Djarum Owners Top Indonesia’s Richest List
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Forbes magazine has published the list of 2017 world’s richest billionaire, and those who have a net worth of over USD 1 billion. Forbes has particularly drawn a list of Indonesia’s 20 richest people.
Djarum owners Robert Budi Hartono and Michael Hartono ranked first and second on the list. Budi has a net worth of USD 9.5 billion – higher compared to Budi’s wealth recorded in 2016 of USD 8.1 billion. Meanwhile, Michael Hartono’s net worth increased from USD 7.9 billion to USD 8.9 billion.
Following Michael Hartono is Indorama owner Sri Prakash Lohia and CT Corp owner Chairul Tanjung. Mayapada Group owner Tahir jumped from seventh place last year to fifth after increasing his net worth from USD 2 billion to USD 2.8 billion. Property business owner from Surabaya Alexander Tedja, the leader of Pakuwon Group, ranked twentieth with a net worth of USD 1 billion.
Forbes particularly highlights MNC Group owner Hary Tanoesoedibjo who has a net worth of USD1.1 billion. Hary, who ranked 19th in Indonesia’s richest list and 1795th in Forbes world’s richest list, has a close relationship with US President Donald Trump. Forbes dubbed Hary as ‘The Donald Trump of Indonesia’.
The 2017 Forbes rich list noted increasing assets of world billionaires by 18 percent compared to last year amounting to USD 7.67 trillion.
Questions & Answers
Q.Who are the wealthiest individuals mentioned in Indonesia's rich list for 2017?
Who are the wealthiest individuals mentioned in Indonesia's rich list for 2017?
The Djarum owners, Robert Budi Hartono and Michael Hartono, hold the top two spots on Indonesia's richest list. Sri Prakash Lohia of Indorama and Chairul Tanjung of CT Corp follow them on the list.
Q.How much did the net worth of the Djarum owners change between 2016 and 2017?
How much did the net worth of the Djarum owners change between 2016 and 2017?
Robert Budi Hartono's net worth increased from USD 8.1 billion in 2016 to USD 9.5 billion in 2017. Michael Hartono's net worth rose from USD 7.9 billion to USD 8.9 billion over the same period.
Q.Which individuals on Indonesia's rich list were specifically highlighted by Forbes and why?
Which individuals on Indonesia's rich list were specifically highlighted by Forbes and why?
Forbes highlighted Mayapada Group owner Tahir, who jumped from seventh to fifth place. MNC Group owner Hary Tanoesoedibjo was also noted due to his close relationship with US President Donald Trump, leading Forbes to call him 'The Donald Trump of Indonesia'.