Armand Hartono, Deputy Director Of BCA, Conglomerate Robert Hartono's Son, Patches Shoes With Duct Tape, Netizens: You Can Buy The Factory

Armand Wahyudi Hartono (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - Remember the story of the richest person in Indonesia who ate Tahu Pong at a roadside restaurant in Semarang? Yes, he is Michael Bambang Hartono. Together with their younger brother, Robert Budi Hartono, the two brothers have been named the richest people in the Republic of Indonesia with an asset valuation of Rp548.2 trillion according to Forbes Indonesia 2020.

Bambang Hartono's simplicity is not just an image. Allegedly, this unpretentious attitude has grown and is deeply rooted in his extended family.

As evidence, Armand Wahyudi Hartono, who is the son of Robert Budi Hartono, recently shocked the virtual world of the country. His old upload on @armandhartono's personal Instagram became the talk of netizens. At that time, he shared a photo in which he showed the shoes he was wearing were damaged.

As a solution, Bambang Hartono's nephew then repaired his footwear by rolling duct tape over the damaged area.

"Anything can happen, old shoes suddenly tear on the way, fortunately, there is duct tape," he said on @armandhartono as quoted on Monday, September 6.

Armand's solution attitude, of course, invites admiration. How not, with the financial ability he has, he can replace damaged shoes and buy new ones. Moreover, he has the status as the son of the richest person in Indonesia as well as the crown prince of the Hartono Clan.

Positive responses then flowed from other Instagram users in the comments column.

"Always salute and respect his simplicity," said the account @li**_*****ka.

“Inspirational,” said @su*********ad

In fact, this +62 country netizen still had time to make jokes in the comments column.

"Take me to be your son, sir," said @ber****wj.

"He can buy his factory shoes, but not with his memories," joked @un*****af.

For information, Armand's professional life is known to have held a number of strategic positions. One of the most important is being the Vice President Director of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA). The largest private bank in Indonesia is one of the business entities affiliated with the Hartono family business.

This is because BCA is currently controlled by PT Dwimuria Investama Andalan, which holds 54.94 percent of the company's shares. Meanwhile, Dwimuria Investama is a company owned 100 percent by Robert and Bambang Hartono which is also connected to the Djarum Group.

Just so you know, throughout 2020, BCA managed to collect a consolidated net profit of Rp27.1 trillion. Meanwhile, for the first semester of 2021, the issuer coded for BBCA shares is reported to be able to generate cash of no less than 14.5 trillion.