Key Points:
·Indonesia's tobacco industry has become a source of wealth for a few billionaires.
·The Hartono brothers have become the richest in Indonesia through their tobacco and diversified investments.
·PT Djarum has become one of the main tobacco suppliers in Indonesia.
·From tobacco to finance, the Hartono family's business empire continues to expand.
According to Okezone on June 24, 2025, the tobacco industry in Indonesia is a significant source of wealth for a few billionaires. Despite being controversial due to health concerns, the tobacco industry plays a crucial role in the Indonesian economy, creating a group of top billionaires. These businessmen have become the wealthiest in Indonesia through their investments in the tobacco industry and other sectors.
Robert Budi Hartono and Michael Bambang Hartono are among the top business leaders in Indonesia. They have built on their father Oei Wie Gwan's foundation of PT Djarum to become one of the largest clove cigarette suppliers in the country. They have also expanded their business interests into banking, real estate, and the hospitality industry. Their wealth reached $50.3 billion in 2024, making them the richest individuals in Indonesia.
Djarum company has not only made significant contributions in the tobacco supply sector but also enhanced its influence in the financial industry through its corporate connections with Bank Central Asia. This indicates that, when managed properly, a traditional tobacco heritage can bring about unrivaled economic power.
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