Malaysian media, telecoms and oil mogul Anada T Krishnan has died at age 86, his companies reported on Thursday.

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 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 billionaire Ananda Krishnan who is a telecom and media tycoon, passed away at 86. Pravrajya Suruchi Updated : Nov 28, 2024, 04:06 PM IST Ananda Krishnan, the billionaire tycoon known for building one of Malaysia's largest business empires,

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 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;

Billionaire tycoon Ananda Krishnan, known for his vast business empire spanning telecommunications, oil and gas, and media, passed away peacefully

Malaysia’s third-richest person, Krishnan built a diversified business empire spanning telecommunications, media, satellites, oil and gas, and real estate.

Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, whose businesses spanned across oil, gas and telecommunications, has died at the age of 86, his private investment company said on Thursday. No cause of death was given.

Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, whose business empire spans energy and telecommunications services, has died at the age of 86, his privately held investment company said Thursday.

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