The businessman, said to be a close associate of former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, is also known for his pivotal role in the development of iconic landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers and its surroundings.

Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, whose business interests ranged from oil and gas to telecommunications, has died at the age of 86, his private investment company said.

Malaysian media, telecoms and oil mogul Ananda Krishnan has died at age 86, his companies reported on Thursday. No cause of death was disclosed. Krishnan founded Malaysia's second-largest mobile operator,

He built a reputation as a savvy, Harvard-trained businessman whose fingerprints were everywhere. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Maxis Bhd founder and billionaire T Ananda Krishnan passed away today, 28 November, at the age of 86

Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, known for his telecom, oil, and media empire, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of corporate innovation and philanthropy. His only son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, renounced his claim to a $5 billion fortune to become a Buddhist monk.

Ananda Krishnan, the elusive billionaire who rose from oil trader to one of Malaysia’s most prolific dealmakers and bankrolled the 1985 Live Aid concert, has died. He was 86.

Malaysian billionaire T Ananda Krishnan died on Thursday (Nov 28)at the age of 86. Read more at The Business Times.

Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, whose empire included businesses from telecommunications to oil and gas, has died, his private investment firm Usaha Tegas said on Thursday. "He has made significant contributions to nation building and the corporate world;

The founder of satellite operator Measat, Astro, and Maxis, Krishnan was a prominent figure in Malaysia’s business landscape.

KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian billionaire T Ananda Krishnan died on Thursday (Nov 28), at the age of 86. Read more at The Business Times.