At Genting--which boasts the world's largest hotel, the 6, 118-room First World that's part of its Genting Highlands casino resort outside Kuala Lumpur--he's responsible for finding new areas for growth.

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For a quicker getaway from the capital, head to the Genting Highlands in the state of Pahang, which boasts a casino and resort that's a favorite with Kuala Lumpur gamblers.

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Once Singapore's two megacasinos are ready for business and other countries around Asia open the door to the industry, the group will need to protect its Genting Highlands crown jewel.

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Growing up, he and his family--his older sister works for Goldman in Hong Kong and his younger sister is a doctor in the U.K.--lived in the sprawling Genting Highlands Resort in the mountains, an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur.

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