List of Chinese Indonesians
This is a list of notable Chinese Indonesians:
Academics
- Arief Budiman (Soe Hok Djin) : Sociologist, professor, University of Melbourne, formerly at Satya Wacana Christian University;[1] brother of Soe Hok Gie)
- Hadi Soesastro: Economist and political scientist (international relations)
- Jozef Winardi: Professor, Padjadjaran University; dean, Parahyangan Catholic University
- Jusuf Wanandi ( Liem Bian Kie) : Political scientist (international relations)
- Ong Hok Ham: Historian
- Soe Tjen Marching: Feminist academic, composer, writer
- Mely G. Tan: Sociologist
- Merlyna Lim: Professor, Arizona State University
- Yohanes Surya: Physicist
Activists
- Soe Hok Gie: Political analyst and activist in 1960s
- Yap Thiam Hien (Hakka): Human rights activist; Public defender
Artistes/Entertainers
- Agnes Monica (Hakka): Actress and singer
- Ateng: Comedian
- Audy Item: Singer
- Billy Chong: Actor, martial artist
- Baim Wong (Cantonese): Actor
- Chelsea Olivia Wijaya: Actress
- Chrisye: Singer
- Daniel Mananta: Presenter
- Deddy Corbuzier: Presenter, magician
- Dion Wiyoko: Presenter, Actor
- Dominique Agisca Diyose: Actress< model
- Goh Soon Tioe: Conductor, pedagogue, violinist
- Heaven Tanudiredja: Artist
- Jahja Ling (Hokchiu): Conductor and music director
- Jaya Suprana: Businessman, comedian, linguist, composer, musician, TV talk
- Joe Taslim: Actor, Model, Martial Artist
- Julie Estelle: Actress, Model
- Leila Tong (Cantonese): Actress
- Lenna Tan (Hokkien): Actress, presenter, model
- Mariana Renata: Actress, Model
- Nadine Chandrawinata (half-German): Actress
- Sandra Angelia: Presenter, Model
- Sandra Dewi: Actress and presenter
- Tan Tjeng Bok (Hokkien): Actor
- Teguh Karya: Director
- Teguh Srimulat: Comedian, Founder of Srimulat
- Thé Tjong-Khing: Dutch children's book artist/author
- Vania Larissa: Singer
- Veronica Felicia Kumala: Presenter, Model, Comedian
- Wim Umboh: Director
Authors
- Clara Ng (Clara Regina Juana): Short story writer and novelist
- Kho Ping Hoo (Asmaraman Sukowati): Novelist
- Marga Tjoa, better known by her pen-name Marga T (Hokkien): Novelist
- Myra Sidharta (Ew Yong Tjhoen Moy) (Hakka): Writer
Beauty queens
- Astrid Ellena: Miss Indonesia, 2011
- Imelda Fransisca: Miss Indonesia, 2005
- Karenina Sunny Halim (half-American): Miss Indonesia, 2009
- Maria Selena: Puteri Indonesia, 2011
- Sandra Angelia: Miss Indonesia, 2008
Businesspeople
- Alim Markus (Liem Boen Kwang) : Founder, Maspion Group
- Carlo Tabalujan (Tan Tjhin Hien) (Hokkien): Founder, PT Nestle Indonesia, Danmotor Vespa, Kawasaki Motor Indonesia
- Ciputra (Tjie Tjin Hoan): Philanthropist; Founder, Ciputra Development; 23rd richest Indonesian, Forbes
- Eka Tjandranegara (Tjan Kook Hwee) (Teochiu): Founder, Mulia Group
- Eka Tjipta Widjaja (Oei Ek Tjhong) : Founder, Sinar Mas Group, one of Indonesia's largest conglomerates
- Hary Tanoesoedibjo: Founder, MNC Group
- Hermawan Kartajaya ( Tan Tjioe Shiok) : Marketing guru; President, World Marketing Association
- Mochtar Riady (Lie Mo Tie) (Henghua) : Founder, Lippo Group
- James Riady (Henghua) : Son of Mochtar Riady; Deputy chairman, Lippo Group
- Jaya Suprana (Phoa Kok Tjiang): Businessman; Head, Jamu Jago
- Kiki Barki (Hokchia): Billionaire; Owner, Harum Energy
- Kimun Ongkosandjojo (Ong Kiem Oen): Co-founder, Jamu Air Mancur
- Lim Hariyanto Wijaya Sarwono (Hokchia): Billionaire; Owner, Bumitama Agri
- Murdaya Poo (Poo Djie Gwan) (Hakka): Chairman, Berca Group, politician and tycoon
- Prajogo Pangestu (Phang Joen Phen) (Hakka): Timber tycoon
- Rachman Halim (Tjoa To Hing) (Hokchia): Businessman; Founder, Gudang Garam
- Ricky Suharlim: Transportation businessman; Owner, Reiki & Lingchi – Ricky Suharlim Foundation
- Sjamsul Nursalim (Liem Tek Siong) (Henghua): Founder, Gadiah Tunggal Group
- Sofjan Wanandi (Liem Bian Koen) (Hakka): Owner, Gemala Group; Former leader of Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo), 2008-2013
- Sudono Salim (Liem Sioe Liong) (Hokchia): Founder, Salim Group
- Sukanto Tanoto (Tan Kang Hoo) (Xinghua): Founder, Raja Garuda Mas International (now Royal Golden Eagle)
- Sutanto Djuhar (Liem Oen Kian) (Hokchia): Billionaire; President RongQiao Group
- Tahir 翁俊民: Founder, Mayapada Bank
- Teddy Yip (Jap Tek Lie) 叶德利 (Hakka): Founder, Macau Grand Prix
- Thedy Johanis 鄭世楷: Deputy chairman, JPK Group; Property developer
- Usman Admadjaja (Rao Yao Wu) 饶耀武 (Hakka): Founder, Bank Danamon
- William Soeryadjaya (Tjia Kian Liong) : Founder, Astra International
Economists
- Christianto Wibisono (Oey Khian Kok): Economics analyst
- Hadi Soesastro (Tan Yueh Ming): Economist/Intellectual; Founder and former Executive Director of Centre for Strategic and International Studies (Indonesia)
- Muhammad Syafii Antonio (Nio Gwan Chung): Economist, promoter and practitioner of Islamic banking, investments and insurance in the Muslim world
- Thee Kian Wie: Indonesian economic historian, LIPI [2]
Journalist
- Auw Jong Peng Koen (PK Ojong): Co-founder, Kompas
Military personnel
- John Lie a.k.a. Jahja Daniel Dharma (Lie Tjeng Tjoan): Served the Indonesian Navy by setting up clandestine weapons procurement operations during the Dutch blockades from 1947 to 1949. He continued serving the Navy during the 1961–1963 Mandala campaigns before retiring as Rear Admiral.
- Teddy Jusuf (Hakka): First and only Chinese to attain the rank of Brigadier General, Tentara Nasional Indonesia, Indonesia's armed forces
Politicians
- Abdurrahman Wahid: Indonesian Muslim leaders, political leaders
- Alvin Lie (Lie Ling Piauw): Member of Parliament, PAN
- Bob Hasan (The Kian Seng): Former Minister of Forestry
- Basuki Cahaya Purnama (Tjoeng Wan Hok) (Hakka): Governor of Jakarta
- Budi Dipojuwono (Lie Po Joe): Member of Parliament, PNI, 1971-1976
- Christiandy Sanjaya (Bong Hon San) (Hakka): Vice Governor of West Kalimantan; Indonesia's first Chinese deputy governor
- Djoko Sudyatmiko (Lie Giok Houw); Member of Parliament, Golkar, 1971-1992
- Charles Honoris: Member of House of Representatives, Indonesian Democratic Party - Struggle
- Hasan Karman (Bong Sauw Fan) (Hakka): Indonesia's first Chinese Mayor, Singkawang
- Jusuf Wanandi (Liem Bian Kie) 林基綿 (Hakka): Former student activist in 1960s; Former representative in the People’s Consultative Assembly
- Kwik Kian Gie: Coordinating minister of Economics and Finance, 1999–2000; Minister of National Development Planning, 2001–2004
- Mari Pangestu (Phang Hoei Lan): Minister of Trade, 2004–2011; Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, 2011–present
- Wila Chandrawila Supriadi (陈福美) (Hakka): Member of Paraliament
- Nurdin Purmono (Go Nen Pin) (Hakka): Founder and chairman, PBI, 1998
- Susanto (Lin Guanyu): Member of Parliament, PBI, 1999
- Tjiandra Widjaja: Member of Parliament, 1999
- Yenny Wahid: Member of Parliement
Religious figures
- Alex Abraham Tanuseputra: Evangelist
- Anton Medan: Muslim Ustadz from Tebing Tinggi
- Eka Damaputera (The On Hien): Protestant Priest
- Irena Handono (Irene Handono), born Han Hoo Lie: Ustadzah, founder and chairwoman of Irena Center.
- Joseph Theodorus Suwatan: Roman Catholic Bishop of Manado
- Stephen Tong (Tong Tjong Eng) (Hokkien): Evangelist
- Sylvester Tung Kiem San: Roman Catholic Bishop of Denpasar
- Vincentius Sutikno Wisaksono (Oei Tik Hauw) : Roman Catholic Bishop of Surabaya
Sportspeople
- Agus Indra Kurniawan: Football player
- Alan Budikusuma (Goei Djien Hong) : Badminton star and 1992 Olympic gold medalist
- Angelique Widjaja: Tennis athlete
- Candra Wijaya: Badminton star and 2000 Olympic gold medalist with Tony Gunawan for men's doubles
- Chris John: Boxing world champion (WBA featherweight, 2003–present)
- Christian Hadinata: Badminton star
- Daud Yordan: Boxing world champion (IBO featherweight, 2012–present)
- Edhi Handoko: Chess grandmaster
- Eng Hian: Badminton star
- Endang Witarsa (Liem Soen Joe) : Football legend and legendary manager
- Ferry Sonneville: Badminton star
- Hendra Setiawan: Badminton star
- Hendrawan: Badminton world champion
- Hermawan Susanto: Badminton star
- Hiong Liong Tan: Chess master
- Inesh Putri Chandra: Professional golfer
- Johan Wahjudi: Badminton star
- John Juanda: Poker player, fulltiltpoker star
- Juan Revi: Football player
- Liem Swie King: Badminton legend
- Maria Selena: Basketball player
- Muljadi: Badminton legend
- Nova Arianto: Football player
- Rio Haryanto: Indonesian Racer on GP3 Series
- Ronald Susilo: Badminton star based in Singapore
- Ruben Gunawan: Chess grandmaster
- Rudy Hartono: Badminton legend, 8-time winner of the All-England Cup
- Simon Santoso: Badminton player
- Surya Lesmana: Football player
- Susi Susanti (Ong Lien Hiang) (Hakka): Badminton star and 1992 Olympic gold medalist
- Tan Joe Hok: Indonesia badminton legend
- Tjun Tjun: Badminton star
- Tony Gunawan: Badminton star and 2000 Olympic gold medalist with Candra Wijaya for men's doubles
- Wynne Prakusya: Tennis athlete
See also
- List of Javanese people
- List of Acehnese people
- List of Batak people
- List of Minangkabaus
- List of Moluccan People
- List of Sundanese people
- Jakarta Riots of May 1998
- Demographics of Indonesia
- Tionghoa
- Indian Indonesian
References
Notes
- ↑ Jardine, David (2008-09-21). "INDONESIA: Higher education and ethnic Chinese". University World News. Retrieved 18 February 2009.
- ↑ "Renowned economist Thee dies at 79". Jakarta Post. 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
Bibliography
- Jahja, H. Junus (2002), Peranakan Idealis: Dari Lie Eng Hok sampai Teguh Karya (in Indonesian), Jakarta: Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia, ISBN 978-979-9023-84-1.
- Setyautama, Sam (2008), Mihardja, Suma, ed., Tokoh-Tokoh Etnis Tionghoa di Indonesia (in Indonesian), Jakarta: Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia, ISBN 978-979-9101-25-9.
- Suryadinata, Leo (1995), Prominent Indonesian Chinese: Biographical Sketches (3rd ed.), Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, ISBN 978-981-3055-04-9.