Those leaving us
Saptari Hoedaja, long-time CEO of Bumi Resources (BUMI), the largest coal group in the country, has passed away on Sunday (July 4) at MMC Hospital, South Jakarta. Harmoko, the longest serving minister of communication during Soeharto regime, also passed away Sunday. Earlier, we have seen the passing of some politicians, including Jane Shalimar, Emmy Hafild, and Rachmawati Soekarnoputri.
Arief Harsono passes away
Businessman Arief Harsono, founder and owner of Samator Group, one of the largest suppliers of industrial gases in Indonesia, has passed away in Surabaya, East Java on Friday (July 2nd).
Heddy Soerijadji Passes Away
Businessman Heddy Soerijadji has passed away in Singapore on Tuesday, June 29. Heddy is long-time business partner of Toba Bara Sejahtera (TOBA), a coal company controlled by the family of Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan (coordinating minister for maritime and investment affairs).
On Joker’s Case: Pinangki’s Appeal
It has been over four months since the Panel of Judges of the Corruption Court of the Central Jakarta District Court read its decision on those who supposedly helped Joko Soegiarto Tjandra, including former prosecutor Pinangki Sirna Malasari. Pinangki was found guilty of evil conspiracy, money laundering, and bribery and because of that the Panel of Judges handed to her a sentence nearly twice more severe than what the prosecutor had demanded. The public praised said decision, but unfortunately, on the stage of appeals the Panel of Appeal reduced Pinangki’s sentence.
Mowilex founder Agus Sasmito passes away
Maria Agustinus Agus Sasmito, founder of PT Mowilex Indonesia, one of the largest producers of paint in the country, has just passed away at 83 in Singapore. He leaves behind a wife, two daughters, and four grandchildren.
Bank INA & Salim Group
We have long speculated about what Salim Group would do following the acquisition of Bank INA Perdana (BINA). After a relatively slow start, BINA has in the past few months expanded significantly, thanks to broader support from the so-called ‘Salim Group Ecosystem’.
Adiguna Sutowo passes away
Adiguna Sutowo, co-founder of MRA, a diversified business group with interest in media, hospitality, retail, consumer electronics, and automotive, has passed away. Adiguna is son of the late Ibnu Sutowo, the controversial former CEO of state oil and gas company Pertamina, whose family controls Nugra Santana Group.
Arsjad Rasjid vs Anindya Bakrie
Arsjad Rasjid MP, CEO of Indika Energy (INDY), and Anindya Bakrie, CEO of Bakrie & Brothers (BNBR) are competing to become the next chairman of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia), replacing Rosan P Roeslani, former CEO of Berau Coal Energy (BRAU) and partner of Sandiaga Uno at Recapital Advisors.
The End for Joker?
Joko Tjandra surprised the nation with his appearance in the country last year. The incident caused a stir because he was supposed to be an international fugitive but no one noticed his arrival to Indonesia except the Attorney General's Office (AGO). After that,...
Uripto Widjaja passes away
Uripto Widjaja, founder of Galva Group, has just passed away, leaving behind a wife, two children and four grandchildren. Uripto was blessed with long life, passing away at 97 years old.