Malaysian billionaire and founder of Maxis and Astro, T Ananda Krishnan, has passed away at the age of 86, reported FMT.
The news of his passing was confirmed by Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd, the investment holding firm under Ananda’s helm.
It is with great sadness that we announce the demise of our chairman, T Ananda Krishnan, who passed away peacefully on Nov 28.
“He has made significant contributions to nation-building and the corporate world, and his philanthropic initiatives have touched many lives. We humbly ask that the family’s wishes to mourn in private be respected,” it said in an official statement.
Who is Ananda Krishnan?
Born on April 1, 1938, in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Ananda is best known for being the third-wealthiest person in Malaysia with a net worth of US$5.1 billion in April of this year.
Aside from his wealth, he was also recognised for bringing satellite television to Malaysia by launching Astro and establishing the telecommunication company Maxis Communications.
Despite this, Ananda is known to have lived a low-profile life and has donated substantial amounts of money for education and healthcare.
He also rarely appears in public or gives media interviews due to his deeply private and reserved nature.
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