Djan Faridz

Djan Faridz (born in Jakarta on August 5, 1950) is once a Minister of Public Housing of Indonesia and owner of PT Dizamatra Powerindo.

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Djan Faridz
Minister of Public Housing
In office
October 19, 2011 – October 20, 2014
Preceded bySuharso Monoarfa
Succeeded byBasuki Hadimuljono
Personal details
Born (1950-08-05) August 5, 1950
Jakarta, Indonesia
CitizenshipIndonesian
Political partyUnited Development Party
Alma materTarumanegara University
ProfessionBusinessman, politician
Websitewww.djanfaridz.com/

Biography

Faridz was born in Jakarta on August 5, 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 October 17, 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]

Controversy

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]

Personal life

Faridz is married to Nini Widjaja.[2] Together they live in Menteng.[2] The couple has seven children.[2]

References
Footnotes
  1. The Jakarta Post 2011, Who's who in the new.
  2. TokohIndonesia.com, Senator Aristek Perumahan.
  3. Aditjondro 2010, Geothermal, micro hydro.
  4. The Jakarta Globe 2011, Meet the Six New.
  5. The Jakarta Post 2009, New DPD to focus.
  6. Regional Representative Council 2011, H. Djan Faridz.
  7. The Jakarta Post 2011, New minister withdraws.
Bibliography
  • Aditjondro, George Junus (December 1, 2010). "Geothermal, micro hydro electric power future choices". Jakarta: The Jakarta Post. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
  • "New Minister withdraws governor candidacy". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. October 17, 2011. Archived from the original on October 19, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
  • "H. Djan Faridz" (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Regional Representative Council. June 2010. Archived from the original on October 20, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
  • "Meet the Six New Ministerial Candidates". The Jakarta Globe. Jakarta. October 18, 2011. Archived from the original on October 20, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
  • "New DPD to focus on tackling traffic and floods". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. May 7, 2009. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
  • "Senator Aristek Perumahan Rakyat" [Senator, Architect of the People's Housing]. TokohIndonesia.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved October 30, 2011.
  • "Who's who in the new lineup". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. October 19, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
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