 1910 was the most diversified group in Malaya at the time. Peng Siang Quay in Singapore is named after him.

Alfredo Siojo Lim            Origin/Culture/Country: Chinese

Alfredo Siojo Lim: is the incumbent Mayor of the City of Manila and a former senator of the Philippines. A widower, he first served as mayor of Manila from 1992 to 1998 and returned to that post after winning in the 2007 mayoral election.

Cheryline Lim            Origin/Culture/Country: Chinese

Cheryline Lim: also known as Che'Nelle is a pop/dancehall singer-songwriter and producer signed to Virgin Records America. She was born to a Chinese Malaysian father and Indian-Dutch mother.

Chow Kwen Lim            Origin/Culture/Country: Chinese

Chow Kwen Lim: the founder and the chairman of Chow Sang Sang Jewellry Company, one of the most popular gold and jewellry accessories retailers in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. He was a member of Sham Shui Po District Council and the director of Po Leung Kuk.[1]

Lee Hong Lim            Origin/Culture/Country: Chinese

Lee Hong Lim: is a Hong Kong midfield football player, who currently plays for Woofo Tai Po, which he joined in the 2003–04 season. He is the brother of fellow Hong Kong footballer, Lee Wai Lim.

Lee Wai Lim            Origin/Culture/Country: Chinese

Lee Wai Lim: is a Hong Kong football player, who currently plays as a forward for South China. He joined Tai Po FC in the 2003–04 season. He is the brother of TSW Pegasus player Lee Hong Lim.