Ananda Krishnan | |
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த. ஆனந்தகிருஷ்ணன் | |
Born | Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan 1 April 1938 |
Citizenship | Malaysia |
Education | |
Occupation | Businessman |
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Political party | Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) |
Other political affiliations | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Spouse |
Shrilekha (m. 2017) |
Children | 3 |
Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan (born 1 April 1938), also known by the initialism A.K., is a Malaysian businessman who is a founder and chairperson of Usaha Tegas[1] and founder of Yu Cai Foundation (YCF).[2]
As of 2011[update], he is estimated to have a net worth of US$5.8 billion[3] according to Forbes' latest annual list of wealthiest people, making him the third-wealthiest in Malaysia.[4] Ananda Krishnan shuns public exposure[5] and is known to maintain a low profile for a person of his stature.