Genting Family RM1.6 Billion Inheritance Dispute: Daughters Challenge Mother’s Final Will in High Court
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — A major legal battle involving the RM1.6 billion estate of Lim Siew Kim, daughter of Genting Group founder Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, has begun in the High Court, with two of her daughters challenging the validity of her final will.
Chan T’shiao Li and Kimberley Chan T’shiao Min filed a civil suit seeking to nullify the will, claiming their mother lacked the necessary mental and legal capacity when she signed it.
They argued that Lim Siew Kim was suffering from Stage 4 ovarian cancer at the time, which affected her physical and mental condition.
Lim Siew Kim passed away in July 2022 at the age of 73.
The plaintiffs also pointed to the existence of two earlier wills created shortly before the final version.
They said the sudden changes raised serious questions.
Under the final will dated April 28, 2022, the Dikim Foundation was named the primary beneficiary.
The foundation received more than 70 percent of the remaining estate.
Lim Siew Kim’s son, Marcus Chan, also received a substantial share.
This included properties, shares and about 30 percent of the residuary estate.
In contrast, T’shiao Li received RM900,000.
Kimberley Chan received RM100,000.
The large difference in asset distribution became a central issue in the dispute.
The trial began dramatically when lawyer Datuk Low Beng Choo, who drafted the will, testified in court.
Low, who is also a defendant, said Lim Siew Kim was alert and aware when she signed the will in hospital.
She said the deceased signed each page voluntarily.
However, the plaintiffs’ lawyer Datuk V. Sithambaram objected.
He argued that parts of the testimony were hearsay.
He requested the court to remove those statements.
The plaintiffs also alleged that Low had an interest in the estate through the Dikim Foundation.
Low denied the allegation.
High Court judge Mahazan Mat Taib set March 2 to decide on the objection.
The case is expected to be closely watched.
It involves a prominent Malaysian business family.
The outcome will determine the validity of the will.
It will also decide how the RM1.6 billion estate is distributed.
-wilayah.com.my
