Jurgen Schreiber passes away

Aug 9, 2021 | Profiles

Dr Jurgen Ulrich Schreiber, husband of Angela Trismitro, owner of Laniros Gemala Sakti (LGS) Group and former CEO of PT Dos Ni Roha (now led by Rudijanto Tanoesoedibjo), has passed away last Thursday (August 5) at 74 years old.  Dr Schreiber, who is also honorary...

The mysterious Akidi Tio (4)

Aug 3, 2021 | Profiles

South Sumatra police examined Heryanti, youngest daughter of the late Akidi Tio, related to the controversial Rp2 trillion ‘donation’. Police officers came up with conflicting statement about status of Heryanti in the case. Some said that she has been named suspect,...

The mysterious Akidi Tio (3)

Aug 2, 2021 | Profiles

Judgment day! The Rp2 trillion ‘donation’ from the late Akidi Tio is set to be transferred from ‘offshore’ accounts today. Questions surrounding the money have slowly been answered, but triggered more questions.  Those claiming themselves close to Akidi Tio’s family...

On Joker’s Case: High Court and the Controversial Appeals

Jul 30, 2021 | Law, Profiles

Last month the Panel of Appeal of the Jakarta High Court surprised the nation when it granted the petition filed by former prosecutor Pinangki Sirna Malasari, a graft convict who supposedly helped Joko Soegiarto Tjandra to escape the law. Pinangki’s sentence was...

The mysterious Akidi Tio (2)

Jul 29, 2021 | Profiles

Media reported today that the house of Heryanti, daughter of the late Akidi Tio (who surprised many Indonesians with his Rp2 trillion donation), in Palembang, South Sumatra province is now guarded by police officials.  The house at Jl Tugu Mulyo, 20 Ilir, Palembang,...

The mysterious Akidi Tio

Jul 27, 2021 | Profiles

On Monday, July 26, prof dr Hardi Darmawan, family doctor of the late Akidi Tio, handed over Rp2 trillion of cash to help South Sumatra province in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. The US$140 million donation is part of Mr Tio’s last will to his family. It sparked...

Paiman Mak passes away

Jul 27, 2021 | Profiles

Paiman Mak, chairman of Indonesian Association for Religion and Culture (IARC) and chairman of Asia Pacific Bonsai & Suiseki (ASPAC), passed away in Depok, West Java province last Thursday. Mr Mak is known for his role in promoting Indonesia-China relationship....

Henry Soetio passes away

Jul 21, 2021 | Profiles

Businessman Henry Soetio (49 years old), known for his lifestyle and friendship with high-profile politicians, has passed away this week from Covid-19. Henry, who collects tens of luxury cars, leaves behind some companies involved in the coal mining business....

Sugiharto passes away

Jul 15, 2021 | Profiles

Sugiharto, former minister of state-owned enterprises and former chairman of state oil and gas company Pertamina, has passed away in Jakarta on Thursday (July 15). Born in Medan, North Sumatra on April 29, 1955, Sugiharto was CFO of Medco Energi (MEDC) before...

Soetantyo passes away

Jul 14, 2021 | Profiles

H Achmad Soetantyo (Tan Tjoe Giem), founder of Djitoe Group, has passed away on Saturday (July 10). Djitoe Group is a diversified business group with interest in cigarette and stationary products plus property and real estate development, particularly in Central Java...