MOHAMMAD Arsjad Rasjid Prabu Mangkuningrat’s entrance into the race for Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) general chairperson of the 2021-2026 period was a surprise to many. After all, he rarely makes public appearances for non-business affairs. Arsjad claimed he was compelled to run after being encouraged by some of his seniors.

Arsjad’s candidacy as a competitor of Anindya Novyan Bakrie has made the quinquennial e