JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Chairul Tanjung, the owner of the CT Corp, was appointed as new Coordinating Minister for the Economy replacing Hatta Rajasa.
In a press briefing on Friday (May 16), President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) officially announced Chairul Tanjung as new Coordinating Minister for the Economy. Prior to the announcement, SBY held a meeting with Chairul and Hatta at the State Palace in Medan Merdeka, Central Jakarta.
Born in Jakarta, on June 16, 1962, Chairul Tanjung currently serves as Chairman of the National Economy Committee (KEN).
While, as reported earlier, Hatta, who is also Chairman of PAN and father-in-law of SBY’s youngest son, has tendered his resignation on Tuesday as he prepares to be the running mate for Prabowo Subianto, presidential hopeful from Gerindra Party, for July 9 presidential election. (haryantos@yosefardi.biz)