Ananda Krishnan passed away in late 2024, leaving behind a legacy that shaped modern Malaysia.
Once Malaysia’s richest man and passed away the 6th richest man with a net worth of over $5 billion, his business decisions shaped the telecommunications, media, and energy sectors in Malaysia today.
Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan
Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan (Tamil: தத்பராநந்தம் ஆநந்தகிருஷ்ணன்; 1 April 1938 – 28 November 2024), also known by the initialism A. K., was a Malaysian entrepreneur who was a founder and chairperson of Usaha Tegas and founder of Yu Cai Foundation (YCF).
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Quick facts.
Born: 1 Apr 1938, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur
Died: 28 Nov 2024 (86 years), Swiss Alps, Airolo, Switzerland
Children: Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, Siripanniya
Education: Harvard University (1964), Vivekananda Tamil School, Victoria Institution, More
Organizations founded: Maxis Communications, Usaha Tegas, Astro, Astro Malaysia Holdings, MEASAT Satellite Systems
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