JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – President Joko Widodo has appointed Rudiantara, former director of XL Axiata, as minister of communication and information.

Rudiantara was appointed independent commissioner of Indosat in November 2012. He also serves as CEO of PT Bukit Asam Transpacific Railways, a joint venture between Rajawali Group and state-owned coal producer Bukit Asam (PTBA).