The Richest People in Indonesia – Money is not everything, but everyone needs money to fulfill their daily needs. Hence, everyone's dream is to earn money or become rich. This is what makes people eager to know the strategy to become rich.
Regarding money and finance, Forbes is a platform in the economic field that has been recognized worldwide. This business magazine was founded in the United States in 1917. This platform attracts audience with its content that discusses a list of richest people in the world, even in Indonesia.
It is a matter of pride for some people on the list. Every day, Forbes updates the data in The World's Real-Time Billionaires to track the wealth curve of billionaires. The World's Real-Time Billionaires to track the wealth curve of the world's billionaires.
Are you curious to see the Indonesian billionaires who are on the list? Check out the explanation below!
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10 Richest People in Indonesia
1. Budi and Michael Hartono (Djarum Group)
These two brothers are the founders of The Djarum Group. They have been known as the 'sultan family' for ages. In addition, this company is not only about its cigarette business but also the property business! Wow, interesting, indeed!
The business that has been successful for many years has made them possess a fantastic amount of wealth. Don't you want to guess their wealth?
Yup! Their total wealth is US$21.4 billion, equivalent to Rp313.9 trillion. With that wealth, they are included in the ranks of the world's wealthiest people, ranked 64th and 69th.
2. Chairul Tanjung (CT Corp)
Surely you've heard the nickname 'Chairul Tanjung Si Anak Singkong.' Yup! This is Chairul's nickname because he was not born with a silver spoon! This nickname was also given to him because he ate cassava every day and liked it very much.
Being born into an ordinary family did not make Chairul hopeless. He even had a high spirit to finally become the second person on the list of the richest people in Indonesia.
Chairul Tanjung is the person who owns the CT Corp (Chairul Tanjung Corpora). CT Corp handles various businesses, including entertainment, media, retail, insurance, finance, energy, and agribusiness.
Thus, he earned a net profit of Rp110 trillion or US$ 7.5 billion and was ranked as the 263rd richest person in the world.
3. Sri Prakash Lohia (Indorama Corporation)
The third richest person in Indonesia is Sri Prakash Lohia. He is the owner of Indorama Corporation, a textile and petrochemical company. The wealth obtained from the company was Rp. 96.8 trillion or US$ 6.6 billion.
This Indian-born man is ranked 404th as the richest person in the world.
4. Prajogo Pangestu (Barito Group)
Would you be surprised if the fourth richest man in Indonesia turned out to be a former angkot (a public transport mode) driver? Yes, although a little surprising, it is true that Prajogo used to work as a driver. However, thanks to his passion and persistence, he established a company called Barito Group.
This company is engaged in the timber sector. Thus, his total assets are IDR 79.2 trillion or US$ 5.4 billion. Prajogo also occupies the 471st position as the richest person in the world.
5. Low Tuck Kwong (Bayan Resources)
PT Bayan Resources Tbk (BYAN) is a coal mining company owned by Low Tuck Kwong. The total wealth held by Low Tuck Kwong is IDR 54 trillion, or equivalent to US$ 4.1 billion.
Globally, he occupies the 801st position as the richest person in the world. Interesting, right?
6. Theodore Rachmat (Triputra Group)
Theodore is the founder of the Triputra Group, which the company oversees several other subsidiaries, including PT Dharma Satya Nusantara Tbk and PT Adi Sarana Armada Tbk. So, it's not surprising if he is included as the 6th richest person in Indonesia and the 913th globally.
His wealth alone reaches 48 trillion rupiahs or US$ 3.3 billion.
7. Wijono and Hermanto Tanoko (Avian Avian)
Wijono and Hermanto Tanoko are the 7th richest people in Indonesia. Both are founders of local Avian which is a paint processing and trading industry. Avian Avian was founded in 1978.
Until now, both of them have managed to make a fortune of Rp46.9 trillion or US$ 3.2 billion. This paint brand is known as the most famous paint in Indonesia! Have you ever used the brand Avian? local Avian?
Wijono and Hermanto are among Indonesia's richest people, ranked 1,012th.
8. Djoko Susanto (Alfamart Group)
Who doesn't know the red-nuanced minimarket? Yup, it is Alfamart! Alfamart branches are already widely spread throughout Indonesia. So don't be surprised if the owner is the 8th richest person in Indonesia, OK!
Joko's wealth is calculated up to Rp41 trillion or US$ 2.8 billion.
9. Martua Sitorus (Wilmar International Group)
Martua Sitorus is the boss of the crude palm oil producer Wilmar International Group. His wealth reaches IDR 40.5 trillion, which is equivalent to US$ 2.9 billion.
Thus, he occupies the 9th position on the list of richest people in Indonesia and the 1,052th richest person in the world.
10. Eddy Kusnadi Sariaatmadja (Emtek Group)
Eddy manages PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi (Emtek), unlike the previous company. The company is engaged in services, more precisely in the technology, media, and telecommunications, as well as development and industrial sectors.
His wealth also reached Rp 44 trillion, equivalent to US$ 3 billion.
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So, those are the ten richest people in Indonesia. Do you know them all? Of course, now you do. This is an achievement that must be used as your motivation!
An example that you should follow from them is how to manage your finances. They are undoubtedly proficient in managing finances. Therefore, you can start using the Whiz financial application. which can really help you in managing your finances well.
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