Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya

Oct 29, 2014 | Profiles

The name Arief Yahya is not one you’d hear in association to tourism. The 53-year old professional is instead known for his work in the information and communication technologies (ICT) industry. This is why his appointment raised some eyebrows. Why did President Joko...

New Minister of SOEs Rini Mariani Soemarno

Oct 28, 2014 | Politics, Profiles

Rini Mariani Soemarno is another controversial name in the new cabinet due to her alleged involvement in scandals of the past. Rini was once questioned as witness in graft cases by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). But the KPK Spokesperson Johan Budi...

Coordinating Minister for Human Development & Culture Puan Maharani

Oct 28, 2014 | Profiles

 Puan Maharani’s appointment as the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture drew a lot of negative remarks. But it’s a done deal. Those who disapprove may say what they want to say, but nothing will change the fact that from now onwards, Puan Maharani...

PT. Terang Dunia Internusa of United Bike

Oct 28, 2014 | Profiles

Established in 1975 by Tan Mong Kong, United Bike began as a bicycle importer under PT Bintang Timur. The development into bicycle manufacturing did not happen until the early 1990s under PT Terang Dunia Internusa. Today, the company is managed by Stephen Mulyadi,...

PT Wijaya Indonesia Makmur Bicycle Industries of WIM Cycle

Oct 28, 2014 | Profiles

PT Wijaya Indonesia Makmur Bicycle Industries is one of the oldest bicycle manufacturers in Indonesia. Established by Hendra Widjaja in 1972 as a bicycle part manufacturer under CV Indonesia Makmur, Hendra Widjaja decided to develop his business into full-fledge...

Minister of Communications and Informatics Rudiantara

Oct 28, 2014 | Politics, Profiles

The new Minister of Communication and Informatics Rudiantara is known for his extensive background in the industry. Aside from being one of the commissioners of Indosat (ISAT)—together with Rachmat Gobel the new Minister of Trade—, Rudiantara is also known as a former...

Healthcare Minister Nila Djuwita Moeloek

Oct 27, 2014 | Politics, Profiles

Nila Djuwita Moeloek nearly became the Minister of Health in President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s first cabinet. But for some reason, her name was dropped in the last minute and President SBY appointed the late Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih instead. Nila was...

Polygon Bicycle’s PT Insera Sena

Oct 27, 2014 | Profiles

The three big bicycle producers in Indonesia are PT Insera Sena of Suryanto Wijaya based in Sidoarjo, East Java Province; PT Terang Dunia Internusa of Stephen Mulyadi based in Jakarta; and also PT Wijaya Indonesia Makmur Bicycle of Hendra Widjaja based in Surabaya,...

Indonesian Cassava Industry: Cargill Indonesia and Sungai Budi Group

Oct 23, 2014 | Industries, Profiles

The two largest cassava industry players in Indonesia—which produce sorbitol, tapioca flour, and other cassava derived products—are PT Sorini Agro Asia Corporindo Tbk (IDX: SOBI) in Pasuruan, East Java and also PT Budi Starch & Sweetener Tbk of Sungai Budi Group...

Mahkota Group & People Behind (II)

Oct 22, 2014 | Profiles

Two construction companies, 10 plantation companies, one palm kernel crushing plant & refinery, one rubber factory, four property companies, one transportation, and two foundations engaged in education are among entities controlled by Mahkota Group. Yet, public...