KUALA LUMPUR: After rounds of globetrotting, Top Glove founder Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai still finds Malaysia the best place to live.

He is proud to live in Malaysia.

The founder of the world’s largest glove manufacturer with 26 per cent of market share said: “Someone joked with me that I will be in heaven for making huge contribution to the society.

“In reply, I told him both heaven and hell are no good to me. Malaysia is the best place.

“One should be grateful to live well in a good environment, love and protect the world more.

“Malaysia has great weather. We can play golf, badminton and remain healthy.

“Leading a positive and forward-looking lifestyle, we continue to churn out positive energy,” he said during his 67th birthday celebration held at the Estate on Federal Hill on Sunday.

Friends who attended the birthday celebration included Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan and his wife Esther Tan.

Vincent said he was moved by Dr Lim’s passion and his focus in Top Glove that paved the company to achieve great success.

“During the Covid-19 pandemic, the market value of Top Glove exceeded RM7 billion.

“Even now when the pandemic is over and Top Glove’s share price has declined, the company remains strong and the market value of the company is worth about RM12 billion,” he said.

“Top Glove does not rely on government contracts to achieve great success. Its business is purely consumer-based targeting hospitals throughout the world that need gloves,” he said.

Dr Lim had made huge contributions to charity regardless of race and religion, he said.

Another guest, SMRT Holdings Bhd founder Tan Sri Dr R. Palan, said apart from staying focused, Dr Lim was a determined man.

His perseverance and self-discipline led to the success of Top Glove.

“He helped many people during the pandemic, including me,” said Dr Palan.

Guests who present at the celebration included Besfomec Group managing director Datuk Wira Low Chew Ping, Lim Seong Hai Capital Berhad non-executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Keng Cheng, Nirvana Group founder, funeral services provider Nirvana Asia Group founder Tan Sri Kong Hon Kong, Selangor Turf Club chairman Tan Sri Richard Cham, BGMC International Limited founder Tan Sri Barry Goh Ming Choon, Malaysia Hainan Chamber of Commerce vice president Datuk Seri Lee Sey Liang, GoodMorning Global Holding Berhad Senior Corporate Advisor Datuk Seri Garry K.S. Chua, and others.