Djan Faridz | |
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Minister of Public Housing | |
In office 19 October 2011 – 20 October 2014 | |
Preceded by | Suharso Monoarfa |
Succeeded by | Basuki Hadimuljono |
Personal details | |
Born | Jakarta, Indonesia | 5 August 1950
Political party | United Development Party |
Alma mater | Tarumanegara University |
Profession | Businessman, politician |
Website | www.djanfaridz.com/ |
Djan Faridz (born 5 August 1950) is an Indonesian businessman, a former Minister of Public Housing, and owner of PT Dizamatra Powerindo.
Faridz was born in Jakarta on 5 August 1950 [1] to Mohammad and Aisha Djan. [2] He attended St. Fransiskus Elementary School from 1957 to 1963, then Kanisius Junior High School from 1963 to 1966 and State Senior High School 2 Jakarta from 1966 to 1969. [2] He then attended Tarumanagara University, where he graduated with a degree in architecture. [2]
Faridz's first business was a welder's stall, which eventually began selling building materials. [2] In 1996 Faridz founded PT Dizamatra Powerindo, [1] a private contractor that has been used by Pertamina. [3] He has also been involved with property speculation, and was once member of the Young Entrepreneurs' Association [4]
In 2004 Faridz became involved with the Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama, becoming the Jakarta branch's treasurer by 2009. [5]
In 2009, Faridz was elected as a representative of Jakarta at the Regional Representative Council [1] with a total of 200,000 votes, placing third overall. [5] He received most of his support from Nahdlatul Ulama and businessment. [5] As a representative, he focused on preserving Betawi culture and increasing Jakarta's economic capabilities, [6] with a focus on the traditional markets. [5]
On 17 October 2011, he was chosen as the new Minister of Public Housing, [1] which led to his withdrawing a bid to run for Governor of Jakarta. [7] Also in 2011 he was chosen to lead the Jakarta chapter of Nahdlatul Ulama until 2014. [1]
In 2000 the Indonesia Corruption Watch reported that Faridz had received non-transparent grants to fund power substations. [1] In 2004 Faridz led the renovation of the textile market at Tanah Abang, which raised controversy. [1] He is known to have good relations with politicians and military figures, including President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. [1]
Faridz is married to Nini Widjaja. [2] Together they live in Menteng. [2] The couple has seven children. [2]
Djan Faridz | |
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Minister of Public Housing | |
In office 19 October 2011 – 20 October 2014 | |
Preceded by | Suharso Monoarfa |
Succeeded by | Basuki Hadimuljono |
Personal details | |
Born | Jakarta, Indonesia | 5 August 1950
Political party | United Development Party |
Alma mater | Tarumanegara University |
Profession | Businessman, politician |
Website | www.djanfaridz.com/ |
Djan Faridz (born 5 August 1950) is an Indonesian businessman, a former Minister of Public Housing, and owner of PT Dizamatra Powerindo.
Faridz was born in Jakarta on 5 August 1950 [1] to Mohammad and Aisha Djan. [2] He attended St. Fransiskus Elementary School from 1957 to 1963, then Kanisius Junior High School from 1963 to 1966 and State Senior High School 2 Jakarta from 1966 to 1969. [2] He then attended Tarumanagara University, where he graduated with a degree in architecture. [2]
Faridz's first business was a welder's stall, which eventually began selling building materials. [2] In 1996 Faridz founded PT Dizamatra Powerindo, [1] a private contractor that has been used by Pertamina. [3] He has also been involved with property speculation, and was once member of the Young Entrepreneurs' Association [4]
In 2004 Faridz became involved with the Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama, becoming the Jakarta branch's treasurer by 2009. [5]
In 2009, Faridz was elected as a representative of Jakarta at the Regional Representative Council [1] with a total of 200,000 votes, placing third overall. [5] He received most of his support from Nahdlatul Ulama and businessment. [5] As a representative, he focused on preserving Betawi culture and increasing Jakarta's economic capabilities, [6] with a focus on the traditional markets. [5]
On 17 October 2011, he was chosen as the new Minister of Public Housing, [1] which led to his withdrawing a bid to run for Governor of Jakarta. [7] Also in 2011 he was chosen to lead the Jakarta chapter of Nahdlatul Ulama until 2014. [1]
In 2000 the Indonesia Corruption Watch reported that Faridz had received non-transparent grants to fund power substations. [1] In 2004 Faridz led the renovation of the textile market at Tanah Abang, which raised controversy. [1] He is known to have good relations with politicians and military figures, including President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. [1]
Faridz is married to Nini Widjaja. [2] Together they live in Menteng. [2] The couple has seven children. [2]