The Senayan Complex Part III

Sep 23, 2014 | Profiles

The Senayan Complex has a rich and controversial history. The 2.7 million square meter (270 Ha), state-owned Complex was divided into smaller plots. Some of which were leased out to private sector entities for various types of business establishments.  And this is...

Hari Hardono & Saraswanti Group

Sep 22, 2014 | Profiles

Saraswanti is a diversified business group with interest in compound fertilizer for plantations, property, oil palm plantation, laboratory, paper, and transportation. One of the divisions, compound fertilizer, is in the process of raising funds from the capital market...

Property Assets of Soeharto Planet (II): Tommy Soeharto

Sep 22, 2014 | Profiles

Late last year, Tommy Soeharto, the youngest son of the late president Soeharto, visited the City Hall to meet then Jakarta governor Joko ‘Joko’ Widodo. Tommy basically invited Jokowi, now president elect, to attend the official ground breaking ceremony of Mangkuluhur...

Property Assets of Soeharto Planet (I): The Probosutedjos

Sep 19, 2014 | Profiles

PT Mahkota Real Estate published one full-page announcement Thursday (Sept 18) regarding its standing position in the disputed 16,600 square meter land at the prestigious Jl Jenderal Sudirman Jakarta. The land, next to the Arthaloka Building, was one of assets linked...

The Senayan Complex, Part II

Sep 17, 2014 | Profiles

The Senayan Complex encompasses a vast 2.7 million square meter (270 Ha) land area. A significant portion of the Senayan Complex plots are leased to over a dozen private entities for private sector uses, including the plots within the Senayan Sports Complex. But for...

Supreme Justice Artidjo Alkostar

Sep 17, 2014 | Profiles

Supreme Justice Artidjo Alkostar has once again harvested praises after dropping heavier punishment to graft convict and former PKS Chairman Luthfi Hasan Ishaaq. For his impressive track record at the Supreme Court, Artidjo’s name has reportedly been considered by...

The New Leaders of the 2014-2019 Supreme Audit Agency

Sep 16, 2014 | Politics, Profiles

The Finance and Banking Commission of the House of Representative (DPR) otherwise known as the Commission XI has just selected five names to be added into the 2014-2019 Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) Leadership. The selection of the new leaders of BPK took place yesterday...

The Senayan Complex

Sep 15, 2014 | Profiles

Residents of Jakarta would naturally assume that the historic Senayan National Sports Complex—wherein one can find the famous Gelora Bung Karno stadium—belongs to the Government. But many may not know that the Government also owns the vast expanse of land surrounding...

Mahakam Group: Consumer & Healthcare Giant

Sep 12, 2014 | Profiles

Iodine, antiseptic dry tissue for woman’s intimate organ, vaginal ozone therapy, five-star boutique hotel, laundry and dry cleaning services, chili sauce, tomato sauce, syrup, pastries and cake, and anesthetic gas are products and services linked to Mahakam Group....

Igor’s Pastry Shop

Sep 11, 2014 | Profiles

The Indonesian bakery and pastry business continues to grow. More and more bakeries are opening up shop in shopping malls and strategic areas. Known players in the business are Breadtalk Indonesia of Johnny Andrean Group, Holland Bakery of PT Mustika Citra Rasa, Tous...