Minister of Communications and Informatics Rudiantara
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 executive of XL Axiata and Semen Gresik, and, last but not least, PT Rajawali Asia Resources, a company controlled by tycoon Peter Sondakh.
Healthcare Minister Nila Djuwita Moeloek
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 reportedly shocked by the last-minute exclusion, but before long, President SBY made her the country’s special envoy for Millenium Development Goals. Now that she’s been entrusted with the Ministry of Health by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, we wonder whether she’s the right person for the job.
Polygon Bicycle’s PT Insera Sena
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, East Java Province. Today, we’ll have a look at PT Insera Sena the producer of Polygon bicycles.
Indonesian Cassava Industry: Cargill Indonesia and Sungai Budi Group
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 (IDX: BUDI) in Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province.
Mahkota Group & People Behind (II)
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 knew very little about people behind the group.
Mahkota Group & People Behind
Mahkota Group has just inked a lucrative deal with state-owned coal producer PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam (PTBA) Tbk. Mahkota Group will get Rp861.38 billion in cash from divestment of subsidiary PT Bumi Sawindo Permai. Who’s behind Mahkota Group?
KPK Commissioner Candidate Roby Arya Brata
Roby Arya Brata, one of the two candidates for the position of commissioner for the Corruption Eradication Commission, has been under public scrutiny. There are those who are uncomfortable with Roby given that he’s Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s aide during the Sixth President’s reign. Let’s look into a few more details on Roby Arya Brata.
Tahir Family: Business & Politics
Dr Tahir, owner of Mayapada Group, has been everywhere in the past few months. After the controversial appointment as special advisor for Indonesian military, Tahir, through Tahir Foundation, awarded Lifetime Achievement Award to fifth president Megawati Soekarnoputri last night.
Waiting for More Actions at Nursalim Planet (III)
Tuan Sing Holdings Ltd, a property developer controlled by Sjamsul Nursalim family, has issued S$80 million 4.5% per annum Notes due 2019 under its S$900 million multi-currency Medium Term Note Program (MTN) established last year.
The New Trend: Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
Jakarta is welcoming a new trend. Not that many people were aware of liquid nitrogen ice cream, but now more and more residents of the capital city are getting acquainted with the sub-zero delicacy.