Ananda krishnan net worth
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Celebrating Ananda Krishnan: 5 lesser-known facts on the late 6th richest M’sian billionaire
Malaysia’s sixth richest man Ananda Krishnan has died on November 28, 2024 at the age of 86.
At the time of his death, he was estimated to have a net worth of US$5.1 billion according to Forbes, making him the 671st wealthiest person in the world.
His wealth was primarily accumulated through his role as the founder and chairperson of Usaha Tegas, the founder of Astro Malaysia Holdings, as well as the founder of Yu Cai Foundation (YCF).
A notable and forward-thinking businessman, Ananda was one of few who moved out of the old economy of oil trading and property development to the new economy of telecommunications and entertainment. Aside from Astro, his multimedia empire also includes Maxis, MEASAT, and many more.
Despite his stature, Ananda Krishnan is known to be a reclusive individual, often shunning public exposure and opting for a low profile instead.
As such, little is known about his personal life beyond his business. But as we celebrate his life and legacy, here are some les
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Tan Sri Ananda Krishnan
Tan Sri Ananda Krishnan is a self-made Malaysian tycoon who is currently the fourth richest man in Malaysia, with a net worth of US$5.8 billion, according to Forbes.
Noted as an astute leader with exceptional business acumen, Ananda, who is known colloquially as AK, made his fortune as the captain of Usaha Tegas, which has stakes in telecoms, media and oil services. Some of his best-known business interests include television company Astro, satellite operator MEASAT and broadband provider Maxis.
A generous donor, Ananda is a regular benefactor of education, the arts, sport and humanitarian causes. The extraordinarily low-profile AK is a big believer in supporting education. Usaha Tegas and its subsidiaries are known to devote a substantial sum to provide scholarships to promising students through the charitable foundation YCF.
Ananda himself is a scholar who graduated with an honours degree in political science. He later obtained a Master’s in business administration from Harvard Business School.
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Ananda Krishnan (Biography)
Ananda Krishnan (Biography)
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