As was the case with most New Order entrepreneurs, Prajogo Pangestu thrived on colluding with those in power. His business empire expanded to cover various sectors, from banks, pulp factories to forest management. But Prajogo’s empire is limping with the change of the regime.

More tragically, the Attorney General’s Office has since last month put the Singkawang, West Kalimantan,-born tycoon under inquiry. He is charged with scooping