Deputy Minister Of Education And Technology Stella Christie Has A Wealth Of IDR 4.79 Billion But Doesn't Have A Car

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Wamendiktisaintek), Stella Christie, has submitted the State Administrators Wealth Report (LHKPN) to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Based on a report dated December 30, 2024, Stella's total wealth was recorded at IDR 4,790,077,830, all of which came from a number of her assets.

Stella owns two plots of land and buildings spread across two provinces, namely Jakarta and West Java, with a total value of IDR 4,439,348,000.

- Jakarta: Stella owns land and buildings in West Jakarta covering an area of 81 m2 with a value of Rp. 1,719,848,000. This property is obtained from the proceeds of personal businesses. - West Java: In Bandung Regency, Stella owns a land area of 1,813 m2 worth Rp 2,719,500,000 which is obtained through a grant with a deed.

In addition, Stella does not have transportation equipment such as cars or motorbikes, other movable assets, or securities. However, he reported having cash and cash equivalents worth IDR 350,729,830.

Uniquely, Stella also has no debt, making her total net worth IDR 4,790,077,830.

Stella Christie, who was born on January 11, 1979 in Medan, North Sumatra, is known as an outstanding academic with international work. He graduated from various prestigious world universities:

- S-1: Red Cross Nordic United World College, Norway, with scholarships from United World College. - S-2: Harvard University, United States, also with scholarships, and graduating with the best title in 2004. - S-3: Northwestern University, United States, with a focus on cognitive psychology, which it completed in 2010.

Stella's academic career began in 2012 when she was appointed professor at Swarthore University, United States, where she served until 2018. After that, Stella moved to Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, and in 2022, she was appointed professor at the university.

As a young 46-year-old professor, Stella brings her international academic experience to Indonesia through her role as Deputy Minister of Education and Technology.

With a strong academic and professional achievement background, Stella is expected to be able to make a significant contribution to the advancement of education, science and technology in Indonesia.