The Hartono Brothers, Owners Of BCA, Are Still The Forbes' Richest People In Indonesia

Budi Hartono conglomerate. (Photo: Instagram @forbesindonesia)

JAKARTA - Forbes Indonesia has released a list of the richest Indonesians in 2020. Even though the national economy has been hit by a recession due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some groups have managed to defend their assets, even experiencing an increase in wealth.

Quoted from the official Instagram of Forbes Indonesia, Thursday, December 10, the Hartono brothers still occupy the first position with a total wealth of 38.8 billion US dollars or the equivalent of Rp547.8 trillion (assuming an exchange rate of Rp14,100 per US dollar).

Budi and Michael Hartono were among a group of tycoons whose wealth increased during the pandemic. For a dozen years, the Hartono brothers have dominated the top of Indonesia's richest people thanks to their conglomerate company, the Djarum Group.

In fact, today their wealth is almost unbeatable by anyone in Indonesia.

Following the Hartono brothers, the second position was occupied by Sinar Mas Group founder family Eka Tjipta Widjaja. The wealth of the Sinar Mas Group family, according to Forbes, increased by 2.3 billion US dollars to 11.9 billion US dollars, equivalent to Rp167.79 trillion.

In third place, there is petrochemical tycoon Prajogo Pangestu with total assets of US $ 6 billion or IDR 84.6 trillion. Although his net worth fell 21 percent due to the weakening petrochemical market, Pragojo remained unchanged in third place.

Meanwhile, in fourth position is occupied by Anthoni Salim from the Salim Group, who experienced an increase in wealth to US $ 5.9 billion or equivalent to Rp. 83 trillion from US $ 5.5 billion last year.

Furthermore, Sri Prakash Lohia from the Indorama group occupied fifth position with a wealth of 5.6 billion US dollars or Rp79 trillion. Sri Easter Lohia's position has not changed from last year.

In sixth position, occupied by Gudang Garam's successor, Susilo Wonowidjojo, who is the third son of Surya Wonowidjojo. Surya Wonowidjojo is the founder of the cigarette company Gudang Garam. Today, Susilo's wealth reaches US $ 5.3 billion or equivalent to Rp74 trillion.

Jogi Hendra Atmadja takes seventh place. He is the head of the Mayora group, one of the largest food companies in Indonesia. Roma biscuits are a flagship product along with Kopiko candies. Today, his fortune reaches 4.3 billion US dollars or equivalent to Rp.60.6 trillion.

In eighth position, is placed by Boenjamin Setiawan who is the founder of Kalbe Farma. Today, his assets reach US $ 4.1 billion or equivalent to Rp57.8 trillion.

Then, in ninth position is occupied by the founder of CT Corp, Chairul Tanjung. Today, the wealth of the Trans Retail owner with the Carrefour and Transmart wholesale stores reaches US $ 3.9 billion or equivalent to Rp.55 trillion.

Chairul Tanjung conglomerate. (Photo: Instagram @forbesindonesia)

In tenth position is occupied by the boss of the Mayapada Group, Tahir. He is the conglomerate behind the banking, hospital and property businesses. Today, his wealth reaches US $ 3.3 billion or equivalent to Rp.46.5 trillion.