Re-managing the Sultan Hotel : The State’s Win

Back in 2020, the Ministry of State Secretariat coordinated with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to regulate and recover the State property under its care following an audit provided by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK). Among the State property in question, there is one infamous dispute between the Government and PT Indobuildco, the company who manages the Sultan Hotel & Residence, formerly known as the Hilton Hotel complex. This year, after years of legal battle, the Government finally decided to end the permit previously given to Indobuildco and take over the management of the once prestigious hotel. However, the execution of the decision could not be carried out immediately because Pontjo Sutowo filed a lawsuit against the Government. After several months of court hearings, this week the Government won the dispute.To subscribe please click here