Like his fellow Indonesian entrepreneur Sukanto Tanoto, multi-billionaire and Sinar Mas Group founder Eka Tjipta Widjaja appears on Forbes magazine’s list of the country’s wealthiest individuals. Also like Mr. Tanoto, Mr. Widjaja is a self-made success story who heads a highly successful palm oil production company and other natural resources-focused corporations. The two men also Read more about Eka Tjipta Foundation Promotes Education and Community Good[…]

In 2011, Forbes magazine’s Asia edition profiled four dozen “heroes of philanthropy” from throughout the region. Among them was Chairul Tanjung of Indonesia, who heads CT Corp (formerly Para Group), a multi-faceted, consumer-focused holding company with interests in the banking, media, and natural resources manufacturing sectors. His partnership with United States-based Turner Broadcasting resulted in Read more about Chairul Tanjung – Strong Involvement in Business and Philanthropy[…]

In late 2013, Dato Sri Dr. Tahir of Indonesia signed his name to the Giving Pledge originated by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett. In doing so, Tahir and seven other signatories joined more than 100 other wealthy individuals and families who have publicly promised to contribute at least one-half of their total wealth Read more about Noted Indonesian Businessman Signs the Giving Pledge[…]