Forbesa magazine from the United States (USA), released the latest list richest man world as of April 2022. In Indonesia, the Hartono brothers are still at the top position.
Both are ranked 64 and 69 on the list of the richest people in the world version Forbes. It is noted that Budi Hartono has a wealth of US $ 22.7 billion or equivalent to Rp. 326 trillion (exchange rate of Rp. 14,373 per US dollar). His brother, Michael Hartono, occupies the second position with a net worth of US$21.8 billion.
The Hartono brothers derive their wealth from a variety of sources, including their ownership in PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), the Djarum kretek cigarette brand and Polytron electronics.
The third position is occupied by Chairul Tanjung with a wealth of US $ 8.3 billion or equivalent to Rp. 120 trillion. This CT Corp boss is ranked 263 in the world, up from the previous position, 589. His wealth comes from various sources ranging from Transmedia, Transmart, Bank Mega to Allo Bank.
Furthermore, the fourth position is occupied by Sri Prakash Lohia who has a wealth of US $ 6.4 billion. In the world, it is perched at 403rd rank.
Sri owns a petrochemical company, namely Indorama Corporation. Currently, he lives in London and his younger brother Aloke Lohia is also the richest person in Thailand.
Furthermore, Prajogo Pangestu became the fifth richest person in Indonesia and the 471st in the world Forbes. However, his wealth fell 0.92 percent to US$5.9 billion as of April 2022. Prajogo is the founder of the Barito Pacific Timber company which was listed on the stock exchange in 1993.
Meanwhile, the next positions were occupied by long-time residents such as Bayan Resources Founder Low Tuck Kwong, Emtek Group Founder Eddy Kusnadi Sariaatmadja, Triputra Group Founder Theodore Rachmat, Avia Owners Avian Wijono and Hermanto Tanoko, and Wilmar Group Founder Martua Sitorus.
In all, there are 2,668 conglomerates that have made it to Forbes’ latest list of the world’s richest people. The top position is occupied by Tesla founder Elon Musk with a total wealth of US $ 219 billion.
The following is a list of the 10 richest people in the world from Indonesia according to Forbes as of April 2022:
1. Budi Hartono: US$22.7 billion (64)
2. Michael Hartono: US$21.8 billion (69)
3. Chairul Tanjung: US$8.3 billion (263)
4. Sri Prakash Lohia: US $ 6.4 billion (403)
5. Prajogo Pangestu: US$5.9 billion (471)
6. Low Tuck Kwong: US$3,9 miliar (801)
7. Eddy Kusnadi Sariaatmadja: US$3.9 billion (883)
8. Theodore Rachmat: US$3.3 billion (913)
9. Wijono and Hermanto Tanoko: US$3.1 billion (1012)
10. Martua Sitorus: US$3 billion (1012)
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