Datuk Dr Edward Ong is the founder of Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu.
Before that, he had built landmarks like the Singapore General Hospital, Apollo and Adelphi Hotels, and Regency Park Condominium Singapore before the age of 40.
After receiving Jesus into his life, he realized that having success without purpose was living life without meaning. He began a journey of bringing development to bless emerging countries in their tourism and hospitality sectors,
He has been recognised for his marketplace achievements by the Entrepreneurial Leaders Organization & World Evangelical Alliance and honoured with a doctorate by the NYACK College in the US.
In addition, he was also awarded “The Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste” by the President of Timor-Leste.
Currently, Datuk Ong is spearheading a new development in Dili, Timor-Leste which when completed would provide employment for 14,000 people!
He is married to Datin Enung Njoman and they have eight children and six grandchildren.