Cak Lontong Becomes Commissioner, Ancol: Give Color To The Art And Tourism Sector

Photo archives - Residents play on the coast of Lagoon Beach, Ancol Dreamland Park, Jakarta, Saturday (1/3/2025). BETWEEN PHOTOS/Bayu Pratama S/YU

JAKARTA - Ancol Management opened its voice regarding the appointment of Lies Hartono or Cak Lontong as Commissioner of PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol in a general meeting of shareholders (GMS).

PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol's Corporate Communication, Daniel Windriatmoko, said that Cak Lontong was appointed as the BUMD commissioner because it could enrich the idea of developing their tourist area.

"Mr. Lies Hartono can give color in creating innovation in the arts and tourism sector," Daniel told reporters, Tuesday, April 29.

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government as the largest shareholder of Ancol, continued Daniel, believes that Cak Lontong's capacity and capability can strengthen the supervisory function and business strategy of PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol.

"So it is hoped that it will improve the company's performance more optimally and be able to compete," he said.

Apart from Cak Lontong, there are other names appointed by the Governor of DKI Jakarta to fill the position of board of commissioners. Among them are the former President Director (Managing Director) of PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Irfan Setiaputra as President Commissioner (Komut) and Independent Commissioner.

"Mr. Irfan has experience in restructuring PT Garuda Indonesia so that he is able to survive the weak finances of the company and the pressure of the world of tourism due to COVID-19," said Daniel.

Not only that, the former Governor of DKI Jakarta, Sutiyoso, was also again appointed by the DKI Provincial Government in Pramono's leadership as Commissioner of Ancol. Previously, Sutiyoso had served in the same position in the leadership of Anies Baswedan in August 2022 until he resigned in October 2023.

"Mr. Sutiyoso has full experience, dedication and commitment so that he can strengthen the supervisory function and business development of PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol which is more competitive," he explained.

For the record, the appointment of Ancol's new board of commissioners currently replaces Sofyan Abdul Djalil, who previously served as President Commissioner and Independent Commissioner, as well as Henky Wijaya and Suhardi Alius who were previously in the position of Commissioner.

Meanwhile, the board of directors did not experience a reshuffle. Where the President Director is held by Winarto. Then, the Director is still held by Cahyo Satriyo Prakoso, Daniel Nainggolan, and Eddy Prastiyo.

In the annual GMS, Ancol also announced the reporting of the performance of the 2024 financial year. Throughout 2024, Ancol recorded operating revenues of IDR 1.266 trillion with the main contribution from the tourism segment of 75.11 percent, the rest coming from real estate and trade and services.

In addition, Ancol also distributed dividends of IDR 24 per share, totaling IDR 38.40 billion or 21.60 percent of net profit.