Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan dies at 86

Business legacy includes persuading Mahathir to build Petronas Twin Towers

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Ananda Krishnan walks at the Sun Valley resort in Idaho on July 11, 2013. The tycoon passed away as Malaysia's sixth wealthiest person. © Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -- 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.

No cause of death was given.

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