99 Most Powerful Women in Indonesia

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1. colson on 22.11.2007 at 07:20 (Reply) (Comments won't nest below this level)

   Any idea about the criteria Globe Asia used? Money? Number of positions in boardrooms? Number of friends on Hyves? Number of publications? Beauty? Decency? Frequency of appearance in a glossy?

   At least this list indicates almost 100 women can have some influence in a male dominated society of over 220 million.

2. Marisa Duma on 22.11.2007 at 09:24 (Reply) (Comments won't nest below this level)

   @ colson

   Good questions.
   No, not all of them earned their rankings solely based on number of publications, beauty, or appearance ..I can assure you that. These women aren’t exactly some partying socialites.
   Money, okay yes, consequently. Some have earned it from scratch and brilliant enough to climb their way to the top, some are already rich from day one and have the ability to maintain their social and financial status.
   Some of them are also connected with great men, maybe their fathers or husbands or both. In Indonesia, the family tree still counts..most of these women listed above came from well-known aristocratic families in the country, which sidelong have favoured a lot greater chance to have exclusive education and entrepeneurial opportunities.
   And some earn this honour because they’ve made an impact in the society, most likely in activism, arts, and culture.

   Great chance that Globe Asia have either researched it, or spread out polls to its readers. Will definitely look it up though. I’m not sure “powerful” is the right word, I guess if the magazine’s published only for Indonesian readership, they’ll change it into “most influential”, “most inspiring”, etc. Being “powerful” seems a bit too intimidating in this part of the world, especially when you’re a woman. Power seems merely an illusion of safety.

   Marsinah (R.I.P) should’ve made it to the list, and Titi Puspa.
   My personal favourite is Baby Jim Aditya, in person ..she’s like the sweetest lady ever.

3. nietzhe on 22.11.2007 at 09:50 (Reply) (Comments won't nest below this level)

   R.A kartini, the women whose inspire these all 99 name in this list.

4. Za on 23.11.2007 at 09:26 (Reply) (Comments won't nest below this level)

   The list is good.. i admire all those women…
   especially agnes monica… montowggg blehh! bwahahahaha
   but seriously, powerful sounds less feminine.. too masculine, yes?.. like me? :D

   *runs before ichaduma gets back

5. Marisa Duma on 23.11.2007 at 19:35 (Reply) (Comments won't nest below this level)

   @ nietzhe

   Maybe, eventhough Kartini has become another historical cliche. These women may have been inspired just in a way how men have been inspired to succeed.

   @ Za

   Ha! :lol:

6. Marisa Duma on 02.12.2007 at 07:41 (Reply) (Comments won't nest below this level)

   Personal note.

   Power tend to be perceived as a device to control others; but it is unrealized that women recognised for her power, are women who had previously or even still living under a certain repression. Not all of them, but indeed the ones worth mentioning.

7. Firewalker on 12.12.2007 at 17:03 (Reply) (Comments won't nest below this level)

   I don’t think “Power” is the best word to describe the list. I think it is their “influence”. They can’t control others, but they can make others “moved” by their words, actions, and money.

   I think I saw this list on a magazine too. Local magazine in Indonesia, I forgot the name. :P Well, just wanted to make sure that my beloved “Agnes Monica” is still in the list. :D

   Firewalker’s last blog post..Firewalker Affiliates – Marino Sounds: Italian music composer and producer

8. Siduma Duma on 19.05.2008 at 10:28 (Reply) (Comments won't nest below this level)

   Marissa Haque is the most powerful woman in Banten compare to atut chosiyah the weakened drug user woman who illegaly elected as Banten Governor.

9. Siduma Duma on 19.05.2008 at 10:33 (Reply) (Comments won't nest below this level)

   Why Ratu Atut Chosiyah the silly woman of Banten? She is nothing but idiot. Have you ever seen her appearance on Metro TV lately (on Hari Kartini interviewed with Rizal Malarangeng?)

10. kaeirut on 26.05.2008 at 07:56 (Reply) (Comments won't nest below this level)

    Marissa Haque: Ambassador for Rhino Conservation (Rhinoceros sondaicus)

    What is the relation between Marisa Haque and endangered Java Rhino? The question also pop up in the head of visitors of Supermall Karawaci, Tangerang, Banten. This curiosity finnaly answered in interactive discussion session “Fun Talk with WWF and Marisa Haque about Java Rhino Conservation” participated by 200 participants. This activity held by WWF-Indonesia with Supermall Karawaci last April 16th 2006.

    Besides being member of DPR Commission IV, responsible for environmental issues, Marissa Haque, a celebrity and film producer who is very concerned for Java Rhino conservation manifest her concern as Ambassador for Java Rhino, that is now only 50-60 rhinos. .

    As ambassador, Marissa also involved in communicating the information about the importance of Rhino conservation, she even involved directly in making documentary film about Java rhino which now still in progress. Marissa always relates many social economy issues with rhino conservation because those are inseparable. “I will help to find export market for rhino statuettes made by local community” said Marissa. .

    Fun Discussion in food court area not only discussed about Java Rhino, but laso many aspects related that can’t be ignored to assure it’s conservation, starting from small-medium business to woman power issue. WWF-Ujung Kulon team shared story about action done to preserve Java Rhino in the middle of forest restriction violation situation and illegal logging currently happen surround Ujung Kulon National Park. .

    Iwan ‘Podol’, WWF-Indonesia researcher in Ujungkulon discuss condition of the animal that restricted for hunting in 1990s. Daily experience on field when implementing conservation and protection action for Java Rhino, fluently told by Pak Uus, member of Rhino Patrol Unit from Balai Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon. Meanwhile Bapak Warca, head of Koperasi Kagum and Pak Komar from Community representative Ujung Kulon told how community economy program through handcraft creation, especially rhino statue, eco-tourism, and credit union allowance surround National Park positively influence the whole environment. .

    Another activity held is demonstration the making of rhino statuettes, rhino T-shirt, traps camera photo exhibition and certainly door prize. Ask & Question session between keynote speaker and participants flow very well, it seems besides the excellence of moderator in triggering participant interest, community start to realize the importance of being involved in environmental conservation action. Hopefully, in the future, not only Marissa Haque who is willing to be ambassador, but there will be other ambassadors with their persistence and determination to conserve environment. .

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