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- Lee Thiam Wah, the founder of Malaysian mini-mart chain 99 Speed Mart, is Asia's latest billionaire.
- The company went public on Monday, becoming the largest Malaysian IPO in seven years.
- Lee grew the business from eight stores to over 2,600 across Malaysia, the largest mini-mart chain in the nation.
Lee Thiam Wah started selling snacks at a roadside stall. Now, he's Asia's latest entrepreneur to reach billionaire status.