Here’s a detailed overview of the Chairul Tanjung family, one of Indonesia’s most influential business dynasties, known for their journey from modest beginnings to building the powerful CT Corp conglomerate:

👤 Chairul Tanjung

  • Born: 18 June 1962, Jakarta

  • Education: Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia

  • Nickname: "Si Anak Singkong" — symbolizing humble roots

  • Notable Role:

    • Founder and Chairman of CT Corp

    • Former Coordinating Minister for the Economy (2014)

  • CT Corp Holdings:

    • Trans TV, Trans7, CNN Indonesia, Bank Mega, Transmart, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and more.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Overview

🧔 Father: Abdul Ghafar (A.G.) Tanjung

  • Profession: Journalist and magazine publisher.

  • His press business was shut down during the Suharto (Orde Baru) era.

  • Strong influence on Chairul’s early values, particularly independence and perseverance.

👩 Mother: Halimah

  • A dedicated homemaker.

  • Raised seven children during financially difficult times.

  • Played a critical role in instilling discipline and frugality in the family.

👨‍👧 Chairul Tanjung’s Immediate Family

👩 Wife: Anita Ratnasari Tanjung

  • Businesswoman and philanthropist.

  • Active in social and educational initiatives through CT Foundation.

  • Supports programs for women empowerment, education, and poverty alleviation.

👧 Children:

  1. Putri Indahsari Tanjung

    • Public figure, entrepreneur, and creative leader.

    • Founder & CEO of Creativepreneur Media.

    • Appointed Staf Khusus Presiden Joko Widodo in 2020 at a young age.

    • Actively promotes youth entrepreneurship and innovation.

  2. Rahmat Dwiputra Tanjung

    • Less public; little is known about his activities.

    • Maintains a low media profile, likely being groomed for internal leadership.

💍 Menantu (Son-in-law)

Guinandra Jatikusumo

  • Married to Putri Tanjung.

  • Background in economics and finance.

  • Holds key roles in government-linked or strategic economic institutions.

  • Represents the next-generation elite: highly educated, well-connected, and socially responsible.

👨‍👦‍👦 Siblings of Chairul Tanjung

Chairul is one of seven siblings. Some of their known names include:

  • Chairil Tanjung

  • Chairal Tanjung

  • Selvi Tanjung

  • Lukman Hakim Tanjung

  • Oki Hertian Tanjung

(They maintain a private lifestyle, not actively involved in CT Corp.)

🧬 Family Values

The Tanjung family is known for:

  • Hard work, humility, and education as core values.

  • Maintaining low public drama despite their wealth and status.

  • Prioritizing national development, particularly in entrepreneurship and media freedom.

  • Promoting social mobility and youth empowerment, especially through Putri’s activities.

🏛 CT Corp Legacy

  • One of Indonesia’s most diverse conglomerates, active in media, finance, retail, and digital.

  • Serves as a model of self-made success, in contrast to dynasties that inherit wealth.

  • The family is gradually transitioning toward next-gen leadership, particularly via Putri.

 

 

 

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