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.

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

Ananda Krishnan, who died today aged 86, leaves an indelible mark in corporate Malaysia having founded several top-notch companies and emerging as

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.

Business tycoon Ananda Krishnan had been a prominent figure in helming a conglomerate that has significantly influenced the development and evolution of Malaysian media, telecommunications as well as the entertainment industries.

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.

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

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.

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

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;