The fate of deceased Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan's massive fortune remains uncertain because his only son and heir, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, has chosen to live the life of a Buddhist monk.

According to the report, the son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, is now a forest monk and the appointed abbot of the Dtao Dum Monastery located somewhere on the Thailand-Myanmar border. A statement issued by ...

Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, heir to a $5 billion fortune, chose monkhood over luxury. His inspiring journey reflects a rare shift from wealth to spiritual simplicity and purpose.

[KUALA LUMPUR] The death of reclusive billionaire T Ananda Krishnan, one of Malaysia’s richest tycoons and business icons, has sparked intrigue over the future of his multibillion-dollar business ...

A memorial service was held yesterday (Tuesday, 3rd November) for the late businessman. His son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, who became a forest monk, was spotted by a few attentive passersby when he was ...

Yet, his most fascinating legacy might not be his business achievements, but a story that transcends wealth: his only son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo.

Ananda, who founded Maxis Bhd and Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, among others, is survived by his son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, who later became a Buddhist monk, and the two daughters.

One-of-a-Kind Monk His lone son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo is a Buddhist monk in Thailand. He made the unique decision of letting go of his $5 billion legacy and endorsing monkhood at the prime age of 18.

His only son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, recently garnered global attention when he renounced a $5 billion inheritance to become a Buddhist monk at the age of 18.

Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the only son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, was born into a world of extraordinary wealth and privilege. Ananda Krishnan, commonly known as AK, is a prominent figure in ...