He is a North Indian of Sindhi origin .
Aged 83 , and with a personal fortune valued at $880 million , Forbes estimated in 2006 that he was the 7th wealthiest person in Singapore , and the city - state 's wealthiest ethnic Indian .
person is a North Indian of Sindhi origin .
Aged 83 , and with a personal fortune valued at $880 million , Forbes estimated in 2006 that he was the 7th wealthiest person in Singapore , and the city - state 's wealthiest ethnic Indian .