Bachtiar Karim

Bachtiar Karim

Bachtiar Karim (#2569)

  • $ 2 B
  • Palm oil
  • Indonesia
  • M
  • 68 Years

About Me

Bachtiar Karim or Lim Ek Tjioe is chairman and CEO of Musim Mas Holdings, a Singapore-based integrated palm oil firm that owns operations in Indonesia. He runs Musim Mas together with his brothers Burhan and Bahari. His late father Anwar founded Nam Cheong Soap Factory in 1932; the family run operation still makes soaps and margarine. The family opened the first palm oil refinery in Indonesia in 1970. Musim Mas was formally set up two years later.
About Images

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Bachtiar Karim’s rise and global influence.

  • #2481   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Bachtiar Karim’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.6B (May 4, 2026)